Dance Styles - Bachata (Street Latin)

Welcome to Bachata: a simple, sensual and fun Street Latin dance style which originated in the Dominican Republic. Bachata is fast growing in popularity in Brisbane and around the world. It is an ideal choice for beginners.

On this page, you will find
  1. video lessons for PARTNER dancing
  2. video lessons for SOLO dancers
  3. music lists

PARTNER Dancing: Dance Steps & Video Lessons for Beginners

All videos link to YouTube and have been created by third parties not affiliated with BoogieCamp.
1. Basic Step  &  2. Forward & Back Step
3. Inside Turns of the Follower
4. Outside Turns of the Follower
5. Two Handed Turns of the Follower
6. Cuddle (also called Cradle)
7. Arm Lock (also called Hammerlock)
8. Leader Change Hands Behind Back Turn
9. Sweetheart (also called Reverse Cross Hand Turn)
 10. Beginner Follower & Leader Turn Patterns

Want to join the Bachata revolution? 

SOLO Dancing: Dance Steps & Video Lessons for Beginners


Hey, it's Olga here! I've created a FREE online mini course covering the basic steps to dancing Bachata solo.

Whether you can't get your partner on the dance floor or you just want to learn some Latin moves, this course will provide you with a short introduction to the fun, sensual and sassy Bachata - without the need for a partner!

Ready to try Bachata in a live class? 

Music

Note: Each link goes to that song on YouTube.

Other Bachata Songs for Beginner Dancers:
(not included in
​Bachata for Intermediate Level Damcers:
​Bachata Music Compilations
To purchase songs, go to iTunes (download iTunes here) or to Google Play.

Want to get dancing to Bachata?

You can learn to dance Bachata with your partner in our Couples Latin Dance courses. 
Or, you can dance Bachata solo at one of our BoogieFit Solo Latin Dance classes.

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