Courses FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions about our courses, levels, and registration.
school Courses & Levels
help_outlineWhich class is right for me?
If you have never danced Bachata before, or are unsure of your rhythm, Bachata Beginner is the right place. If you know the basic steps, timing, and fundamental turn structures, Bachata Intermediate is perfect. If you've been social dancing regularly and can execute key sensual, moderna, and dominican moves with clean technique, consider Bachata Advanced. See our courses page for an overview or ask our teachers for a recommendation.
help_outlineWhen can I join a course?
For Intermediate, Advanced, or Musicality & Styling, you can join anytime. For Beginner, the course restarts every 2 months. See the courses page for the next starting point.
help_outlineHow do I move to the next course?
At the end of every month, you can come to your teachers and tell them you want to progress. We will advise whether this is a good idea or clarify what skills need improvement. We give a recommendation but ultimately, it is the students' decision which course to do.
help_outlineWhat styles of Bachata do you teach?
- Bachata Sensual: Flowing body isolations, waves, and close connection (popularized by Korke & Judith).
- Bachata Moderna: Cross-body leads, urban turn configurations, and footwork styling.
- Dominican Bachata: Authentic footwork patterns, syncopated rhythms, and traditional Dominican musicality.
- Bachazouk: Fluid circular movements, head movements, and flow elements adapted from Brazilian Zouk.
info What to Expect
help_outlineDo I need to sign up with a partner?
No! You do not need a partner. In all our classes, we rotate partners frequently. This is standard in Bachata learning as it builds adaptiveness, teaches leading and following correctly, and helps you make friends. If you explicitly prefer to only dance with your partner, just let the instructors know at the start of class.
help_outlineWhat should I wear and bring?
Wear comfortable clothing that lets you move freely. To protect the wooden dance floor, please do not wear street shoes in our studio. Shoes should be clean dance shoes with a white sole. If you don't have dance shoes, no problem -- socks are fine. Don't forget to bring a bottle of water!
help_outlineDo I need to speak German?
No, our international team speaks English, German, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish.
payments Registration & Memberships
help_outlineHow can I do a Schnupperstunde?
Just come by and tell the teachers you want to do a Schnupperstunde. If you like it, they will help you sign up.
help_outlineWhat is your cancellation policy?
We believe in complete flexibility. You can manage your membership securely through Stripe and cancel online at any time in just a few clicks. No emails, phone calls, or paperwork are required.
help_outlineCan I check in with my Hansefit membership?
Yes! We are an official Hansefit partner. Simply scan our Hansefit QR code at the reception desk before class starts to check in. No prior online booking or Stripe registration is required.
Please note that Hansefit only covers one course per day. If you would like to attend two classes in one day (e.g. Wednesday Intermediate at 7:00 PM followed directly by Musicality & Styling at 8:00 PM), you can check in using Hansefit for the first class, and sign up for our regular weekly One course per week plan (€45/month) to cover the second course. This allows you to attend both classes while only paying out-of-pocket for one!
pin_drop Studio & Locations
help_outlineWhere are the classes located?
All weekly classes are held in the professional facilities of DanceEmotion on the 3rd floor at Kaiser-Joseph-Straße 272, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau. The entrance/doorbell is marked with DanceEmotion.
help_outlineIs parking available at the studio?
While there is no direct dedicated parking lot for the studio, there are several public parking structures nearby, including the Garage am Martinstor or Parkhaus Karlsbau (both within 5 minutes walk). For public transit, the 'Holzmarkt' tram stop is right around the corner.
security Safety & Boundaries
shieldWhat is your policy on safety and boundaries?
We take the comfort and safety of our students very seriously. Please read our full Code of Conduct. We reserve the right to deny anyone entry to our classes or socials on the basis of our code of conduct and ethics guidelines in order to ensure the comfort and safety of our students.
Still Have Questions?
If you couldn't find the answers you were looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team directly. We are happy to help!