Weekly course · Tuesdays 19:30
Bachata Beginner 3
Fluid movement, cleaner technique, and the skills that prepare you for Bachata Sensual Foundation: diagonal and torsion steps, the caída, and pendulum energy, built on the fundamentals you already have.
- Day & time
- Tuesdays, 19:30
- Level
- ~8 months–1 year of dance classes — not for absolute beginners
- Language
- English
- Entry
- 8-week blocks · the first class is free
What you will learn
Bachata is built on 10 fundamental techniques of leading and following, taught across the beginner curriculum in your first year of dance classes. Beginner 2 and 3 then open the door to Bachata Sensual.
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Diagonal and torsion steps
Steps that travel on the diagonal and turn through the body: the ground that sensual movement stands on.
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Caída (dip)
The dip, prepared and supported so both partners stay in control from the entry to the way out.
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Pendulum energy
The swinging energy that carries a movement from one side to the other and back, led without force.
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Contra-rompe techniques
The rompe led against your partner’s direction: contrast and control that open a new family of figures.
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Partnerwork combining fundamentals
Figures that chain the fundamentals you now own into one continuous dance.
Beginner 3 is the bridge into the Sensual track. Finish it, and Bachata Sensual Foundation is your next room.
Is this your class?
“I know my basic and my simple turns. I want more.”
You are in the right room. Around 8 months to 1 year of dance classes is the sweet spot: comfortable with the basic steps, timing, and simple partnerwork. Comparing levels? The weekly schedule shows the whole week.
“I am just starting out.”
Begin with Bachata Beginner 0, Mondays 19:30. It is the only beginner level running this season, and it starts from the very first step. The beginner guide helps you choose.
Not sure? Book a free trial and we will place you.
How a class works
Sixty minutes, one skill, many partners.
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01
Warm up & review
Shake off the day, settle in, and revisit what the room learned last week.
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02
The skill of the week
One movement, broken down solo: mechanics first, so it is clean and controlled.
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03
Into partnerwork
The same skill inside a combination you can take to any social.
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04
Rotate & dance
Partners rotate through the class, so you leave having danced with everyone.
Meet your teachers
Where this course leads
- Beginner 0 Mondays 19:30
- Beginner 1 Curriculum only · not scheduled
- Beginner 2 Curriculum only · not scheduled
- Beginner 3 Tuesdays 19:30 · you are here
- Sensual Foundation Wednesdays 19:30
- Sensual Improver Wednesdays 20:30
- Sensual Intermediate Thursdays 19:30
- Sensual Intermediate Advanced Thursdays 20:30
The first class is free
Come once, dance the whole hour, then decide. If Beginner 3 is not the right fit, we place you in the level that is.
8-week block · 15% off your first sign-up · Student discount · No subscription
Good questions
Do I need any experience?
Yes, a little. Beginner 3 assumes roughly 8 months to 1 year of Bachata: a comfortable basic, timing, and simple partnerwork. It is not a course for absolute beginners; Beginner 0 is the right start in that case.
Can I join in the middle of a block?
Ask us before you join mid-block. We will tell you honestly whether the current week is a good entry point. The trial class is free either way.
Do I need a partner?
No. Partners rotate throughout the class, so you dance with everyone. Most people come alone.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you can move in and shoes that let you turn. Clean sneakers are perfect. Coming straight from work? A change of shirt, deodorant, and mints make the hour nicer for everyone. Our what-to-wear guide has the details.
What if I miss a week?
You can declare up to two planned absences at registration and one sick day per pass, and we extend your pass by that class day. The full policy is in our terms.