Hola!

The Bachata Revolution Workshop is just around the corner!


Date : 7-9 Aug 2009

Time : Refer to attachment for more details [attachmentid=1118297] or this link :Bachata Revolution Workshop

Venue : Paradisso The Lodge (Opposite Istana Hotel, KL)


We are bringing in Juan Ruiz, Australia's top bachata instructor and one of the international expert in modern style bachata.

If you don't know how to dance bachata, there is a Beginners Bootcamp to teach you how to dance bachata. If you know how to dance bachata and want to improve, there are workshops catered for the intermediate level as well as the advanced.

There are also workshops for the modern style bachata as well as some bachata shines which you can do when there's no partner around to dance with.

And on Sat night, we have a Grand Party where there will be a mini-bachata competition as well as bachata performances by Juan and local M'sian bachateros! After that, its party all the way throughout the night!!

Please find attached the details of the workshop. For more information or registration, please contact 012-3052847 or 016-2256386 or 012-9722545. Register now to avoid additional payment at the door.

Please help to forward this info to any of your friends who may be interested.

Mucho Gracias!

Yo Soy Bachatero!

This post has been edited by aurajayne: Aug 4 2009, 04:48 PM

Hi aurajayne,

What's this Bachata Revolution thing? What is bachata? and who's this Juan Ruiz guy?

Hi there!

Well, Bachata is a South American dance with origins from the Dominican Republic. Its basic steps has a count of 1,2,3 and 'hip' (walking to the right) and 5,6,7 and 'hip' (walking to the left)

Here's a demo for you :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79DF7vsTcXM&feature=related

And to answer your other questions :- Bachata Revolution is a series of workshops for all levels (as explained in my previous post), conducted by Juan Ruiz who is one of the world's most revered 'Kings of Bachata' and based in Sydney, Australia...

I hope this info has shed some light to your questions. Why don't you join us!! Call your friends!! There's nothing sexier than a guy who can move (assuming ur one, of course)! LOL

wow nice vid. i hav 2 left feet and dun i need a partner to do this. where m i to get 1?

my dear....if you can walk you can certainly dance!!! i know so many ppl in my class who said they can't dance, have 2 left feet, etc..who are now really good dancers some are even nerdy looking or hefty in size but once they dance the girls are just mesmerised by the way they move!!!! me included!!! LOL

and don't worry abt not having a partner....you will be paired up randomly during the workshop and partners are rotated all the time bachata is very easy to pick up and i'm sure u'll have a great time!!

hahaha cool....ITCHING for the WEEKEND TO COME....
btw...wat's yo soy bachateros?

"I am a Bachatero"

Remember...register early to avoid additional charges at the door !!(for on-the-spot registration)

hey, i have heard of this guy before... seems he is like some international dance guru or something.
if i do not know how to dance, should i join in this workshop?
btw, is there any party involved? i might consider bringing my friends to go party there and see what latin dance is all about.

hi lestet,

yes u r rite.....he is one the most revered international bachata king...u have only to see him dance n even u'll feel like a king!! lol!!

dun worry.....as detailed in the schedule n as mentioned b4 there are different levels, frm beginner (like u who never learnt this) to advanced.......might as well take the 2-day package crash course so that u can master it in record time!

plus......there's nothing hotter than a guy doing bachata on the dancefloor the ladies LURVE IT!!

AND OF COURSE THERE'S A PARTY!!! Come on Saturday, 9 Aug 2009 frm 10pm onwards.....cover charge is RM30.......HOWEVER...its FREE for those who attended the earlier workshops at 8pm or 9pm i'm sure it'll definitely pique ur interest n those of ur frens

Hey,
Did some research and well yes Juan Ruiz is not just the revered king of bachata, he is also the founder of Bachata Moderna and the most informative online Bachata community site bachateros.com.au.

Bachata dance is essentially a sort of 'crab walk' dance where u step to the side. But bachata moderna there are more different footwork pattern. There are cross on1, on2 and on3 (the counts that we use when we dance). If you do know about dance, there are also shines in bachata that will add more flavour and cheekiness to it.

for those whom are already dancers
Girls need to learn the new footwork and new lead signals and system.

Guy need to learn how to lead the new footwork, learn new signals.

for those whom have yet started
Not to worry cos this will b a whole new thing to learn and experience. I have taken private lessons with Juan and it's an eye opener on the variations to 1 simple moves that will add so much more spiciness to the experience.

It's best to come in a couple as there are couple discounts. If you can't, coming alone is not an issue as the learning system will encourage the changing of partners to get a feel from different partners.
Note: These are social dances hence the changing of partners is much encouraged. If you are not comfortable with this, you can request to stay to you own partner throughout the session.

Do spread the word around as this event is to start this FRIDAY!

Jaymz - Bachata enthusiast (the converted...so can't wait to start dancing)

well done jaymz! u are a true bachatero

can't wait for the weekend to arrive....come join us!!