Bachata
Mastering the Art of Bachata: A Guide for Beginners
Bachata dance is a journey, an intricate interaction between two dancers, each with their unique roles. As a follower in Bachata, you’re the one who…
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Bachata
Your First Bachata Festival: A Survival Guide for Beginners and Improvers
How to pace your first bachata festival: choosing workshops, getting dances at the socials, what to pack, staying safe alone and handling the post-festival blues.
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Bachata
Maximizing Your Bachata Festival Experience: To Stay or Not to Stay in Festival Hotels
Bachata festivals are more than just a series of dance classes and performances. They are a vibrant, energetic celebration of dance, music, and…
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Bachata
Unlocking the Language of Dance: Spanish for Bachata
Bachata, more than just a dance, is an expressive language that tells a story through movement, rhythm, and most crucially, lyrics. Understanding the…
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Salsa
Starting a Salsa Studio or Social Night: A Practical Guide for New Organisers
Opening a studio or dance night in your former teacher's scene? Handling the relationship, promotion, event listings, outdoor sound and the bar.
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Bachata
Mastering the Art of Bachata: Beyond Just Watching Tutorials
Sure, watching a seasoned dancer glide effortlessly while performing Bachata can be both inspiring and daunting. It’s easy to find yourself wondering…
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Salsa
Salsa Shoes for Women: Choosing Heels and Learning to Dance in Them
How to choose women's salsa shoes: heel height by level, straps and fit, suede soles, heels vs sneakers, and building ankle strength to dance in them.
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Bachata
Exploring the Impact and Implications of Grupo Extra's Signature Phrases in Bachata Music
Bachata has been evolving for decades, and Grupo Extra, a Dominican group based in Switzerland, is one of the best-known acts in the European dance…
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Salsa
The Art and Power of Slow-Building Salsa Songs
Salsa music, like any other genre, is characterized by its unique rhythm and tempo. One of the distinguishing features that sets it apart, however, is…
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Bachata
Sensual Bachata for Beginners: How to Get Comfortable (and Safe)
A beginner's path into sensual bachata: what to learn first, how to practice waves and isolations, leading head movement safely, and moves that feel silly.
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