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Double step
- bachata
- Level 1
- 110–145 BPM
- Both
- 8 beats
A doubled weight change within the basic 8-count phrase, foundational to Dominican bachata's percussive footwork. Both partners share the same count grid: two quick weight changes followed by a settle, then the hip-pop tap on the off-beat.
Cues
Lead and follow cues
Lead
English
{{move_name}} — double weight change on 1-2, settle on 3, hip-pop tap on 4; reverse on 5-8
Español
{{move_name}} — doble cambio de peso en 1-2, asienta en 3, hip-pop tap en 4; invierte en 5-8
Follow
English
{{move_name}} — mirror the lead: double weight change on 1-2, settle on 3, tap on 4
Español
{{move_name}} — espeja al lead: doble cambio de peso en 1-2, asienta en 3, tap en 4