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What is Bachata?
Originating in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s, bachata is a playful and romantic style of music and dance which has exploded in popularity across the world
From its humble roots as a forbidden folk dance for the "common people" to dazzling performances by international superstars, bachata offers something for everyone!
BachatAmor was founded on one simple principle - we love bachata, and we want you to see why!
Whether you're an absolute beginner deciding on which Latin dance style to start with, or you're a dancer who is keen to try something new, bachata offers an easy entry point with an infinite amount of progression.
Shake off the workday stress and join us every Thursday for the best bachata classes in Perth!
Learn Authentic Bachata in a Friendly, Supportive Environment
Find Your Flow, Find Your People
We're not about chasing trends, flashy fusions which lose the essence of bachata, or pushing you into performance teams.
We are totally focused on your development as a social dancer, ensuring that you can lead or follow anyone from Perth to Santo Domingo!
Des, our head instructor, has over 15 years of proven experience teaching Cuban Salsa and multiple Bachata styles from absolute beginners upwards
In each class, we welcome you into a safe and friendly environment for you to practice and build your understanding from the ground up.
As you progress through the term, you will learn the correct techniques to master the bachata movements, rhythms and connection with your body that make you a better dancer, and easy to follow drills that you can practice outside of class.
As the first school in Perth to emphasise traditional bachata in its core syllabus, you'll benefit from years of teaching experience across dancers of all levels
Join hundreds of satisfied students who have taken the leap off the couch and onto the dancefloor!
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I’m so glad I found Des and his bachata classes. As someone completely new to bachata, naturally shy and not very confident, walking into my first class was definitely outside my comfort zone but Des made me feel welcome from the very beginning. He has such a warm, friendly and encouraging teaching style. He takes the time to explain each movement clearly and never makes you feel rushed or uncomfortable if you don’t get something straight away. I really appreciate how patient he is and how he makes learning feel fun and relaxed. The classes are small and intimate, which I absolutely love. The venue has such a beautiful atmosphere too, dimly lit with sparkling lights, great music and a really welcoming feel. Everyone in the class is lovely, helpful and encouraging and there’s a genuine sense of community, almost like being part of a little bachata family. If you’ve always wanted to learn bachata but you’re shy, nervous or lacking confidence, I couldn’t recommend Des enough. He creates such a comfortable space to learn and I’m already feeling more confident with every class. ❤️✨💃
Good environment and people and nice venue Highly recommended
Really enjoted the class. Relaxed atmosphere, lots of laughs and Des made the steps easy to follow. It was great mix of learning and practice, with plenty of chances to get out of your comfort zone and build confidence. Thanks Des!!
Awesome bachata lesson! Des is the best, he makes it fun, good tunes, nice group of people and he has an arsenal of moves. Also the location is convenient, thanks Des
Des provides a fun environment with a practical approach with techniques and moves that can be integrated into social Dance .. highly recommend joining!
Des and his classes are fantastic! The classes are fun and very comprehensive in terms of connection and technique. I recommended 100%.
Des is a very good and friendly teacher, he fits a lot into each class and makes it fun and relaxed at the same time. Can highly recommend for all levels. Thanks Des🙌🙏
Lots of fun and Des is a great instructor who makes you feel comfortable even when you're a bit unsure of what you're doing. Perfect for absolute beginners, affordable and made easy. I highly recommend giving it a go even (especially) if you've never danced before.
Our classes run Thursday nights, with Level 1 Beginners classes starting at 7:00pm and Level 2 Improvers classes at 8:00pm. Be sure to check the class page to see where in the term we are!
If it's your first time, please arrive a little early to allow time to sign in! Doors open 6:45pm
You can also save time (and money!) by signing up online before arriving!
No partners necessary! Our classes rotate frequently, with teachers standing by to help out at any time
A comfy pair of shoes (not too grippy), a smile, and your confirmation email if you have pre-booked online!
Our syllabus utilises the Island Touch style developed by Ataca y La Alemana, featuring stronger Traditional Bachata influences compared to other fusion styles, while still having Moderna flair
Our Level 2 classes also incorporate the Sensual style of Daniel y Desiree, to make you a more versatile dancer on the social dance floor!
Check out our class page for more detailled breakdowns and video examples of these different bachata styles!
If you have absolutely zero experience, it would greatly benefit you to try to catch us on Week 1 of term, where we go through the basic steps in detail
We understand that may not always be possible, so please try to drop in 10-15 minutes before class starts and we'll do our best to get you up to speed quickly!
If you have danced before, you will find it easier dropping in throughout the term, contact us if you're interested!
Our beginner friendly bachata classes are located in Karrinyup, servicing Perth's Northern Suburbs. You can find us at 2 Nerita Way, Karrinyup WA 6018
Our bachata styles page gives you a brief overview on the history and distinctions between all the major popular styles that you'll encounter on the social dance floor!
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