Weekly course · Wednesdays 19:30
Bachata Sensual Foundation
The techniques that define Bachata Sensual: body movement, isolation, and a smooth, safe connection, built properly, from the ground up. New to the style? Read our guide to Bachata Sensual first.
- Day & time
- Wednesdays, 19:30
- Level
- ~1–1.5 years of dancing, or Beginner 3 completed
- Language
- English
- Entry
- Join any week; the syllabus rotates
What you will learn
Bachata Sensual is structured around the 10 fundamental techniques of Bachata Sensual, the body movement techniques. They are not the 10 fundamental techniques of leading and following from the Beginner courses: you should already dance Bachata before you study them. This course rotates through all of them. The cycle repeats, so any week is a valid entry point.
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10 Fundamental Techniques of Bachata Sensual
The core vocabulary of Bachata Sensual, taught with a strong emphasis on safety and clean execution.
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Body waves & isolations
The movement quality that makes the style: waves, isolations, and circular movement, drilled solo before they enter partnerwork.
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Frame & connection
How leading and following actually communicate: a frame that protects both partners and makes every movement feel smooth.
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Foundational partnerwork
Each technique placed into real partnerwork you will meet on every social dance floor.
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Different energies in Bachata
The energies a movement can be led with (pendulum, impulse, and tension) and how each one changes the same technique.
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Musicality resources
Resources for dancing to the song: recognising its sections and instruments and choosing movement that fits them.
These techniques are required for the higher levels and are explained in detail only here, which is why many experienced dancers return to Foundation to review.
Meet your teachers
Where this course leads
- Beginner 0 Mondays 19:30 or Tuesdays 18:30
- Beginner 1 Curriculum only · not scheduled
- Beginner 2 Curriculum only · not scheduled
- Beginner 3 Tuesdays 19:30
- Sensual Foundation Wednesdays 19:30 · you are here
- 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 Foundation 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
Can I join in the middle of a block?
Yes. The syllabus rotates through the 10 fundamentals, so any week is a valid entry point. Book your free trial class whenever suits you. After you book, we get in touch to confirm space and availability in the group.
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. 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.