Come celebrate 12 years of Bachata in the ‘Burgh with For the Love of Bachata!!

Back in February 2013, Jessica Taylor created the Facebook page for her now well-known and well-loved company in an attempt to get her local Pittsburgh Latin dance community to love Bachata more. Before this time, Bachata was still played, but only 2-3 songs a night. Thanks to OG dancers, instructors, performers, and promoters like Catherine Griffin, Beto Ayala, Sonny Moyer, Olga Rydsik, and Loyal Martinez, Jessica’s love for Bachata had something to build on.

And 12 years later, FTLOB has turned its focus to the roots of Bachata, brought talented instructors and artists to Pittsburgh, began offering weekly classes, takes dancers to experience Bachata in its culture, and is still fulfilling its original plan: spreading the love of Bachata.

This is a 1-day bash meant to inspire and invigorate you without taking a toll on your energy stores.

✨ Date:
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
12pm-3:30pm, 9pm-1am

Guest instructors:

✨ Sebastian James/ DJ Sebas (Denver)
✨ Ciara (Virginia)

Organizer:
✨ Jessica Taylor / DJ Tay

✨ Schedule:

12:00pm-3:30pm 3 Workshops
12pm On the Spot Variations (Sebastian)
1:15 pm Body Movement (Ciara)
2:30pm How to Have More Fun with Your Turns (Sebastian)
3:30 break

9pm Partnerwork with Personality (Ciara)
10pm-1am Anniversary Party feat. DJ Sebas

✨ Party Details: 10pm-1am

Location: Arthur Murray Dance Center
136 6th St, Pittsburgh PA
Dress code: Wear what makes you feel good!
Misc: BYOB responsibly
Music mix: Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Dembow animations

✨ Full pass: $75

✨ Walk-in Prices:
$20 per workshop
$25 bundle 9pm workshop + social
$10 for the social-only (enter after 10pm)

✨ Online Discounts:

Full-time students: Get 40% off the full pass online with code: FUNSTUDENT

As-needed: If you need a discount to be able to attend this event, email fortheloveofbachata@gmail.com and share what price you can pay, and I’ll make you a custom code to bring the price down to that.

🔥 Buy your pass now at --> www.fortheloveofbachata.com/popups

✨ Code of Conduct

All attendees, artists, and volunteers must abide by the Code of Conduct. To see this code, visit: https://www.fortheloveofbachata.com/attendees