Bachata Classes
Learn to Dance Bachata from NZ/AUS Bachata Champions
Bachata is a dance styles that started in the Caribbean & developed through Latin America and Europe and is a modern, social street-style dance that is completely freestyle, which means it's not choreographed.
It's the next most popular partner dance globally after Salsa. Salsa provides an opportunity to dance with anyone anywhere in the world. This is probably the easiest of the partner dance styles to learn first and we firmly believe that anyone can learn to dance Bachata, making it an excellent way to have fun, stay fit, and meet new people!
Bachata Level 1
• Start Date: Coming
FREE on the Start Date​ / Open night
• Time Slot: Coming (1hr)
• 2 Modules :101 - 102
• Course Length: 8 Weeks total​
= 2 Modules x 4 week blocks
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• Level: Ideal for absolute beginners, new dancers to Salsa or those repeating their basics & fundamentals.
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This is the best place to start if you haven't learnt from our system. This Bachata course is designed to cover the basics of Latin dancing with a focus on pure Bachata.
Learn 13 shines "Footwork" plus partner work basics & fundamentals.
Our Bachata classes are designed to be progressive, and after completing this level, you can continue to progress through to Bachata Level 2.
Bachata Level 2
• Start Date: Coming
FREE on the opening night
• Time Slot: Coming (1hr)
• 8 Modules: 201 - 208
• Course Length: 32 Weeks total
= 8 Modules x 4 week blocks
• Level: Join this level after level 1, this level is similar to improver to intermediate level
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Just finished Level 1 or dancing at an intermediate level? This level is the natural next step, building on your Bachata fundamentals with new moves and combinations.
Each 4-week module starts fresh every 4 weeks, so it’s best to join from the beginning. Every module covers different flavours & styles, but all at the same level—giving you flexibility and steady progress.
Learn 35 Shines to learn with key Bachata partner-work fundamentals & turn patterns.
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Bachata Level 3
• Start Date: Coming
FREE on the opening night
• Time Slot: Coming
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• 12 Modules: 301 - 312
• Course Length: 48 Weeks total
= 12 Modules x 4 week blocks
• Level: Join this level after level 2, this level is similar to Intermediate to Upper Intermediate pushing into Advanced.
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To join this course, you should have completed all 8 modules from Level 2, or if you are already an advance dancer in Bachata. You’ll also need to be comfortable with double spins and all the shines covered in earlier levels.
Best Time to Start: Week 1 of any new module is ideal, as it begins with a fresh shine series.
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Learn over 50 shines to learn with some amazing Bachata turn patterns for couples.​
Salsa Latina System & Syllabus
Bachata Dance Class Syllabus & Style
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Our System is based on the modern Bachata Fundamentals, known as the 'Salsa Latina Foundation System', which was kicked off in New Zealand and now new to Cyprus. It's based on and very carefully constructed & refined from some of the best Bachata dancers in the world. We specialise in Modern Improvised Freestyle Street Styled Bachata in Sensual, Dominican, Moderna & Traditional styles. good leading & following is the key. Many Latin dance schools do not know the difference on what is leadable & what isn't, if it can't be lead or followed, we don't teach it.
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The Salsa Latina Method​.
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Warm-up & Shines
Classes begin with a warm-up followed by Salsa footwork, known as shines. These build timing, balance, coordination, and musicality while helping you develop your own style. Our syllabus features an extensive collection of shines from Dominican to fusion steps.
Partnerwork
After shines, we move into partnerwork. We start with the fundamentals—your building blocks for all turn patterns and combinations. Think of it like constructing a house: a solid foundation allows you to progress quickly and confidently. Our program follows a clear, structured path, advancing step by step rather than teaching random “moves of the week.”
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What You’ll Learn
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300+ named shines (Bachata footwork)
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500+ named turn patterns, moves & combos
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Bachata timing & musical counts
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Partnering techniques & hand holds
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Body isolations & movement
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Spinning techniques
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Lead & follow connection skills
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Musicality & rhythm interpretation
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Latin dance etiquette
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Styling, expression & “dancing the dance”
