Under the strong influence of other Latin rhythms like Salsa, many thought bachata would be a passing fad, but it’s here to stay, captivating hundreds of dancers around the world. With each passing year, this rhythm grows even more popular, becoming one of our most important genres.
The first thing you should know is that it’s a genre whose popularity allows you to share it with many people. In our city, you’ll find a large number of social and passionate Bachata fans.
Plus, if you’re a foreigner, it’s a great way to connect with our Latin culture in general, allowing you to fill your body with the passion that characterizes us.
Let’s start with its name, which before taking on its current meaning referred to a gathering or party. Bachata is a cultural expression that is part of every celebration in the Dominican Republic, its country of origin. Its music and dance reflect the everyday life, as well as the sorrows, loves, and desires of the Dominican people.
Influenced by rhythms like Bolero, Merengue, and Son Cubano, this genre, like so many other Latin rhythms heard worldwide today, was marginalized due to its humble origins until around the 1980s, when the hand of new artists like Juan Luis Guerra and Romeo Santos began to popularize it and reach other countries.
This expansion is also due to the influence of other genres that gave it a sound that was more widely accepted among new generations and audiences, also giving rise to new styles like Sensual Bachata, which is currently one of the most popular.
Some people think so, however, how easily you learn something depends entirely on you, and every body tells a different story. Much of this has to do with your affinity with the music and movement style of that genre. It’s best to let go of expectations and dare to explore it for yourself. Whether it’s easier or not will just be one more component of your process, and in the end, you’ll dance whatever you want with good practice and love.
You don’t have to choose just one genre; many of our students learn and enjoy both rhythms, expanding their skills and connecting with many more people.
We await you with open arms and lots of flavor!
