When you’re talking about Bachata dancing, there are several styles, including:

Dominican or Traditional Bachata

This style is danced to medium to fast tempo music. The original steps include a front-to-back rhythm, but today it’s danced side-to-side in an 8-count rhythm. There are plenty of hip movements with a big pop on the 4th beat! This dance is sure to create quite the workout.

Sensual Bachata

Unlike the fast tempo of the traditional bachata, the sensual Bachata is danced to slow to medium tempo music. Partners share a deep connection that lends itself to body rolls and sensual dips. There is no fun pop during the 4th beat hip movement, rather there is more of a figure-eight movement. The sensual Bachata has less footwork, but more turns.

Modern or Urban Bachata

This style has the rhythm of the basic Bachata but also incorporates staples like the Tango and Bolero. It stays true to the original Bachata with the hip movement on the 4th beat.