Backstage - The Bachata Podcast

Showing emotions and affection is part of our dance. But there is a fine line between being authentic and overdoing it. A fine line that if crossed can make a dance look sexualised and vulgar.

In this episode we talk about: The role of hyper sexualised dance videos on social media, where the limits are & what responsibility teachers have and selling out for likes.

We are joined by Jorge & Lou who have recently caused a viral discussion on instagram about the topic of sexism in dance.

Pierre Henry is a Salsa & Bachata teacher that has been teaching musicality for more than 15 years. He's been a musician his whole life and therefore always approached dancing from a musical perspective.

During the first lockdown he created an online video series on Bachata musicality as well as an interactive musicality breakdown app.

Today he is joining us for a 45 minute masterclass on musicality. Prepare to get your mind blown and learn about musicality in a way you never have before. We would offer you a money-back guarantee but it's already for free ;) So....fasten your seatbelts and let's go!

Gatica made a name for herself in the dance world over the last couple of years. She's now mostly dancing Bachata and Salsa and is traveling around the world doing what she loves the most.

In this episode we talked about her top secret upcoming projects, her style and why it pays off to be different, how to handle relationships within and outside the dance scene and the women movement project she started a few years ago.

Kristian is not your average Bachata Sensual teacher. Besides teaching he's been working as a Relationship, Sex & Self-Expression Coach for the last 10 years. In this episode he'll give you a unique insight into how the way you live your life is connected to how you dance.

We'll talk about masculine & feminine energies, capability vs receptivity and much more. Get cozy and prepare for an hour of pure sensuality!

Kristian & Isabella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristianxisabella_bachata/

Kristian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristian.stephanmartin

Kristian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristianstephanmartin/

We are slowly getting used to seeing women take on a leader role. Yet it's rare to see men dancing as followers.

Are men afraid to do so? What makes a man dance as a follow? And how does dancing as a follow make you a better lead?

Our guest in this episode is Benjamin from the UK. Like every other guy he started his dance career as a leader. One eventful night out at a festival in France made him reconsider his choices. And since then everything changed for him!

Listen in as we discuss and question the status quo of our beloved latin dance world and all its stigmas!

Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjagolarham/

Benjamin on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SNXViTHogw

What makes someone a good leader? If you ever wish you could read the mind of followers then wish no more! We surveyed 350 followers on exactly that question and in todays episode we discuss the findings of our research.

Read the full article on confidentlead.substack.com

You're a great dancer and you put in a lot of hours in the dance studio. But still you see that there's something missing. You're good, above average even, but you're just not that advanced dancer you want to be. That highly desired and in-demand person everyone would kill to dance with.

In this episode we're exploring the gap between an intermediate and a clearly advanced dancer. And what you can do to close it. Our guest is Aina from London, UK. In a very short amount of time she managed to become a highly desired dancer on the social dance floors.

Aina on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aina.bachata/

Aina on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aina.akmalieva

There are points in life where you are confronted with yourself and forced to rethink everything you value and believe. Xavi was at such a point in 2019. To find himself and re-evaluate whats important in life he decided to go on a 6 month dance journey. A journey that would turn out to be life changing for him. Listen in as he tells you how he made it happen and what exactly made it such a life changing experience for him.

Get an insight into the life of a full time Bachata DJ. York is currently one of the most popular DJ's in Europe. We spoke to him about his musical journey, career advice, the ups and downs of constantly being on the road as well as the current & future state of Bachata Music.

Sensual Week is probably one of the most popular Bachata festivals in the world. Taking place in Cadiz, the birthplace of Bachata Sensual, it's known for an intimate atmosphere and high quality workshops. In this episode we are chatting with Yenny & Andreas who are co-organising it together with Korke & Judith. If this festival is not high up on your list then we're sure it will be after listening to this episode. Come join us as we take a look behind the scenes of this amazing festival.