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Beginner guides
Free, opinionated, plain-English guides written for absolute beginners. No fluff, no upsell. Read these once, then go to a real social.
What is bachata?
A 3-minute explainer covering origin, music, the four sub-styles, and why it became one of the world's most-danced Latin styles.
Read the guideBachata vs salsa: which should you learn first?
Side-by-side comparison of music, footwork, partner connection, learning curve, and social-floor etiquette. Hint: most cities have more bachata socials.
Read the guideHow to dance bachata: the basic step in 6 moves
A step-by-step guide to the bachata basic with timing, body posture, and the one cue most beginners miss.
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