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We turn public dance-community discussions, mostly from r/Bachata and r/Salsa, into practical guides for social dancers. Articles are drafted with AI assistance and link the discussion they're based on where we have it. Spot a mistake? Tell us via the contact page and we'll fix it.

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BachataNovember 6, 2024

Bachata tips

Discover insider tips to elevate your Bachata dancing. Learn techniques for better lead, follow, and dance connection.

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Two dancers in flowing white dresses moving in a swimming pool, seen from above

BachataDecember 19, 2023

How to Dance Bachata Step by Step: From the Basic to Your First Turns

Learn to dance bachata step by step: hear the beat, do the basic, hold a partner in open and closed position, lead and follow, and add your first turns.

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Couples dancing bachata on a wooden floor under strings of warm fairy lights, with a central couple in a close hold

BachataDecember 17, 2023

Where Did Bachata Originate? A Short History of Bachata Music and Dance

Bachata began in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s. Who recorded the first bachata, how it beat decades of stigma, and how the dance became global.

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