Bachata Weekender with Edwin & Dakhóta

Believe it or not, they’re coming! It’ll be a weekend of workshops and social dancing, fully immersed in Bachata. Dakhóta Romero and Edwin Ferreras are globally sought-after teachers and performers that have played a pivotal role in popularizing Bachata worldwide. More specifically, they’ve introduced many around the world to the beautiful style of Bachata’s birthplace: the Dominican Republic. Everything converges in them: flavour, rhythm, beauty, authenticity and joy, all of which they’ll pass onto you during the weekend of May 25th and 26th in Vancouver.

The stellar duo will also perform that weekend at FIESTA CUBANICANA, a unique social dance party fully inspired in the contagious rhythms of two sister nations: Cuba and the Dominican Republic. That evening you’ll dance to Bachata, Timba, Salsa, Merengue, Dembow and more.

Sunday Workshops Details 

SUNDAY, MAY 26th

BACHATA DE BARRIO (partner recommended, but not required)

Description: bachata de barrio is the hottest thing right now. Bachateros from around the world are feeling drawn to the lively and playful Bachata de Barrio (Bachata from the Hood). This exciting workshop will be a dance tour through some of the most underground (Bajo Mundo) dance settings and mediums in the Dominican Republic. Not only the regional aspects but how the location influences the dance. This class starts with a Dembow Warm-up.

Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Location: Ukrainian Hall, 154 East 10th Avenue

Admission: $35 + GST per person (purchse tickets in event link)

BACHATA WOMEN’S STYLE (No partner required)

Description: Dominican Bachata is empowering. It sets you free and it helps you connect with your inner self through beautiful body movement. Dakhóta will share the secrets to unlock the elegance of women’s style through playful combinations of footwork, hip movements, and gestural communication. Everything you’ll learn from her will be not only useful for your individual expression, but also applicable to a partner-dancing context. Seize this opportunity to dance from one of the best!

Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Location: Ukrainian Hall, 154 East 10th Avenue

Admission: $35 + GST per person (purchse tickets in event link)