Bachata is a dance from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean islands. Both the music and the dance have been influenced by Cuban Bolero, the Merengue (also of Dominican Republic origin), Salsa and Cumbia. Bachata is one of the most popular styles of social dance in the Latin dance scene. This dance is based on an easy to follow sequence of three on-beat steps, with a tap marking the fourth beat. It is styled with a fluid movement of the body which is mesmerising to watch and just wonderful to dance! Bachata’s simplicity makes it a very beginner-friendly dance, while the opportunity for musical interpretation it provides makes it truly addictive for dancers of all levels.

About your teacher: Amelia quickly fell into our dance family after relocating to Townsville from Brisbane. Having danced since the age of three she has studied classical and commercial dance styles including Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Street and more. She studied Ballet for over fifteen years culminating in a completion of grade 12 part time with Queensland Ballet. She has had various solo and principal roles with the Ballet Theatre of Queensland from 2012 – 2015. She performed with Queensland Ballet during their 2015 season of the Nutcracker at QPAC. She also had the pleasure of performing with the Victorian State Ballet during their 2016 season travelling throughout Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. After recovering from a major injury she turned her sights onto the Latin dance scene where she studied with Planet Ballroom in Brisbane. Since relocating to Townsville she has become instrumental to our team as a Bachata instructor. Having built an incredible foundation for her students here with a bend towards the more traditional Dominican style. After a whirlwind 2023 of building her classes, learning from further master instructors and coming home with a 1st place trophy at the Australian Rueda de Casino championships, she is ready to expand her Bachata reign even further in Townsville.

Level Guide�
Beginner: Suitable for those with absolutely no experience whatsoever.

Term One Duration:

Monday at 6.30pm with AMELIA
Duration: 23/1 – 27/3
�Cost:�ALL COURSES RUN FOR A TEN WEEK DURATION��One Course – $150 per person (Equivalent of $15 per class)

*multiple course discounts available*

TO BOOK!�CONTACT CARA ON 0409700037 OR EMAIL info@globaldancecollective.com.au