For the Love of Bachata Summer Weekender 🌴

For the Love of Bachata is the paradise for Bachata Lovers. 🇩🇴 (If you call it Traditional Bachata, Authentic Bachata, or Dominican Bachata, we’re talking about you!) Fill your dance cup with 2 nights of 100% PURE SOCIAL DANCING. The first night will be a magical one outside on Mt. Washington, one of Pittsburgh’s most beautiful locations. The 2nd night will be our big Saturday party at the dance studio. Both places carry their own special something and will leave your heart full, excited, and happy. The music will be played by none other than DJ Tay (aka Jessica Taylor, organizer/owner of FTLOB), whose passion for music will keep you inspired all night long. Take these 9 WORKSHOPS to feel more confident and creative on the dance floor! We’re bringing Jenna & Luis, Adam Taub, & Jr. El Artista to inspire more Flavor, Flow, & Fun in your Bachata. These artists are some of the most passionate and dedicated to Bachata 🇩🇴 (aka Traditional Bachata or Dominican Bachata). Their workshops will give you a well-rounded experience to help you grow the skills you’re ready to learn next. DOMINICAN FOOD ALERT: The Dominican flavor doesn’t end there, we literally will have DOMINICAN FOOD available for sale during workshops. Iliana’s Catering will be serving a tasty lineup for omnivores & vegans alike in the small room of the studio during lunch. Your plate will cost $12-15 and you’ll pay her directly (cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Cashapp). She will have a variety of meats as well as tasty vegetarian/vegan options. WHERE'S THE MERCH? Grab some Bachata swag ahead of the event in our no-waste online print shop! Our printful shop delivers items helps us reduce waste by not having to keep stock on hand while still offering a variety of styles you’ll love! Order yours now to make sure you have it in time for the event! * We will have some limited release items on hand during the event as well. * --------------------------------------------------------- General Schedule Friday Night 6:30-10PM - Mini lesson & outdoor social dance on Mt. Washington, one of Pittsburgh’s most picturesque locations and the place where FTLOB events began! Location: Paul F. Jones Overlook on Grandview Ave., across from the Carnegie Library. (for GPS use 315 Grandview Ave.) Recommendations for dancers: Bring water! Wear street shoes. Pack light, there is no place for your stuff. Restaurants are located on Shiloh Ave. 1/2 mile up from the pavillion. Attire: Wear what makes you feel good Saturday (Day) 10:30am-4:15pm Workshops at Arthur Murray Dance Center, 136 6th St. Pittsburgh PA (downtown) Transit & Parking info: Garage on 6th St. has $8 parking per session Free street parking after 6pm & on Sundays Public transit accessible Saturday (Night) 9pm Pre-Social Workshop 10pm-2am PARTY! 100% pure social dancing Location: Arthur Murray Dance Center, 136 6th St. Pittsburgh PA (downtown) BYOB Responsibly Attire: Wear what makes you feel good Sunday (Day) 11am-4:15pm Workshops @ Arthur Murray Dance Center, 136 6th St. Pittsburgh PA (downtown) Transit & Parking info: Garage on 6th St. has $8 parking per session Free street parking after 6pm & on Sundays Public transit accessible --------------------------------------------------------- WORKSHOP Schedule: SATURDAY 10:30am - Registration & warm-up 11AM - Diversifying Your Basics (Solo) with Jenna & Luis Join us for our “Diversify Your Basics” Bachata workshops, a 2-part series designed to transform your foundational skills into dynamic combinations. In part 1, “Stepping Outside the Box,” students will learn to think creatively and expand beyond the basics. Our philosophy emphasizes that it’s not just what you do, but how you do it. Together, we’ll unlock new possibilities and help you develop your own unique Bachata flavor. 12:15PM - Diversifying Your Basics in Partnerwork with Jenna & Luis This is part 2 of our workshop series, “Elevating Your Partnerwork.” Building on part 1, this session integrates the variations created in the first workshop into engaging partnerwork variations. You’ll discover how to utilize all your “tools” in a social dance setting, enhancing your connection, experience, and creativity on the dance floor. Whether you’re a beginner aiming to strengthen your fundaments or an experienced dancer seeking fresh inspiration, this workshop series will help you unlock new possibilities and refine your unique style. 1:15PM - lunch break 2:00PM - Roots of Bachata with Adam Taub Enrich your appreciation and understanding of Bachata music and dance by exploring the stories, culture, and history of htis rich genre. Adam will share insights, videos, stories, and photos from over 15 tears traveling to Dominican Republic doing research in Bachata music and dance. 3:15PM - Partnerwork Sentimiento with Jr. El Artista This workshop will explore moves in the closed position. Junior will help you relax your frame and apply small movements to take your partnerwork skills to the next level. -break- 9PM - Bonao Basics with Jr. El Artista This workshop is an introduction to the Bonao style that’s suitable for beginners and experienced dancers alike. You will get to try out elements of this style through a fun, flavorful combination. SUNDAY 10:30AM - WARM-UP 11AM - Body Movement with Jenna & Luis Join Jenna & Luis for an immersive Bachata workshop focused on body control and movement. Learn to: 1) isolate & integrate - master body isolations and seamless movements, 2) use the floor - enhance your dance with proper weight transfer techniques, 3) perfect your steps - improve your stepping for fluid, graceful movements, and 4) drills & techniques - focus on technique over choreography with intensive drills. This workshop is ideal for all levels. Boost your dance skills and unleash your unique style! 12:15PM - Bachata Partnerwork Essentials from DR with Adam Taub In partners, we will explore expressive Bachata transitions from open to closed position and back again. These elements are often seen in the Dominican Republic and include lots of individual flavor. 1:15PM - lunch break 2:00PM - Rotations in Partnerwork with Adam Taub This class explores Bachata clockwise and counterclockwise rotations in partners. These are not “turn patterns.” Rather, this class teaches the lead and follow of rotations in closed position. We also gain insights from Bolero, Son, and Merengue, three important genres that have heavily influenced Bachata dance in the Dominican Republic. 3:15PM - Bachata Candela Footwork with Jr. El Artista Another workshop inspired by the Bonao flow, Junior will help you add variety and personal style to your Bachata through this lively and fun footwork class. --------------------------------------------------------- PRICING Online prices up until August 8th: Full pass: $150 Friday + Saturday Pass: $100 Sunday Pass: $70 At the door prices: Full pass: $180 Saturday all day + social: $110 Saturday 9pm workshop + social: $25 Saturday social only: $10 after 10pm Sunday all workshops: $75 Individual workshops: $20/workshop --------------------------------------------------------- Discounts: Full-time students get 40% off with code: FUNSTUDENT As-needed discount: If you need a discount to be able to attend this weekend, send me an email at [email protected] and tell me what price you CAN pay. I’ll make you a custom discount code to bring the price down to that and send it back. --------------------------------------------------------- GRAB YOUR PASS NOW AT: www.fortheloveofbachata.com/weekender