Getting Started
New to bachata? Start here.
How to Learn Bachata Online: A Realistic 8-Week Plan
Yes, you can learn bachata online. Here is what you need, a structured 8-week plan, how to practice without a partner, and an honest look at online vs studio.
Read free · 9 min →Is Bachata Hard to Learn? An Honest Answer for Beginners
Is bachata hard to learn? No. The basic is easy and most beginners dance it in one lesson. Timing, hips and connection take longer. Here is how to fix each.
Read free · 9 min →How Long Does It Take to Learn Bachata? A Realistic Timeline
How long it takes to learn bachata: your first social in 4 to 8 weeks with 2 to 3 sessions a week, comfortable in 3 to 6 months, intermediate in about a year.
Read free · 9 min →Can I Learn Bachata Without a Partner? Yes, Here Is How
Yes, you can learn bachata without a partner and on your own at home. Timing, the basic, hips and musicality are solo work. Here is what to practice, in order.
Read free · 9 min →5 Common Mistakes Beginners Make When Learning Bachata
The 5 most common mistakes beginners make when learning Bachata, and the simple fixes we use in Bachata Groove to help you dance with control and groove.
Read free · 6 min →What to Wear to a Bachata Class
Not sure what to wear to a bachata class? A simple guide to comfortable clothing, the right shoes for grip and slide, and what beginners can wear.
Read free · 6 min →Steps & Technique
The footwork, broken down step by step.
Bachata Basic Steps: The 7 Steps Every Beginner Needs
The 7 bachata basic steps with exact counts (1-2-3-tap, 5-6-7-tap): side basic, forward and back, box step, tap, hips and turns, named as teachers name them.
Read free · 10 min →Is Bachata 3 or 4 Steps? Understanding the Basic Steps
Is Bachata 3 or 4 steps? The honest answer is both. Here is how the three steps and a tap work inside the eight-count that defines the basic step.
Read free · 6 min →Musicality
Dance the song, not just the count.
Bachata vs Other Dances
How bachata compares to salsa, kizomba & more.
The Difference Between Salsa and Bachata
The real difference between Salsa and Bachata explained simply: timing, music, feel and connection, so you can choose the dance that fits you best.
Read free · 7 min →Is Bachata Sexier Than Salsa? A Dance Comparison
Is Bachata sexier than Salsa? An honest dance comparison of feel, connection, music and timing, so you can decide which one speaks to you.
Read free · 6 min →Which Is Harder: Salsa or Bachata? Comparing the Challenges
Which is harder, salsa or bachata? We compare timing, footwork, turn patterns and partner connection so you can pick the right Latin dance to start with.
Read free · 7 min →Kizomba vs Bachata: Real Differences and Which to Learn First
Kizomba vs bachata compared: origin, music, tempo, basic step, hold, body movement and which is easier. Bachata is the better first dance for most beginners.
Read free · 9 min →The Difference Between Bachata and Bachata Sensual
The difference between bachata and bachata sensual explained: Dominican roots, modern and sensual styles, body waves, frame and which to learn first.
Read free · 7 min →Free video classes
A free beginner course with a new lesson every week, plus our tutorial library: partnerwork, styling and honest talks about how bachata works.
Watch our free classes →
Social Dancing
Take it from the living room to the floor.
Social Dancing Skills: How to Elevate Your Dance
Nine things that separate a forgettable dance from an unforgettable one: connection, musicality, and presence on the social floor.
Read free · 5 min →💡How to Protect Your Back While Social Dancing
For both leaders and followers: how to move, dip, and shine without walking off the floor in pain.
Read free · 6 min →📖The Unwritten Rulebook for Social Dancing
A decade of dance-floor wisdom: the invisible rules of inviting, accepting, and being awesome on the social floor.
Read free · 8 min →