Double step

bachata
Level 1
99–145 BPM
Both
8 beats

A doubled weight change within the basic 8-count phrase, foundational to Dominican bachata's percussive footwork. Both partners share the same count grid: two quick weight changes followed by a settle, then the hip-pop tap on the off-beat.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, double weight change on 1-2, settle on 3, hip-pop tap on 4; reverse on 5-8.

Español

{{move_name}}, doble cambio de peso en 1 y 2, asienta en 3, hip-pop tap en 4; invierte en 5 a 8.

English

{{move_name}}, mirror the lead: double weight change on 1-2, settle on 3, tap on 4.

Español

{{move_name}}, espeja al lead: doble cambio de peso en 1 y 2, asienta en 3, tap en 4.