Bachata
Double Heel
Also known as: Doble talón
Heel-heel accents on the break. A syncopated heel-tap footwork shine danced during instrumental energy.
Coach's notes — the how & why
What This Move Is
A documented traditional Dominican footwork pattern using syncopated double heel taps, danced solo or loosely in frame during instrumental or high-energy passages. A genuine village-tradition shine, not a scene invention.
Key Points
- Lead: If kept in frame, ease the connection to signal 'footwork now'; otherwise each partner dances their own.
- Follow: Mirror the lead or improvise your own heel accents; keep the underlying pulse so you reset together.
- Timing: Heel taps syncopated within the 4-count, accenting between the main beats.
- Common mistake: Heavy, flat-footed heels, or losing the pulse so the partners desynchronise on the reset.
Style Notes
Reserve for breaks and energetic instrumental sections. It is a hallmark of authentic Dominican footwork and a great call-and-response moment.
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