Dominican pop

bachata
dominicano
Level 2
99–145 BPM
Both
8 beats

The accented hip-pop on counts 4 and 8 that distinguishes Dominican-style bachata phrasing from other counts. Built on top of the lateral basic; both partners share the accent.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, emphasized hip-pop on 4 and 8 over the basic lateral step.

Español

{{move_name}}, hip-pop marcado en 4 y 8 sobre el paso lateral básico.

English

{{move_name}}, match the lead's hip-pop on 4 and 8, lateral step underneath.

Español

{{move_name}}, sigue el hip-pop del lead en 4 y 8, paso lateral debajo.