Starting week of Aug. 5, 2024

Every Mon & Wed - San Francisco, CA
Every Tues & Thurs - San Jose, CA

Baychata Dance Academy

First International Bachata Sensual Academy in Bay Area, California

Jorge and Aroa

Jorge and Aroa, two renowned bachata sensual instructors from Barcelona, Spain, will be arriving to the Bay Area starting in mid July 2024. These artists will be living in the Bay Area for a 1-year period under a residency program at our academy.

They will be teaching amazing dance classes for everyone: from beginners to advanced dancers, instructors and performers! This is an incredible opportunity for bachata enthusiasts to learn from the best, take their dancing to the next level, and dance bachata sensual like a pro!

Certification Program

Baychata Dance Academy is thrilled to announce the first bachata sensual certification program in the USA. Our instructors, Jorge & Aroa, 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.

Courses Offered

8-Week Course (starting week of Aug. 5th)

  Each course meets once a week

Learn the foundations of bachata sensual. Instructors will cover topics such as body movement and partner connection and will incorporate these concepts with partnerwork combinations. Combos will be different than those taught at San Francisco location.

Learn how to connect bachata sensual moves and transition in a smooth manner. This course will build on bachata sensual foundation techniques.

This course is designed for dancers who want to take their bachata to scenarios and cameras. You will learn a choreographed bachata routine as part of a team and will have the opportunity to perform on stage with the international artists.

This course is perfect for bachata leaders who want to improve their styling and footwork. You will learn how to create visually stunning patterns and moves that will make you stand out on the dance floor. Each student will have an opportunity to perform on stage with the international artists if desired.

This course is perfect for bachata follows who want to improve their styling and footwork to move gracefully and expressively, while complementing your partner’s lead. Each follower will have opportunity to perform on stage with the international artists if desired.

Learn the foundations of bachata sensual. Instructors will cover topics such as body movement and partner connection and will incorporate these concepts with partnerwork combinations. Combos will be different than those taught at San Jose location.

Learn how to connect bachata sensual moves and transition in a smooth manner. This course will build on bachata sensual foundation techniques. Each concept will be incorporated in combination exercises which are used in social dance settings. 

Learn the roots of bachata and how to apply traditional bachata cadence into your dance. Different footwork variations, hip movements, and traditional bachata exercises (solo and partnerwork) will be taught.  Level: Open

This course will focus on how to improve your own body awareness. Understanding of these concepts will lead to better posture, coordination, and control of different muscles and body movements. Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Workshop Schedule & Special Discounts

Check out the workshop schedule and special package discount deals below.

Interested?

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Eventbrite Tickets (8-Week course)

San Jose Course Registration: San Jose Tickets

San Francisco Course Registration: San Francisco Tickets

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