Fundamentals

Basico

Basic 8-step bachata pattern.

Rompo delante

Break forward; similar to basico, but starting with a step forward. Circular (clockwise) hand leading may be added as well.

Doble tiempo

Double time; 2 slow alternating steps covering 4 beats.

Bolero

Four slow alternating steps covering 8 beats. Exact pattern may vary.

Cambio

4-step bachata pattern, in left-right-right-left (or vice versa) fashion. Used by the leader when repositioning in front or behind (so not facing) the follower.

Media

Quick 180 degree turn of the follower.

"Eslide"

Slide. Gentle push sideways with the leg.

Salimos

Literally, "Let's go out!" Used when the leader is in front or behind the follower, and gets out of the formation (using a cambio).

Onda

Body wave. Ripple through the body from head downwards. These are executed in sets, e.g. two short and one longer wave covering 4 beats.

Rebote

Bounce. When the leader is behind the girl, and he gives her a gentle push forward so as to create space, and subsequently moves in front of her from the left side.

Mantón

Cape. When the leader is behind the girl, and leads her behind him, just like when he'd be putting on a cape.

Culito

Circular movement with the hips and lower leg.

Pinza

Pinch movement with the knees to block the follower's right leg, and prevent her from moving. Accompanied with a circular movement of the torso.

Impulso

When the leader is behind the follower, sideward push and return to the original position, covering 4 beats.

Extras

Chiki-chiki

Type of warm up routine. Two steps to the left and two steps forward. Then make twisting movements with the feet to complete the 8.

Se va, ahora y!

As in "1-2-3-4, se va, ahora y!"

Mojón

It's a pile of shit!