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Folger Friday: Bachata Lessons with Bachata Sáfica

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Dates Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 6pm

Venue The Great Hall

Tickets Free; registration requested

Duration 2 hours

In this Folger Friday lesson, instructors Mel Romero and Nadia Guevara will go over basic bachata steps and footwork, and teach some partnering moves.

Bachata Sáfica is a queer collective promoting Latiné and Caribbean dance, music and culture with a focus on bachata. We create queer-centered spaces where all are welcome to lead, follow, or both as we celebrate the best of Latiné music and culture.

Bachata, a catchy music and dance style that originated in the Dominican Republic, has captivated dancers and culture-lovers around the globe, and we’re thrilled to share this music and dance with the Folger!

All are welcome. No experience or partner necessary, just a desire to learn and an open mind!

Instructors

Nadia Guevara

Nadia Guevara

Mel Romero

Mel Romero

About Bachata Sáfica

Bachata Sáfica is a vibrant space for queer, trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals to come together and celebrate Latine music, dance, culture, and performances. Since our inaugural event in March 2024 at The Bush in Bushwick, Brooklyn, we have quickly become a monthly tradition, with pop-up events in Harlem, The Bronx, and Washington, D.C.

​Bachata, a passionate music and dance style that originated in the Dominican Republic, has captivated dancers and culture-lovers around the globe, and we’re thrilled to share it with our community.

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