Dance classes/courses in Oslo. Group classes and workshops in bachata, salsa, ladies styling and ballroom
Duende - dominican bachata show.
Spring Bachata Festival 2017, Oslo
Spring Bachata Festival 2017, Oslo
Dominican bachata
Bachata today is known as a "latin dance that originated in the Dominican Republic" as Wikipedia describes it, and is now almost as popular as salsa. Almost all latin clubs around the world play bachata just as much as salsa, although bachata has a very different history. It developed much faster than salsa and in fact the bachata we dance and listen to today evolved in less than 60 years.
The name is strange because it comes from a local name Dominicans uses for 'a home party', and for many years, bachata was exactly that - a gathering or party at someone's place with drinks where this type of music was played by a couple of guys with guitars. It was very informal and in fact, looked negatively on by society. The music itself has some roots in bolero, but evolved when it was mixed with merengue. The reason for its 'underground' life and lack of popularity were the lyrics. Bachata lyrics were quite vulgar and sexual at first. It was actually somewhat embarrassing to be caught playing bachata!
However, a few devoted Dominican singers that had a deep love for the music and the rhythm itself, started trying to change that by introducing better, more sentimental lyrics, mostly about love and heartbreak, lost love and pain from love (that's why it was called 'amargue' for a while, which means bitter in Spanish). This is also where some singers took their stage name from like Luis Miguel Del Amargue. With more beautiful lyrics (often borrowed from Dominican folklore), the music became more and more popular. The fastest growth was only 40 years ago but it was still very local and mostly popular in the Dominican Republic.
Only 10-20 years ago, as some musicians such as Aventura started mixing bachata with pop, the music and the dance exploded on a global level. Naturally, as the music evolved, so did the dance. Often the bachata danced in the clubs today has the roots from the Dominican bachata dance but also elements of salsa, zouk, pop and many other styles.
The name is strange because it comes from a local name Dominicans uses for 'a home party', and for many years, bachata was exactly that - a gathering or party at someone's place with drinks where this type of music was played by a couple of guys with guitars. It was very informal and in fact, looked negatively on by society. The music itself has some roots in bolero, but evolved when it was mixed with merengue. The reason for its 'underground' life and lack of popularity were the lyrics. Bachata lyrics were quite vulgar and sexual at first. It was actually somewhat embarrassing to be caught playing bachata!
However, a few devoted Dominican singers that had a deep love for the music and the rhythm itself, started trying to change that by introducing better, more sentimental lyrics, mostly about love and heartbreak, lost love and pain from love (that's why it was called 'amargue' for a while, which means bitter in Spanish). This is also where some singers took their stage name from like Luis Miguel Del Amargue. With more beautiful lyrics (often borrowed from Dominican folklore), the music became more and more popular. The fastest growth was only 40 years ago but it was still very local and mostly popular in the Dominican Republic.
Only 10-20 years ago, as some musicians such as Aventura started mixing bachata with pop, the music and the dance exploded on a global level. Naturally, as the music evolved, so did the dance. Often the bachata danced in the clubs today has the roots from the Dominican bachata dance but also elements of salsa, zouk, pop and many other styles.
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Dominican bachata class with Ewa Trela og George Daniels.
Sagene, Oslo |
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Dominican bachata class with Ewa Trela og George Daniels.
Sagene, Oslo |
Salsa
Salsa is a music and a dance style. Salsa is best known for being a social dance and has many enthusiasts around the world.
The dance has evolved in several directions and we have different salsa styles including LA (Los Angeles) salsa (on1), NY (New York) salsa (on2) or salsa Casino (cuban style).
The music genre has evolved from various Afro-Cuban music styles such as son, mambo, cha cha cha, guaracha and so on. The term salsa developed in the Latin community in New York in the 1960s, and and has a lot of influences from Cuban music genres, as well as elements from other Caribbean countries, such as Puerto Rico.
Salsa is played and danced all over Latin America, and has also become popular in the rest of the world, with dance courses in different styles.
An important musical detail, is called the clave rhythm, a syncopated figure with 3 strokes in one beat and 2 in the next. (Wikipedia)
The dance has evolved in several directions and we have different salsa styles including LA (Los Angeles) salsa (on1), NY (New York) salsa (on2) or salsa Casino (cuban style).
The music genre has evolved from various Afro-Cuban music styles such as son, mambo, cha cha cha, guaracha and so on. The term salsa developed in the Latin community in New York in the 1960s, and and has a lot of influences from Cuban music genres, as well as elements from other Caribbean countries, such as Puerto Rico.
Salsa is played and danced all over Latin America, and has also become popular in the rest of the world, with dance courses in different styles.
An important musical detail, is called the clave rhythm, a syncopated figure with 3 strokes in one beat and 2 in the next. (Wikipedia)
Ladies styling
Ladies styling in bachata, salsa, rumba. Ladies styling courses are the perfect way to learn to express yourself in Latin dances. Styling is inspired by bachata, salsa, rumba and other dances, such as flamenco or kizomba. Here we learn new moves, shines, footwork, spin technique, and gracefullness, elegance and looking attractive on the dance floor.
To me, the most important thing is that you have fun and find yourself in the dance. We will build our confidence, basic technique and dance attitude with short choreographies.
The Lady styling course is a tailor made hour especially for women. There is an open level at these hours, all ladies are welcome. Ladies, let's shine!
To me, the most important thing is that you have fun and find yourself in the dance. We will build our confidence, basic technique and dance attitude with short choreographies.
The Lady styling course is a tailor made hour especially for women. There is an open level at these hours, all ladies are welcome. Ladies, let's shine!
Ballroom - Sport dance - Social dance
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Grunde Myhrer and Ewa Trela dance slow waltz,
Skal Vi Danse 2017, Oslo |
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Grunde Myhrer and Ewa Trela dance paso doble,
Skal Vi Danse 2017, Oslo |
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Grunde Myhrer and Ewa Trela dance viennese waltz,
Skal Vi Danse 2017, Oslo |
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Grunde Myhrer and Ewa Trela dance rumba,
Skal Vi Danse 2017, Oslo |