This dance, originally from the Dominican Republic, has swept its way through the world and is often viewed in Salsa clubs as the \u201cslow dance\u201d. Although most commonly danced to artists like Aventura and Prince Royce, the Bachata is a great party dance that can also be done to most Top 40 and Rock \u2018n Roll music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>The Bachata originated in the countryside of the Dominican Republic. The dance is a direct reflection of the music being played in the night clubs during the 1960’s. The Bachata has close ties to the Cuban Bolero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>The music of Bachata is the root of the dance. The tempo is slow, approximately 120 beats per minute, and is played in 4\/4. Bachata music can be referred to as Latin “blues” music. It usually tells the tale of sadness in love and is the most romantic genre of guitar music this century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>The Bachata has very basic and simple footwork that moves in a side to side or forward to back motion. The romantic character of the Bachata is achieved from the sensual hip and body actions. Good use of the knees helps produce the desired hip movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n