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Bachata is a social couple dance with a lead and follow that can be performed in open, semi-closed or closed position. The basic step involves an eight-count side-to-side movement, with many variations and styles that can be added.
Bachata is a genre of music that originated in the Dominican Republic in the 20th century. It contains elements of European (mainly Spanish music), indigenous Taino and African musical elements, representing the cultural diversity of the Dominican population. [1] The form of dance, bachata, also developed with the music. [2]
This is a list of dance categories, different types, styles, or genres of dance. For older and more region-oriented vernacular dance styles, see List of ethnic, regional, and folk dances by origin .
Ballroom Dance Ballroom dance is a social and competitive dance style that includes forms such as the waltz, tango, foxtrot, and cha-cha. These dances are typically performed with a partner and emphasize posture, elegance, and synchronization. 7. Latin Dance Latin dance encompasses styles such as salsa, bachata, merengue, and samba. These ...
The music of the Dominican Republic is primarily influenced by Western European music, with Sub-Saharan African and native Taino influences. The Dominican Republic is mainly known for its merengue and bachata music, both of which are the most famous styles of music in the Dominican Republic, and have been exported and popularized around the world.
Romeo Santos: King of Bachata is a 2021 documentary film directed by Devin Amar and Charles Todd. It's about the history of bachata and bachata star Romeo Santos 's journey to MetLife Stadium . It first premiered on Pay-Per-View on June 25, 2021, along with Utopía Live from MetLife Stadium concert film . [ 1 ]
"Bachata" is a song by Lou Bega. It was the first single from his third album Lounatic. The song features background vocals by the Ukrainian girl group Alibi. The song is about dancing bachata on a party and the erotic effect of this dance.
Bachatango (often classed as a sensual form of modern bachata) is a style of dance that fuses the four-step Dominican bachata with Argentine tango moves, including elaborated kicks, dips, turns, ganchos, leg wraps and long pauses. The dance is characterized by sensual hip and body movements.