Blogging For the Love of Bachata
When you do a search for questions asked about the keyword “female DJ,” this is one of the top questions asked on answerthepublic.com. As you may or may not realize already, female DJs are given very little thought or recognition in this world.
“I think it’s really important that people understand that if you’re genuinely engaged and recovering from human rights abuses, you have to commit to truth-telling first….”
Avoiding tough conversations is a barrier to courage, and in my opinion, progress too. Talking about race, while uncomfortable, can help us all find a better way forward. These 7 resources are a great start for your own learning journey. More resources available in our Community Resources page (link at bottom of article).
Bachata (originally meaning an informal gathering among family and friends) is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic around the 60s as a rural dance and over time has become a world-wide phenomenon. Today it boasts multiple dance and music styles and fusions including Bachata moderna, Bachata sensual, and even Bachatango (Bachata + Tango). Here at For the Love of Bachata, our passion for Bachata lies primarily in Bachata as it is currently danced in the Dominican Republic.
Picking just 5 artists for you to begin you music journey was absolutely BRUTAL, but here they are. 5 of the absolute best Bachata has to offer. Have a listen and tell us what your favorite songs are by these artists in the comments below.
These are strange times, my friends. The world has virtually stopped and we are all kept indoors. For me, this has totally changed my educational landscape. For one, I’m a Spanish teacher and my classes have all gone online despite the fact that I feel languages are best learned in person. As a teacher, I’m learning how to modify my lessons for the digital world. On the other hand, my dance world has suddenly adapted to go fully online, too.
For the Love-cast / Social Dancers in the Spotlight
During the pandemic, I hosted a limited podcast interviewing social dancers about why they LOVE Bachata. Though brief, these are 6 powerful episodes. Click the button to start listening or watching now.