In the couple bachata course for beginners you will practice the basic steps of bachata, learn simple patterns and practice the technique of leading and following – and above all, get excited about the wonderful bachata!
This course starts from the very beginning, so you do not need to have any previous dance experience to join.
The workshop has a voluntary exchange ring, where you change dance partners during the class. If you wish, you can join the exchange ring or just dance with your own dance partner during the class.
Time: on Wednesday, the 23rd of July at 19–21
Level: beginners
Place: Flama Rauhankatu (Rauhankatu 15, Turku)
Teacher: Pinja Simola
Price: 27 €/person
Bachata is a sensual Latin dance that comes originally from the Dominican Republic. The Sensual Bachata style, which is danced in the course, originated in Cadiz, Spain, and can be credited to Korke Escalona and Judith Cordero. In these workshops you will not only practice the figures, but you will learn the right technique and get tips for social dancing.
Pinja has been dancing all kinds of different styles since she was a little girl, but eventually bachata won her heart. She has invested in studying bachata and developing her own skills by actively visiting the world’s top bachata dancers abroad.
Since 2015, Pinja has worked as a self-employed dance and sports instructor all over Finland and has taught at several events and festivals abroad. Currently Pinja teaches regularly in Helsinki, Turku and Kouvola.
In her classes, Pinja emphasises the importance of learning the technique and safety of the movements, without forgetting to have a good time and a happy atmosphere. As a trained physiotherapist, Pinja also wants to focus her teaching on healthy movement specific to the body.
Her love for bachata and the music itself has led Pinja to also work as a bachata DJ both in Finland and sometimes outside Finland. Over the years, Pinja has organised several dance events in the Helsinki region, the most famous of which is the Helsinki Bachata Blast.
More information: info@flama.fi
Does the idea of stepping onto the stage excite you? Flama’s spring season culminates on Wednesday 27.5. at the Flama Spring Show held at the Linnateatteri. Once again, an amazing group of Flama dancers will take the stage and you could be one of them!
New courses are starting at Flamassa in the spring! There are many different types of dance, body maintenance, and performance courses to choose from. Which one would be right for you?
