Bachata Tuesdays w Joanie and Stephen

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧 ✨presented by HD Latin Dance✨ Bachata Classes for all levels of dancers! Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet new people, move your body and have fun! Modern Bachata 7:00PM-8:00PM Bachata Sensual 8:15PM-9:15PM 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Studio Nia Santa Fe 851 W San Mateo Rd 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: Four Week Session: One Class for $60 ($15 per class) or Both for $95 ($12 per class) Drop Ins Welcome: One Class for $20 or Both for $30 —Cash or Venmo at Door— *** Note: 4-week session pricing is for 4 consecutive weeks of class. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐃 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 💃🕺 In addition to Bachata Tuesdays we host Latin Night dance parties at venues across Santa Fe and Taos. Full schedule & upcoming events: 👉 www.hdlatindance.com 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: The focus of Bachata Tuesdays will be on learning fun patterns to use at the next Bachata party AND learning the technique you’ll need to execute them smoothly, safely, and in a way that will allow you to feel real connection with your dance partner 🙂 Keep reading to learn which class(es) will be right for you… 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝟕:𝟎𝟎-𝟖:𝟎𝟎𝐏𝐌: All Levels Class which will be accessible to the first time Bachata dancer, BUT with enough depth of instruction to help more experienced dancers evolve with the fundamental skills necessary to take their dancing to the next level. Learn all the tools you’ll need to be confident (and have fun) going out dancing at any Bachata Night anywhere in the world! Emphasis on Modern Bachata style, and introducing some aspects of traditional and sensual styles along the way. 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝟖:𝟏𝟓-𝟗:𝟏𝟓𝐏𝐌: Dive into Sensual Style Bachata, originated in Cadiz, Spain. Body Rolls, Isolations, and smooth flow! Learn the style of Daniel and Desiree, Luis and Andrea, Korke and Judith- and other Bachata stars. Recommended Level: At least a few months of prior Bachata experience OR a significant amount of technical dance training in another style of dance OR a wicked desire to be challenged 🙂 Note: For those taking this class we recommend attending both the Modern and the Sensual hours. In the Modern hour, we work on footwork and technique you’ll need to attain mastery in the Sensual class. *Students are encouraged to arrive early so that we can start on time. Doors open at 6:45pm. Come sign in and hang out a bit before class! *Per request of the studio, we will dance in either dedicated indoor dance shoes, or socks 🙂 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: Stephen Smith is a Bachata and Salsa Instructor with 15 years experience teaching Latin Dance. During the last two summers, Stephen has toured country wide teaching Bachata in 29 cities across 14 states. Prior to moving to Santa Fe Stephen taught progressive Bachata programs with Bachata Sensual Orlando, one of the top bachata studios in the country. And prior to Orlando, Stephen ran a dance business on Maui, where he taught Bachata and Salsa for 7 years. His own training has included extended visits to Spain, birthplace of Bachata Sensual- where he's trained with renowned artists such as Daniel and Desiree, Sara and Marco, Luis and Andrea, and Korke and Judith. Joanie is a multi-disciplinary dance artist with 13+ years of teaching experience. Starting with Irish Step dance at age 5, she transitioned to belly dance at the age of 14, and by age 18 was teaching and performing regularly. She spent 8 years as a senior faculty member at Saffron Dance, one of the largest belly dance schools in the country, eventually serving as Artistic Director from 2017-2020. During this time she also spent 5 years as a soloist and company dancer with Nomad Dancers, a Persian and Central Asian performance troupe in Washington DC. In 2017, she discovered partner dance, starting with Bachata and soon expanding to Brazilian Zouk.