But that’s not to say there’s never any footwork! 3. This lends itself well to flowing body movement with more limited footwork. With sensual bachata, the melody often sounds more unified, the voice plays a greater role, and the introduction and breaks typically last longer. (Don’t believe the stereotype, however: Dominican bachata isn’t all fast footwork.) This is normally done with footwork or body movement. The Music and Musicalityĭominican bachata was traditionally danced to live music, so musicality often means playing with the sounds of the different instruments and rhythms. And since sensual bachata is a variant of bachata moderna, it too is typically done in lines or circles. This is likely why the Dominican basic, the box step, is square-shaped and moves tend to be less ostentatious.īachata moderna, however, is linear or occasionally circular: it’s easier to do salsa-inspired moves when dancing in a line. So, what are the main differences between Dominican and sensual bachata?Ĭredit: Nicole Glass Photography / ĭominican bachata was traditionally danced at a local party, with everyone occupying their spot on the dance floor (just like you do in a regular night club). Some of the main ones include Brazilian zouk, ballet, lyrical, contemporary and ballroom dancing.
Over time, sensual bachata has been influenced by many other dances. However, this isn’t a common name for it. Some people prefer to call it “Spanish bachata”, thereby turning the tables on the label Dominican bachata. This is a variant of bachata moderna that has arguably become even more famous than its “parent”. Then, in Cádiz, Spain, in the early 2000s, Korke y Judith founded a new bachata style: sensual bachata or bachata sensual (as it’s said in Spanish). For example, extended arm styling and faster turns are common. Leaving aside issues with the name, however, bachata moderna shows greater cross-body salsa influences.
As many Dominican bachata dancers will tell you, this isn’t the most accurate name: Dominican bachata isn’t old-fashioned. The first major evolution was the emergence of bachata moderna, or “modern bachata”. Developments in the dance and the music went hand in hand. As it became popular around the world, however, it started to evolve. It emerged as a party dance done to live bands. Dominican bachata-which some people prefer to call authentic bachata-is the original style of bachata.
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