Juan to teach Bachata at Australia Salsa Solo Competition

Juan Ruiz, from Bachateros, will teach the introductory class of Pasitos de Bachata (Bachata Shines) at the Australian Salsa Solo competition.

The Australian Salsa Solo Comp is the first event of its kind. Who said that you need a partner in salsa to shine? Not anymore! The best dancers from all over Australia will be showing their dancing skills and most important, their musicality.

Juan Ruiz will teach a Pasitos de Bachata introductory class on Sunday, 31st of May at 7pm, at Randwick RSL.

It’s not to late to get your tickets and enjoy this awesome event!

More info at Salsa Solo.

Bachata classes starting the 4th of June

New Bachata classes are starting soon at Latin Motion. If you are a beginner dancer or if you are a int/adv Bachata dancer, come along, as we have new courses starting Thursday, 4th of June.

Juan Ruiz and Samantha from Bachateros, well known Bachata instructors (you know them, so no need to do promo : ) will be teaching these classes.

BACHATA BEGINNERS

That’s right, we’ll start from the ground up, from the origins and history of Bachata and the traditional Bachata steps to what it is now. You’ll learn the fundamentals of this sexy and romantic dance. So, if you want to learn Bachata, this course is for you.

Thursdays – Starting 4th June (8 weeks!)
7:45pm – Bachata Beginners

BACHATA MODERNA

You heard about it, you’ve seen it, now it is your time to learn it! Learn the concept of the crosses, the exit on1, the about turn and many other COOL moves! Your Bachata will never be the same, guaranteed! And with the moderna style, you can dance Bachata traditional music, Bachata Tango, Urban Bachata, you name it! (as long as it has Bachata on it).

Thursdays – Starting 4th June (8 weeks!)
8:45pm – Bachata Moderna

To register and for information contact:
Latin Motion Australia
P +61 2 9557 7751
info@latinmotion.com.au

47-51 Unwins Bridge Rd
Sydenham NSW 2044

 

Sydney Bachata Festival 09 – Event Review

Combine the rhythm that is Bachata with, 24 workshops, 19 national and international instructors, 90+ performers, 600 (per night) party go-ers, a tonne of fun, buckets of sweat, lots of excitement, hundreds of “Bachata Me” t-shirts and of course, 4 boys from Miami with amazing voices and you have the perfect recipe for a successful 2009 Sydney International Bachata Festival.

With this event debuting in 2008, the Bachata community have spent 364 days eagerly awaiting to see what the Bachata Festival Team had install for them this year, and i think it is safe to say that this year’s event exceeded all expectations and left wanting more once the event was over because of its success. Read more

A few more basics…

Right hand turn, left hand turn, step, hands up, then down, turn again, double turns, front to back then back to front, front to front, turn, back to back, syncopated step, hesitation, turn, turn, turn… don’t you get tired even reading it? Imagine the girl dancing it!

As in all things in life, the middle path is the path to illumination: yes we love different steps, girls admire a guy that knows how to lead and has the perfect leading strength, that thinks quickly and takes you for a ride. But it is so good when he throws a couple of basics in his dancing and that is valid for any style. The guy has to remember that he doesn’t turn half as much as the girl so if he leads her for a whole music of turns she is bound to be tired of it, or dizzy, or sick. Read more

What Bachata means to you?

The following is a collection of quotes from various students, instructors and other Bachateros. Bachata is not just the music or the dance; it is a culture in itself.

We asked our subscribers “What do you love about Bachata?” Here are some of the answers. Enjoy!

Diana S.
Bachata is a very sensual and sexy dance. What I love about Bachata is you can just let your body move freely and allow your body and soul drowns with the music and rhythm. With this dance you can show your passion and emotion and be transported to a whole new world…
For me this is what Bachata is all about… Read more

Australian Salsa Solo

Australian Salsa Solo 

 

The first edition of ASSC will be held in the city of Sydney, Australia the 29, 30 & 31 May 2009.

Competitor or not competitor…
You definitely don’t want to miss out on this incredible weekend that Bravo Latin Events has organized on the weekend of the 29th till 31st of May 2009.

Sydney will be the hosting city for this first ever, history in the making event…
The Australian Salsa Solo Competition 2009!

Come and enjoy a weekend full of… Read more

4Ever Australia Tour

The Band 4EVER (from Orlando, USA) on their first Australia tour. 4Ever was the first Bachata band to come to Australia. Australian fans loved them for their charismatic personalities and very energetic performances.

4Ever did a total of 4 concerts on ther 12 days visit to Australia. 3 in Sydney and 1 in Adelaide. They were the main act (the closing act) for the Sydney International Bachata Festival.

Will 4Ever come back to Australia? Definitely! We are looking forward for more of their songs and music.

Read 4Ever music review at Bachateros.com.au

DouDoule Latin Dance Camp Event review 09

Remember back when you were in primary school and you went on school camp. You and your best buddies would share a cabin together, the whole school would meet for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the mess hall, there were activities planned all day to keep you active, there would be party at night where you could all let loose and dance the night away and at the end of the night there would be trays of Arnott’s biscuits and hot chocolate to send you off to bed with – well, this is what the DouDoule Latin Dance Camp was like – only there were no teachers to tell you off for sneaking around late at night.

The DouDoule Latin Dance Camp, was the perfect combination of holidaying, dancing and partying. The beautiful city of the Gold Coast, Queensland was the host of the DouDuoule Camp. The event was held during the 8th-10th of May. This was the 2nd year of the event, and we were told by the organizer that the event doubled up in size from last year’s event. We wonder how big is going to be this event in 2010 then? Read more

Bachateros performance at Hotel Chambers

Bachateros performance at Hotel Chambers
Location: Hotel Chambers

That’s right, Juan and Samantha from Bachateros will be performing their new and sexy bachata routine at Hotel Chambers, on friday, 22nd of May.

You know how good friday nights gets with the music of DJ Chocolate Escobar and DJ Vicco el Sonero, and now with the Bachateros in the house, this night is going to be one of the nights ever to dance salsa, bachata reagetton and more!

Let us know if you are coming and we’ll put your name on the guest list, for an entry of $10 only! (normal price is $15) Email your name and your friends name to info@bachateros.com.au Read more

Juan Ruiz as guest for 88.1 Sydney Salsa FM – Radio 2RDJ

Juan Ruiz will be interviewed by the boys of Sydney Salsa FM this friday, 15th of May. Sydney Salsa FM is one of the best latin radio shows in Australia. Get ready for CD giveaways and other bachata merchandise!

To Australia and the World!

This week we catch up with the man responsible for bringing Bachata to Sydney and giving us our very own Bachata festival! Mr Juan Ruiz is gonna kick it with on our new Friday Night Show – we’ll be speaking about
all things Bachata and all things ‘Friday Night’

Salsa and RnB!
http://www.radio2rdj.com/stream

or tune your radio into 88.1 FM

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