I still remember the first time we introduced the concept of the crosses (the foundations of Bachata Moderna) in Australia, back in 2008. It was challenging as most of the Bachata dancers where used to dance the traditional style which is mostly left to right steps.
I was one of those dancers before! But I changed when I saw Inaki Fernandez dance Bachata as he was doing some steps I haven’t done before: the crosses. Inaki Fernandez was the inspiration for the creation of the Bachata Moderna style! (More onย the origins of Bachata Moderna in “more than just Bachata“). From the concept of the crosses Bachata Moderna grew to have more fundamentals such as the about turn, quick step back, exit on1, twist hip, zouk step, and many more (Bachata Moderna Fundamentals).
Now, I am honoured to say that Inaki Fernandez will be in Australia! Inaki and his partner, Vanessa Talbot, will be touring Australia during the month of December.
Adelaide: 24th โ 28th of November
Melbourne: 6th of December
Sydney: 11th of December
This is an opportunity not to be missed! I highly recommend that you attend his workshops and see for yourself his talent and his interpretation of the Bachata dance. If I got inspired by watching him dance, I bet you will be inspired as well!
For the Sydney people, In addition to Inaki’s workshops, there will be a Bachatango workshop by Australia’s pioneers in this style: Mitch and Ellicia. I, and I bet you did as well, saw their performance at the Australia Bachata Championships 2010 and it was mind-blowing. Now they are on a journey to introduce Bachatango to Australia!
A true bachatero must attend these workshops as for sure you will learn something new!
For more information about the workshops in Sydney and to reserve your spot click here.
As one of Inaki’s Students here in London (UK), I have to agree with Juan, and say that if you think you’ve taken your Bachata dancing as far as you can go…then attend the workshop, as your bound to have inspiration for your Bachata..
Juan: Will you be filming the performance/Workshop…and posting it on Bachateros.com.au, by any chance?…would love to see what Inaki has in store for you guys ๐
Lee
Hi Lee! Inaki’s workshops in Sydney were great! I happy to see people doing new things in Bachata now ๐ I won’t be able to post his workshops as Inaki asked us to keep it for our personal use, so we need to respect that.