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New Mexico Bachata Takeover 

Back to the Roots!

April 18-20, 2025

Level up as a bachata dancer! Find your flow, connect with community, and experience bachata as a way of life at the New Mexico Bachata Takeover.

5 hours of bachata instruction 2 nights of social dancing Special Experiences

Meet the Instructors

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Juan Bachata
San Cristobal, Dominican Republic

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  • Born in the Dominican Republic, birthplace of Bachata, with a natural connection to its rhythm and instruments.

  • Began formal training at 12; has performed and taught Bachata worldwide, including the Dominican Republic, Miami, and New York.

  • Known for a “sexy, smooth, refreshing, sensual, and passionate” style.

  • Teaching in Denver since 2011; brought Bachata to Colorado in 2006.

  • Organizes the Denver Bachata Festival and leads 2+ annual Bachata tours to the Dominican Republic.

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Juan Mejia
Bayaguana, Dominican Republic

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  • ​Dominican dance instructor specializing in Bachata and Merengue, born and raised in the Dominican Republic.

  • Dynamic dance style featuring subtle, versatile, and spontaneous expressions that honor musical accents.

  • Based in Denver, actively contributes to the local and international Bachata scene through workshops and performances.

  • Has taught at renowned events like Baltimore Congress, LA Bachata Festival, and Denver Bachata Festival.

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Sid
San Antonio, TX

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  • AKA That Desi Dominican, represents his Indian heritage (Desi) in the U.S. Afro-Latin dance scene, blending his South Asian roots with Bachata.

  • Passionate about educating others on Bachata’s culture and Dominican origins.

  • Uses music and dance to connect cultures and promote healing through movement.

  • Focuses on preserving Bachata’s roots while creating safe, inclusive spaces for social dance.

  • Believes in the elegance of simplicity, living by the motto: “Basic is Beautiful!”

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Pre-Sale Pricing

Pre-sale ends on April 17th at midnight

$85

$100


Ask your local instructor for a discount code

Dance Socials

Bachata Flow

⚪    Great Dancing    âšª    Quality Music      âšª    Fun Themes    âšª       

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ISLAND VIBES

Friday, April 18th | 8:00-12:00am

$8 Presale | $10 at the door | Included w/ Full Pass

Music by DJ Juan Bachata & DJ Denver

Guest Instructor: Sid aka That Desi Dominican

2 rooms: Bachata & Zouk

Alley Kats | 222 Truman St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Animal Print Social

Salsa & Bachata All Night

Saturday, April 19th | 9:00-1:00am 

$10 Presale | $12 at the door | Included w/ Full Pass

Music by DJ Juan Bachata & DJ Gabriel Goza

Bachata Class by Carina Palomino

Performances by Off Broadway Dancers​​​

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