Bachata Caribbean Style

"Your DVDs are very FAN-TAS-TIC. And delivery is perfect." (Antonio, posta_at_antoniocimino.it )

"Best bachata DVD of all" (Dennis, dennisrichards_at_yahoo.com)

"I think that the Bachata DVD 3 is the best one that I have so far. Let me tell you why, The exercises that are included in the video and the counting are amazing. They really help someone get the dance down. I am a teacher and could really benefit from a breakdown of moves like that and more importantly exercises that I could use for my students" (Koronata, http://au.youtube.com/user/koronata)

"The Caribbean bachata is an amazing set of DVd's classes here are superb great teachers including musicality as well. These caribbean Bachata Dvd's where simply the best investment made in any DVD series out there outstanding quality and dancing! This is a must for anyones dance collection" (Robin, envirogen_at_yahoo.co.uk)

"[i DVD] di bachata che sono davvero eccezionali: ottima didattica e maestri validi e professionali. Anche le spiegazioni che fornisci in sfondo sono chiare e comprensibili. Non posso che esprimere una sincera soddisfazione per l'opera tutta e sarebbe bello che questi ballerini fossero da queste parti"
"[your Bachata DVDs] are really exceptional: very well taught by very good and professional instructors. The voice-over instructions are also very clear. I can’t help but express my full satisfaction for this work and it would be just great if these dancers lived closeby"(tomascrociera_at_inwind.it)

"I love the new Bachata series. I can't believe how much bigger it made the dance for me if that makes sense. I really haven't even gotten too far into them, as there is so much material there, and I have already gottten my monies worth" (dg.46_at_live.ca)

"Recently I had the time to watch your DVDs carefully, and I have to say that they are really unique, you did a great job which “gives justice” to Bachata. The way in which the work is organised, Method, Demos and Exercises is truly ideal to learn. It honestly made me fell like dancing form the very first minute. The third DVD (Exercises) is outstanding for practising: the option of choosing an exercise depending on the content and speed allows to really learn all movements easily. Now I want to spend a few months on the exercises, I think it will be necessary to practise for a while (in particular for the ‘arm coordination’ which is essential). What I like most of this work is that it transmits the desire to dance and to learn (my girlfriend is from Panama and she does not like the way people dance Bachata in Italy and as soon as she saw the DVDs she said “this is Bachata!”. Every time she sees the DVDs she starts to dance and to try the exercises). I will now share some of my impressions in some forums, so that other people can also be aware of these DVDs." (luca, luca_at_venetiastudium.com)

"Just a quick note to say a yes, I have received the DVD's, and a thanks for producing such a wonderful exposition of bachata. I have been unhappy with the way the dance has been taught in this country, limited to sideways tramline movement, great emphasis on the hips for men and women - especially for beats 4 and 8. The dancing in the DVD was a revelation, and beautiful." (John, axqo27_at_dsl.pipex.com)

"devo farti i miei complimenti: hai realizzato un'opera davvero eccezionale ... per tutti coloro che vogliono imparare a ballare la BACHATA DOMINICANA! In primo luogo hai giustamente dato la dovuta importanza all'apprendimento del tempo musicale, aiutando a capire come i diversi strumenti musicali scandiscano in modo diverso il tempo ed il ritmo nelle diverse battute, poi hai scelto dei ballerini davvero forti! ognuno di loro ha uno stile diverso e stupendamente coinvolgente, infine ottimo anche il metodo di insegnamento tramite i parecchi esercizi impostati, molto utili per imparare a ballare la BACHATA DOMINCANA secondo lo stile che uno predilige, ed opportunamente suddivisi dapprima in ritmica rallentata e poi al normale tempo musicale.Finalmente posso allenarmi pe imparare a ballare la Bachata come i Dominicani. . . anche perchè dalle mie parti nelle scuole di ballo insegnano a ballare una bachata che definirei da liscio (all' europea) . . . nulla a che vedere con la vera bachata.
[Congratulations, you produced an exceptional work, for anyone who wishes to learn Dominican Bachata! First, you correctly gave the due importance to the comprehension of the musical time, helping to understand how the different instruments mark the time in different bars of music. Then you chose some really cool dancers. Each of them has a style which is both diverse and compelling; finally, I also really like the teaching method via the exercises, very useful to learn Bachata according to the style one prefers, and suitably organised in a slow motion and normal speed sessions. For once I can practise in order to learn Bachata like Dominicans dance it, especially since where I live most schools teach a Bachata style which I would define ‘European’, with little resemblance to the 'original’ one]" (Luca, studio_at_visintini.net)

"I've just received the DVDs!!! What a wonderful job, amazing.... I'm very very satisfied." (Julio, http://au.youtube.com/user/jabaito)

"These DVDs are excellent and much better than was expecting." (Leonard, leope_at_live.com.mx)

"They are very cool DVDs.." (abramofarah_at_yahoo.it)

"Congratulations, the 3 DVDs could not be better, both at a demonstrational level (with top dancers) and at exercise level (thanks to the clips at normal speed and slow motion). I am very satisfied of my pourchase" (Alessio, alessio47_at_alice.it)

"This is our recommended Must buy dvd series on Bachata. This is the finest series on Latin dancing we have ever seen. Salsagood has done it again by producing the first Master level instruction dvd on Bachata. This series is packed full of demo's, instructions, technical tips on dancing Bachata. This series go's from beginner to Master's level Bachata dancing. This series gives away the secrets of Master level Bachata dancing. This series is called Caribbean Bachata dancing but it also contains the steps of the two other authentic major styles of Bachata we know. Each dvd is great value for money but we do recommend you buy the whole series to become the best Bachata dancer or teacher you can be. These dvd's are the best quality & the longest instruction dvd's on the market. The dvd's are so packed full of moves it will take you years to learn all the steps & tips. This series is Real Bachata instruction not a Salsa Bachata mix. This series contains tip's from one of the World's best Bachata dancers. We had given up dancing in nightclub's because of the bad Salsa Bachata mix dancers dancers on the floor now I think in a year or so real Bachata may come back to the dance floor. Thank you Salsagood.com." (Neil from http://salsavideoreviews.org/ the largest latin DVD review site on the net)

"These DVDs are well thought out and well executed, and best of all, amazingly fun. I trust SalsaisGood.com to deliver quality products, and they have done so over and over again. In the dance realm, that is high praise indeed! Best of all, their products are designed to educate! They just don't show off fancy moves, but break them down, and take things step by step, so the end result is ... you end up learning! Only the top dance instructional DVDs in the world can claim that" (www.SalsaCrazy.com, Producer of the Bestselling Salsa Dance DVD Series in the World, for the last 4 Years)

"I received your DVDs yesterday, and I've passed the whole evening to watch them. I think they're stunning,great,fantastic. There's so much material to study on that I'll be busy to learn advanced bachata for the next 2 years :). The dancers are great, they're really skilled, the way they dance is very different from the one I've seen here in Italy, no need to use figures, just feel music and dance.Great." (Andrea, andrea.dep_at_ilgeko.net)

"As an intermediate/advanced salsa dancer, I’ve always found it difficult to find good instructional DVDs. And finding bachata DVDs that are worthwhile has been next to impossible – until now. Your new 3 volume bachata set really gets the feel of the Carribean, just like the title suggests! I love it!" (Bill, Bill_at_stocktakingwa.com.au] )

"... i am very happy with the videos. for me a totally new style of bachata and one i like a lot more than the typical pattern following method you see almost everywhere" (tito, thorst74_at_hotmail.com)

"We recived the DVDs very fast and are very very happy with them. I teach salsa my self and my students are happy with the new inputs I have gotten from your DVDs. I look forward to your new products." (Louise, bgswe_at_hotmail.com)

"I found it to be very interesting and an excellent value. You did an exceptional job in the technical execution of the DVD (this is the first DVD in your Bachata set). The narration was also very good and very helpful. The dancers are all very interesting to watch." (stacy, sjcannady_at_yahoo.com)

"I really enjoyed the Bachata series ... these DVD’s really reinforce that style. It is so much more elegant and tasteful than the way a lot of people dance Bachata in the clubs. My son is 16 and has been taking salsa classes with me for a while and he loves the DVD’s as well" Melissa, melissa.lofton_at_christushealth.org)

"[the DVDs] are all well written, thoroughly researched and inspiring! Great location and fabulous dancers that have tons of natural flair. I like the way you’ve analysed the different styles and techniques and encouraged students to draw inspiration from this to find their natural path rather than simply mimic or memorise a routine. It’s good to know about the music and the instruments involved. I felt really inspired to move and interpret the music in a more ‘Dominican’ way at every opportunity! Watching the demos I couldn’t help but wish that I could dance like Candice and meet a Jeff to dance with! This just doesn’t happen here! The exercise DVD is really challenging and you’re quite right to state that you have to stick with it and persevere. I’ve persevered and have now down several weeks of teaching my students some of the syncopations and footwork in your DVD. I’ve had mixed reactions from my students. Most have loved trying a different style and have enjoyed the challenge. Those who’ve been to the Dominican Republic were really happy to see this style in London as they couldn’t associate the [other instructor]'s style with the DR. The students that haven’t really taken to it are the less experienced dancers. They’re at the stage where they just want to learn basic European style routines so that they can feel equipped to go on the dance floor when a Bachata track is played. The UK is dominated by those wanting to learn routines. Even if they can’t remember or reproduce any part of the routine in a real life situation, they enjoy being in a group that is all learning and practising the same sequence.... It won’t be long until everyone will be wanting to practise freestyle Bachata which is so brilliantly shown in your DVDs" (Anna Scalera, London-based Bachata Instructor, annascalera_at_btinternet.com)

"i love it (Volume 3), It teaches me alot of things." (Ryah, bombinito_at_yahoo.com)

"The thing I liked the most about the bachata-DVD's was that you included examples of different styles within the dominican style, so that both I and my partner could see something we liked and wanted to have as a reference for the new movements. I also enjoyed the explanation of bachata music, and I will continue to watch the DVD's and hope that my sense of bachata will evolve and let me find my own steps that fit perfectly with the music I listen and dance to" (Pard, emsopard_at_hotmail.com)

"We (my girl friend and I) have enjoyed the Bachata DVD’s! Especially my girl friend is watching (and training!) a lot to get the Bachata skills in het head and body…." (Salsa Locos, info_at_salsalocos.nl)

"Just a quick thank you mail for sending the 3 Bachata DVD's so promptly. The DVD's are obviously a labour of love on your part, I've just had one quick look at them as I've been down with the flu but there are some amazing dancers on them and the production quality is very good too. Your explanation of the make up of the band and the music was very helpful for one thing. I appreciate the fact that you have done them from the standpoint of interpreting the music and not just done some moves and turn patterns as most DVD's and latin dance teachers seem to do. That has a place I suppose but as I've only been dancing about 1.5 years and I'm middle aged, I've found it quite annoying that it seems to be mostly all there is that passes for latin dance teaching. As someone who has teaching experience, I find that a very poor way to go about it and it seems to permeate the whole way latin dancing is taught. So your emphasis on rythm, the make up of the music and getting the whole person more atuned to dancing etc was very refreshing and as I say quite rare in my experience, so I wish I lived nearer and could do some lessons with you. …. Anyway I just thought I'd to let you know how lovely the DVD's are and reflect that your evident love of Bachata was great to see as well. I seem to have fallen in love with the music and the dance and it was great to see all the time and love you had put into the DVD's to make it available to others like myself as well" (David, davidnys123_at_yahoo.co.uk)

"Anyone learning Bachata for the first time, this is how it should be done, these discs show you how to practice so you can dance with style and flair probab the only tutorial discs you will ever need." (Robin, envirogen_at_yahoo.co.uk)

"Everything is great, the dvd [Volume 3] is superb" (klocc_at_bigpond.net.au)

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"I have to say that the Bachata series is excellent" (fportell_at_genciabiotech.com)

"it is really a good method to learn authentic bachata, I shall recommend it" (lludo1971_at_gmail.com)

"These DVDs are a great thing! [...] explinations in vol 1 ware really useful [..] The demos are really inspiring and having watched them I see there are a lot of things to learn." (vchursin_at_gmail.com)

"I recently ordered the 3-disk bachata set from SalsaIsGood. I LOVE it. The dancing and instruction is excellent and the layout of the disks is great. My husband and I have a large collection of dance DVDs. And after my husband saw the first of these SalsaIsGood bachata videos, he remardked that it was the best video we had seen. And it is. I love the structure: the technique and theory explanations, the musicality discussion, the demos, and the exercises. The exercise DVD is fantastic. I already feel our bachata improving. Thanks for a great product …… The more I watch the demos and disk 1, the more I enjoy them. They really give a feel for bachata. And like disk 1 says, the instruction is freer and more creative. It's not about patterns as much as really understanding the dance and dancing to the music." (Clare, xchampx_at_hotmail.com)

"I was looking for material that realy explains how to dance bachata in a different way, not the one that we can usually see here in Spain (the way I also dance until now). I think that you have done a great job, firstly explaining the concepts (CD 1), and thereafter with the demos. CD 3 is incredibly useful for training" (albertodpl at hotmail.com)

"I watched Volume 1 (The method) and I must say that indeed “my Bachata will never be the same”. Really very beautiful. Very nice DVD and excellent work: top dancers and clear explanation. I give it a 8.5 over 10 (and I am notoriously very strict!)" (Simone, troy12bayliss_at_gmail.com)

"Excellent product, beyond my expectations" (Angelo, a.roncetti at tiscali.it)

"Hola, recientemente he recibido la colección de DVD´s "Bachata caribbean Style" ... me parece un curso realmente bueno y pensando para aprender. Al margen de ésto quiero destacar la gran seriedad y buena comunicación, a la hora de realizar la compra. He sido perfectamente informado de los contenidos, formas de pago, gastos de envío, plazos de entrega, etc.... así que animo a todo el mundo al que le guste el baile a que compre en éste site. Gracias por todo, espero progresar en lo referente a la bachata y será gracias a vosotros" (Luis, skywalk43_at_hotmail.com)

"I ordered my Bachata DVD Vol 1 almost a year ago. I have been ejoying it ever since. In fact, I moved through Chicago then off to NYC where I have been doing a lot of dancing. I have been practicing with your DVD and have meet a few good Caribbean dancers and it is so nice to be able to keep up with them--half way at least!" (Norma, sosa.norma.e at gmail.com)

".. the Bachata DVDs (3 discs) are absolutely brilliant" (Hiren, hirenlavingia at hotmail.com)