Four Steps

At the FourSteps dance school, we teach the Madrid Style Bachata. This is a modern European bachata style that combines elements of urban bachata, sensual bachata, zouk, and hip-hop. The style focuses on musicality, dynamics, and a delicate balance in the partnership. Its uniqueness lies in the alternation of softness and energy: sensual movements, micro-musicality, and rhythmic play are expressed within a clean, elegant movement style. The connection between partners is soft and flexible, with an almost airy framework that allows for subtle communication between the dancers. Both the Man Style and the Lady Style are emphasized in this style, so the quality of male and female movement appears in balance. We teach all of this based on the technical foundations of the FourSteps Method, which is a complex bachata method for a deeper understanding of the principles behind the movements—leading, following, music, and movement.