Bachata Side Step
Three steps to the side and a hip pop on the fourth beat, then the other way.
How to do it
- Count 1: Step R to the right.
- Count 2: Close L to R.
- Count 3: Step R to the right again.
- Count 4: Tap L beside R and pop the L hip up.
- Counts 5-8: Mirror to the left, starting with L.
Tips
- The accent is on count 4. Feel the hip lift.
Common mistakes
- Rushing the tap so the hip pop is lost.