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Feb
28
Saturday
Feb
28
Sat
The Arts :: Dance
Bachata Dance & Culture Workshop
1:00 PM (America/Denver)
Downtown Dance Collective
Bachata Dance & Culture Workshop Description:
Bachata is a genre of Latin dance and music that originated in the Dominican Republic, that is now gaining popularity around the world. This Bachata Dance workshop will give participants a solid foundation in which to dance bachata and an understanding of the music and culture. Open for ALL LEVELS, with something for everyone, beginner to instructor level. We will begin, giving the students a solid foundation in bachata and quickly move to cover many advanced topics. This workshop aims to provide participants with solid dance and cultural roots while also encouraging them to develop and nurture their own personal style. Pre register online and secure your space and receive a discount!

The instructor Adam has researched bachata extensively in the DR for many years and has taught and presented around the country at events such as The LA Salsa Festival, The Albq Latin Dance Fest, The Dallas, DC, LA, San Fran, San Diego and Reno Bachata Fests, and many more.

The workshop in addition to incorporating dance practice and instruction will include the presentation and analysis of video clips that Adam has filmed of dancers and musicians in the Dominican Republic.

- Bachata Foundations (connection, essential steps, frame)

-Foundations 2 (rotation and footwork)

-Advanced dance concepts and musicality

-Going deeper and making in personal (connecting to the culture, music, self, and partner)
Age Group: 18+
Venue: Downtown Dance Collective
Address: 121 West Main Street Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: N/A

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