Steps
The basic Bachata step is made up of this many counts/steps
What is 4?
The country of origin of the Bachata
What is the Dominican Republic and Caribbean?
What the Bachata rhythms became known for in the 1950s
Guitar Boleros
The original style of the Bachata
What is the Dominican Bachata?
The guira, used in Merengue music, is also used in Bachata music. True or False
What is True
The name of the basic turn where each partner turns in the same direction, winding up back to back for part of the turn
What is Over the Shoulder?
Bachata has its roots in (name at least 2)
What is African Rhythm, Cuban Son, and Bolero?
This is where Bachata music began being played in the 1980s - helping it spread
What is the radio
This type has its origins in the United States and Europe
What is Traditional Bachata?
In the beginning, the Bachata was not very appreciated by society. True or False
What is True
The name of the step where you simply move side to side
What is touch step?
This is where dance parties were held
What is anywhere outside?
This is the band that marked the musical path for Bachata
What is Aventura
This style introduces crossing the feet
What is Modern Bachata?
This is what the Arm Breaker move looks like
What is (show the Arm Breaker)
This is how you perform the double hammerlock
What is (show the step)
This is what the word Bachata means
This style incorporates hip hop style
What is Urban or Street Bachata?
Jose Manuel Calderon was one of the first bachata artists, and has some of the most "danceable" bachata music. True or False
What is true
This is how you perform the pretzel step
What is (show the step)
What is the 80s and 90s?
The lead singer of Aventura
What is Romeo Santos
This style adds in kicks, falls, and turns like the tango
What is Tango Bachata?
Bachata dance movement is characterized by lateral hip movement. True or False?