Bachatify – Bristol’s Bachata Academy
Looking for Bristol’s best Bachata classes? Want a course that’s progressive, challenging, and fresh every week? Want to learn in a friendly, committed community of dancers just like you?
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Why Choose Bachatify?
๐ฅ Bristol’s only progressive Bachata courses – structured learning designed to help you improve fast.
๐ 4 distinct levels – from beginner to advanced, with expert guidance and personalised feedback.
๐ A complete learning experience – teacher feedback, structured exercises, and monthly practice sessions.
๐ A growth-focused community – gain confidence, travel the world, and make new friends through dance!
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When & Where?
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Tuesdays – Southbank Club, Bristol
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Thursdays – Unity Studios, Smythe Road
We offer four levels of Bachata classes – from absolute beginner to advanced – so wherever you are on your journey, there’s a class for you.
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Does your Bachata journey begin here? Join us and take your dancing to the next level!
Bachata is a passionate and expressive Latin dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. Over time, it has evolved into several styles:
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๐ Traditional Bachata – A high-energy partner dance with a strong connection to its Dominican roots.
๐ฅ Modern & Urban Bachata – Incorporates elements from Salsa, Zouk, and other dance styles for a dynamic, contemporary feel.
๐ Sensual Bachata – Focuses on body isolations, fluid movements, and intimate connection between partners.
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The Rhythm of Bachata ๐ถ
Bachata music is known for its soulful melodies, rhythmic guitar strums, and heartfelt lyrics. Originating in the early 20th century, it blends African, Indigenous, and European influences to tell stories of love, heartbreak, and life’s everyday emotions. From its humble beginnings to its rise as a global dance phenomenon, Bachata continues to captivate dancers and music lovers alike.
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๐น Watch the video below! Featuring: Daniel & Desiree at the Tropical Summer Festival, Plymouth.
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Feel free to listen to our social playlist, which is updated regularly: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6o6rJjeXL7B3AYpdrh9vOB?si=e79a4d424a234a72
Bachatify is led by Charlie, a passionate dancer, instructor, and promoter dedicated to growing Bristolโs Bachata and Salsa scene.
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With over 14 years of dance experience and 9 years of teaching, Charlie has traveled across Europe, learning from the best Bachata and Salsa instructors at top festivals. His background as a drummer gives him a deep understanding of musicality, helping students not just learn the steps but truly connect with the music and express themselves through movement.
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More Than Just a Dance Class
Charlie teaches Bachatifyโs Tuesday Bachata classes and is also a lead instructor at Monday Salsa Fix and a director of Bristol Latin Project Limited.
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One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is seeing students grow in confidence and take their dancing beyond Bristolโmeeting people, making friends, and dancing in cities around the world. Bachata isnโt just a dance; itโs a global community that welcomes you wherever you go.
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Join us and start your Bachata journey today!
Tuesdays have a reputation for being the toughest day of the weekโbut not anymore!
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Join our growth-focused Bachata classes and transform your midweek blues into a night of movement, connection, and progress. True happiness comes from learning, mastering new skills, and growing within a supportive communityโand thatโs exactly what we offer.
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At Bachatify, we donโt just teach danceโwe create a journey of development where every step brings you closer to confidence, rhythm, and joy.
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Ready to level up your Tuesdays? Letโs dance!
Everything you need to know...
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Tuesday
Level 0: 18:15 - 19:15
Level 1: 18:15 - 19:15
Level 2: 19:30 - 20:30
Level 3: 20:45 - 21:45
Social (Downstairs): 21:00 - 23:00
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Price:
1 Class £9
2 Classes £13.50*
*Classes are on the same
night and for the same person.