Dip

bachata
Level 2
99–145 BPM
Both
8 beats

A figure where the lead anchors their stance on counts 1-3 and lowers the follow over their supporting leg by count 5. Recovers on 7-8. Common across both Dominican and sensual bachata.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, anchor your stance on 1-3, lower the follow over your supporting leg by 5, recover on 7-8.

Español

{{move_name}}, ancla tu base en 1 a 3, baja a la follow sobre la pierna de apoyo para 5, recupera en 7 y 8.

English

{{move_name}}, settle into the lead's anchor on 1-3, release weight backward on 5, recover on 7-8.

Español

{{move_name}}, asienta en el ancla del lead en 1 a 3, libera el peso hacia atrás en 5, recupera en 7 y 8.