Do you already know the basics of couple bachata? In this course, we deepen our skills from basic patterns to slightly more challenging variations and moves, and we also focus more than before on body movement.
This course is suitable for those who have been dancing couple bachata weekly for at least a year.
You can sign up alone or with a partner. During the lessons, partners are changed in a circle. If you wish, you can also dance only with your own partner.
Anyone can participate in all Flama´s partner classes as a leader or follower, regardless of gender identity.
Time: Wednesdays 14.1.–20.5. at 19.15–20.10
Place: Flama Rauhankatu (Rauhankatu 15, 20100 Turku)
Level: level 2
Teacher: Pinja Simola
The course fee includes 18 × 55 min sessions. No class 18.2.
If you are purchasing a course for two people, please add the name, email address, and phone number of the second participant in the “Order comments” field so that we can add them to the course as well.
Reserve your place in time and take advantage of the early bird price
By registering for the course by Sunday 4.1.2026, you will receive the course at a discounted price.
If you would like to pay part of the course fee with a tyky benefit (e.g., Smartum, Edenred, ePassi), please register by sending an email to: info@flama.fi.
Thinking about taking more than one course? With the Flaman Anytime card, you can dance as much as you want throughout the spring season. If you already have an Anytime card, sign up for courses by sending us an email to info@flama.fi.
Price range: 243,00 € through 486,00 €
Absences from classes can be made up during the same term in any other class or drop-in session. This way, no dance session will be wasted! Read more.
For the class, it is recommended to wear clothes that are comfortable to move around in. You can dance with indoor sneakers, dance shoes, or socks. Also take a water bottle with you and remember to drink enough after class.
If you have been dancing bachata with a partner weekly for about a year, feel confident in your basic bachata skills, and can already dance well with most partners, this is probably the right level for you. This course will deepen your knowledge of the basic steps and move on to slightly more challenging variations and patterns, with a greater focus on body movement. The course does not only focus on practicing patterns, but you will also learn the correct technique for performing the moves and receive tips for social dancing.
The sensual bachata style taught in this course originated in Cádiz, Spain, and its development is commonly attributed to Korke Escalona and Judith Cordero. Sensual bachata emphasizes sensuality, flowing body movements, and a close, connected partnership. Characteristic movements include body rolls, head rolls, and various dips.
Pinja has danced a wide range of different dance styles since childhood, but ultimately bachata captured her heart. She has dedicated herself to studying bachata and developing her skills by actively training with world-class bachata dancers abroad.
Since 2015, Pinja has been working as an independent dance and group exercise instructor throughout Finland and has visited several events and festivals abroad to teach. Pinja currently teaches dance regularly in Helsinki, Turku, and Kouvola.
In her classes, Pinja emphasizes the importance of understanding the right technique and the safety of movements, while of course not forgetting good rhythm and a joyful atmosphere either. As a trained physiotherapist, Pinja wants to focus on natural and healthy movement in her teaching.
Love for bachata and the music itself has led Pinja to also work as a bachata DJ both in her home country and occasionally outside of Finland. Over the years, Pinja has organized several dance events in the capital region, the most well-known project being the collaborative event Helsinki Bachata Blast.
More information about the course: info@flama.fi
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