Bachata worldwide
93
cities
58
socials
80
upcoming festivals
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Festivals coming up
12
Aug 7, 2026 — Aug 9, 2026
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Istanbul · Turkey
5 events
- Jul 25, 2026
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About
Bachata
Bachata is a partner dance from the Dominican Republic, built on a four-count side-to-side step with a hip pop on the fourth beat. The connection is close and the feel is grounded; modern sub-styles add turns, body movement, and fusion on top of that Dominican base.
Sub-styles you'll meet
- Traditional / Dominican
- Bouncy, hip-led, footwork-rich, close partner connection — the source style.
- Moderna
- Straighter posture and more turn patterns; the common global studio style.
- Sensual
- Body waves, dips, and close hold; a Spanish-developed sub-style, not a synonym for bachata.
- Urban / fusion
- Hip-hop and R&B influences layered onto the bachata base.
Bachata · Good to know
Where to dance, and what's coming up
- Where can I dance bachata worldwide?
- Socialpass lists 138 bachata events across 93 cities in 44 countries — grouped by city below, each listing source-backed with its freshness shown.
- What are the major upcoming bachata festivals?
- Upcoming bachata festivals tracked on Socialpass include Bachata Flavour Festival 2026 (August 2026, Melbourne), XLB Festival 2026 (August 2026, Aix-les-Bains), Bachatazo Beach Festival 2026 (August 2026, Santa Susanna), Rhythm Vibes Marathon Experience 2026 (August 2026, Madrid), Philippine Bachata Festival 2026 (August 2026, Manila), and Bachata Week Cadiz 2026 (August 2026, Cadiz) — see the chronological list above for dates, cities, and ticket links.
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