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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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The Rolerotation Dance Clothes Store – Two New T-Shirts, New Pet Gear, and the Hoodie Is Back
New in the RoleRotation Store: inclusive dance T-shirts, pet accessories, and the return of our hooded sweatshirt. Designed for dancers on and off the floor.
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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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5 things I’ve learnt from RoleRotation Bachata competitions
RoleRotation Bachata competitions have a particular kind of magic. They are fast, vulnerable, energising, and a little bit chaotic in the best way. They ask something different of you than social dancing does, and every time I step into one, I walk away…
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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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This weekend in Cologne, during the Pure Bachata Role Rotation Festival, there was again a public competition floor where dancers were allowed to dance both roles. A Jack & Jill competition floor where dancers could show up as they actually dance. They could:…
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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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Netflix’s 10 Dance & RoleRotation – Revolutionizing Partner Dance Without Gender Roles
Netflix’s new release 10DANCE (2025) depicts two male ballroom dancers whose rivalry transforms into a passionate partnership, breaking new ground for same-gender ballroom dance on screen. This live-action adaptation of a beloved BL (boys’ love) manga brings queer romance and high-level dance to…
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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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Become a certified RoleRotation Teacher: Applications now open 🌍
Hi dancer, You’ve already felt it, that moment on the floor when equality, respect, and freedom turn a simple dance into something bigger. Now it’s time to share that feeling with the world. Applications are now open for the next edition of the…
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Last three Episodes! 16, 17 and 18 Already in the Online School!
The Last and Final episodes….It’s been an awesome summer with you! The last three tips come together for you to watch! Sadly, as all series, we’re coming to an end but the complete series is online to rewatch as many times as you…
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Episode 15…. Wow! you’ve made it here! Let’s Watch the next one together
Hello there Dancer! And welcome to Episode 15! It’s been a great summer and Autumn is coming soon and we got so many things prepared for you in our online school, but let’s finish these series first. As promised, here it is! If…
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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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Episode 13 Dance Series – What’s your Real Mobility?
Hello there Dancer! Let’s watch episode 13! As promised, here it is! Every Tuesday! If you have any questions about our Online Rolerotation Academy feel free to text us on Whatsapp, we’ll be happy to answer them: +34 622 82 97 49 *Make…
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Episode 12 of Dance Tips….If You Compete (or don’t) Change This!
Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the twelth episode. As promised, here it is! Felipe here, it’s my birthday today! but I still wanted to give you a tip!! Because if we’ve made it this far it means your mindset and dancing is…
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Free Dance Tip 11! Please… Don’t Laugh, Just Do It…
Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the eleventh episode. I hope you have your strength back! As promised, here it is! If you have any questions about our Online Rolerotation Academy feel free to text us on Whatsapp, we’ll be happy to answer…
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Dance Tip 10: Be Honest, We All have Bad Days, even in Dancing….
Hello there Dancer! Let’s watch the tenth episode! As promised, here it is! Welcome to September!! Let’s gather our strength before the school year starts (at least in Europe :P) If you have any questions about our Online Rolerotation Academy feel free to…
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SwitchXperience & Bachata Beyond – A Tale of Immersive Dance Festivals
Welcome students to the Academy for Switchcraft and Stealery! My name is Mads Nordby, bachata role rotation enthusiast based in Amsterdam, and this is a tale about going to my very first West Coast Swing (WCS) festival, SwitchXperience Paris, and being absolutely blown…
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Episode 9 – Click Questions? Dancing? Let’s Find Them Together!
Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the ninth episode. We’re in the middle of the series!!! If you’re liking this as much as we are don’t forget you can sign up to our school and re-watch all of them whenever you need as…
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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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TIP 5! Learning from Unexpected Sources? Let’s Learn to Keep the Mind Open
Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the fifth 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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Free Dance Tip Tuesday! Episode 4 – What if We Change our Dance Excuses?
Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the fourth episode. As promised, here it is! Every Tuesday, this summer we will send you a special exclusive dance tip from common mistakes we correct in private lessons in your inbox! If you have any questions…
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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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Your Dance Tip of the Week – Episode 2! When you dance…Would you Really Like that? Really?
Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the second 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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Your First Free Important Dance Tip is Here! – and it’s about legs!
Hello there Dancer! And welcome to the first 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! *Make sure to set the player settings to…
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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 First-Ever Course for RoleRotation from Beginner to Advanced in Social Dancing is HERE! 🌟
Hi Dancer! We’ve spent years building something the dance world has never seen and today, it’s finally real. This is the course we wished existed when we started.It didn’t.So we made it. For you. Introducing “40 RoleRotation Moves” (it’s actually 57 classes!)The only…
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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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Bachata Sphere 2025: A Landmark for France, for Dance, and for RoleRotation
Something powerful happened in Paris last weekend. From May 8–11, dancers from across Europe and beyond gathered at the Factory Club in Thiais to take part in what can only be described as a milestone event for the dance world: the Bachata Sphere…
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Bachata Council Introduces Third Category for Role Rotation Dancers
The Bachata Council has made history by introducing a third category in its world ranking system specifically for dancers who perform both roles: as leaders and as followers. In addition to the traditional Leader and Follower categories, competitions and rankings now include a…
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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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The Problems RoleRotation Dancers Help Fix in the Social Dance Scene
1. Gender Stereotypes 2. Imbalance of Leaders and Followers 3. Limited Perspective in Dancing 4. Exclusion on the Dance Floor 5. Social Dynamics and Power Imbalance 6. Overuse Injuries 7. Boredom and Stagnation 8. Miscommunication on the Dance Floor 9. Inequality in Teaching…
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Love Myself by Blake McGrath ( Bachata Remix DJ Rsilva & Iris) – An Anthem for the Gender Equality Movement of Rolerotation in Social Dances
The Power of Music and Dance in Changing the World Music has always been a universal language—a powerful force that transcends boundaries, ignites emotions, and unites people. When paired with dance, it becomes an unstoppable tool for change. At Terra Livre 6, a…
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Breaking Barriers: Lena Kharchenko and Victor Gustafsson Redefine Bachata Competitions
The dance world witnessed history as Lena Kharchenko and Victor Gustafsson excelled in roles outside their primary ones, embodying the spirit of RoleRotation. Their journeys not only broke barriers but also redefined what connection and inclusivity mean in dance.
Lena Kharchenko: Winning Gold…
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🎧 Everything you need to know for December 2024 – Don’t Miss Out!
Everything you need to know about Rolerotation for December 2024 – Don’t Miss Out!
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BLACK FRIDAY Deals – ROLEROTATION – TERRA LIVRE – Black Friday Deal: 53% Off!
BLACK FRIDAY Deals – ROLEROTATION – TERRA LIVRE – Black Friday Deal: 53% Off!
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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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Rolerotation Dance Classes Live – Where can you join?
Rolerotation Dance Teachers all around the globe in different countries. Where can you learn to dance Rolerotation?
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A World of Dance Without Limits: Upcoming RoleRotation Events You Can’t Miss
The RoleRotation community is proof that dance can break down barriers and bring people together from every corner of the world. Being a RoleRotation dancers means standing with dancers worldwide in a movement that celebrates unity, diversity, and acceptance on every dance floor.
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The Rolerotation Autumn-Winter Season – Don’t miss out!
The Rolerotation Autumn-Winter Season – Don’t miss out!
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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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A revolution against heteronormativity in social dancing – A Personal Experience
While dancing with one of my male friends, two women walked confidently to the middle of the dance floor, among tens of other dancers, and pulled us apart. Although odd looks when I followed, as a man, were quite common, this was a…
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Celebrating Diversity: Taipei Andaya Latin Festival – Asia’s First LGBTQ-Friendly Latin Festival
Written by Cheli Chen In a groundbreaking celebration of diversity and inclusion, Taiwan is set to host the Andaya Latin Festival, Asia’s first LGBTQ-friendly Latin festival. Taking place in Taipei in May, this vibrant event not only brings the Latin vibes to Taiwan…
READ MOREHave 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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An Activist Stunt in the Professional Dance World of Partner Dances – Felipe y Tiago – Two men doing Role Rotation to the Rolerotation Bachata Show
Felipe y Tiago creators of Rolerotation have performed a powerful activist stunt that challenges traditional norms and highlights the essence of the fight for equality of Rolerotation.There has never been in the professional dance world a heteronormative couple man-woman that rotated their…
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Rolerotation – Switching Roles – Rolereversal – Coguiding – Switching the Lead and Follow – Exchanging Roles – Hijacking – Follow the Follow – What are the difference in social dance?
Rolerotation – Switching Roles – Rolereversal – Coguiding – Switching the Lead and Follow – Exchanging Roles – Hijacking – Follow the Follow – What are the difference in social dance?
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PODCAST: Role Rotation: A Path to Inclusivity on the Dance Floor
A Podcast on Role Rotation: A Path to Inclusivity on the Dance Floor, by Lea Avrany and Bobbie Miles
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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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Dancing Without Borders: The Rise of Role Rotation Competitions in Bachata
In the dynamic world of bachata, a thrilling new trend is taking the dance floor by storm: role rotation competitions.
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Revolutionizing the Dance Floor: Women Entrepreneurs and Role Rotation in European Bachata
These stories represent just a fraction of the women leading the charge towards a more inclusive and egalitarian dance community across Europe.
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A Bachata-Love Story between Two Women – Kany García y Young Miko – “En esta boca” – A New Era for Bachata Music
This song not only signifies their debut in the realm of bachata but also represents the first officially lesbian-themed bachata track sung by people from the LGTBQ+ community, marking a significant milestone in promoting gender equality, diversity, and representation in the music landscape.
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Join the world dance community of Rolerotation as dancers all across the globe learn online!
New Classes at the Online Dance School this month of March and many more coming next week!
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Rolerotation Bachata Explosion Berlin: Breaking Gender Norms and Creating New Dance Horizons
Rolerotation Bachata Explosion Berlin has heralded a new age in the Berlin dance scene and beyond. By challenging gender norms and promoting inclusivity
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Discover Rolerotation – Discover the Revolution of Social Dances around the World
update on everything that is going on and how Rolerotation and the social dance movement in equality in social dances created by Felipe y Tiago is spreading across the globe and the international dance scene.
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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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15 things that Happen to Dancers who do Both Roles, Leading and Following
15 things that happen to dancers who do both roles, leading and following 1. They don’t discriminate. Whatever the other person dances or whatever gender they are, a dance is a dance.2. They always need to ask the other dancer: lead, follow or…
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¡Celebrando la Revolución de la Igualdad en el Terra Livre Dance Festival 2023!
La Revolución de la igualdad en los bailes sociales. Los creadores de Rolerotation Felipe y Tiago, junto con Alfredo de Sala Cachet, dieron vida a la tercera edición del Terra Livre Dance Festival.
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Rolerotation Bachata en un Instituto con Adolescentes
Igualdad de Género en un Instituto gracias a Rolerotation Bachata, Felipe y Tiago
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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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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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Don’t tell me I cannot lead because I’m a woman
Don’t tell me I can’t lead because I am a woman. Anna Koliber, author of Faceless Lover, retales her story in social dances, bachata. A story hoping never to happen again to any other woman in the dance scene.
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Normalizando lo inmoral y lo antinatural
Stiben y Luis, artistas y bailarines colombianos de bachata same gender. Luchadores y activistas en pro de la igualdad en Sudamérica.
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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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Demystifying Beliefs Through the History of the High Heel Shoe
Desmystifying and ending stereotypes of High Heels Shoes from a shoe professional.
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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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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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How Knowing Both Roles Helps You as a Dancer.
Advocating the importance ofconnection and consent when sharing a dance.
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Bachata between Women – Documentary
Get new content directly in your e-mail. We live in freedom and we can dance with whom we desire, may it be women with women.
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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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Being a Woman and a Partnerwork Dance Teacher – A Constant Fight.
When the passion and dedication move you a lot more than other people’s opinions.
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How to Switch Roles when you dance – How to do RoleRotation?
¿Cómo cambiar los roles cuando bailas – Cómo hacer Rolerotation? Get new content directly in your e-mail. These are 4 easy ways on how to switch roles, do RoleRotation, when you dance with someone Bachata.
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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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Why Start Using “Leader” and “Following” in Social Dances?
Get new content directly in your e-mail. Still to this day, everyday we hear “who’s the girl”, “who’s doing the guy’s part”? And we won’t get tired of saying leader and follower! Why do you think it is still hard sometimes to get people to change…
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The Perfect Spins | With Felipe Ramirez
Spinning is an art. One that Felipe Ramirez has mastered. He is a lifelong dancer with….
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What Teachers Should Change in Dance Class | Short Film for the Dance Community
How would you feel if you wanted to dance with someone specific but the mainstream normative wouldn’t let you?
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Tu Primera Clase de Bachata Música | Deja de Ir Fuera de Ritmo
Tu primera clase de bachata: música. Deja de ir fuera de ritmo. Muchas veces cuando aprendemos a bailar, queremos hacer figuras rápido para salir a bailar y tener repertorio y…..
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Switching Between Leading and Following in Bachata | Role Rotation
Felipe y Tiago Role Rotation are famous for switching between leading and following …
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Raising awareness together.