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Learn, Connect, and Shine on the Dance Floor

Bachata is a beautiful, rhythmic dance from the Dominican Republic that has captured hearts all over the world. At Motion Arts Center, we bring that vibrant energy to the heart of downtown San Mateo with weekly classes designed to turn beginners into confident social dancers.

Why Start Your Bachata Journey With Us

Two Experiences. One Beautiful Dance.

  • No Partner? No Problem. Our regular Bachata classes include partner rotation, giving you the chance to meet new people, build confidence, and become a versatile social dancer in a fun, welcoming environment.

 

  • With a Partner? Stay Together. Our Couples Only classes are designed for partners who want to grow side-by-side. No rotations. No switching. Just you and your person building connection, rhythm, and confidence together every week. 

 

  • All Levels Welcome From first steps to polished patterns, our experienced instructors guide you with clarity, patience, and energy.

 

  • Why Bachata? Bachata complements Salsa beautifully, improving your timing, musicality, and versatility — while giving you a dance that feels expressive, connected, and fun on any social floor.

 

Master The Fundamentals

To truly stand out, we highly recommend our Salsa/Bachata Solo Basics class. This unique “solo” sessions focus on the body mechanics, isolations, and footwork that give Bachata its signature flair—no partner required.

Are you an absolute beginner? If you are new to Bachata, we highly recommend you start with this class! 

Class Description

Salsa/Bachata Solo Basics: New to Bachata? Start Here! This class is all about groove, control, and confidence on your own. Learn the core Bachata basic, footwork variations, and musical timing, plus smooth body movement. We’ll teach in a clear, step-by-step way with drills and short combos that make everything click. Build balance, coordination, and simple styling that makes your dancing look and feel better fast.
 

Beginner Level Class: In this class you will learn the fundamentals of bachata. The basic footwork, turns, body movements and how to lead/follow to feel comfortable dancing with a partner, be able to improvise and get you ready for the social dance floor!

Pre-Intermediate Level Class: You’ve learned the fundamentals, you can lead or follow the basic turns, and you’ve had a taste of the social dance floor. What’s next? If you’re not quite ready for the speed and complexity of our Intermediate class, our Pre-Intermediate level is your perfect next step! This class is dedicated to helping you transition smoothly from a beginner to an intermediate dancer. We will review and polish the essential techniques while introducing new concepts that will build your vocabulary and confidence. The focus here is on connection, combinations, and control.

*Pre-requisite: Completion of our Bachata Beginner Level class consistently for a period of 6 months or a solid understanding of the basic step, right and left turns, cross body leads, basic partner connection, open to close position and right to right, left to left hand position. This is the perfect class to build confidence and flow.

Intermediate Level Class: This is the right class if you have been taking consistently our Pre-Intermediate Level Class for a period of at least 1 year (this will depend on your pace of learning) or by the teachers recommendation. In this class you will learn more intricate patterns, turns, arm styling, body isolations and musicality, all while building the confidence and vocabulary you need to feel even better dancing on the social floor!

Booking Information

  • Pre-registration is required for all in person classes. Please click on Sign In/Register at the top right hand corner of this website. By creating an account you can book and pay online for classes before arriving to the studio. This will save you time and help avoid congestions at the front desk. After you register and book a class, you will receive an email confirmation. If you already have an account at MAC, just log in using your email and password to book any class.

 

 

  • For Class Rates and Packages please click hereAs a way to reward your commitment, the more classes you take the better price you receive.

 

  • If you cancel a booked reservation, it must be done so with a minimum of 24 hours before the class start time. If late-cancel or no show within the 24 hour window, the class reservation will still apply and be deducted from your account. Purchases are not refundable and are not transferrable to other programs or individuals.
 
  • Classes will start on time and doors will open 15 minutes before each class starts.

     

  • No special clothes are required; what feels comfortable for you is good. 

 

    To learn about what we teach in each class please visit our Class Descriptions page.

    For the most common questions about our classes please see our FAQ’s page.

     

    We look forward to see you in class soon! If you have any questions please Contact Us.

 

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