Bachata
Cuddle / Wrap
Also known as: Wrap, sweetheart (sweetheart is salsa-borrowed — flag)
A tender wrapped moment. The follow drawn in and wrapped against the lead's side.
Coach's notes — the how & why
What This Move Is
A held position reached from an inside turn where the follow is drawn into the lead's side and enfolded by one or both arms, both facing forward. A tender moment that hosts hip and body styling before unwinding back out via a spin.
Key Points
- Lead: Lead the turn but keep the hand, drawing her into your side rather than releasing; the second hand can join. Keep arms a comfortable frame around the shoulders/waist — no neck pressure.
- Follow: Wrap in, keep your own balance, and add hip or body styling once settled.
- Timing: Wrap in over 1-4, hold, unwind over 5-8.
- Common mistake: Over-tightening the wrap so the follow can't move or breathe; awkward arm tangles.
Style Notes
Naming flag: 'sweetheart' is borrowed. A soft reset before an unwind; a natural host for a hip roll or body roll.
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- Intermediate
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