Bachata Dancing From Start-To-Star!

Name: Bachata Dancing From Start-To-Star!
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Learn to dance Bachata the easy way! by taking our easy to follow step-by-step course.

Created byBenjamin C Finnigan, T. Sade Stanley

Last updated 10/2018

English

What you'll learn

Take this course if you want to understand the basics of Bachata and have a solid foundation of fundamental dance movements. Having a solid foundation of dance movements means that you will be able to quickly and easily move on to the next technical level.

Course content

3 sections • 30 lectures • 1h 25m total length

Introduction to the course.0:44
Master bachata by connecting with musicality and timing, learn expressive techniques for social dancing, and build a deep understanding of connection to dance with any partner.
All the of techniques you will learn by taking this course.2:11
Discover all the techniques you'll learn in this bachata dancing course, and build foundational skills to elevate your partner dancing from start to star.

Proper hand placement for leads (Open Position)1:54
Proper hand placement for leads and follows (Open Position)5:07
Proper hand placement for leads and follows4:12
How to Transition between open and closed position2:13
Lead, basic step (side to side)3:11
Follow, basic step (side to side)1:39
Practice together (side to side)4:15
Song Practice together (side to side)2:37
Basic step (forward and back)2:57
How to transition between (side to side basic and forward and back basic)3:12
Transition from the side-to-side bachata basic to the forward-and-back basic with a confident lead, maintaining frame and connection through steps and arm tension.
How to transition between open and closed position3:09
Learn to transition between open and close positions in bachata, including precise arm release, hand placement, and a shoulder support shelf to keep follower tension.
Review0:28
Bonus footwork (lead)1:49
Bonus footwork (follow)1:40
Bonus footwork (practice together)1:31
Wrapup0:39
Putting it together with music2:02
Put together bachata dancing with music to form cohesive movements, guiding learners from start to star.

Proper hand positioning for basic turns2:21
Learn the basic lead and follow hand positioning for turns in bachata, keeping a loose grip, maintaining consistent tension, and forming a halo loop at eye level.
How to do a basic left and right turn3:32
Freespin5:02
Leadspin3:35
Learn the lead spin in bachata, performing a left turn while maintaining contact and switching hands with each step, following counts one two three, five six seven.
Cuddle position (open)6:22
Master the cuddle position in bachata, facing your partner, with a release and grip switch in one two three, then five six seven to rest the arm on the shoulder.
Cuddle position (closed)2:47
Lovers Stroll position (open and closed)3:38
Master the lover's stroll in bachata, switching between open and closed cuddle positions, guiding your partner with gentle pressure while merging two techniques into dynamic, linked movements.
Hammerlock postion3:02
Over the knee dip4:53
Lean dip2:18
Learn the lean dip in bachata from the closed position, guiding forward and backward into a 45-degree hip-to-hip and side lean, then return to close and tune timing.
Putting it together With Music2:11

Requirements

This course is for anyone who wants to enjoy Bachata dancing but lacks the confidence or skills to be comfortable dancing anywhere with anyone.

Description

In this course bachata instructors Ben and Sade guide you step-by-step through their curriculum and will take your Bachata Dancing from Start-To-Star!

After completing this course you will be able to dance socially and feel confident enough in you skills to enjoy yourself on the dance floor anywhere in the world. Our goals are for you to have enough bachata techniques to truly enjoy your experience and at the same time keep it entertaining for both you and your partner.

Who this course is for:

You should not take this course if you are already an advanced Bachata dancer or if you don’t want to feel like a rockstar on the dance floor.

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