This is the introduction to salsa and bachata dancing. Salsa has been a popular social dance since the mid-1970s. The use of the term for the dance started in New York. We will learn a specific vocabulary of dance communication between partners and the basic individual footwork required to move forward with salsa dancing. Bachata is a Latin style dance that originated in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s. Known for its playful nature and often partner interaction. It’s recommended to every salsa/ bachata dancer without an exception. 
Partnering: basic step, right turn, hesitation left, open connection, closed position cross body lead, inside turn, outside turn
Footwork: basic, side step, crossed side step, right turn, hesitation left, double cross, quarter beat steps, beginner shines.

Registration: https://www.ohio.edu/chillicothe/community-education-workshop-series

Cost: $45

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2024

Community Education workshops are open to the general public regardless of educational background.

Community Education workshops are non-credit and do not carry credit applicable toward an Ohio University degree or transfer to other institutions.