EXCLUSIVE Interview with the Australian Bachata Champions 09

Moro and Alegria, from Buena Vista dance in Sydney, are the winners of the Australia Bachata Championships 2009, on Saturday, 24^th of October. They are famous Bachata dancers in the Australian scene. We have an exclusive interview with the champions.

First of all, congratulations on your winning, a well deserved trophy. Before we go into the championships, tell us more about your love for Bachata.

Juan: You guys are a very well known couple here in Australia, how long have you guys been dancing together?

Alegria: Moro & I have been dancing together for 5 ,1/2 years, dancing Bachata for 5 & ,teaching for 4 yrs. Read more

2nd Australian Bachata Championships

SIMPLY THE BEST OF THE AUSTRALIAN LATIN WORLD

A 7 hours of dancing extravaganza to the rhythms of one of the best Latino Bands GONZALO PORTA & SALSA ALL STARS and three of the best Latino DJs, from Peru VICCO el SONERO, from Cuba AV el CUBANO & from Venezuela DWIGHT “Chocolate” ESCOBAR.

Dance the night away with a mix of Salsa, Bachata and Zouk as we witness some of the hottest dancers heat up the dance floor with their killer moves for the title of AUSTRALIAN BACHATA CHAMPION in the 2nd Annual Bachata Championship.

The night will kick off with a FREE Bachata class from 8 to 9pm by Sky Blue from Picante Latin Dance.

Tickets $24 pre-sold (before 22nd Oct) $28 @ door if available
Tickets sales at Petersham RSL 9560 8355 Read more

Take that step… let’s learn Bachata

This article is for other beginner dancers out there who are reluctant to take that additional step in learning not just Bachata but other dance style. It is normal to be scared and most of the time these new dance styles challenged our values and belief systems…

I was new in the salsa world. I started taking salsa lessons and my classmates invited me to go to Establishment after our Tuesday class. I was reluctant at first because i was a new comer and although i know the basic steps i was overwhelmed by the thought of dancing with different men. I had this vision of men taking advantage of many ladies in the dance floor and i am not about to give them that pleasure. Let’s say i was very conservative and i will not allow someone to get close to me, nothing less than half a meter anyway. Read more

BYRON LATIN FIESTA 2009 – PRESS RELEASE

Experience the Rhythm, Energy and Passion of Latin America at the 4^th Annual Byron Latin Fiesta. A weekend feast of Latin music and dance held at Byron Bay, NSW, Australia.

Save the dates 6th – 8^th November, 2009 and book your tickets now as this Latin festival is sure to fire up your senses! With a reputation of being one of the best Latin dance events in Australia, this festival attracts people from all over the world to the gorgeous North Coast of NSW to enjoy the unique attributes of Byron Bay with a generous serve of spicy Latin flavour!

Enjoy 3 nights & 2 days of Latin dance workshops and parties showcasing experienced Latin dance artists from all over Australia. In addition, for the first time ever, this year the event is going international! 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

Discounted Tickets – Brisbane Salsa and Brazilian Congress 09

At Bachateros, we are always looking for ways to get our loyal supporters a bit extra for their love for Bachata. The Bachateros are fully supporting the Brisbane Salsa and Brazilian Congress 2009, and we have been able to get DISCOUNTED FULL Passes for the event.

Standard price is $320, but if you buy it from Bachateros.com.au, you’ll only pay $295 (plus online booking fee). That is a $25 savings which can buy you plenty of drinks and water at the event!

BUY NOW: FULL PASS BRISBANE CONGRESS FOR ONLY $295
Friday, 5th of June. Tickets are not available anymore. Time to party!
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4Ever Itinerary while in Australia

It supposed to be a secret, but not anymore, we couldn’t hold it any longer!

Finally, Australia will be the host of an International Bachata Band! For all of you guys interested in getting to know 4Ever, here’s their itinerary while in Australia

Thursday, 16th of April – Arrive to Sydney
Friday, 17th of April – Get to know 4Ever Bachata Party at La Cita
Saturday, 18th of April – Adelaide Concert

Wednesday, 22nd of April – Radio interview
Thursday, 23rd of April – 7pm CD Release, Music Front Wetherill Park
Bachata Festival Welcoming Party at Cruise Bar
Friday, 24th of April – Guest appearance at Manning Bar, Bachata Festival
Saturday, 25th of April – 2pm CD Release, Music From Ashfield
Sunday, 26th of April – 4EVER Bachata Concert!
Monday, 27th of April – 4Ever departs back to USA Read more

Enjoy the bachata ride

How many philosophers say that to achieve the Nirvana you have to love the ride… or something like that.

So that is the philosophy I adopt on a daily basis, especially when I’m dancing. More than once I heard from a dance partner:

-         It’s great to dance with someone that smiles!

Yes, I know, most of the time I just look foolish. But honestly, who cares! Each dance is so much fun I can’t help myself: I end up grinning like an idiot.

After more than a month without dancing due to a fractured arm I started dancing again; while he was moving and swirling me in his arms I said from the bottom of my heart:

- Gosh! How good is to be back dancing! Read more

Dancing – a world within our world

My name is Danielle Ralph, and I was born to dance. It is my belief that we are all born with many talents that we are to share with many others in our lifetime. Dance is one of the big ones for me, and I would like to share with you an insight to what I have found in the life and world of Dance.

Dance is a creative force. It is an experience of a lifetime and an expression of your soul. It teaches us endless possibility, trust, self-confidence, attitude, cultural unity, respect for one another, joy and laughter. I’ve found love and prosperity, along with the freedom to move – to be – to do – and to have whatever I choose to achieve. Dance is, in fact, A Way of Life!. Read more

What is dance, anyway?

Dance is a spirit, it has no form, bias, or destination, all dance has is a journey. And it never stops. It transcends from one being to another, telling stories and introducing strangers into a community that does nothing less than be noticed. As it connects strangers, dancing will evolve as it is interpreted by everyone differently. The reason why people can accept dance as a culture is because the inspiration, honesty and awe of it is not part of a material world, but part of emotion. Read more

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