Olney Bachata Dance Classes
Want to share a love story in a unique rhythm that would get anyone’s heart racing? Why not sign up for the Olney bachata dance classes at Baltimore Dance Studio today?
While it has a slow start compared to other dance styles from the Dominican Republic due to its origins, Bachata is known for its heartrending love stories and groovy music to tell its tale.
There is a lot of hip movement and dips in this dance, and depending on the style you choose to learn, you will also get an introduction to other Latin dance forms that add depth to this dance.
At Baltimore Dance Studio, you can learn the Bachata, from its origins to its dance style. Whether you wish to learn the dance with a group or with a private instructor, beginner version or not, we are ready to give you a dance experience you won’t forget and help you gain a better appreciation of this dance.
Our studio also schedules regular dance events to promote Bachata and other dance styles to the rest of the community!
Call Baltimore Dance Studio at (410) 705-7161 for your Free Consultation with a Olney Bachata Dance Class instructor!
Bachata’s Humble Beginnings
Bachata is said to have originated in the 1960s in bars and brothels in the countryside of the Dominican Republic. The dance’s music came with heavy guitar strings and often talked about love stories that were passed down from person to person. Sadly, this has restricted the growth and prominence of Bachata throughout the country.
Further hampering its popularity was the dictator Trujillo who ruled the Dominican Republic during that time. It is said that he favored Meringue as the dance style all should admire and support. For him, Bachata was a lower art style that should not be supported, and he even banned both the dance and the music throughout his reign. Because it was only danced in brothels, Bachata’s reputation was not very good and prevented it from developing like other dance styles born in the country at that period. When Trujillo’s reign ended, Bachata still had a small following and a bad reputation.
However, when the music became mainstream thanks to Juan Luis Guerra. In 1992, Guerra was awarded a Grammy award for the song ”Bachata Rosa’, ‘which introduced music and dance to the world. Other artists like Aventura, Zacarias Ferreira, and Anthony Santos also introduced their own Bachata music, enabling the music and dance to evolve even further.
Baltimore Dance Studio can help you learn this beautiful dance and join a great community of dance lovers who share the same interest and passion for dance.
Learn the Popular Styles of Bachata with Baltimore Dance Studio!
Since its inception in the ‘60s, Bachata has evolved into many different styles, which allowed it to stay popular at the present time. Some of these styles mimic the traditional style, while others are a new take on the dance style itself.
Out of all these styles, three are well-known, and they are:
Dominican Bachata – hailed as the truest form of Bachata, this version follows the original style of Bachata, wherein there are not a lot of turn patterns, and more freestyle movements are incorporated. This version of Bachata also has extensive footwork that has a bouncy feel to it.
Bachata Moderna/ Modern Bachata – This is a new form of Bachata that uses traditional Bachata elements, but it is also influenced by various Latin dance forms such as Tango and Bolero. This version also focuses on crosses but keeps the traditional Bachata hip movement on every four counts.
Traditional style – This is the Bachata type that became famous worldwide. While the original Bachata is known for its romantic ambiance, it does not focus on the turn pattern which the traditional style is known for. Dips are also very common in the traditional style, and the hip movement on the fourth beat is hard to miss.
We offer Olney bachata dance classes that would allow you to learn either one of these bachata styles. Simply let our dance instructors know which style you wish to learn, and we will get you in the right bachata dance lesson. If you want to master these styles and not have to worry about fees, we do offer affordable dance packages that you can sign up for!
Learn the Bachata with Passionate and Experienced Dance Instructors
When you sign up for one of our Olney bachata dance classes, you are guaranteed to get the best tuition possible which will help you with your dance goals. We have a great team of experienced and passionate dance instructors who can assess your dance level and get you in the right dance class that will get you on track.
We also have different classes to suit your dance level. If you are a beginner, we do have beginner bachata dance classes that you can sign up for. For those with experience and who need some advanced lessons, we have classes for your level. Enrollees also have the option to attend group classes or have a private session with one of our dance instructors. Whichever option you pick, we will make sure that you will have a great experience, and you will be able to learn the dance to the level you want to reach.
We also offer other dance-related services and classes. For events that require a special dance choreography, you can trust our team to assist you in creating one. We also have fitness dance classes for those who wish to lose weight and become more active.
If you don’t want to enroll in one of our classes but still want to take part in our dance programs, our dance studio regularly hosts dance events. These events are open to anyone interested!
Interested in Learning the Bachata? Call Today!
If you are looking for exciting and fun bachata dance lessons, you won’t go wrong with our Olney, MD dance studio. We are always ready to get you started in learning this beautiful dance form, and you can learn with your fellow dance students or in private with one of our private dance instructors.
To learn more about our bachata dance classes or our other dance classes, you can contact us through our hotline, where we can provide you with a free consultation about your very own dance class schedule. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with our latest dance classes and our events!
Call Baltimore Dance Studio at (410) 705-7161 for your Free Consultation with a Olney Bachata Dance Class instructor!