First International Bachata Sensual Academy in Bay Area, California
We’re thrilled to welcome Kornel & Catharine, two internationally recognized Bachata Sensual-Fusion instructors from Krakow, Poland, to the Bay Area starting September 2025 for a special 1-year residency at our academy. Known for their appearances at top festivals like Bachata King, Munich Bachata Fest, Bailame, El Sol, Adicto, and events in Australia, they bring world-class experience and a deep passion for teaching. Their classes are open to all levels—from beginners to advanced dancers, instructors, and performers—and they are beloved not only for their talent, but also for their genuine care and dedication to student growth.
Kornel blends street styles like hip-hop and dancehall into his bachata, with a strong focus on musicality, technique, and emotional connection. He began teaching just months after starting dance, a testament to his drive and skill. Catharine brings elegance, spontaneity, and heartfelt expression to her movement, offering clear, detailed, and transformative instruction. Together, they offer a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate your bachata sensual to the next level.
Baychata Dance Academy is thrilled to announce the first bachata sensual certification program in the USA. Our instructors, Kornel & Catharine, will be accessing your dance ability through competency skills taught in the academy. By completing the required number of courses and passing a dance examination, certificate awards can be granted for Premier Dancer, Master Dancer and Baychata Certified Instructor. To learn more about our certification program, click the image flyers below.
Each course meets once a week
Essential Bachata Techniques (SJ) is a progressive course designed to build your technique, body control, and connection in various bachata styles. You’ll learn essential footwork, isolations, waves, and leading/following mechanics, while exploring elements from urban and contemporary dance. Perfect for beginner dancers, intermediate-level dancers or improvers, this course helps you dance with fluidity, confidence, and musical expression
Connection & Playful Social Moves is a fun, interactive course designed to help dancers build a stronger partner connection while adding lighthearted, creative flair to their bachata. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly through body movement, timing, and musicality, making your dance feel smoother and more confident. The class focuses on playful footwork, simple styling, and partner-friendly variations that keep the dance enjoyable and relaxed—never forced. Perfect for dancers who know the basics and want to feel more natural, expressive, and connected on the dance floor.
Advanced Leading & Following in Bachata is a connection-based course focused on the fundamental techniques that make partner dancing smooth, responsive, and enjoyable. Dancers will learn how to create clear signals (for leads) and active responses (for follows), emphasizing frame, tension, timing, and body awareness. The course covers how to build trust, adapt to different partners, and apply concepts in both traditional and sensual styles. Perfect for intermediate-advanced level dancers, this training deepens your understanding of non-verbal communication and elevates your social dancing experience.
Bachata Fusion Concepts blend traditional bachata with elements from other dance styles to create a modern, expressive, and versatile dance. This course focuses on core fusion principles such as musical interpretation, texture changes, flow, and creative transitions while maintaining a clear lead-and-follow connection. Dancers will learn how to adapt movements from styles like contemporary, hip hop, or sensual dance in a way that feels natural, musical, and partner-friendly. Ideal for dancers with a solid bachata foundation who want to expand their creativity and develop a more personal, dynamic fusion style.
Bachata Traditional focuses on the roots and fundamentals of authentic bachata, emphasizing rhythm, footwork, and partner connection. In this course, dancers will learn classic steps, turns, and timing that define traditional bachata, along with proper posture, lead-and-follow technique, and musicality. The class highlights playful energy, clean basics, and social dance etiquette, helping dancers feel confident and comfortable on any dance floor. Perfect for beginners or dancers looking to strengthen their foundation and reconnect with the original spirit of bachata.
Bachata Posture & Aesthetics is a technique-focused course designed to refine how you look and feel while dancing. This class emphasizes proper posture, body alignment, balance, and controlled movement to create a clean, confident, and polished appearance. Dancers will work on arm styling, lines, weight transfer, and smooth transitions that enhance both solo and partner dancing. Ideal for dancers of all levels who want to improve their presence, efficiency, and overall visual quality while maintaining comfort and connection in bachata.
Jack & Jill Training is a practical, confidence-building course designed to prepare dancers for improvised partner dancing in social and competitive settings. This class focuses on adaptability, clear lead-and-follow skills, musicality, and floor awareness when dancing with different partners. Dancers will practice quick decision-making, clean fundamentals, and maintaining connection under pressure, all while keeping the dance natural and enjoyable. Ideal for dancers who want to feel more comfortable dancing with anyone, improve their versatility, and develop the skills needed to succeed in Jack & Jill–style formats and social dance environments.
Partnerwork Styling & Footwork focuses on elevating your dancing through clean, expressive footwork and tasteful partner styling. This course explores how to add personality and detail to partner work without disrupting connection or timing. Dancers will learn coordinated footwork patterns, smooth transitions, and partner-friendly styling options that enhance musicality and visual impact. Emphasis is placed on clarity, balance, and mutual awareness so both partners look and feel confident. Ideal for dancers with a solid bachata foundation who want to refine their technique and bring more polish and creativity to their partner dancing.
1. Essential Bachata Techniques (SJ) – Tues 7-8 pm Price: $360
2. Connection & Playful Social Moves (SJ) – Tues 8-9 pm Price: $360
3. Advanced Leading & Following (SJ) – Tues 9-10 pm. Price: $360
4. Bachata Fusion Concepts (SF) – Wed 7-8 pm. Price: $360
5. Connection & Playful Social Moves (SF) – Wed 8-9 pm. Price: $360
6. Bachata Traditional (SF) – Wed 9-10 pm. Price: $360
7. Bachata Posture & Aesthetics (SJ) – Thurs 7-8 pm Price: $360
8. Jack & Jill Training (SJ) – Thurs 8-9 pm Price: $360
9. Partnerwork Styling & Footwork (SJ) – Thurs 9-10 pm Price: $360
2 Course Bundle (Any Locations – SJ/SF) Save $70
3 Course Bundle (Any Locations – SJ/SF) Save $130
4 Course Bundle (Any Locations – SJ/SF) Save $240
5 Course Bundle (Any Locations – SJ/SF) Save $400
6 Course Bundle (Any Locations – SJ/SF) Save $560
7 Course Bundle (Any Locations – SJ/SF) Save $720
8 Course Bundle (Any Locations – SJ/SF). Save $880
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