For the Love of Bachata

06/19/2026

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06/17/2026

Raise your hand if you also fell victim to chasing what was flashy and fancy before eventually learning that foundations practice was the only way to meet your goals. 🙋🏻‍♀️

(Having a Rottweiler to watch your practice at home is pure coincidence. Or maybe good luck. 😄 I always keep one handy.)

It’s important to note: These videos are about 10 years apart. When I say patience, I mean PATIENCE!

06/17/2026

Bachata de Barrio is a fun workshop that builds onto your existing foundations by showing you a variety of steps, movements, and decorations that Edwin and Dakhóta have observed in different areas of Dominican Republic. Woven together like a story, you’ll pick up an idea at each stop and will end the class with a handful of new ideas to explore in your social dancing.

Join us at the FTLOB Summer Weekender — mixing school-worthy classes, Dominican culture, casual hangout vibes, a night out on the town vibes, and dazzling Pittsburgh views into one weekend.

Get all the details below 👇🏻

For the Love of Bachata Summer Weekender
July 24-26, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA

Register now at:
https://www.fortheloveofbachata.com/weekender

06/15/2026

SUNDAY, JULY 12TH

Dance, socialize, eat, and enjoy a gorgeous summer evening by the Allegheny River.

NEW: we will be using the riverside tent, just a short walk down from where we usually dance in the pavilion. I think you’re going to love this new view. 😍🌅

LEARN: At 6pm, we return to learning Merengue, with new ideas and energies to explore!

EAT: Ilianascatering Pgh will be serving up some mouth-watering Dominican flavors. Come hungry!

ENJOY: the music will be playing from 7-9:30, and you can choose to dance it all, sit and enjoy the vibe at a picnic table (bring a blanket if you’d like to sit in the grass), socialize, admire the view, or even play dominoes!

LOCATION: Same park we love, just a new part of it: Allegheny RiverTrail Park. You will still have access to ample parking, public restrooms, two playgrounds, and gorgeous views. The tent is a 3 minute leisurely walk from the parking area. (Yes, I timed it.)

$20 workshop + social
$10 social only
Food sold separately
Family friendly

Pay at the door. We can accept cash, Zelle, and Venmo.

06/10/2026

Explore Bachata further in this dance workshop that will not only help you make connections among dance styles, it’ll also give you new dynamics and dimensions to explore on the dance floor.

Best of all, this workshop is right before the party starts on Saturday night of our FTLOB Summer Weekender. You can put everything into practice immediately. 🥳

It’s included with your full pass, or bundle it with the social at the door for just $30.

Get all the details below 👇🏻

For the Love of Bachata Summer Weekender
July 24-26, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA

Register now at:
https://www.fortheloveofbachata.com/weekender

06/10/2026

A few of my favorite photos that Paul AKA captured from our Summer Bash this past Sunday.

THANK YOU, PAUL!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Thank you all again for joining us!

Save the date for the next one:
SUNDAY, JULY 12th
Location:

All details on our website.

06/09/2026

(Plus some clips to convince you why Bolero is an investment in your future happiness!)

Friday:
1) Bolero workshop in collaboration with .dance, 7:30pm
2) Casino y Bachata in collaboration with Apasionado Dance and , 8:30pm-12:30am

Sunday
3) Back to the Roots + BachaZouk 1-Day Event in collaboration with , .dance,

My workshop will dive into the roots of early Bachata

All events located at:
The Wightman School
5604 Solway St
Pittsburgh PA (Squirrel Hill)
Room 306

06/09/2026