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Bachata getting popular

Posted by dheun

8/14/2011 1:02:00 PM

Had my first Bachata lesson the other night, and even though I don't have the core strength any more to really do the hip action and leg "pop" properly, it seemed like a pretty fun dance. I was wondering if this is something gaining popularity, or just a Latin dance that will have a strong following and then fade away.
I am assuming it is not listed as a social dance on the videos on this site for the reason it is not widely accepted?

Re: Bachata getting popular

Posted by terence2

8/17/2011 4:37:00 AM

It has world wide appeal, and in Latin clubs is played often inbetween salsa sets in many cases. Its been around for multi yrs, and is a staple in the genre, being an authentic rhythm from the Dominican Rep.

It didnt make any gound work until the late 80s in the States .

Re: Bachata getting popular

Posted by dheun

8/17/2011 7:29:00 PM

I knew you would have an answer for me, terence. Really surprised I have not encountered this dance before. As I mentioned, it is tricky to get the proper feel for it, and it does appear that being young would be a definite advantage. I suppose you could say that about any dance, really. But anyone could do bachata, as long as your hips were pretty strong.

Re: Bachata getting popular

Posted by terence2

8/18/2011 3:37:00 AM

I doubt any B/room schools would play/teach it. Very common in Latin clubs and congresses . Pretty music and simple construction . May be danced in closed position or slightly apart .

Most ladies in States side Latin clubs refuse dancing it with strangers ( it can be invasive ).

Re: Bachata getting popular

Posted by belleofyourball

8/19/2011 1:03:00 PM

They are teaching it at the Arthur Murrays in Phoenix. Sort of a cleaned up version but...yes.

Re: Bachata getting popular

Posted by dheun

8/19/2011 6:55:00 PM

Yes, the music was really good. And we had the toned down version, I'm sure. Partly because I can't move my hips like that any more, no way. Unless ... I had time to practice it. Which I don't, unfortunately.

Re: Bachata getting popular

Posted by mindmachine

8/20/2011 1:08:00 AM

I love bachata!

My dance school does latin dance classes which I attend and sometimes we dance bachata - it is fun and sensual, but some ladies are to shy to dance it.

I hope it gains popularity like salsa as it is really a great dance.

Re: Bachata getting popular

Posted by terence2

8/20/2011 2:42:00 AM

Thats great..

funny you should say " cleaned up " because they taught Lambada in most studios back when, and it was as sensuous as Bachata, if not more so.

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