Bachata dAnce
Bachata originates from the Dominican Republic.
The Latin dance and music roots are closely tied to
Merengue, which also came about in the region.
Structurally, a Bachata band is quite simpler using just 5 basic instruments... A simple percussive rhythm, a base, a guiro, and 2 guitars.
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Bachata has evolved to be the most popular partner Latin dance in contemporary North America. The Bachata dance has evolved from a more lower body and percussive partner dance (today referred to as “Dominican Bachata”) to more of a fluid full body movement style, heavily influenced by the Spanish Peninsula known as “Bachata Sensual," amongst other styles.
Fall Class Series
Wednesdays
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Latin dance for Teens (Grades 7-12) ~ 12 week series starting 9/6 ~ 5:15 PM (Petaluma)
Adult Beginner Salsa / Bachata ~ Level 1 ~ 6 week series starting 9/6 ~ 6:30 PM (Petaluma)
Adult Intermediate Salsa / Bachata ~ Level 2 ~ 6 week series starting 9/6 ~ 7:30 PM (Petaluma)
Adult Beginner Salsa / Bachata ~ Level 1 ~ 6 week series starting 10/18 ~ 6:30 PM (Petaluma)
Adult Intermediate Salsa / Bachata ~ Level 2 ~ 6 week series starting 10/18 ~ 7:30 PM (Petaluma)
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Thursdays
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Sensual Bachata ~ Level 2 ~ 14 week series starting 9/7 ~ 8:30 PM (Santa Rosa)
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