Final Research Paper The sensual dance known as “Bachata” was developed in the Dominican Republic during the 1960s (beginning of 20th century)‚ but did not officially emerge until the 1980s. Bachata in the Caribbean is not only a popular music style‚ but a famous dance style as well. This dance form is very emotional and includes romance and heatbreaks. Bachata‚ a word thought of as too vulgar or extremely rustic had a negative connotation. Dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo of the Dominican
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Teenagers” and today are known as “Kings of Bachata”‚ Aventura has won in every nominated awards around the world. Three things grabbed my attention from this group when I listened to them for first time such as‚ 1st why “Bachata music” when they are New Yorker instead of choosing any American genre‚ 2nd how they became so popular among one of the most demanding market in the musical industry‚ 3rd last and no less important how they mix R&B and Hip Hop with “Bachata” keeping the essence of each genre.
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Bachata Originating in the Dominican Republic‚ Bachata is a Latin dance based of a four-count beat. In recent years‚ Bachata has gained popularity in the United States alongside the salsa. When I was twelve years old I was introduced to this rhythmic dance. Its simplicity‚ soothing rhythm‚ and fun beats made me fall in love with this dance. Not only is Bachata fun‚ but anyone can do it! It is as easy as 1-2-3-4. Anyone can dance just close your eyes‚ feel the rhythm‚ and start with the steps. Nobody
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International Ballroom Bachata Bachate is a unique dance that I have the privileged to learn in my PE-154 international ballroom dance class taught by professor Jane Edwards. This dance originated from the Dominican Republic. It can be difficult to identify the precise style of the Bachata due to the fact that are so many variations throughout the world. However‚ in all of these different styles throughout the world there are the same basic steps with a tap with hip movement on the 4th beat.
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Bachata dance: Bachata dance alike the music is originally from the slums and barrios of the Dominican Republic‚ where it was created by the servants who were also the first to accept and embrace this new style of movement. Bachata emerged in the early 1960s‚ and is danced to the music of the same name. It is one of the rare forms of dance and music that emerged From the Dominican neighborhoods‚ but over the past few decades it has begun to take shape and establish its presence in everyday life
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existence. Bachata is a type of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic‚ with its beautiful dance style‚ but perhaps intimate at times‚ it easily catches the eye. In Bachata‚ its creativity is rendered through dance‚ where new movements are being formed constantly. At a professional level‚ bachata can become more athletic‚ and require more from a dancer. What is needed and required of a dancer might be similar to that of an athlete‚ which is why it can be considered a sport. Bachata is art‚
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identifies them: bachata. Bachata is a very popular type music‚ now known among all Latinos in the United States. Bachata comes from the bars and brothels of Santo Domingo and it still stands strong after more than 40 years. However‚ this music was not accepted in the Dominican Republic until about ten years ago. Bachata is based on the bolero rhythm. Also bachateros like Antony Santo and Juan Luis Guerra started experimenting with the guitar to advance more the sound of bachata. The Dominican
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helped influence tap and lower class Dominicans evolved Bachata. There are many differences in the two styles of dance. For example‚ tap dance was made up of of more than one culture versus Bachata is made up of one culture. Because both cultures were looked down upon neither of the dances or their music was supported. Both styles of dance originated in completely different parts of the world. Tap is made up of more than one culture‚ bachata is one culture. One major aspect that makes the two dance
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Like urban music in the United States‚ bachata began as music for poor and dispossessed. Originating in the Dominican Republic‚ it reflects the social and economic dislocation of the poorest Dominicans. Derived from the Latin American tradition of guitar music‚ bachata emerged in the 1960s only to be denigrated by the media‚ mainstream musicians‚ and middle- and upper-class Dominicans‚ mainly because the lyrics often about hard drinking‚ women troubles‚ illicit sex‚ and male bravado were considered
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merengue originated in 1844‚ the year that the Dominican Republic was founded‚ to satirize a Dominican soldier named Tomas Torres who had abandoned his station during the Battle of Talanquera in the war of Independence”(Temple University). The word “Bachata” means “to party” or “social meeting”. Its meaning came to place in the beautiful city and capital of Santo Domingo. But it’s true meaning isn’t meant to be described as a genre or dance but as a way of life. As people go to visit and try to understand
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