Bachata, like Merengue, originated in rural neighbourhoods of the Dominican Republic. Bachata is a sensual romantic dance with romance, heartbreak and sadness being the prevalent themes for the music.

Bachata is danced much closer than Salsa and the most common step is a side to side movement, with three steps to the left and a tap followed by three steps to the right and another tap.

Read our articles about Bachata.

Toronto Bachata Events

• Classes: Salsa for BEGINNERS (May 3rd)
• Classes: BACHATA INTERMEDIATE AT STEPS STARTS APRIL 29, 2013 (APRIL 29 - JUNE 24) (APRIL 29 - JUNE 24)
• Classes: BACHATA BEGINNER AT STEPS STARTS APRIL 29, 2013 (APRIL 29 - JUNE 24) (APRIL 29 - JUNE 24)
• Classes: BACHATA BEGINNER AT STEPS STARTS APRIL 29, 2013 (APRIL 29 - JUNE 24) (APRIL 29 - JUNE 24)
• Dance: Cuban Afternoon (May 5th)
• Workshop: Afro House, Bachata, Kizomba, Feel the Music (Saturday, April 27th, 2013)
• Classes: SALSA KLIMAX mega timba party with AFROLATINO DANCE CO. (Saturday April 27th)
• Classes: ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES (April 2013)
• Classes: Drop-in Kizomba Classes (Every Sunday nite)
• Classes: Drop-in Kizomba Classes (Every Sunday nite)
• Classes: Bachata Classes Progressive or Drop-in (Every Wednesday nite)
• OpenHouse: April 6 FREE Bokwa Taster MasterClass + Zumba Fitness (Saturday, April 6, 2013)
• Classes: SALSA-BACHATA DANCE LESSONS-$1O (EVERY TUESDAY )
• Classes: BACHATA 1 (DOMINICAN AND NIGHTCLUB STYLE) with AFROLATINO DANCE CO. (TUESDAYS Apr 9 - May 28, 2013)
• Workshop: Salsa Social (March 30, 2013)
• Classes: Absolute Beginner Friendly BACHATA classes in MARKHAM! (Sundays)
• Classes: Absolute Beginner Friendly BACHATA classes in RICHMOND HILL! (Tuesdays)
• Classes: Absolute Beginner Friendly SALSA classes in DOWNTOWN! (Tuesdays)
• Classes: Absolute Beginner Friendly SALSA classes in MARKHAM! (Sundays)
• Classes: Ongoing zouk classes (ongoing)
• Classes: GOdanz session starts March 5! (March 6, 2013)
• Select: GOdanz session starts March 5! (March 5, 2013)
• Classes: Zumba Fitness Classes (March 2013)
• Classes: SALSA INTERMEDIATE 1 AT STEPS STARTS APRIL 3, 2013 (APRIL 3 - MAY 22) (APRIL 3 - MAY 22, 2013)
• Workshop: BLACK BELT BACHATA WORKSHOP AT STEPS SUNDAY MAY 5, 2013 (SUNDAY MAY 5, 2013)
• Workshop: BEGINNER BACHATA BOOTCAMP AT STEPS ON SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2013 (SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2013)
• Classes: BACHATA LEVEL 2 AND 3 AT STEPS STARTS MARCH 4 (MARCH 4 - APRIL 22) (MARCH 4 - APRIL 22, 2013)
• Dance: SALSA KLIMAX Party with AfroLatino Dance Co. @ Uptown Loft (February 23, 2013)
• Classes: SALSA FUNDAMENTALS by C.U. Dance Productions (Saturday, Feb 23 - Apr 6, 2013)
• Classes: SALSA BEGINNERS NEW 5 WEEK SESSION (February 25)
• Dance: Salsa Klimax Party with AfroLatino Dance Company (Saturday Feb. 23rd 2013)
• Classes: SALSA FUNDAMENTALS by C.U. Dance Productions (Saturday, Feb 23rd - Apr 6, 2013)
• Classes: Zumba Classes (St. Clair and Bathurst) (February 2013)
• Audition: Semi Pro dance team audition (Contact )
• Classes: Fiesta Latina (FEB 23/2013)
• Classes: Bachata 1 with AfroLatino Dance Company (Thurs. Feb. 12th - March 7th 2013)
• Classes: Zumba Classes (St. Clair and Bathurst) (January , 2013)
• Select: Weekly Intermediate/Advanced Salsa Classes (Mondays starting February, 25 2013)
• OpenHouse: FREE SALSA LESSONS-OPEN HOUSE (12/01/2013)
• Classes: BACHATA CRASH COURSE Level 1 & 2 (RICHMOND HILL) (Starts Jan 7, 2013)
• Classes: SALSA for the ABSOLUTE BEGINNER (DOWNTOWN) (Starts Jan 8, 2013)
• Classes: SALSA for the ABSOLUTE BEGINNER (MARKHAM) (Starts Jan 13, 2013)
• Classes: SALSA for the ABSOLUTE BEGINNER (RICHMOND HILL) (Starts Jan 11, 2013)
• Classes: SALSA for the ABSOLUTE BEGINNER (RICHMOND HILL) (Starts Jan 7, 2013)
• Classes: BEGINNER SALSA LESSONS (January 14)
• Workshop: BACHATA BOOTCAMP AT STEPS JANUARY 19, 2013 (SATURDAY JANUARY 19, 2013)
• Workshop: Island Touch Hits T.O: Bachata Social and Bootcamp (January 11th, 2013 and January 12th, 2013)
• OpenHouse: FREE SALSA, BACHATA LESSONS (12.01.2013)
• OpenHouse: FREE SALSA, BACHATA LESSONS (12.01.2013)
• Classes: SALSA INTERMEDIATE 1 AT STEPS STARTS JANUARY 7, 2013 (JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 25) (JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 25, 2013)
• Classes: BACHATA LEVEL 1 AND 2 AT STEPS STARTS JANUARY 7, 2013 (JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 25) (JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 25, 2013)
• Classes: "2 for 1" Christmas Deals on Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha with iFreeStyle.ca (December 9-22, 12)
• Performance: Call to Artists for DANCENETTE (2013)
• Select: Latin Movement (January 9, 2013 to February 27, 2013)
• Classes: Bachata II (January 7, 2013 to February 25, 2013)
• Classes: (Dominican and nightcub style) Bachata 1 with AfroLatino Dance Company (Tuesdays Jan 15th - Mar. 5th 2013)
• Dance: New Years Eve Party at Pollock Dance Studio (December 31, 2012)
• Classes: ZUMBA Fitness Classes (December 2012)
• Dance: End-of-Year Cocktail Salsa Social (Friday, December 14th, 2012)
• Workshop: ZOUK CRASH COURSE by Mazouka Dance (Sunday, December 9th, 2012)
• Other: SALSA KLIMAX Holiday Party at with AfroLatino Dance Co. (Dec. 8th 2012)
• Dance: Fiesta Latina (Latin Christmas Party ) (Friday, December 14th)
• Classes: Bachata 1 with AfroLatino Dance Co. (Sundays Nov 25 - Dec 16, 2012 )
• Classes: Latin Movement (All Levels) (November 14, 2012 to December 5, 2012)
• Classes: Bachata Footwork & Styling (November 12, 2012 to December 3, 2012)
• Dance: TRY A THREESOME - SALSA, HUSTLE, BACHATA (FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9 (AND THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH))
• Dance: 2ND ANNUAL WINTER BALL - STEPS AND SOUL2SOLE (SATURDAY DECEMBER 1ST, 2012)
• Classes: --SALSA: New 5 Week Session November 5 (November 5)
• Competition: Bachata Competition (November 11 & 18)
• Dance: Sparkle and Shine Halloween Dance Party (Wednesday Oct 31)
• Dance : BALLROOM, LATIN, SALSA DANCE DEC 31, 2012, 8PM-2AM (dec 31, 2012)
• Dance: BALLROOM, LATIN, SALSA DANCE & DINNER DEC 31, 2012, Steeles & Kennedy, Star Walk Restaurant, 8pm-2am (DEC 31, 2012)
• Dance: BALLROOM, LATIN,SALSA DANCE AND DINNER KENNEDY AND STEELES, 8PM-2AM (DECEMBER 31, 2012)
• Classes: Bachata 1 (Dominican and nightclub style) with AfroLatino Dance Company (Thursdays Nov. 1st - Nov.22nd 2012)
• Classes: Introductory Offer, $129 + hst ()
• Classes: SALSA downtown (Bloor/Bathrust) with Tania Wong! (Starts Oct 23)
• Classes: LADIES STYLING & TECHNIQUE classes in Markham with Tania Wong (Starts Oct 24)
• Classes: BAHCATA PERFORMANCE GROUP in MARKHAM! (Starts Nov 15, 2012)
• Festival: Toronto Bachata Festival Earlybird on Sale Now! (Feb 14-18, 2013)
• Workshop: ZOUK CRASH COURSE by Mazouka Dance (Sunday, October 21st, 2012)
• Dance: - SALSA EVENT - DANCE SOCIAL & SHOWS! Latin Energy's Christmas Party (FRIDAY DEC. 7, 2012)
• Workshop: - SALSA - LADY'S STYLING & TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP in Mississauga by Latin Energy (SUNDAY Oct. 28)
• Classes: - SALSA - Lessons in Mississauga by Latin Energy (Monday Oct. 18)
• Classes: - TANGO - Lessons in Mississauga by Latin Energy (Monday Oct. 18)
• Classes: - BACHATA - Lessons in Mississauga by Latin Energy (Monday Oct. 15)
• Classes: - SALSA - Lessons in Mississauga by Latin Energy (Monday Oct. 15)
• Classes: Dance Class for singles and couples (Oct 2nd)
• Other: Oct 4 Free Zumba Party in Richmond Hill with ZumbaKo (Thursday, October 4, 2012 )
• Classes: ACCLAIMED ADULT BALLET in MARKHAM! (Mon)
• Performance: BACHATA PERFORMANCE CLASS in Markham! (Thurs)
• Classes: 6 Weeks Bachata Crash Course in Markham! (Tues )
• Dance: Salsa Klimax Party with AfroLatino Dance Co.@ 6 Degrees (Sat. Sept. 29th 2012)
• Other: Salsa Social (Saturday, September 29th, 2012)
• Classes: BACHATA PERFORMANCE CLASS AT STEPS STARTS OCTOBER 15, 2012 (OCTOBER 15 - FEBRUARY 25, 2013) (OCTOBER 15, 2012 - FEBRUARY 25, 2013)
• Classes: NEW class (September 17, 2012)
• Workshop: BACHATA WORKSHOP AT STEPS SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2012 (SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2012)
• Classes: BACHATA BEGINNER CLASS AT STEPS SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 29 (SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 29)
• Classes: P.O.S.E. Dance Co. - New Fall Classes! (September 19 to November 7, 2012)
• Classes: P.O.S.E. Dance Co. - New Fall Class! (September 18 to November 6, 2012)
• Classes: P.O.S.E. Dance Co. - New Fall Class! (September 18 to November 6, 2012)
• Classes: P.O.S.E. Dance Co. - New Fall Class! (September 17 to November 5, 2012)
• Classes: Bachata 1 (Dominican and night club style) with AfroLatino Dance Co. (Tuesdays Oct. 9th - Nov. 27th 2012)
• Classes: Beginner Salsa Lessons (September 17)
• Classes: SALSA DANCE CLASSES TORONTO STARTING OCT 3, 2012 (WED, OCT 3rd, 2012)