DJ Soltrix: Urban Bachata & A New Generation of Social Dancers
As a member of the new generation of Latin social dancers, I have come to rely upon Facebook as an information platform for upcoming…
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LDC Podcast #14 – Bachata is Big…Porque?!
We’re back!!!! On today’s show, we cover all the new awesomeness happening on LDC including the following great reads: Joining the LDC Interview with…
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Joan Soriano: El Duque returns to the U.S.
Joan Soriano, the popular bachatero from Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, and singer of many hits like “Vocales de Amor“, “La Mamandela” and “Que…
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The State of Women In Bachata: An Interview with Andre Veloz
Bachata music mirrors the history of hip-hop in some respects. In bachata’s infancy it was looked down upon by the mainstream masses due to its…
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SDQs – Favorite Style of Bachata
Bachata – Sometimes referred to as “Traditional Bachata”. Characterized by the ‘box step’ basic figure. It is the style of dance done in the…
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Interview With Jorge Contreras
Que Rico! If you’re a bachata dance enthusiast living on the west coast then you’re probably familiar with that phrase and the bachatero who…
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Interview with Daniela Grosso and Edwin Ferreras
If you’re a fan of Bachata dance then you’ve probably heard of Troy Anthony and Jorjet Alcocer, Jorge “Ataca” Burgos and Tanja “La Alemana”…
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Bachata-Pedia
There are Wikipedia pages for Bachata music and dance and these are very informative references when doing research on the history of Bachata. However,…
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Roots of Bachata Dance
Bachata music and dance has a rich yet controversial history. It originated in the Dominican Republic and early in its history the music was often censored and…
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