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The Creativity Lab: Bachata Improvisation

  • Somos Studios 659 Yonge Street Toronto, ON, M4Y 1Z9 Canada (map)

Break the Pattern. Find Your Voice.

3-Hour Intensive | Saturday, March 7th | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Bachata isn't just a dance; it’s a conversation, a feeling, and a way of life. But so often on the dance floor, we get trapped. We get stuck in our heads, we repeat the same patterns, and we find ourselves "counting" to the music instead of living inside it.

The Creativity Lab is here to break that cycle.

This isn't a traditional "step-by-step" workshop—it is a space for dancers to experiment, play, and discover their own unique movement language.

We will deconstruct the music until you can feel the bongo in your bones and the guitar in your heartbeat. We aren’t here to give you a routine to memorize—we are here to give you the confidence to improvise.

It is time to move away from the "right way" to dance and move toward your way to dance.

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What to Expect:

  • Ignite Your Intuition: Learn to react to the music in real-time. No more "planning" your next move—just pure, spontaneous reaction.

  • Embody the "Amargue": Dive deep into the soul of the Dominican Republic. We’ll explore the textures of the dance—from the heavy, grounded strength of the countryside to the sharp, playful wit of the city.

  • Find Your Signature: Discover the unique ways your body wants to move. We use creative play to unlock "flavor" you didn’t even know you had.

  • Master the Dynamics: Learn the power of the pause, the drama of a slow-motion step, and the explosive joy of a high-energy mambo solo.

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The Atmosphere:

Expect a room filled with infectious energy, soulful music, and a community of dancers all pushing their boundaries. There are no mistakes in this space—only "steps we didn’t plan yet." Whether you want to command the floor with your musical connection or simply feel more "at home" in your own skin when the music starts, this is where it happens.

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📅 Date: Saturday, March 7th

🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Somos Studios, 659 Yonge St, 2nd Floor

💰 Investment: $70 (no refunds, makeups, or credits)

All levels welcomed.

No partner required.

Spaces are limited to keep the energy intimate and the focus sharp.