Donation $7-25

Learn how to dance traditional Dominican Bachata with a touch of Guajira from Puerto Rico! This class will cover the foundational steps, rhythms, and history of Bachata dance, influenced by the waltz and chachachá. You’ll learn basic steps, body movement, styling, and how to accent the syncopated sounds of this rhythmic Latin American dance - straight outta the Caribbean!

A dancer, choreographer, and yoga/meditation coach with credits in Latin, Afro-Caribbean, and Hip Hop dance styles, Shari brings her love for the culture and art of movement into each of her classes and workshops. Shari has been creating and teaching dance for over 15 years, and has directed teams in Atlanta and New York City. An accredited RYT® 200-hour yoga instructor and teacher trainer of 5 years, Shari integrates her passion for rhythm and knowledge of the energetic and physical bodies into her coaching practice, with creative and intuitive flows and balanced breathwork. Her performance credits include Fuego, Amara La Negra, Nestreya, Styleon da Empress, Oscar D’Leon, and large-scale dance festivals across the U.S. Shari is a Master Trainer for BUTI Fitness, a global yoga company, and currently performs the NYC-based Latin Fusion dance company Calle Fuego.