Triple step

bachata
Level 2
99–145 BPM
Both
8 beats

A triple weight change that compresses three steps into 1-and-2 of the basic count, a hallmark of Dominican bachata syncopation. Both partners share the same triple; the connection stays even through the rapid weight changes.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, three quick weight changes on 1-and-2, settle on 3, hip-pop tap on 4.

Español

{{move_name}}, tres cambios rápidos de peso en 1 y 2, asienta en 3, hip-pop tap en 4.

English

{{move_name}}, match the triple weight change on 1-and-2, settle on 3, tap on 4.

Español

{{move_name}}, sigue el triple cambio de peso en 1 y 2, asienta en 3, tap en 4.