Q: Which should I learn first, salsa or bachata?

Whichever inspires you the most right now! While salsa is a bit more technical and bachata is a bit easier, you really can learn either first. We have students who learn salsa first and students who learn bachata first, and students who learn both at the same time.

Question 1

I don't feel ready for group programs. Should I take private lessons first?

Accepted Answer

No need! Movers and Shakers programs are built for first time salsa and bachata students like yourself.

Everyone in the room is in the same boat as you.

The beginner 101 programs start from the VERY top and teach you everything from A to Z.

Question 2

Which should I learn first, salsa or bachata?

Accepted Answer

Whichever inspires you the most right now!

​While salsa is a bit more technical and bachata is a bit easier, you really can learn either first. We have students who learn salsa first and students who learn bachata first, and students who learn both at the same time.

Question 3

What's the difference between salsa and bachata?

Accepted Answer

While both are latin partner dances, salsa tends to be faster, more technical and more energetic, and bachata is slower, closer contact with your partner, easier, and more sexy/sensual.

Question 4

Why haven't I heard of bachata?

Accepted Answer

In short, bachata has gained popularity more recently than salsa.

Until the past decade, bachata was mostly only danced in the Dominican Republic. It has now, however, exploded in popularity around the globe.

Question 5

Am I a "leader" or a "follower"?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, in salsa and bachata, men are the leaders and ladies are the followers.

The leader is the dancer who's deciding what patterns to do next and the follower's role is to go along with what's being led.

Question 6

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There is free, unlimited parking on site at all Movers and Shakers locations.

Question 7

Do I need a partner?

Accepted Answer

Come solo or with a partner - either is great!

In class we rotate so you’ll get to dance with everyone.

Question 8

Do you balance the numbers of leads and follows in salsa and bachata classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

Thanks to having the same students through the programs, we tend to do a very good job of balancing leads and follows!

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