Bachata side basic
Side to side in eights, with a tap on 4 and on 8 that gives bachata its look.
Latin social (bachata) ยท 8 counts
The counts
| Count | Step |
|---|---|
| 1 | step left to the side |
| 2 | close the right foot |
| 3 | step left to the side |
| 4 | tap the right foot with a small hip pop |
| 5 | step right to the side |
| 6 | close the left foot |
| 7 | step right to the side |
| 8 | tap the left foot with a small hip pop |
Tips
- Styling
- Make the hip pop soft and small.
- Easier
- Skip the hip; just tap.
- The other way
- The partner mirrors it, starting with the right foot.
Go at your own pace. Skip any step you'd rather not do.
Checked against: Wikipedia, "Bachata (dance)"; udansa, "Bachata basic step and dance technique for beginners". Accessed .