Sensual wave

bachata
sensual
Level 2
99–145 BPM
Both
8 beats

A slower upper-body wave that isolates the shoulders and chest over counts 1-3 before settling on 4. Used in sensual-bachata instruction to introduce connection-based body isolation.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, slow upper-body wave on 1-3, settle on 4; mirror on 5-8.

Español

{{move_name}}, onda lenta del torso en 1 a 3, asienta en 4; espeja en 5 a 8.

English

{{move_name}}, match the upper-body wave on 1-3, settle on 4; mirror on 5-8.

Español

{{move_name}}, sigue la onda del torso en 1 a 3, asienta en 4; espeja en 5 a 8.