Bachata
Lambada
Also known as: Lambada pulse, the wave-roll
A continuous body-pulse borrowed from lambada — a rolling wave that travels up through the bodies in a close knee-to-knee connection, the engine behind much of sensual's flow.
Coach's notes — the how & why
What This Move Is
A close-connection body movement where a wave pulses repeatedly up through the torso, the two partners breathing the roll together through a soft knee-to-knee contact. It is less a single figure than a sustained sensual texture you can hold over several counts.
Key Points
- Lead: Initiate the pulse from your own body and let the follow mirror it through the connection — lead the wave, don't push it.
- Follow: Keep the contraction soft and continuous, letting the roll travel hips to chest without breaking the frame.
- Timing: A slow, looping movement over 4 or 8 counts.
- Common mistake: Forcing the wave with the arms or losing the knee connection so the pulse stops reading.
Style Notes
Foundational sensual flavour — once it's comfortable it underpins waves, contractions and most close-embrace bodywork. Keep it grounded and unhurried.
Quick notes, not instruction — always learn moves in person with a qualified teacher.
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- Intermediate
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