Getting Started
New to bachata? Start here.
Is Bachata Hard to Learn?
Is Bachata hard to learn? Not as hard as you think. Learn how the basic step, weight transfer, and partner connection come together step by step.
Read free · 6 min →How Long Does It Take to Learn Bachata?
How long does it take to learn Bachata? From your first basic step to social dancing, here is a realistic timeline and how to speed it up.
Read free · 6 min →Can I Learn Bachata on My Own? Tips for Solo Learners
Can I learn Bachata on my own? Yes. Here is how solo learners build timing, the basic step, body movement and real groove before ever touching a partner.
Read free · 7 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.
The Basic Steps of Bachata
Learn the basic steps of Bachata: the side-to-side pattern, the eight-count timing, the tap, weight transfer, and the variations that grow from it.
Read free · 6 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 →The Difference Between Kizomba and Bachata
The difference between kizomba and bachata explained: origins, music, rhythm, frame and connection, so you know which Latin or Afro dance suits you.
Read free · 7 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
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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 →