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A three-view recording audit to find the real problem.

Hi! Have you ever watched a recording of yourself and thought: “I know something is wrong. I just can’t tell what it is.” Then you watch it again, dislike twelve more things and leave with absolutely no idea what to practise. Try watching…

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Record ten seconds now. Compare it again next week.

Hi! Sometimes we don’t begin because we’re not sure whether a class, practice method or new role will work for us. But you don’t need certainty. You need a small experiment. Here is one you can complete in seven days: Day 1: Record…

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Pause. Replay. Repeat. That’s where the learning happens.

Hi! Watching an entire class, thinking “Yes, that makes sense” and immediately starting another class feels productive. Unfortunately, understanding somebody’s explanation is not the same as giving your body time to learn it. If you’re using recorded classes, try our: One problem. One…

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A 15-minute practice that actually works

Hi! “I’m going to practise” sounds productive. But practise what? Without a specific answer, it’s very easy to dance around for forty minutes, repeat the things you already do comfortably and finish without knowing whether anything changed. Try this instead: Minutes 1 and…

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No partner, no studio and no perfect mood required.

Hi! Summer is wonderful for many things. Maintaining a beautifully organised training routine is not always one of them 😂 You travel. You stay out later. Your living room becomes too hot. Suddenly, practising feels like something that requires a free afternoon, a…

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The RoleRotation Academy is ready for summer ☀️

Hi everyone! Summer is finally here. Festivals, socials, holidays, meeting new people… it’s one of the best times of the year to dance. But it’s also the time when many dancers stop improving and learning. Weeks go by without classes, routines disappear, and…

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New bachata classes are out! (you’ll enjoy these)

Hey, We’ve just released two new classes inside the academy, and I think you’re really going to enjoy these. They’re a bit different from the more technical trainings… These are about dancing, feeling the music, and actually enjoying your movement. We’ve already taught…

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Not sure where to start? We just made it easier

We’ve added learning paths to help you choose a direction based on how you dance right now, without limiting you or locking you into anything.

You can now start from one of these paths: • Learn the other role • Dance both roles…

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Fiorella y Linda Fiorella and Linda are a bachata artist duo working from a shared and flexible partnership, where both dancers alternate roles naturally. Their work expands visual and artistic references in bachata, offering a contemporary representation of partner dance on stage. Her work emphasizes musicality, precision, and adaptability across different partners and formats, both on stage and in educational settings.

Bachata artists and couples who dance both roles

When people search for bachata artists or bachata couples, most results still show a single, traditional format: mixed-gender couples with fixed roles. At the same time, the current bachata scene includes artists and couples who dance both roles, alternating leadership and following as…

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Merry Christmas! You’re the reason we keep dancing

Dear Dancer, This time of year isn’t about doing more, it’s about remembering what matters. In the middle of all the noise, we just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for believing that social dancing can be more equal, more free, and…

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Pack your bags! Annecy is waiting! PolyBachata Festival!

The first PolyBachata Festival is here. Are you coming? This weekend we are travelling to Annecy for the first edition of PolyBachata Festival, and I would love to see you there. This event was created with a clear idea in mind: a festival…

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This weekend, Amsterdam might change your dancing

If you are not travelling to Amsterdam this weekend, you are going to miss the ultimate immersive dance experience. Bachata Beyond is landing this weekend and it is going to be unforgettable.This isn’t a normal event with just workshops and parties.It is a…

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😈Do you smell a challenge ?😈

DESCONOCIDOS Challenge 🏆 #desconocidos – You don’t need the blindfold to win it 😜 Here is the class! You can see the choreo in our feed on instagram. We are wearing the same clothes 🔥 How to do it:1️⃣Share this post in your stories and…

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Two inclusive dance experiences you can’t miss BEFORE Christmas 💫

Hello RoleRotators, This is your invitation to dance beyond the ordinary.Two unique first edition RoleRotation festivals are coming: each created to bring dancers who rotate roles together in spaces where equality, connection, and creativity thrive. Click on the image for more information: 🌍…

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Tip 14! Dance…. Brain Limits? Brain Movies?

Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the fourteenth episode. Omg, there is so much to learn, always!! I hope you like this one! There’s only two more tuesdays left! If you have any questions about our Online Rolerotation Academy feel free to text…

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Tip 8 – If You Dance: Learn this Word: Mnemotecnia.

Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the eighth episode. As promised, here it is! Every Tuesday, this summer receive a special exclusive dance tip from common mistakes we correct in private lessons in your inbox! If you have any questions about our Online…

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Tip Tuesday number 7! – Dance…. Let it Gooo! ❄🎶

Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the seventh episode. As promised, here it is! Every Tuesday, this summer receive a special exclusive dance tip from common mistakes we correct in private lessons in your inbox! If you have any questions about our Online…

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Dance Tip 6 – Do You Have Body limits? Identifying them

Hello there Dancer! Let’s watch sixth episode. As promised, here it is! Every Tuesday, this summer receive a special exclusive dance tip from common mistakes we correct in private lessons in your inbox! If you have any questions about our Online Rolerotation Academy…

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Episode 3! A, B, C… of Dance? What’s that?

Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the third episode. As promised, here it is! Every Tuesday, this summer receive a special exclusive dance tip from common mistakes we correct in private lessons in your inbox! If you have any questions about our Online…

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It’s Summer Rolerotators! Free Gifts and Discounts!

Hello there! We hope you’re having an amazing start of the summer season! And of course, lots, lots of dancing. Felipe y Tiago have created a limited series, and it’s free! If you want to receive a free dance tip episode every Tuesday…

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2025–2026 A Year of RoleRotation: Events & Dates

Dear Rolerotation Dancer, 2025–2026 is set to be the most vibrant year we’ve ever lived together.What started as a dream, two dancers wanting to change the rules, has now become a global movement. This year, we’re standing together at more festivals, on more…

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The RoleRotation Teacher Course is back and already 60% full

Hello dancer, If you’ve ever thought of becoming a certified RoleRotation teacher, now is your chance. We’ve just reopened applications for our next edition of the RoleRotation Teacher Course Certification to become part of the Rolerotation Professional Network, and we’re already at 60%…

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It’s Official—The RoleRotation Store is Here!

Why explain when you can show it? Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone knew you dance both roles just by looking at you? RoleRotation isn’t just dance—it’s a social movement, a statement, a lifestyle. Now, it’s your chance to show the world you…

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Learn Bachata Online – Dance is for Everyone

​Welcome to Rolerotation Academy, your premier destination to learn Bachata online. Our comprehensive courses are designed to transform beginners into confident dancers and help seasoned enthusiasts refine their skills.​ Why Choose Rolerotation Academy for Your Bachata Journey? Course Highlights: What our Students say:…

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Dance Events You Don’t Want to Miss if you Dance Rolerotation

If you dance both roles, 2025 is your year! From exclusive training weekends to international festivals where RoleRotation is making history, we’ve put together a list of must-attend events you won’t want to miss. 💡 Why should you be there?✔ Train, dance, and…

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Rolerotation in Social Dances has Arrived to Australia

Felipe y Tiago are the creators of Rolerotation. A renowned Latin dance couple known for their innovative approach to partner dancing and their commitment to gender equality in social dance. They were featured instructors and performers at the Sunshine Coast Latin Dance Festival,…

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Personal Feedback Every Tuesday + Alex’s Dance Journey!

Alexei’s Success Story: Alex was passionate about dancing but often felt like he looked awkward in videos. “I hated recording myself because I always felt I looked bad and couldn’t pinpoint why,” he told us. Being very shy, he avoided the camera and…

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Have a Private Dance Coach in your pocket!

Student Success Story: Meet Lorel, one of our dedicated students. Lorel was passionate about dancing but often felt overwhelmed by the amount of techniques and moves she wanted to master. She told us, “I made a mental list of the things I want…

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Terra Livre Dance Festival ¿Qué es?

Terra Livre Dance Festival, un festival de danza cuyo lema es “¡Lidera, sigue o rolerotation!”. Un festival que nació con la esperanza de crear un mundo de baile mejor, un puente, un espacio libre que sea respetuoso, honesto y sin prejuicios hacia nadie…

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¿Qué es rolerotation? ¿Quiénes son los creadores de rolerotation? Al entender el baile como una conversación Felipe y Tiago crearon el nombre y el movimiento Rolerotation #rolerotation o Rotación de Roles donde un/a líder y un/a seguidor/a en un baile social, como la bachata o la salsa, cambian o rotan de roles en el medio del baile, creando así una “conversación” entre dos personas que bailan juntas. Rolerotation en los bailes sociales, como la bachata, fue creado entre España y Portugal por Felipe Ramírez y Tiago Adegas. Creadores, precursores del cambio de rol, activistas.

10 Important Things You Should Know About Working with Someone in Partnerwork Dances:

10 Important Things You Should Know About Working with Someone in Partnerwork Dances: 1. Respect: both people have different habilities and skills they trained before they got together and they should never be compared with someone else’s. But enhanced!2. You’re not working solo!…

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Rolerotation Wave – A Dance Competition

A dança é de todos para todos. Dança é movimento, expressão e liberdade. Um lugar onde a separação de género não faz sentido. o conceito de RoleRotarion não só faz sentido no mundo da dança pelo crescente número de bailadores e artistas como…

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Felipe y Tiago founded Rolerotation to bring gender equality to the social dance world

Dance Without Gender Roles: RoleRotation, a Social Dance Movement.

Dance Without Gender Roles: RoleRotation, a Social Dance Movement There have been for generations and are nowadays many dancers all over the world that dance both roles and that, in different manners, switch roles mid-dance.

Like everything in life, it is difficult…

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Bachata en una base militar

Bachata en una base militar Porque la igualdad de género se da en todos los lugares del mundo Me inicié por casualidad ya que ni sabía que aquí buscaban un profesor de latinos.

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Why Women Learn How to Lead in Social Dances?

I have been told that, us, women learn how to lead because there are not enough men to dance with…

That is a very reduced and tiny vision of the reality because people don’t know us very well.

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RoleRotation en Medellín, Colombia se suma al cambio

Gracias al estilo creado por Felipe y Tiago decidí traer a Medellín la modalidad de Rolerotation, la cual tuvo una excelente acogida en su primer evento de muchos que se realizarán. El evento fue creado con el objetivo de generar la cultura ambi-rol…

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Sexism in Bachata

Sexism in Bachata is a very important topic not many people feel the need or security to speak up about. Bachata can be sensual, sexual, but full of consent from both parts. What is Sexism in Latin Dances? Sexismo en Bachata, ¿qué es…

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3 Legs and One Hand Are Still 4 Limbs.

Get new content directly in your e-mail. How long have I been dancing for? I wouldn’t know what to tell you, the only thing I always remember when someone or I ask that question, is myself dancing in the middle of a bar…

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Felipe y Tiago Rolerotation Bachata Artists Founders of Rolerotation

IT´S NOT RIGHT, BUT IT’S OKAY

Get new content directly in your e-mail. A disparagement humour utopia in the dance community We all social dancers come across a lot of inequalities and unfair treatments,  almost on a daily basis when we go out social dancing. Over the years we…

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First Ever RoleRotation Videoclip Trio – TEETH

Get new content directly in your e-mail. Teeth – 5 seconds of Summer – BACHATA REMIX 2022 by Dj Ricardo Silva e Iris Stephanie Lucero, Felipe y Tiago break gender stereotypes in this first ever videoclip where three dancers rotate roles during a…

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Letting Go of the Stigma That is Holding You Back

Get new content directly in your e-mail. Why still today it is sometimes best regarded two women dancing together than two men? Could some sort of stigma be the reason why? There are so many thoughts that come up for me around this…

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Who takes up the Leadership Role in Dancing?

Get new content directly in your e-mail. Who takes up the leadership role in dancing⁉️ Stop! Binary roles have been established in social dancing. Men are the leaders, the ones who act and define. Women are the followers, the reactive part and who…

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The world evolves and…what about the dance world?

Get new content directly in your e-mail. A lot of social movements have taken place this year due to the pandemic such as Black Lives Matter or the Trans Law in Spain, amongst many other historical events that have risen up in these…

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