About:

This is a Bachata social dance event

No experience… no problem… come to the class first and learn some basic moves!

4.15pm arrive and warm up

4.30pm to 5.30pm class with Marcus and Imogen from Latin Vibes

5.30pm to 8.30pm social dancing

Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic as a social partnered dance involving lead and follow roles. From the 1960s onwards it became popular in the West and evolved, drawing on a wide variety of dance styles and moves to create an improvised dance incorporating traditional, ballroom and sensual moves in response to the music.

At Frome Bachata we believe that we shouldn’t be hemmed in by gender stereotypes… anyone can lead and anyone can follow. Everyone dances differently and every dance is a few special moments shared between two people.

In social dancing it is usual to rotate partners but this isn’t compulsory.

Benefits of the class:

Dancing Bachata is fun

It is creative

It brings people from all walks of life together

It encourages human connection, kindness and respect

Suitable for:

Anyone over the age of 18 with a sense of rhythm and who is comfortable dancing moderately closely with one or more partners.

What to bring / wear:

Any clean cool comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. Shoes which allow you to turn your feet on the floor. Bring your own drinks and snacks, or visit the lovely Rye Bakery cafe which will be open until 4pm

Please observe the usual social dancing etiquette and respond to your partners’ indications for personal space.

Cost:

£14 for class and social,  £10 social only   ( early-bird tickets, before may 1^st £12 and £8 )

Additional information:

Latin Vibes is an established organisation teaching Bachata in Bristol Bath and Swindon https://www.latin.dance/

Frome Bachata was set up by of one of their pupils Roger Dealtry to start a Bachata social dancing scene in the Frome area.

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