Bachata Performance: Ronald & Alba in Katowice, Poland (Bachaturo). Fun High Performance Moves! скачать в хорошем качестве

Bachata Performance: Ronald & Alba in Katowice, Poland (Bachaturo). Fun High Performance Moves!

Festival: Bachaturo 2025 (August 15-17) What is Bachata? Sensual Bachata is a contemporary evolution of traditional Bachata, developed in Spain around the early 2000s by figures like Jorge Escalona, that incorporates smooth, fluid body movements, isolations, and waves, heavily influenced by styles such as Zouk and Tango. It features intricate footwork, a close embrace, and a focus on chest and hip movements to create dramatic and visually appealing sequences, often using remixes of popular music and drawing global appeal beyond its Dominican roots. Key Characteristics Fusion of Styles: Sensual Bachata blends the basic steps of traditional Bachata with elements from other dance styles, notably Zouk's body isolations and fluid movements, and Tango's dramatic expressiveness. Movement Focus: The dance emphasizes body waves, chest isolations, hip movements, and smooth, fluid body rolls, creating a more dynamic and expressive dance. Connection & Intimacy: It features a very close and elastic connection between partners, with a strong focus on leading and following using the entire body to create visual effects. Music: Sensual Bachata often utilizes modern, electronic remixes of popular songs, providing a distinct sound that differs from the more traditional guitar-driven music of its origin. Origin: The style was developed in Spain in the early 2000s and has since gained significant popularity worldwide. How it Differs from Traditional Bachata Traditional Bachata: Focuses on a basic 8-count step with a tap or hip movement, emphasizing musicality and a deep connection with partner and music. Sensual Bachata: Builds on the traditional steps but adds a more fluid, intricate style with body waves, isolations, and dips, often performed to a broader range of music. In essence, while traditional Bachata maintains a strong connection to its Dominican roots and musicality, Sensual Bachata is a modern, visually striking evolution designed for global appeal through its innovative and expressive body movements.