Aitor and Aroa
✨ Welcome to Baychata Winter Wonderland Weekender! Top bachata sensual artists Aitor & Aroa from Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 comes to San Jose on December 1st-4th! ✨
These artists are preparing a 10 hour training session to share with our bachata scene. They will deep-dive on all the essentials you need to become a versatile bachata dancer. There will be something for everyone at this Weekender. For this special occasion, we also be having a Live Concert with the sexy JSalez from Los Angeles, California. He will be turning up the heat with his greatest hits alongside with our very own, DJ Encannto. Check below for all the details.
$35.00 – $295.00
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✨ World renowned bachata sensual artists from Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 comes to San Jose! ✨
Come train and challenge yourself. Aitor & Aroa will be preparing an intensive training program to elevate your bachata dance technique. Whether you’re a novice dancer or a pro, this program is designed for you. Below is the agenda for the 10-Hour Weekender training series:
- Day 1 (Saturday, Dec. 2nd) – Intensive Workshops (3 HRs), Live Concert with JSalez, and Social with DJ Encannto till 2 AM
- Day 2 (Sunday, Dec. 3rd) – 4 Hours of Masterclasses (Bachata Sensual) – 12-2 pm, 3-5 pm
- Day 3 (Monday, Dec. 4th) – 3 Hours of Solo Workshops (Bachata Sensual) – 8-11 pm
For more details on the agenda and topics covered, please visit our Schedule.
Artists Details
Aitor Barredo Lansac is a 23 years young international salsa and bachata artist and dancer. Based in Barcelona (the paradise of bachata) but born in the Basque Country in 1999. The ability to have a wonderful leading with all the followers, musicality and smoothness characterizes his dancing, which is why he is called the king of the social dances. And that makes him one of the most sought-after artists on the dance floors. In 2018 he began to discover his passion for teaching and since then he has not stopped sharing his extensive knowledge all over the world. Now, he is certified teacher at the highest level as a Bachata Sensual Instructor. Currently traveling all the weekends to different festivals and working at BS Dancecenter (by Korkeyjudith and Trujiygloria) among other dancing studios.
Special Recognition: European Champion (Festival of Nations), Two times winner of Jack & Jill competition, highest certified bachata sensual instructor, and Winner of Mr. Spain Competition
Aroa Profile:
Aroa Alvarado is an international professional bachata dancer. She has 11 years of dancing experience with her partner Jorge Iglesias. Together, they are @jorgeyaroabachata Bachata Sensual instructors with Korke and Judith training program. They received certification in all courses and mastery. Aroa Alvarado was born in Cadiz (the birthplace of bachata sensual). She currently resides in Barcelona, Spain and travels around the world loving and enjoying her work in festivals.
Special Recognition:
– bachatea world finalists (choreography)
– runner-up on several occasions in Sobretodo bachata (choreography)
– bachatart champions spain
– bachatart world runners-up (choreo)
– invictus national champions (choreo)
– second and third place in bachata star (improvisation)
Pre-Party Details
Join us for a Pre-Party at Arete Dance Center in Los Altos, CA
Date: Friday Dec. 1st, 2023
Location: Arete Dance Center (Los Altos, CA)
Time:
9-10 pm – Workshop with Aitor and Aroa
10-2 am – Social Dancing with DJ Edge
Workshop and Social: $30 pre-sale (ends Nov 30th), $35 afterwards
Social: $20 pre-sale (ends Nov 30th), $25 afterwards
Zelle or Cash only.
Zelle info: 310-339-0352
Schedule
3 Days of Training:
Day 1 (Saturday December 2nd, 2023): Time: 5:00 PM -2 :00 AM
- 3 hours Workshop focused on bachata sensual fundamentals, body leading, and body/head rolls technique. Focus of this workshop is on technique incorporated into a social dance combination 5-8 pm
- 1 hour Workshop with Dvij and Alana from 8-9 pm
- Social dancing 9:30 pm-2AM
- Live Concert with JSalez. Bachata Sensual music with DJ Encannto
- Performances
Day 2 (Sunday December 3rd, 2023): – 12-2:00 PM (Int/Adv) and 3:00-5:00 PM (Adv)
- 4 Hours Masterclass Training divided into 2 parts (Int/Adv and Advance level)
- Aitor Barredo Style workshop focused on preparation of movements
- Body Control and Projection Techniques
- Transitions and Breathing
- Bachata Sensual Dance Mood
Day 3 (Monday December 4th, 2023): Time: 7:15-10:15 PM, 7:00 PM Registration
- Solo Dance Workshop Training (3 Hours)
- Musicality, footwork, find your own style, challenge yourself (Int/Adv level)
- Separate social is available at the dance studio ($10 cover to participate)
Workshop Topics
Partnerwork Workshop Topics:
- Aitor Barredo Style (own movements and how and when to prepare the movements) – Masterclass Topic
- Body Leading
- Different projection techniques
- Dissociation and body control
- Body rolls and endless movement
- Sensual head rolls technique
- Transitions and breathing – Masterclass Topic
- Sensual bachata dance mood
- Bachata Sensual Fundamentals evolution
Solo Workshop Topics:
- Musicality
- Footwork
- Find your own style workshop
- Challenge yourself workshop (Inter.-Adv. Level)
