Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic and can be traced back to the early 1960’s. Like many other dance styles, Bachata shares a name with the genre of music which inspired its development.

This dance is based on an easy to follow sequence of three on-beat steps, with a tap marking the fourth beat. It is styled with a fluid and seductive sway of the hips which is mesmerising to watch and just wonderful to dance! Bachata’s simplicity makes it a very beginner-friendly dance.

In this Workshop you will learn the Basic steps of Bachata and lady styling (moves that the female dancer makes) to move in a sophisticated and elegant way without a partner. 

Open to all levels, no previous experience required. Heels are optional but highly recommended.

About Anita VonKalinowski:

Anita was born and raised in Chile. From an early age and to this day, she has always enjoyed learning different styles of dance such as Ballet, Modern/Contemporary Dance, Latin Ballroom (Samba, Chacha, Rumba and Paso Doble) Salsa, Bachata, and West African dance. She graduated at the Conservatory Izidor Handler in the Department of Contemporary Dance (Graham and Leeder technique). She has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity with a concentration in Health from University of Playa Ancha.

She is a dancer for the H2O Dance Company, run by Artistic Director Rebekah Brown and Accipiter Dance Artistic Director Brianna Pilkinton.