Bachata (by ThorkinBarrimore)

[Bela_theDo]

I am leaving this thread for you to host Bachata. Take it away  :)

[Wayward_fool]

Hmmm... I ACTUALLY do Bachata in real life...

 

*sways butt*

[Bela_theDo]

LOL...  ;D

[ThorkinBarrimore]

*Giggles at Boopsy* That's good cuz I might need the help of

an expert such as yourself.  ;D First, let's start with a small

intro for the others.

 

Bachata is a style of dance that accompanies the music of the same name. It has its origins in the Dominican Republic.

 

The dance is a four-step beat achieved with a walking Cuban hip motion, and a unique “pop”. The dance is performed both in open position and in closed position depending on the setting and mood of the partners. Similar to Merengue, dips are not original to the dance and turns are done infrequently. The male leads the female with subtle communication using pushing and pulling on the hands to guide the direction in which to move or to hint on upcoming turns. The female may also provide communication using her left hand to indicate whether she is comfortable or not dancing in a closed position.

 

The style developed in Europe and US (Traditional, Modern, Bachatango) is a basic dance sequence of a full 8 count in a side-to-side motion. The Dominican style basic dance sequence is a full 8 count moving within a square. Counts 1 through 3 and 5 through 7, when taken, generate a natural hip motion. Counts 4 and 8, consists of a “pop” movement. The "pop" depending on a person’s style is executed lifting or tapping a foot or using stylish footwork while popping the hip to the side opposite of the natural Cuban hip motion. Bachata music has a slight accent in rhythm at every fourth count, indicating when the “pop” should happen. Note: The “pop” will always be done in the opposite direction of the last step, while the next step will be taken on the same direction of the pop. The dance direction will interchange at every 4th count.

 

Here are also some of the awesome styles of this Latin dance:

 

Dominican Style Bachata: The original bachata, from The Dominican Republic is the way it's danced in The Caribbean. This style can be danced with or without bounce, typical with lots of footwork and free style moves and with alternate between close and open position. Short turn patterns.

 

Traditional Style Bachata: The first Non-Caribbean style developed in US and Europe based on the earlier Dominican Bachata and the most common style of bachata danced all over the world (2009). The main characteristic of this style is the use of a small hip movement on the 4th count of the beat (1,2,3 and hip) and the close connection with your partner (a very romantic style of dance).

 

Modern Style Bachata: A style based on the concept of the crosses (steps from Tango), where on each count you lead to a cross (cross on1, cross on2, cross on3), but on the 4th count you keep the hip movement of the Traditional Style Bachata. Bachata Moderna includes different variations as "Bachatango" and "Urban Bachata". The history of Bachata Moderna is described in this article *More than just bachata

 

Tango Style Bachata or BachaTango: (a sub-style of Modern Style Bachata) The basic steps are the same 8 count as Bachata only that it produces a side to side motion, while occasionally moving back and forth. The “pop” count will be used to add elaborated sensuality and varied Latin dance styles. Although this dance has been used to dance to Bachata, it has evolved to be used to dance to Tango as well. It should be noted that 'Bachatango' is a foreign introduction and is unheard of in the Dominican Republic - Bachata's country of origin.

 

Ballroom Style Bachata or BachaBallroom: A style developed for competition only, with very extreme movements and lots of Ballroom Dance styling - Not a social dance.

 

Note: Bachata Traditional, Modern, Bachatango, BachaBallroom are all Fusion Styles Bachata. Fusion = that many Techniques and Styling are taken from Salsa, Ballroom, Tango, Zouk etc.

 

[Bela_theDo]

*is impressed by Thor's awesome work*  8)

 

I actually tried Bachata too  ;D So much fun it is  ;D *mutters: So much fun to watch it too*  ;D I didnt know there was a Ballroom type of Bachata,just took a lesson or two in modern Bachata,but will recommend you to try  :D

[ThorkinBarrimore]

Thanks Bela! I also have some videos.

 

Dominican Style Part 1

 

 

and Part 2

 

 

 

[Wayward_fool]

Actually. I don't know anything ABOUT Bachata ie historically or whatever.

 

I just dance it. *lol*

[ThorkinBarrimore]

Well, ever since I seen the movie Dirty Dancing, I've always

been fascinated by Latin and other forms of dancing. I had never

witnessed dancing like that and, you know..."Nobody puts Baby in the

corner!"  ;D

 

What I do like about Bachata is that you can signal to your partner

and make each dance different from the next. Like writing your own

little story.  :D

[Bellanoire]

*drools over patric in that movie*

[Bela_theDo]

Dirty Dancing *has watched the movie*

 

I understand you Thor. Latin dances are so...attractive=)

[ThorkinBarrimore]

Agreed.  ;D Everything about them has style, attitude, rhythm, and

a good amount of spice that just says it's Latin. These types of

dances put it all out there and are incredibly fun..especially it

done in groups or friends.

[alannalynn]

hehehe.... awesome information!

[Reyn]

I always thought latin dances were a lot of fun - so spicy and sensual =)

[Kathleen]

Last Day of the Event. It came so quickly, I hope you all enjoyed it! Feel free to throw in your last minute comments to any conversations!

[ThorkinBarrimore]

I would just like to say that I was honored to have the

oppertunity to share with you this awesome style of dance as

I do so love it. If you ever have a question about it in the

future...please feel free to ask and if I don't know, I will

find out for you.  :)

 

Thanks again for stopping by.