Bachata Social Combinations B/C

When I first saw Bachata, I was scared to dance. It just puts you inconveniently close to another person, where I as a leader must lead the follower. This was terrifying. I just thought I could dance alone in the classes 🙂 I started learning Bachata back in 2022 with Rado’s Sunday classes from A level and progressed through the years. I still go to every class with the childlike mind to learn and have fun. Bachata has changed my life a lot. I always felt that the creative part of my life is forgotten after childhood. I did dance for MJ and many of Bollywood songs during my much cherished school days. But, I lost this as part of growing up into adulthood. However, Bachata brought the creative part of me alive again. I respect this dance form, the dancers and the great instructors in the community. Bachata has helped me to be more open to feedback without getting defensive, appreciate everyone in the dancing community regardless of their skills, courage to give compliments to my dance partners, not being shy in receiving compliments, handling rejections with respect, and more importantly to stay humble, kind and respectful. Bachata has given me a lot of friends, not only in Estonia, but across the world. I owe a lot to this dance. Please stop thinking and just take up Bachata! It just makes you enjoy your life greatly, filling it with music, movement and people.

I broke the myth for myself that bachata is only a dance for young people. In reality, it's suitable for everyone; when dancing bachata, you get a pleasant, moderate workout for your body, an emotional charge for your soul, and loads of energy. Bachata music has beautiful melodies, and if you understand the lyrics, it's just the cherry on top. 🥰💃 I 'fell in love' with this dance from the first lesson. Bachata has now become a big part of my life. I move more, have more energy and motivation to come dancing; I've met wonderful people through the courses. This experience has definitely added self-confidence, joy of life, and youthfulness. Definitely come and try it! Don't postpone it. If you don't try, you won't know if you like it. The hardest part is overcoming your fear and stepping out of your comfort zone. Once the first step is taken, the rest is easy. 😊💃

As a developer, I spend most of my time in a headspace-heavy, male-dominate environment. Starting a partner dance like Bachata has brought much-needed balance to my life. It's not just a dance-it's a global connection

When I got into the community of bachata dancers, I met many good people with whom we are on the same wavelength! I also love bachata events - happy people enjoying music and dancing! This creates a special vibe of ease and joy!