Bachata

Bachata is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It’s a danced extensively all over the world, but not identically. The movement towards your body following a sequence of steps can also be interpreted as art. I believe in the idea that while you are dancing Bachata you can put all you passion and desire into the dance, allowing you the feeling of being loved and protect by your partner. But before getting to know your partner you have to get to know the dance first. So I’m going to talk about the structure, and the different styles of Bachata. Also give some example of good couples to give the idea of what a good couple could do. The fundamentals of the dance is three-steps with a Cuban hit motion, fallowing by a tap including a hip movement towards the four beat. The knees have to be bend to let the hips move easier. We have to remember that for is particular dance the hips are really important because it’s part of the soul of the dance. Most of the dancer’s movement is in the lower body of the hips, and the upper body move less. . The original Dominican Bachata is use all over the Caribe, but now is faster than it used to be. Also they are incorporating more steps, and a wonderful synchronization of foot work. Bachata is usually dancing with parenting, but you can dance by yourself too. In parenting, the lead…

with many island nations within it, and within these island nations there are even more music genres. When someone says “Caribbean Music,” it is impossible to tell if they are talking about Merengue from the Dominican Republic, Ska from Jamaica, Salsa from Cuba, Reggaeton from Puerto Rico, or the many other types of music genres originating from the variety of countries that there are in the Caribbean. A specific type of Caribbean music that originates from the Dominican Republic is a genre…

Merengue is a Latin music and dance that originated in the Dominican Republic and that has strong African roots. It has become one of the most popular genres throughout Latin America and major cities in the United States. The name “Merengue” is derived from the French dessert “meringue,” which means whipped egg whites and sugar in Spanish. The name appears to have been given to the music in a fashion similar to the use of salsa as the name of the music. Merengue has its origins from the…

ways, reflects the mixing of the old campesino forces of bachata on the island with the new urban forces at play in the U.S. The difference in sociocultural production among generations symbolizes a genre that is always in flux, undergoing progress, and constantly adapting. The forward movement of bachata, however, begs us to consider whether the bachata being produced today achieves the same social impact as the bachata of yesterday. While Guerra’s commercialization of the genre may have…

I come from a Dominican and Cuban background where Bachata, Merengue, and Salsa are the heart of their society. Since childhood, I have displayed a great affection in Latin dance styles. Back in the Dominican Republic, where my childhood mostly took place, I learned how to feel the rhythm of the music leading me to learn Merengue and Bachata. After many years in this style of dance, upon returning to New York, I started taking classes in modern Salsa. Here my ability in dance grew stronger and I…

Concordia College hosted their annual Homecoming Dance in the Schoenfeld gym. It was a great night to dance, sing, win prizes, and let loose with colleagues. Throughout Homecoming there was a lot of different music being presented, along with a lot of dancing. For example, bachata was danced by many Latino students in Concordia College. There was other genres played such as hip-hop and rap. Homecoming was themed “Under the Sea.” There was under-the-sea decorations, confetti, balloons, and lights…

member, extended family and close friends. This is evident when they come together either in New York City or any other cities across the U.S. to celebrate their Independence Day even though they live miles away from their country. They celebrate their Independence Day like all other holidays with a huge pride for their culture. The month of February was officially proclaimed Dominican Heritage month, this is another a proud honor to their community. II Main Point Now I like to discus, the…

Juan Luis Guerra was born in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic who is a producer, composer, singer, and songwriter. In his music, he implements jazz, salsa, merengue, bachata, blues, Afro-pop, soukous (French, African origins), gospel music, etc. Some of his influences were the Beatles and heard bachata elements in songs such as “Till There Was You” and “If I Fell” and on “Till There Was You,” where it used bongos. He heard African musician, Papa Wemba playing with Peter Gabriel in NY.…

the longest out of any other nation with November 23 being the first day and the last day in January being the last. Their Christmas is long because they have three symbols of Santa Claus. They are called them the Three Kings. It is basically the same with exchanging gifts on Christmas. This holiday is a key tradition for all Puerto Ricans. Furthermore, the type of music, food, and other types of activities that represent Puerto Rico are extraordinary. Let’s begin with the incredible music…

I attended the 7th Baltimore Salsa Bachata Congress. It is the premiere Salsa event held in Maryland during a weekend in April. There were salsa dancers from across the country to celebrate their passion for Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, and Kizomba. The dancers represented different Latin ethnic groups. There were several dance performances, pool parties, dance workshops, dance class instructors and different type of vendors selling various things such as clothing, food, and musical cds. There were…