
Start your bachata journey with fundamentals, basic turns, and 20 short footwork combinations, designed for efficient learning, with ongoing support and Q&A access.
Jorge Contreras traces his bachata roots from 2007 discovery to backyard teaching, builds a Los Angeles bachata festival and Rico Dance Company, and now teaches online to reach millions.
Practice bachata regularly, aiming for one to two sessions per week, three to six for faster progress. Master each lecture before moving on, and build longer combinations to unlock mastery.
Master basic bachata footwork with forward and back steps, counts, and taps that guide directional steps and left-right transitions.
Beginner basic warm up guides students through basic bachata steps, weight on the right foot, taps, and simple turns, practicing repeated patterns to build comfort and rhythm.
Practice intermediate bachata footwork through basic sequences, outside turns, and tap patterns to build smooth, timed steps for social dancing. Coordinate crossovers with rhythm to reinforce leading and following.
Master bachata footwork basics through guided tap sequences and counts, repeating the one two three four five six seven cadence, returning to basic.
Master the beginner box step in bachata, following counts like one two three four five six, with lead and forward movements and adding a simple flavor.
Master the quick groove bachata footwork by practicing timed basic steps, moving from slow to faster tempos, and mastering right and left side steps in opposite patterns.
Learn a beginner bachata sequence by practicing basic steps with counts, taps, and turns, reinforced through guided repetition and synchronized practice.
Learn the quick step intro for bachata, counting 1 and 2 and 3 4 with side-to-side steps, practicing the basic rhythm, slow pace, and building tempo toward a faster pace.
move from the base to a cross over in bachata, using counts 1 and 3 4 5 and 7, practicing slow, quick quick, then rotate back to finish parallel.
Master the double step bass in bachata by linking base footwork with right and left steps, following the basic sequence and counts like one and three, four and five.
Master the outside turn and triple-step pattern in bachata by combining four counts into open and basic steps, then progress from slow to faster in phase one.
Master the pivot turn in bachata footwork through guided counts and side-to-side steps, focusing on balance, rhythm, and practice.
Master bachata footwork with the prep turn, practicing slow to fast counts from one to eight, and smooth transitions between left and right steps.
Explore bachata footwork with tap tap and the triple step, counting 1-2-3-4 while guiding hip angles around 40–45 degrees. Practice slow to fast transitions, moving left and right.
Learn the triple tap drop bachata sequence with coordinated knee bends, right-side drops, and trick steps, aligned to counts 1 through 8, including lock steps and booms.
Shine your shoe bachata footwork with weight on your left, practice sequences on both sides, and return to basics.
Master the step kick ball change bachata footwork through guided count-based practice, refining the sequence of steps and pushes with counts.
Learn bachata footwork with a double turn, practice paced sequences, and basic six for solo and partner dancing.
Acquire social bachata tips by embracing a friendly mindset, saying yes to every dance, maintaining balanced eye contact, and being one with your partner and the music.
Focus on bachata hygiene and attire by wearing casual, comfortable clothes, avoiding overdressing or underdressing, and carrying deodorant, mouthwash, a small towel, extra shirts, and suede-bottom shoes to protect knees.
Learn advanced bachata ball change footwork through breakdowns of transfers, taps, crosses, and tempo variations, practicing basic steps and forward-back patterns with counts 1-8.
Learn advanced bass syncopation for bachata footwork, mastering counts like 1,3,4 and 5,7,8 with slow-to-fast drills, rhythm coordination, and a cohesive on-beat sequence.
Master advanced bachata footwork with kick double bass patterns, coordinating counts 1 2 3 4 5 7 for smooth, controlled movement.
Learn the quick step and triple step advanced patterns, building fast, continuous bachata footwork with open and cross transitions, basic triples, and step timing from slow to fast.
Master a quick triple turn advanced technique by combining triple stack quickstep with rotation in bachata footwork, practicing fast and slow counts and side-to-side patterns.
Learn an advanced bachata step kick combo with a guided count sequence, open back cross patterns, and timed footwork that builds tempo and precision.
Celebrate your completion of the bachata footwork mastery course and stay connected through Q&A, subscribe to the YouTube channel, and explore upcoming events and DVDs.
In this course you'll learn Bachata from one of the Bachata Pioneers Worldwide. In 2013 Jorge Contreras was recognized as the 8th Top Bachata Instructor & Dancer in the World. Jorge co-founded the first Bachata Dance Company in Los Angeles, the first Bachata Festival in Los Angeles, started the first Bachata Night Club in the US and has traveled to over 25 countries teaching Bachata to beginners with zero experience to training other Instructors around the World. Jorge has inspired over 8 million new and experienced Bachata enthusiast in person and on YouTube and has personally trained 10's of thousands of students over the last 10 years.
You'll learn Jorge's Footwork Library that he has used over the last 10 years.
From beginner foot-work combinations, to intermediate and to Advanced.
Get ready to take your Bachata to levels you never imagined before!
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