Often there are no lockers; and bags, even small ones, tend to get into my way while dancing🙈 Female clothes often don’t have pockets, so where do I put my belongings (already reduced it to the minimum; two cards, phone, keys and some cash just in case) ?

Any tips, ideas are welcome 🤗

You’re a DJ at some venue contracted to play bachata. The crowd is mixed between your loyal crowd of bachata dancers and..a crowd of grumpy hipster musicians that might consider some popular bachata vulgar and mainstream and just not cool..what songs would you put in the playlist to please everyone?

What are the best city or cities in Eastern Europe where there is quality instruction for Sensual Bachata (either through group or private classes) and good social dancing?

Thanks!

Can you share Vdance subscription with other people?

Hi All

Beginner here just a few lessons in. I'm planning to continue and have been reading a few other posts about shoes. Right now I'm using basic sneakers and while they have been ok I've noticed some fatigue so going to upgrade my shoes.

I was browsing Fuego and noticed they had a split toe version vs a normal version. Price wise they are comparable and I couldn't really tell that advantages of one over the other. Can anyone provide insight there?

Also do these show brands run narrow? I have wider feet so I was wondering if certain brands are known for one or the other (like how Nike's typically run more narrow).

This is for a men's shoe.

Hi! I’m learning sensual bachata and would love to take privates but they’re so expensive where I am (seems like all I can find is $120+ in nyc) - would love to travel somewhere with great teachers and more reasonably priced classes? Open to any recs!

Hi everyone! I´m a follow with a background in hip hop, who started bachata a few years back, on and off. I quickly picked it up and had 2 practice partners who shared my dance background.

However, when we were started going to parties, I realized that I didn't really like it. I don't have the same connection with strangers as with my practice partners regardless of their level. Several times I had very unpleasant experiences with some weirdos. I also don't like staying out late, and I don't enjoy the whole "inviting" etiquette with having to look and dress beautifully to be invited more often.

I like bachata as a dance, and I had a perfect connection and fast progress with my partners. I don't want to dance solo, and I find group classes a bit boring because the learning pace is slow. I often end up being the lead during group classes because we're usually short on them, and it feels more challenging.

It would be ideal for me to just dance with the same partner all the time, kinda like ballroom dance, you know. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't like bachata. I haven't been dancing for a while, this year I'd like to get back on track, but I don't know how to deal with this antisocial approach :))

Hi All

So I just started Bachata and Salsa about a month ago going to classes once a week. It's been a blast and I wish I found this sooner.

The social part is still intimidating but I can get through a song now with some basic moves. I'm wondering if there's a basic 20 or so moves I should learn as a beginner to be comfortable doing basic dances on the dancefloor. I've been practicing stuff from class but sometimes there are repeats (not a bad thing).

One of the most interesting things I've noticed is people's energy. It's so different. I'm a a pretty cheerful person but it's stressful learning so I'm trying to stay upbeat but man what a difference it makes in partner work. There's one girl who has been coming and we are similar in level but she's just got the best damn energy I've felt from someone. Always smiling, always having fun. It helps me relax and have fun too and in turn I try to pass that on to others.

I remember in like my second lesson I was struggling a lot and I could tell my partner was frustrated and I felt pretty bad. Fast forward a few weeks later and in the same situation Ive had partners where we can have a laugh about it. I've done the same and tried to reassure the ther person if they are struggling. I think it goes along way.

So hello community. Thank you to those who are welcoming to beginners and keep it fun.

I remember the chorus or hook went like this:

I thought I was in love

But it was all a lie

I thought that it was true

That everything was fine

She made me feel so good

But also made me cry

But when I let that (hurt?)

My (heart?) just fell inside

I hope that she has seen

Everything she did to me

I hope the she was pleased

Cuz it was killing me

I am 99.9% sure it was Xtreme that sang this song but I’ve listened to all of their stuff on Spotify and YouTube and I cannot find it. Even searching google for the lyrics yields nothing and that usually works.

Unless it was a group that sounds exactly like Xtreme which may be possible lol or it uses a sound or sample that they couldn’t clear and so they had to wipe it off the internet.

Anyone have any ideas???

I'm a sensual bachata leader, looking to learn more non-sensual sequences (to use with non-sensual dancers/songs/socials). I really like the look of the pattern in this video, but her footwork seems nonstandard to me, such that I feel it would be tough to lead/follow. Thoughts? A&A Pattern

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C56FyCEi9G5/?igsh=aG9xaGN5aHZ6aTBj

Here you have the 2nd video everyone.
I added at the beginning a separate link to the full social videos with timestamps. Couldn't add them straight into the analysis because of the copyright of the music.

Next ones are gonna be made 1 by 1.

Let me know any feedback to improve on how to deliver the info.

Enjoy !

https://youtu.be/8k6jpqf9ZGs

P.S. Thank you for sending me your videos. I already have 6 more coming. I appreciate the help in giving back to the community !

I have gone to may socials around the world and I feel some days it’s just not the right vibe I feel I can’t connect with people, judge myself for dancing horrible or making mistakes. Whereas there are other ways that I feel I dance so well and have a blast. I wonder if that just happens to me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6-WRUE2J8Q
Hey everyone, first post here. Hope you are having fun dancing. I made a new remix and I didn't know how to reach dancers. I would love your feedback. Let me know what you think ❤️

38M lead here. Been dancing for the past three years, and been going to socials couple of times a month during this time. I began pretty shy and sloppy, but (people tells me) grown kind of good now.

People attending socials change, specially where I go. But patterns remain. Most of the follows I dance with, we have a perfectly good time. Is fun and nice. There has to be always one or two which don't make pleasing dancing with them, is a really rare case however.

BUT, in (almost) every social, there has to be THAT follow which is completely the opposite. We're total strangers but the chemistry burst from the beginning. We look at each other the whole song, incapable of being fed-up on that. We don't follow the song, the song follows us. I risk bolder moves. At some point she starts moving on her own, rubbing me with her body, what drives me crazy, and she realizes, and we both double on that. And I go for riskier moves. And with her eyes closed she can't stop moving. Not even realizing it.

And the song finishes, spell vanished. And we clap our hands. And go for a different partner.

Inevitably, I ask her later for another dance. Is the only reasonable response. But then always reject me politely, or worse, has already left with her she-friends.

And I'm tired of this. Why to quit? Dance with me a couple of times more and perhaps by the end of the night I'll be asking you your number. Then we can start talking, and at some point we perhaps go for a coffee. Don't worry, no I don't have marriage plans or anything. Is just that, why don't turn this moment in a starting point for something?

I'm sure they tell themselves "that was fun, but means nothing" And leave. But, for sure, would love seeing me chasing them for some time (women love being chased, don't deny this girls ;) ), asking them politely to make me a bit of room in her life. But be realistic, Barcelona is a very big city and we don't know each other. There's no way I can do that, you left before giving me a chance. So the night effectively ends up meaning nothing. And we won't see each other again. Or will meet back months later, what is basically the same.

There's not a clear point in this post. I was writing just out of frustration after last night meeting yet another femme fatale. So, what do you think? Has someone else gone through similar experiences and is willing to tell us a bit about that? Just share some thoughts, perhaps? Do you think that socials could be a good starting point for a more deep relation? Thanks for reading pals and gals.

Edit: read most of the replies and I see where this is heading.

Thanks for lecturing me in life, kind strangers. You pictured me right. But I hope you will forgive me for not following your advice. I'll go back to my psycho-stuff. You know, sharpening knifes, tying ropes, I have the basement ready. Tonight I have a gathering with the other maniacs in town where we'll be discussing our businesses. Dresscode: psycho-killer clown mask, of course.

Now seriously, I'm not surprised everyone chose to understand me for the worse. Apparently I'm a disrespectful jerk, and I'm not into dancing because I like it. Yeah, sure. I'm not surprised, but still disappointed anyway.

Anyway, rant over.

Edit 2: this post has become quite (un)popular and I understand it. I needed to let some frustration go, but did it in a wrong way. I acknowledge my error. Anyway, I'm closing the door here. I won't reply anymore. I won't even change the previous text, I don't care. If anyone else thinks the text entitles to insult and disrespect me, fine. Perhaps I'm not the most unpolite here.

Hello guys,

I need some dance shoes recommendations. And by that, I mean, it doesn't have to be some famous brand particurarly made for the dancing industry(Fuego...).
It can be anything. The criteria is ideally comfy and being able to spin. Now I don't want to go to a shop and try 10 different models and spin in place to find out which one is the best...

What I found out that Fueho and Rumpf for example are good, but you need to adjust, as they are maybe too perfect for spinning. I got the same information from some bachata artists...Feel free to add your 2 cents here

And regarding the "normal" shoes. I only heard Nike Air Force is good for spinning...I know already they are comfy. Still, any comments, experience?

So yeah, generally any recommendations, suggestions are welcome, I don't care about the brand nor the money involved, even better if it's less money:) THank you in advance

Have a nice Friday

Hi, I bought the full pass for Houston festival and applied for 5 hours of master class (20 couples only) with Korke and Judith, Pablo and Raquel, Igor and Gloria, they send me invitation for Orange track and it’s cost 291$ additional to 250 full pass. Now I am thinking is it good price and I should sign up or it is too expensive. I am gonna go to Cadiz this year too and as far as I know it’s cheaper and 10 hours. What do you think about this? What would you recommend? Thanks!

Do y’all know what’s Lenny Santos guitar setup? I wanna get one or make one that sounds just like his.

Hey together,

i want to learn more about video editing and cutting for dance videos. Are there good tutorials for like premiere pro or cap cut? Don't need to know the tools inside out, instead more focused on what i can do with a dance video to make it better looking?

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Thanks all together here

I'm a lead that has been dancing off and on for a little while. I get a lot of mixed results in my dancing in a lot of ways, one of them being frame. There are times when I'm told my frame is very good and other times, I get hints that it is the opposite. How do I know one way or the other and what can I do to fix it?

Sensual is all senses, but I know there are unspoken social dancing etiquettes such as making us women "feel" safe, I also like being held and caressed from time to time but am quite comfortable if I don't really have or want to have to establish more connection or relationships beyond than just "connecting" or connecting emotionally with the partner. I understand the music is also there but can it be emotionally cheating? I just said I like being held by a random or different dance partner, I also both spend time and emotion with such even if we're not looking straight directly at their eyes. My bf can't dance, yet and I don't think it's really his thing but could it be said of the same? He spends alot of time kick boxing too and his kick boxing gym buddies so I can say he's also emotionally cheating but in the opposite get hurt kind of way? 😂