
Weekly bachata dance classes & parties – Mon & Wed 7.30-11pm
Every Monday 7.30-9pm Partner Sensual Bachata – Open Level Weekly 90min Workshops @ Java, Bristol with Jan & Rachel.
⚠️⚠️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW VENUE CONFIRMED⚠️⚠️
JOIN US on Mondays for very PARTNER SENSUAL BACHATA – OPEN LEVEL 90MIN WORKSHOPS with Jan Tabaka assisted with his lovely partners Nina Liskova, Mayte Perejon and special guest teachers + social practice party after! All levels welcome – from beginners to intermediates.
👉No booking and no partner needed, just show up and pay as you go (cash only).
👉DETAILS:
Jan Tabaka is hosting weekly workshops and classes every Monday and Wednesday plus teaches now at major bachata festivals in the UK and Internationally together with very talented resident and guest teachers.
⏰TIME:
– Registration opens 7.15pm
– Class 7.30pm-9.00pm
– Fun social dancing practice/party 9.00-11.00pm
LOCATION:
📍 Java
9 Park St, Bristol BS1 5NF
💰PRICES:
– £10 cash per 90min class – including social dancing practice 9.00-11.00pm.
– £3 social dance practice
– Also available on MoveGB (https://www.movegb.com/activity/51044), drop-ins welcome!
– Monthly pass (4 workshops) for £35!
👉WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The workshops aim at teaching you all the essentials of Sensual Bachata regardless whether you are a beginner, an improver or intermediate you will find it very informative and packed with great tips. It will help you learn the correct technique, preparation and execution of the dips, waves, turns, body isolations, musicality, connection and much more. It will help you learn and understand the essential moves and how to play with musicality to learn and improve your bachata sensual like never before. All moves we teach are leadable – we teach you the principles of following and leading, nothing is choreographed – we want you to become a fantastic social dancer 🙂
You will learn:
- basic steps, moves, technique and principles of sensual bachata
- body isolation, dips, waves
- fun and easy to lead moves
- musicality – how to interact with the music
- men’s and ladies’ styling
- how to connect with your partner and really enjoy your social dancing.
WHAT IS IT SENSUAL BACHATA?
Sensual bachata was created in Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, by Korke Escalona and Judith Cordero.
Korke learned the basics of bachata in 1998; then he started developing his own dance style by understanding how the leader (traditionally a man) could lead the body of the follower (traditionally a woman) to interpret the music. Sensual bachata is an independent dance form with strict lead and follow principles. The dance is an interpretation of the music with mostly circular movements and body waves. When the music has stronger beats, however, the dance also uses isolations and dips.
ABOUT US:
Main instructor: Jan Tabaka is a fitness trainer, acrobatics instructor and Thai yoga masseuse during the day and latin dancer at night 🙂 Jan, has founded Bristol Bachata school after 7yrs of bachata sensual dancing experience following masterclasses of Korke & Judith (creators of bachata sensual) and many other top teachers in the world. His passion for bachata music has lead him to create a very unique never done before Bristol Bachata project lately featured on BBC and now widely recognised as one of the major dancing spots in the UK. Bristol Bachata offers weekly Mon and Wed classes, private classes, events hire and big monthly parties. You will also find us guest teaching at many major cities and big festivals all over the UK and also internationally.
Please contact us for any more info you may require 🙂
CONTACT:
whatsapp/signal 07951514058
MORE INFO:
https://www.facebook.com/bachatabristol/events

Every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm Partner Bachata Sensual with Dominican Flavour (3 levels beg/imp/int) @ Nova, Bristol with Jan & Rachel, Ioana, Dalia, Laura and special guests.
We will teach a mix of bachata sensual and Dominican catering all levels: absolute beginners/beginners – improvers – intermediate/advanced, led by amazing teachers: Jan Tabaka and Nina, Rachel, Marcus & Yulia.
⏰ CLASSES (2hrs of classes):
– 7.30-8.30pm Bachata Sensual class
Level 1 & 2 with Jan & Rachel
– 8.30-9.30pm Bachata Sensual class
Level 1 & 2 with Marcus & Yuliya
Level 3 & 4 with Jan & Rachel, Nina and other guest teachers
– Social party – 9.30pm-11.15pm!
No partner or previous dancing experience required. Just come along and have some fun 🙂
LOCATION:
📍 Nova bar
41-43 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1RB
💰PRICES::
– £7 one class + party, £10 two classes + party, available on MoveGB
– £5 party only
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The classes aim to teach you the beauty of Sensual & Dominican Bachata (Latin Dances) to help you enjoy your social dancing.
You will learn:
– basic steps and technique of Sensual & Dominican Bachata
– fun and easy to lead moves and routines
– musicality – how to interact with the music
– men’s and ladies’ styling
– how to connect with your partner and really enjoy your dancing.

Friday 31 Mar ★ 100% Bachata Party @ The Bear At Hotwells ★ £10 Entry ★ More info TBC
100% Bachata – Bristol Bachata Party at New Venue – The Bear At Hotwells
Come and party with us at Bristol Bachata Latin Party on Fri 31 Mar 2023 8pm-1am @ new central beautiful venue in City Centre with bachata class all levels 8-9pm and social party from 9pm until 1 am! No partner needed!!!! All levels welcome! Pay on the door (cash).
No masks and no Covid Passes required by law as it stands.
bar on site, no drinks from outside allowed
Free car park all around the venue and great access with public transport and minutes walk from city centre!
COSTS:
– £10 entry for a party with 1hr complimentary class
– cash on the door
– Discount for students – £2 off
TIMETABLE: BACHATA CLASSES (all levels welcome: from absolute beginners to advanced):
– Door opens 7.30pm, class start 8pm
– 8-9pm 1hr pre party complimentary bachata class for all levels
– Social party 9pm-1am with DJ Jan!- 100% bachata music
LOCATION AND PARKING:
@The Bear at Hotwells, 261 Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4SF
– the venue in city centre with a beautiful wooden dance hall floor, powerful sound system, fans, toilets and free parking.
ACCESS:
There is a free On Street Parking all around the venue, or access it by walking, scooter/bike/motorbike or public transport – there are great connection by public transport.

Sat 8 Apr ★ Bristol Bachata Party @BS28UA ★ More info TBC
Bristol Bachata Party with special guest teachers and artists TBC
Come dance again with a lot of another amazing artists and taxi dancers coming specially to Bristol, not to mention our resident international teacher Jan & Rachel and the rest of Bristol Bachata crew and our awesome community of dancers!
Come and party with us at Bristol Bachata Latin Party on Sat 8 Apr 2023 7.30pm-1am @ new central beautiful venue in City Centre – Docklands Community Youth Centre) with bachata Master classes all levels 7.30-9.45pm and social party from 9.45pm until 1 am!
No partner needed!!!! All levels welcome! Pay on the door (cash).
No masks and no Covid Passes required by law as it stands.
No bar on site, so feel free to bring your own drinks, including alcohol.
Free car park all around the venue and great access with public transport and minutes walk from city centre!
COSTS:
– £15 or 2hrs of classes and party
– £10 for party only
– cash on the door
– Discount for students – £2 off
TIMETABLE:
BACHATA CLASSES (all levels welcome: from absolute beginners to advanced):
– Door opens 7.15pm, classes start 7.30pm
– 7.30-8.30pm Levels 1 & 2 (beg/imp) with guest artists
-8.45-9.45pm Levels 1 & 2 with Jan & Rachel, Level 3 & 4 (int/adv) with guest artists
– Social party 9.45pm-1am with DJ Jan!
– 80-90% bachata music, 10-20% salsa/kizomba/zouk
LOCATION AND PARKING:
@Docklands Community Youth Centre, 29 Brigstocke Rd, Bristol BS2 8UA
– the venue in city centre with a beautiful wooden dance hall floor, powerful sound system, fans, toilets and free parking.
ACCESS:
There is a free On Street Parking all around the venue, or access it by walking, scooter/bike/motorbike or public transport – there are great connection by public transport – buses or train station in Montpelier.
Sat 29 Apr ★ Bristol Bachata Party @BS28UA ★ More info TBC