Upcoming Bachata Series
Intro Bachata classes are taught at Hermann Sons Hall in Petaluma every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. The class is ongoing and drop-in friendly. Level 2 classes require qualifying with a teacher. See our linktree to jump in and try a class!
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Fall 2024 schedule:
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Petaluma: Wednesday nights 7:30pm, All levels Intro Bachata. 4 Week series: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20
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What is Bachata?
Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic.
This Latin dance and its musical 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 Latin partner dance in contemporary North America.
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Traditional "Dominican Bachata" dance has evolved from being a percussive partner dance with focus more on the lower body, into a full body fluid movement style.
This influence comes mainly from the Spanish Peninsula where the dance is known as “Bachata Sensual," amongst other styles.