3 Hour Bachata Bootcamp + Madrid Step (Lateral Step) Workshop

3 Hour Bachata Bootcamp: 12-3PM

What to Expect
Get ready for an immersive and interactive journey into the world of bachata! This three-hour bootcamp will take you step-by-step through the essentials of this vibrant dance. Here’s what you can look forward to:
• A Warm Welcome & Salsa History: Start with an introduction to bachata's rich history, its cultural roots, and how it has evolved into the global phenomenon it is today.
• Feel the Rhythm: Learn to identify salsa music, connect with its unique rhythm, and develop the foundational footwork.
• Partner Work & Etiquette: Practice dancing with a partner—no partner needed to join! We’ll rotate partners and explore proper frame, posture, and the social etiquette of asking and dancing with someone at a social.
• Build Your Moves: Add fun, foundational moves like turns and shines to express yourself and elevate your dancing.
• Mock Dance Social: Wrap up the session with a mini social experience! Dimmed lights, great music, and a safe space to practice what you’ve learned with your classmates.
Expect a supportive environment, helpful guidance, and a few breaks along the way to keep you energized. Whether you’re here to have fun, try something new, or take the first step into the bachata community, you’ll leave feeling more confident and ready to hit the dance floor!

Bachata Madrid Step (Lateral Step) Workshop: 3-4PM
– For Advanced Beginners & Intermediate Dancers

Refine your flow, elevate your partner work, and master one of the most important steps in modern bachata.
This one-hour specialty workshop is designed for advanced beginner and intermediate bachata dancers who are ready to add precision, confidence, and style to their dancing through the Madrid Step (also known as the Lateral Step).

Here’s what we’ll cover:
✅ Learn the foundation – Understand the core technique and footwork for both leads and follows. Learn how to initiate, respond, and flow through the Madrid Step with control and confidence.
✅ Partner connection – This is a partner work-focused workshop (rotating partners encouraged). You’ll practice lead/follow dynamics to help execute the step in social dancing.
✅ Explore variations – We’ll start with the basic Madrid/Lateral Step and level up with two additional stylistic variations, giving you options for different songs, energies, and styles—from traditional to sensual to urban bachata.
✅ Why it matters – The Madrid Step is a must-know intermediate move that shows up across styles of bachata. It’s fun, dynamic, and essential for dancers looking to grow beyond the basics.

Bonus: Guest assistant instructor Allie will be supporting follows during this workshop to help you fine-tune the details in real time.

🎟️ Tickets & info in bio!
https://bachatabootcampmadridworkshop.eventbrite.com
Instructor: Tiffany Vlard

Pricing:
$45 – Bootcamp
$20 – Madrid Step Workshop
$55 – Full Experience (Both Classes)

No partner required. Come ready to learn, rotate, and elevate your bachata.

Tag a friend and have them join you!
Questions? Email bmoreurbana@gmail.com