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Bachata Innovation
Like the salsa, bachata, is becoming popular not only in the United States but worldwide. But there are some dancers out there that instead of rejoicing by the popularity of bachata, they are prejudiced who is dancing bachata dissimilar to the way they dance. Perhaps in part, may clarify in this article on why bachata is where it's supposed to be happening.
It's called innovation. Innovation in Latin Dance is not really a modern phenomenon. In fact, the innovation of dance does not begin and end with Eddie Torres and Francisco Vazquez. Although Eddie was one of our leading innovators of contemporary dance, innovation is as old as the Cuban son or traditional bachata themselves. In fact, all Latin Dance is a product of innovation. The annals are full of examples: Son Cubano, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Bolero, Merengue and Mambo are just a few.
To define innovation, a device or process created by the study and experimentation, the creation of something in the mind.
From constant innovations street dance such as bachata is not new, there is a troubling trend developing among many of the bachata dancers today. It is the tendency to throw off cavalierly to announce the true style of dancing bachata, each supposedly better than the last. In fact, too many of these so-called teachers and dancers are driven by all wrong reasons. Some seek the gratification of ego, money or fame. Others simply lack the discipline to persevere in a particular dance style, while some are closed-minded, not to mention territorial, who refuse to acknowledge (in a thought-term) other "colors except white or black.
Many dance teachers are not aware of the inherent complexity, responsibility and sacrifice of dance innovation valid. They do not realize that innovation is an evolutionary process improvement or modification of the method, rather than a revolutionary product made from scratch. This passion countless serious and experimentation. The reasons must come from the depths of the soul, heart and mind.
I hope my readers an unbiased look at my own quest for innovation and acquisition in dance. I will try to provide a logical view of the infrastructure of Dance, Dance Thesis, Research and innovation needed for Dance Dance logical style. Also share a brief history of how I dance I dance with the bachata style.
INFRASTRUCTURE OF A DANCE
It's ridiculous think about the development of a new style of dancing without an extensive background in infrastructure or body movements. In infrastructure, I am not referring to superficial excursions in different styles of dance. I'm talking about the foundation, basic skills, and a cornerstone. A well-informed foundation you can build only on training coherent theory and practice. All the great reformers were obsessed with constant experimentation and practice, and each had a broad base in even before considering material innovation.
International Ballroom of America has played an important role in the history of my early dance. During these years I have been perfecting the skills and techniques necessary for the ball great, and that helped me understand the complexities of dance in general. Before room dance, I have trained hard in martial arts, studied and familiarized myself with the dynamics and kinetics of the body to win myself a fourth-grade belt Black and a certificate in fitness training. For many years I have been teaching others these same techniques and principles, helping to achieve social goals or competition. As I embarked to spread the bachata dance, also specialize in other dances like salsa, ballroom practice no longer, as I prefer to dance free and not in a structured way.
A solid foundation provides the physical, mental, and creativity of a great dance style. Extensive training in dance develops and refines the attributes of the dance (ie, speed, power, time, balance, precision, fluidity, grace, sociality, etc..) An understanding wide variety of dance techniques intellectuals are fundamental to any attempt to revise and refine. Theoretical and conceptual analysis are cornerstones of innovation.
Finally, a solid foundation begins to open to the dancer inside to the creative component of dance. The innovator must become his art. In short, there are no shortcuts! Each innovative dance starts at the bottom and work your way up. The largest were beginners. If you are not prepared to adopt the principles, forget hasty decisions to modify and create. An innovative dance can only succeed with a deep understanding of the various movements, techniques, and elements related to dance. Innovation needs to learn to walk before running.
THE THESIS OF A DANCE
Innovation in each field is based on a thesis. The thesis may be an aphorism, a concept, rule, or any other valid reason to modify and go beyond that which has already been established. In terms Generally, a valid argument is the culmination of an analytical process. It is not something "invented" or created on a whim or fantasy. Each fundamental thesis Innovation is rooted in what has gone before. For example, in the theory of science of Einstein's relativity would not have done without the physics of Newton and discoveries important before electromagnetic physics. In art, the Cubist and Abstract Expressionist owes much to the discoveries of traditional realists. Bruce Lee would not have developed his style, Jeet Kune Do, if he had not trained much in the art of Wing Chun first.
The same is true for the dance! The changes and innovations in science are based on scientifically proven theory. Thesis for the innovation of dance can be the result of cultural eccentricities or any number of other factors, as geography, culture and topography. For example, historians attribute the development of measures salsa mambo time code or tumbao pace. In the same way, the brightness Quick Salsa attributed to the bongos.
Given the important role of innovation thesis is concerned that too many so-called "innovative" September to create and promote new styles of dance without the fund, study and analysis necessary to formulate a valid reason for the changes. I know for a fact that some of these self-appointed experts are motivated by all the wrong reasons. For example, the innovative "call" rule out the origin of the dance, because their knowledge history, tradition and culture is minimal. Develop a style of dance changed according to their limited knowledge.
In my case, I spent more than eight years practicing, studying, researching, analyzing and bachata dance styles. I studied music, history and culture. My 15 years of experience in the Latin dance (salsa 1, On2, timba, son, casino, merengue, paso doble, rumba, cha-cha, samba, tango) helped a lot since I came to know how to dance in a restaurant Dominican bachata in the city of New York. I have seen countless bachata dancers in clubs and social events. I have also carefully observed numerous Dominican dancers and even made friends with some of them. These experiences led me to the realization that many of the essential concepts, methods and possible styles are not being taught or established in dance classes and workshops called bachata. Increasingly it became alarmingly obvious to me that accurate information was being neglected. My main concern centered on the concept of hip movements, the ability of partners and the basic steps. Electric sliding side steps. hip movements became to grind or fuck. And her dance partner-ability became coldly robotic without sensuality and passion.
Originally, the concept of the bachata dance was formulated based on simplicity, sensuality, sexuality, romance, anxieties and dancing at parties, celebrations, backyard, brothels and bars. Of course, over time, music bachata music evolved into a more acceptable romantic and passionate. Thanks to innovators such as Anthony Santos, Juan Luis Guerra, Aventura, Frank Reyes and others. They helped to innovate bachata music what it is today.
DANCE RESEARCH
The investigation is ongoing and laborious process to observe, analyze, test and document information relevant to the thesis of the innovator. There are two broad categories of research that, in fact, overlap in significant ways: research academic and practical.
Academic research is a process that requires dedication, patience and an insatiable desire to learn. The innovator must truly I want to know all there! Again, their argument comes into play in the important role of a lighthouse, ordering information has any relevance, and taking their ultimate goal. Without this direction is likely to waste time sorting and separation of valuable data from a huge amount of garbage and misinformation.
The research consists of reading and observation of birds of prey all kinds of dancers. An important thing to remember is that the body of printed materials in dance Latin, especially geographically salsa has evolved in the last 20 years. title = "bachata"> Instruction DVDs and the Internet have been added an exciting new full database, and workshops are offered throughout the world. Bachata is reaching information on the Internet. But let me offer a word of Caution: The innovator can not passively exposed to these sources. The literature should be dissected and noted. Videos must be watched over and over again. Music should be heard and understood. sound strategic points and weaknesses should be recorded and analyzed in personal journals. And finally, workshops and training programs should be addressed with an open mind, balanced with a healthy skepticism.
Thus begins the investigation realistic. Innovative information has been analyzed, with references crossed, and refined theoretical applications. Time to break with the black board and head for the lab. Obviously there are some difficulties in simple and practical approach sound or experimental research. Somehow, somewhere, the innovator has to get it right. The dance club is the answer. The innovative dance will have countless social, with all kinds of dancers to check the result of his concept of dance. This is the only way to test the hypotheses of the innovator. The bottom line is – the innovator must have experience in the hands of dancing in clubs with all kinds of dancers, if you will preach! You have to lead by example!
Finally, once the research innovative academic and practice have merged and supports their hypothesis adequately tested and proven to be in a position to crystallize and articulate a truth dance, in this case, his own style of bachata dance. Over time this process and the resulting truths develop and evolve. Finally, if successful, the research and innovative experiments leading to the structuring of a complex set of truths. This will be the innovative style of dance and teaching. This may sound easy for some, but I can tell you that it is not. It was not easy for the Mambo King, Eddie Torres Mambo to develop modern. It was a revelation during the night to Frankie Martinez Abakuá to develop the style. And certainly was not easy for Francisco Vazquez with his electrifying style of dance in Los Angeles in January. Of course, last important factors its innovation, people did not like? Did you like it? Does make sense? Or to be more specific, does your partner likes?
About the Author
Rodney “Rodchata” Aquino is one of the most sought-out Latin Dance teacher in United States. He is the founder of http://www.Salsagang.com and a Latin Dance website called http://www.Rodchata.com, a one-stop resource for bachata and salsa. His new projects, iBachata.com & Dance2Success.com, are coming soon. He had been dancing Latin dance for 10 years. He has a Masters Degree in Psychology, a certified Personal Fitness Trainer and holds 4th Degree Black Belt in the Martial Arts. You can contact him at Rodney@rodchata.com
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