Here you’ll find an overview of all Bachata courses at Bachata Bliss. From Beginner to Advanced, Solo Styling to Musicality, find the course that’s right for you!
We regularly rotate partners in our classes, giving you the opportunity to dance with different people and practice what you’ve learned in a variety of ways.
Our progressive partner courses take you step by step from Beginner all the way to Advanced. In addition, we offer solo classes for different levels as well as changing Special Topic and Musicality courses.
No previous experience is required for our Beginner partner course. For further courses such as Styling Beginner/Improver, Footwork or Musicality, you should have completed at least the Beginner level and be familiar with the fundamental Bachata basics.
Each class combines a warm-up, focused technique exercises and learning and practicing new concepts and combinations. At the end of each class, we record what we’ve learned together so you can review and practice it again at home.
These courses build on each other and take you from absolute beginner all the way to an almost professional level. You don’t need a dance partner, as we regularly rotate partners during class.
Tuesday 6–7 PM
No previous experience is required for this course. You will learn the most important fundamental elements and concepts of Bachata, building a solid foundation for all further courses. We recommend attending this level for at least one block, which consists of 8 classes. You are also welcome to repeat the course to strengthen your fundamentals, gain more confidence and prepare yourself for the next level.
Tuesday 7–8 PM
This course builds on the fundamentals of the Beginner course. You should already be familiar with elements such as Rompe/Completo, Paso Madrid, basic Waves and different types of turns, and feel confident with the Bachata basics. The Improver 1 level consists of Modules A and B, each lasting 8 weeks. The order in which you attend them does not matter, but both modules should be completed at least once before moving on to the next level. You are of course welcome to repeat them to further strengthen what you’ve learned.
Tuesday 8–9 PM
This course builds on the content of the Improver 1 level. You should already be familiar with elements such as Shadow Position, Plié, Bolero, V-Step, Quick Turns/Contra Turn and Free Spins, as well as different Basics such as Basic on the Spot and Sensual Basic. The Improver 2 level consists of Modules A, B, C and D, each lasting 8 weeks. The order in which you attend them does not matter, but all four modules should be completed at least once before moving on to the next level. You are also welcome to repeat individual modules.
Thursday 6–7:30 PM
This course is designed for experienced dancers who already feel confident on the dance floor and have a good repertoire of movements and combinations. You should be familiar with Sensual Bachata elements such as Waves, Pendulums, Hip Rolls, Chest Rolls and Head Movements. We work on more challenging combinations, technique, movement quality, Lead & Follow and Connection. The main focus is on Sensual Bachata and Bachazouk, complemented by Bachata Moderna and Dominican. The first 30 minutes are regularly dedicated to focused technique exercises. We recommend staying at this level for at least four blocks. The Intermediate course is a closed group, so please speak to Jules before moving up from Improver 2.
Thursday 7:30–9 PM
This course is designed for experienced dancers who want to take their dancing to the next level. We work on complex elements and challenging combinations while continuing to refine technique and fundamentals. The focus is on precision, body control, Lead & Follow, Connection and Musicality. The Advanced course is a closed group, allowing us to work intensively at a shared level and continuously build on previous content. Participation is therefore only possible after prior consultation with Jules.
These classes are all about you! Work on body awareness, body movement and styling – which also improves your partner dancing.
Wednesday 6–7 PM
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Styling and work on arm and hip movements, coordination and body control. We then apply these techniques in short choreographies. You should have completed at least the Beginner level and ideally attend an Improver course at the same time. The Styling is predominantly feminine, but the course is open to everyone and anyone can benefit from the techniques we work on.
Tuesday 9–10 PM
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Styling and work on arm and hip movements, coordination and body control. We then apply these techniques in short choreographies. You should have completed at least the Beginner level and ideally attend an Improver course at the same time. The Styling is predominantly feminine, but the course is open to everyone and anyone can benefit from the techniques we work on.
Thursday 9-10 PM
In this course, we work on complex choreographies, advanced Styling and Footwork elements as well as expression and performance. Some choreographies are performed as shows or professionally recorded on video. You should already be dancing at a very high level and feel confident with different Basic Steps, Head Movements and complex Footwork. This is a closed group and participation is only possible after prior consultation with Jules.
Wednesday 7–8 PM
In this course, we work on different Footwork elements, Basic Steps, hip movements, coordination and Body Movement and combine them in short choreographies. The focus is on a more neutral style rather than feminine Styling. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their body awareness, expand their movement repertoire and take their Footwork to the next level. You can join from Improver 1 through Advanced level.
Everything that doesn't get enough attention in regular courses!
Intensive course at the beginning of the semester – 4 days, 2 hours each
Intensive course at the beginning of the semester – 4 days, 2 hours each The Dance Foundation Bootcamp is an intensive course focused on the foundations of good movement quality. We work on posture, weight transfer, balance, turns, body control and dynamics. Rather than learning new figures, the focus is on learning how to move with more stability, control and ease. The Bootcamp is regularly offered as a multi-day intensive course at the beginning of the semester and is ideal for anyone who wants to strengthen their dance foundations and improve their overall dance quality in the long term. Musicality & Special Topic Class
Wednesday 8–9:30 PM
In this course, we focus on topics that often don’t get enough attention in our regular classes. These include Musicality, how to interpret breaks and different dynamics in the music, as well as changing technical and dance-related topics. Over 1.5 hours, we explore each concept in more detail and apply it directly to partner dancing through exercises, combinations and practical tools. The course is suitable for everyone from Improver 1 to Advanced who wants to develop their Bachata skills and take their dancing to the next level.