Dominican footwork

bachata
dominicano
Level 2
99–145 BPM
Both
8 beats

Rapid heel-toe taps over counts 1-and-2-and-3 that root traditional Dominican bachata's percussive footwork. Both partners share the same rhythm; the open frame allows individual interpretation between the taps.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, rapid heel-toe taps on 1-and-2-and-3, settle on 4; reverse on 5-8.

Español

{{move_name}}, taps rápidos de talón-punta en 1 y 2 y 3, asienta en 4; invierte en 5 a 8.

English

{{move_name}}, match the heel-toe rhythm on 1-and-2-and-3, settle on 4.

Español

{{move_name}}, sigue el ritmo talón-punta en 1 y 2 y 3, asienta en 4.