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Bachata is a romantic music genre and social/partner dance finding its origin in the Dominican Republic during the 1960s. Since then the dance has become very popular all around the world with new substyles being developed since the early 2000s (moderna, sensual, bachatango, ...). We teach mainly Bachata Fusion (moderna with elements from the other styles incorporated).

In our beginner series we start with the basics of Bachata Moderna. In later levels other styles such as Bachata Sensual, Bachata Dominicana, ... are gradually introduced and combined in our Fusion classes. 

We also offer series focusing only on Bachata Dominicana or Bachata Sensual. 

Bachata Sensual

Bachata Sensual is smooth and fluid, with a strong focus on connection and body movement. Instead of fast footwork, it uses waves, circles, and controlled motions that flow with the music. The music is often slower and more emotional, which gives the dance a romantic and expressive feel.

Bachata Dominicana

Bachata

Sensual

Our beginner level is intended to teach absolute beginners the basics. We mainly focus on Bachata Moderna (basic steps, turns & figures and styling). After this series of 10 lessons you will have a nice repertoire of movements to dance a complete song. If you are not really a beginner anymore, but have never taken classes with us, we recommend that you take at least the last 5 classes of our beginner series. ​ Level 2 continues to work on Bachata Moderna. We expand your dancing with more composed figures, twists and styling and introduce the basics of Bachata Dominicana and Sensual (e.g. body roll, wave, dominican basic ...). You must have at least 10 lessons of experience to start at this level. ​ Level 3 & 4 is a mix of all Bachata styles (including Bachatango and Bachata Urbana), which we combine in challenging movements. In these classes, the focus is even more on styling & technique. ​ We recommend that you repeat (parts of) certain levels, so you can master the steps and techniques, before moving on to the next level. Many of our students take several classes a week, including at lower levels then their ofwn, to hone their technique and expand their repertoire. During the summer classes, boot camps or parties we often use an 'open level'. This means that this level is accessible to anyone who has at least mastered the basics of bachata, but our teachers do their best to make these lessons interesting for experienced dancers as well. If you are not sure which level suits you best, we are happy to help you with your choice.

Bachata Beginners - Summer

Oscar & Lien

10 weeks (8 July - 23 September 2026)

Wednesday

19h - Level 1 (beginners)
* No classes on 22 & 29 July

Summer Classes 2026

DCE Team

Drop-in workshops (July - September)

Wednesday

20h - Open level
21h - Intermediate
* No classes on 22 & 29 July

teacher couple dancing bachata

Bachata Beginners - Spring

Oscar & Öncü

10 weeks (23 April - 2 July 2026)

Thursday

19h - Level 1 (beginners)
* No classes on Ascension Day (14 May)

teacher couple bachata dominicana

Bachata Dominicana - Spring miniseries

Oscar & Lien

5 weeks (22 May - 19 June 2026)

Friday

19h30 Level 2 (improvers)
20h30 Level 3 (intermediate)

teacher couple dancing bachata

Bachata Fusion - Spring

Oscar & Lien

10 week series (22 April - 1 July 2026)

Wednesday

19h - Level 2 (improvers)
20h - Level 3 (intermediate)
21h - Level 4 (advanced)
* No classes on 13 May because of Ascension Day

Our venue:

Dancehall of Sport & Squashclub 'De Vaart', Kolonel Begaultlaan 15, Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Last updated 28 February 2026

©2026 by Bachata con Emoción

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