Bachata Crash Courses - Toronto Bachata Classes / Bachata Dance Lessons

Toronto Bachata Instructors | Toronto Bachata Teachers

Deniz Karakulak

Deniz started dancing and singing performance in elementary school at the age of 7. She has a natural affinity for music and dance. She started American Ballroom Dance training at the Arthur Murray School of Dance in 2007 where she became a full-time dance instructor, choreographer, mean while, travelling to and performing with Los Salsomanos Dance Company. Her specialties are Fox Trot, Waltz, American Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, Mambo, Salsa, Rock & Roll and Hustle. Deniz is devoting herself exclusively to teaching and performing and share her passion.

Dang Lambert

Dang has been dancing, performing and choreographing salsa and bachata routines for almost 6 years. He has performed with many of Toronto's finest latin dance schools. Dang has taken salsa classes, workshops, private lessons and training from some of the best Latin instructors around the world. Dang consistently takes professional dance classes in Toronto, New York, Washington and Los Angeles. Dang is currently a dance instructor at Toronto Latin Dance.ca & The Bachata Club.com

Stella Chan

Stella's appreciation for music started with playing classical piano from an early age. Moving to Toronto to pursue a new job gave Stella the opportunity to discover her passion for Latin dance. She was immediately drawn to the rhythms of Latin music at a local club and decided to seek proper training. Stella began salsa training in 2006, and went on to become an assistant instructor in 2007 where she had the privileges of helping students and sharing her passions with others. Shortly after learning to dance salsa On1, Stella found a new love for Salsa On2 by attending different classes, workshops and student performance team in various local dance schools. In 2009, she was invited to join a professional dance team and had performed at charitable events, private function and congresses. Stella continued to advance her technique/styling through various training and looking forward to pass on her knowledge.

Mark Curtis

Mark began his love for salsa dance over 6 years ago. Joining numerous Latin dance schools through-out Toronto. While learning and building his own personal style of dance, he went on to become a performer and instructor with some of these schools. Having traveled to different North American cities to perform at open dance events and private functions, Mark was able to grow and learn from taking personal and group lessons with some very well known dancers from around the world. Being an energetic and dedicated dance instructor, Mark has learned and taught Salsa On1 and On2, ChaCha, Bachata and Merengue in a fun and inspirational environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to bring a partner for the classes?

Absolutely no! You can attend the classes individually or with your friends. As partners will be rotated in class, it will be a great way to meet new friends!

Q: Can I attend the classes even if I have never danced before?

As long as you are interested in the dance, it doesn’t matter if you have any dance experience! Our instructors are trained to teach individuals from zero dance background to experience dancers. Our school emphasis on detailed teaching and strong fundamental building best suits all especially students who had never danced before.

Q: What if I miss a class, how do I make-up for the class?

There are a few options for students who miss classes. Our classes are structured so that we quickly review over last weeks class. Be sure not to miss two classes in a row. Lastly, our last class is a review of all our classes. This will give you a chance to catch up on any classes you've missed.

Q: I have attended other dance classes before, which level should I begin in?

Our instructors will usually conduct a short 5 min assessment to better advise on which is a suitable level for the student to join in. This will ensure all our students are attending a suitable course at their own comfortable pace.

Q: What kind of attire & footwear should I wear for the class?

Attire:
Just come in anything you feel comfortable in and allows you to move freely. Preferably Work out or gym attire will be better.

Footwear:
For ladies, it is recommended to wear dance heels/ jazz shoes/dance sneakers for class. If you do not own any of these types of shoes, comfortable track shoes or heels with back ankle straps are also acceptable.

No flip flops for class though!

Don't listen to us. Listen to our students!

Alex

"This is a great place to learn Bachata at any level! Dang's a great dancer, but even more importantly, he's a great teacher. He's very encouraging and enthusiastic and thoroughly breaks down steps and moves-emphasizing learning good dance habits from the beginning. I highly recommend The Bachata Club!"

Michelle

"I have always wanted to learn how to dance Bachata and couldn't have selected a more dedicated, inspiring and fun Teacher such as you to learn from!!! Thank you, Dang, for giving me the strong basic steps to dance Bachata."

Luda

"Thanks for the lesson yesterday! It was a fantastic pattern. I'm definitely coming next week, and I told my sister about your club , she is interested in coming too. So,we'll see you next Sat. Take care! :)"

Gloria

"Your class is SO much fun! If I EVER get another day off from work and it's a Saturday...I'll definitely attend again!! THANK YOU!"

Mike

"This Bachata school is an awesome place to take Bachata lessons; I loved to Bachata dance and would recommend it to anyone wanting to further their Bachata dancing skills."