BACHATA

The original Bachata dance style comes from the Dominican Republic where the music also was born. The Bachata Basic Steps moving within a small square (side, side, forward and side, side, back). The hand placement will vary with the dancers position which can be very close to semi-close to open. This style is danced with soft hip movements and a tap with a small pop with the hip on the 4th beat (1, 2, 3, Tab/Hip).