Structure of our syllabus
Which level do I belong?
One of the most frequently asked question in our Bachata Academy.
Here is a quick guide to have an easy reference to map out your level, especially if your are new member.
Level of the classes
New to Bachata – Level 0
Moderna – Level 1
Traditional – Level 1.5
Moderna – Level 2
Sensual -Level 2
Fusion – Level 3
Footwork & Body Movement – All Levels / No partnerwork
But what does it mean?
New to Bachata – Level 0
We teach the basics
and how to use them to enjoy social dancing:
–Lateral
-Forward and Backward
-Closed
-Open
-Regular turn (traveling)
-Slow turn (stationary)
-Cajita
-Under arm turn
-Change of places
-Roll in
-Hammer lock
-Separation
-Mariposa with turn
Moderna – Level 1
Required to know the Level 0 steps.
We teach:
-Diagonal
-Rock steps
–Outside turn
-Check turn
-Pivot
-Face loops
-Hand toss
-Wrap in
-Paseala
-Walk around
Traditional – Level 1.5
Required to know the Level 0 & 1 steps.
We teach:
-Bonao
-Dile que no
-Touch ‘n go
-Tikita
-Cha cha
-Triple step
-Front Batey
-Patin
Moderna – Level 2
Required to know the Level 0, 1 & 1.5 steps.
We teach:
-180
-Step touch / Balance step
-Ochos
-Sliding doors
-Shadow position
-Spot turn
-Outside check
Variations of:
-Roll in
-Wrap in
-Hammer lock
-Rock steps
-Shadow position
-Sliding doors
Sensual – Level 2
Required to know the Level 0, 1 & 1.5 steps.
We teach:
-Bolero
-Step touch / Balance step
-Head roll
-Body roll
-Hip roll
-Cambre
-Bow
-Lateral body roll
-Snake
-Isolations
-Energy changes
-Shadow position
-Musicality
Fusion – Level 3
Required to know the Level 0, 1, 1.5 & 2 steps.
We teach:
-Transitions
-Dynamic combos
-Traditional, moderna, sensual in one class
-Connection drills
-Musicality