BACHATA SENSUAL · ZURICH & VALENCIA
Not either or.
TECHNIQUE × FEELING
Quality lives
in the balance.
Technique gives you confidence. Feeling makes the dance your own. Explore Bachata Sensual with me – in private lessons, as a pair or in a workshop.
Certified Instructor L1Korke & Judith
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START / YOUR WAY IN
Where does your next dance begin?
Two starting points. One shared dance floor.
YOUR ROUTE
01 / FUNDAMENTALS
Find your footing. Then let go.
Start with posture, weight transfer and your first basic. You do not need experience or a dance partner.
We come together at the social.
Different experience. Shared music. We adapt to each other, listen and leave space.
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01 / THE PERSON BEHIND BACHATA SENSE
Hi, I’m Patrick.
I want you to feel at home on the dance floor. And for your dance to feel like you.
Bachata has been part of my life since 2017. Stage experience, over 100 hours of private training in Barcelona and my training with Korke & Judith shape how I teach. What I want to share: clear basics, attentive connection and the joy of dancing together.
«A smile after a great social matters more to me than a complicated figure.»
Bachata SensualCertified Instructor Level 1
Certified by Korke & Judith
Certified by Korke & Judith
MUSIC / MOVEMENT / CONNECTIONAbout Bachata · Music. Movement. Togetherness.+
Hello & welcome, Bachater@s. I’m Patrick, a social dancer from Switzerland. Here is an introduction to bachata – and to what matters to me on the dance floor.
01 / THE ROOTSWhat is bachata?+
Bachata is music and dance rooted in the Dominican Republic. Its Dominican music and dance tradition has been part of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage since 2019.
Today you will meet different expressions of bachata: rhythmic, playful, soft or energetic. You do not have to fit into one category. For me, clear foundations, musical curiosity and attentive connection belong together.
02 / THE MUSICListen first. Then move.+
Love, longing, joy and heartbreak: bachata tells stories. Explore traditional recordings alongside modern productions, including artists such as Aventura, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce.
My first suggestion: listen to a song before dancing to it. Follow an instrument, a voice or a pause. On the second play, stay in your basic and respond to just one moment you recognise. You do not need to dance every accent.
03 / THE DANCEMany styles. Your own expression.+
Style names can help you find your way. On the social floor, their boundaries often overlap. No style automatically makes you a more considerate dance partner.
Dominicana
Connected to bachata’s Dominican roots: explore rhythm, weight changes and playful footwork. This tradition deserves as much attention as newer developments.
Sensual
Korke & Judith developed Bachata Sensual in Cádiz. Body mechanics, musical interpretation and coordinated movement shape their method. In my teaching, control and comfort come first.
Urbana / Fusion / Moderna
People use these labels in different ways. They often describe contemporary combinations and influences from other dances. Ask what foundations and material a particular class actually covers.
Bachatango & Rueda
Bachatango combines bachata with tango elements. Rueda is a group format with called figures and frequent partner changes. What matters is whether you enjoy the format.
04 / TOGETHERNESSSocial dancing: feeling comfortable together.+
A social dance is a shared moment. You can learn, laugh, make mistakes and need a break. This is the approach I want to share through Bachata Sense.
Ask. Listen. Respect.
Anyone can decline or end a dance without explaining why. Agreeing to dance is not agreeing to every movement or degree of closeness. Briefly share preferences and boundaries.
Adapt to each other
Start simply and find a shared rhythm. Experience also shows in helping both people feel comfortable. Dance roles are not tied to gender.
Advice by invitation
A social is not the place for unsolicited teaching. Give feedback only when both people welcome it.
Make room
Watch the other couples and adapt your movements to the available space. After a collision, stop and check everyone is okay. A crowded floor does not need difficult figures.
Fresh and comfortable
Fresh clothes, clean hands and a break when needed all help. Use fragrance lightly: not everyone enjoys or tolerates strong perfume.
Be present
Give your attention to the music and your partner. Save long conversations for off the floor. Say thank you at the end, without judging the dance or adding pressure.
New to dancing? You do not need to apologise. An attentive basic can feel wonderful.
PATRICK / MY PATHMy path in movement+
Over 100 hours of private training
Bachata Sensual · Certified Instructor L1
Bachata Sense is my way of teaching Bachata Sensual: understanding movement, noticing connection and making room for the music. I want you to dance comfortably with different people, with control, care and your own expression.
That is why we start with what supports your dance: weight transfer, timing, balance and clear, comfortable lead & follow. We practise with intention and bring it back to the social floor. A pause can be part of the dance too.
MOTION / SOUND30 seconds of Bachata Sense+
Watch the film ↗
30 seconds
What the film shows+
A golden yin and yang brings technique and feeling together. Patrick introduces himself as a social dancer and certified Bachata Sensual Level 1 instructor. The film presents private lessons, partnerwork, workshops and a start with Fundamentals. Live. Love. Dance. Zurich and Valencia. Master the Basics. Trust Your Senses.
02 / TRAIN WITH ME
Privates, partnerwork, workshops.
Personally with Patrick – in Zurich and Valencia. Choose the format for your next step.
PRIVATE
Private 1:1
An hour just for your dance. From your first basic to refined technique.
Zürich · CHF110
Valencia · EUR55
TOGETHER
Partnerwork
One session for two. More clarity, comfort and connection.
Zürich · CHF150
Valencia · EUR75
FOCUS
Sense Focus · 5×
Five hours with a clear thread. For progress beyond a single lesson.
Zürich · CHF500
Valencia · EUR250
EVENTS
Workshop / Event
For studios, festivals and private groups. We create the right format together.
By arrangement
Fixed fee or admissionEnquire about training Studio, travel or additional costs are agreed before booking. An enquiry is not yet a confirmed appointment.
Group classes are in preparation.
Express your interest03 / THE METHOD
Your method. Your expression.
A clear foundation, an aware body and room for your own dance. Discover the five building blocks of Bachata Sense.
BACHATA SENSE / 01
Fundamentals
Posture, timing and weight transfer. Three first steps for your dance.
THE METHOD / 01
Fundamentals
Posture, timing and weight transfer. Three first steps for your dance.
Explore this focus ↗THE METHOD / 02
Sensual Technique
Controlled transitions, waves and clear mechanics.
Explore this focus ↗MOVEMENT STUDIO / TWO BODIES. ONE CONNECTION.
See the movement.
Feel the connection.
Choose an element. Explore its movement and the space in between.
SENSE / MOTION ATLAS01 / 06
Balance
Both roles · solo
Leader
Follower
YOUR FOCUS
Basic
A steady pulse. Two people find a shared tempo.
Three steps. One tap. Add breath on 8.
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One 8-count
The line visualises connection as an idea, not hand guidance or measured force.
Movement sketchesSilent previewTo the music studio ↗
A first impression. In training, we turn it into your own feeling for movement.
IN MOTIONWatch the real dance+
Bachata Sensual · Korke & Judith
Korke & Judith performing on the official Bachata Sensual channel. This video shows the style in a dance, not instructions for an individual element.
The original opens directly on YouTube.
Open original on YouTube ↗You can return to your movement studio afterwards.
04 / SENSE COMPASS
What does your dance need?
Choose your focus. Get a small exercise straight away, without an account.
01A confident basic+
Basics that support you.
Start without music. Shift your weight calmly from one foot to the other. Count 1–2–3–Tap, 5–6–7–Tap. Keep your weight on the standing leg during the tap. Start small and clear, then add music.
Fundamentals
Open the music studio ↗Train this focus with Patrick02More body awareness+
Movement starts with awareness.
Stand comfortably. Breathe gently in and out. Notice your ribcage moving without lifting your shoulders. Add small, soft weight changes. Stay within a comfortable range of motion.
Body Intelligence
Open the music studio ↗Train this focus with Patrick03Comfortable connection+
Less force. More listening.
With a partner: ask what hand connection feels comfortable. Stay in a simple basic and keep the connection light and clear. Afterwards, share what felt good. On your own: practise calm weight changes.
Social Connection
Open the music studio ↗Train this focus with Patrick04Really hearing the music+
One accent is enough.
Listen to a song first. Choose one instrument or voice. Next time, stay in your basic and respond to just one accent per eight-count. You do not need to dance everything at once.
Musicality
Open the music studio ↗Train this focus with PatrickMUSIC STUDIO / LISTEN → FEEL → MOVE
You hear the change.
Your dance responds.
Choose a musical section. Change the tempo. Explore how little it takes to dance the music differently.
Automatic: Intro → Verse → Pre-Chorus → Chorus → Mambo → Bridge → Break → Outro. Tap a section to switch to manual selection.
More settings
Sound & rhythm explained
Modern adds a soft kick and warm pads. Güira, bongó and guitars remain the rhythmic foundation.
Derecho, Majao and Mambo are rhythm patterns. The switches below control individual instruments.
Intro
Open space
Take your time. Hear the guitar and find the pulse before joining.
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Choose a musical section and start.
Edit song sequence
Automatically follows your sequence.
Hear each instrument
Click an instrument to mute it or bring it back into the mix.
Listen → move
These instruments belong to bachata from the Dominican Republic. They are not exclusive to one dance style. The movement ideas below are suggestions, not fixed rules.
Güira · Hear the subdivisions. Explore small steps and footwork.
Instrumental bachata practice arrangement with synthesised instruments. Song sections and rhythmic styles can be selected independently; real songs may have different structures. Rhythmic foundation: Bachata Breakdown · iASO Records ↗
05 / ONLINE ACADEMY
It starts with the basics.
Text lessons are open now. Videos will follow step by step.
01
Fundamentals
Three short written lessons to try. Build an intentional foundation before adding more patterns. Video tutorials will follow later.
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01 / 3–5 min practiceBalance & weight transfer+
Your focus
Notice which leg carries your weight. Clarity starts before the first step.
- Place your feet comfortably under your body and keep your knees relaxed.
- Slowly transfer weight left and right. Keep the movements small and stay balanced.
- Pause after each transfer: which foot could take a small step without having to reorganise your weight first?
Your check
Can you name your supporting leg without looking down? Focus on awareness rather than speed.
02 / 5 min practiceYour basic in eight counts+
Your focus
Connect small steps, weight changes and taps with an even rhythm.
- Count slowly: 1–2–3–4, 5–6–7–8. Start without music.
- Step left, bring right in, step left; lightly tap right on 4 without fully transferring your weight.
- Mirror it back: right, bring left in, right; tap left on 8. Repeat with small steps.
- Then add a slow bachata song. If you lose the rhythm, pause and start again.
Your check
Does your tap stay light so your next step is free? A calm basic is already dancing.
03 / 1 songPause, breathe & be present+
Your focus
Explore expressing the music through simple movement and intentional pauses.
- Dance a solo basic you know well. Keep breathing calmly and relax your shoulders.
- Listen for an accent or a quieter moment. Choose one for a brief pause.
- Stay balanced and keep listening to the pulse. Rejoin intentionally.
- Write down one observation afterwards: when did your dancing feel more relaxed?
Your check
Could you enjoy a pause without immediately needing another pattern?
Sensual Technique
Controlled transitions, waves and clear mechanics.
Body Intelligence
Awareness, breathing and movement quality.
Social Connection
Lead and follow, comfort and shared decisions.
Musicality
Hear phrases, use pauses and shape accents.
06 / INSIDE THE COMMUNITY
Practise. Share. Grow.
Explore practice prompts, questions & experiences and ideas for your next social. A first look at the community growing here.
PRACTICE.
SHARE.
CONNECT.
Seven sessions. Your own rhythm.
Basics, body, connection and musicality: open an experiment, try it and take one observation with you.
SENSE LAB / 01—07Seven sessions. Your own rhythm.+
Your Sense Lab: seven short sessions that turn technique into experience. Start at the beginning or choose what you need today. Free, with no login.
01 / RESET · 3 minArrive+
Your experiment
Find a comfortable stance. Breathe normally and slowly shift your weight between your feet. Keep movements small enough to stop whenever you want.
Notice the difference
Which foot is free right now?
Bring it to the community
What helps you settle before dancing?
02 / BASE · 5 minA reliable basic+
Your experiment
Take small side steps on 1–2–3, tap on 4; return on 5–6–7, tap on 8. Keep your weight on the standing leg during the tap. Repeat slowly, without music first.
Notice the difference
Are you balanced after the tap?
Bring it to the community
What makes your basic calmer?
03 / BODY · 4 minSoft, not big+
Your experiment
Stand comfortably. Slowly raise and lower your shoulders while breathing naturally. Let them rest, then shift only your weight. Notice what you move deliberately and what follows.
Notice the difference
Can you move smaller without becoming stiff?
Bring it to the community
Which small movement surprised you today?
04 / CONNECT · 5 minConnection starts with listening+
Your experiment
Solo: Dance a basic and pause after each eight-count. With a partner: Agree on distance and hand contact first. One person proposes slow weight shifts, the other responds; then swap. No pulling or pressure.
Notice the difference
Could both of you stop comfortably?
Bring it to the community
What question makes dancing more comfortable for you?
05 / MUSIC · 1 songOne accent is enough+
Your experiment
Listen to the start of a song while standing. Choose a pause, voice or accent. Then dance only your basic and make a tap calmer when you hear that detail again.
Notice the difference
Were you listening or searching for a figure?
Bring it to the community
What detail did you hear for the first time?
06 / FLOW · 2 songsYour small experiment+
Your experiment
Dance one song with only basics and pauses. During the next song, change only the direction of your small steps. Keep your timing and balance. Return to the first version whenever you want.
Notice the difference
Which version felt more like you?
Bring it to the community
What would you like to leave out at your next social?
07 / REFLECT · 5 minTake something with you+
Your experiment
Repeat the exercise that helped you most. Write one observation, one open question and one small next focus. One round is enough; there is nothing to prove.
Notice the difference
What would you like to repeat next week?
Bring it to the community
Share a small improvement and the exercise behind it.
Your marks stay only in this browser. No account, no score.
YOUR PRACTICE PLANFour weeks. A conscious foundation.+
A suggested self-guided plan: two short sessions each week plus a repeat. Set your own pace. Exercises are free to access; this is not a booked course.
Week 1 · Balance & basic
Read the first two fundamentals lessons. Practise twice for five minutes: once without music, once to a calm song. On a third day, repeat only weight transfers.
Notice: Can you stand calmly after a tap?
Week 2 · Body awareness
Use Reset and Body in Sense Lab. Compare a small movement with a slightly larger one without holding your breath. Repeat the more comfortable version.
Notice: What moves deliberately, and where do you hold unnecessary tension?
Week 3 · Connection
Use the connection session solo with pauses or with a partner after agreeing on contact. Ask one specific question about comfort after each round.
Notice: What made your movement clearer without using more force?
Week 4 · Music & personal flow
Use the Music and Flow sessions. Listen first, dance one song with one focus, then write down a small improvement.
Notice: Which decision came from the music rather than habit?
COMMUNITY NOTESQuestions & experiences+
These editorial examples show how to get started. They are not member posts.
EXAMPLE · A PREVIEW OF THE CONVERSATIONWhy do I lose my basic?+
Adding a new movement makes me rush. What can I try?
Something to try
Return to small steps and count one eight-count aloud. Then add just one change. If you rush, return to your basic.
One song. Small steps. One focus.
EXAMPLE · A PREVIEW OF THE CONVERSATIONWhat does comfortable connection feel like?+
Do I need a stronger grip to be understood?
Something to try
Ask what feels comfortable. Start with simple weight transfers and little force. Clear connection also comes from timing and movement through your body.
Ask: Did that feel comfortable and clear?
EXAMPLE · A PREVIEW OF THE CONVERSATIONHow can I hear more than the beat?+
I want to dance musically without learning more figures.
Something to try
Listen to a song without dancing. Notice one pause or recurring accent. On the next play, stay in your basic and respond only to that element.
Fewer movements, more conscious choices.
REFLECT / NEXT STEPYour check-in+
How did your practice feel? Choose your own assessment and find your next focus.
This preview is not saved. You can keep check-ins in your existing account.
Account & sign-inCOMMUNITY / RESPECTHow this space should feel.+
- Questions are welcome. Nobody needs to prove their ability.
- Give feedback on an observation, not on a person’s worth.
- Ask for consent before touch and before sharing photos or videos.
- No advertising, pressure or diagnoses. New notes are reviewed before publication.
07 / EVENT RADAR
Onto the dance floor.
Workshops, shows and parties. Find the current programme and tickets directly with the organiser.
JUANES EVENTS / BACHATA FEVER
Swiss Bachata Meeting
2–6 September 2027 · Zurich
Vior Club · Bananenreiferei · Tanzwerk 101
Good connection. Beyond the dance floor.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you start.
Do I need experience?+
The written Fundamentals lessons need no previous experience. For private coaching we discuss your level and goals personally.
Can I come on my own?+
You can request a 1:1 private lesson. Partner coaching is for two people; we agree workshop formats individually.
When do I need an account?+
You can read Fundamentals and public community content freely. An account is needed for training requests, your own Community Notes and saved check-ins.
Is a request already a booking?+
No. You first send a preferred time. Patrick agrees the date, location and total price with you, then confirms the booking.
Are video tutorials available yet?+
The starting point currently contains three written lessons. Other topics are marked as planned; original videos will follow later.
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