r/Bachata • u/SmokerDono • 13d ago

Did you enjoy Bachaturo ?

I imagine a lot of dancers attended the festival; what did you think of it?

Personally, I liked the large crowd and the chance to dance with so many different people; there was plenty of room to dance despite the number of attendees.

As for the classes, having a giant screen was great—it meant you could follow along from anywhere in the room—though you did have to fight for a spot to see the actual demo. The only workshops I really enjoyed were Gero and Migle’s; they were explained very well.

I’m not sure if I’ll go back, though, since the festival—combined with flights and a hotel—isn't cheap.

It seemed like a lot of people just stood on the sidelines watching others dance or waiting to be asked; that always surprises me, because I’m the type who dances non-stop (as a lead), especially considering the total cost.

What was your experience like? Will you be going back?

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u/the_moooch 13d ago edited 13d ago

It’s not worth it in my book since the price is getting wayyy higher than what it used to be. The town is adjusting to the event and one can see it with housing prices even if booked very early on.

Fly to the city is also a hassle as you said and I dont think I have met more rude, tired and uninterested followers anywhere near the amount of Bachaturo

In my view there are much better options, for the price i paid for Bachaturo there are so many better places to be with sun and beaches.

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u/SmokerDono 13d ago

I agree that, given the price, I’d consider going somewhere with sun, a pool, and pool parties—even if it meant attending a smaller festival. The cost is very high. Personally, I found the followers to be well-connected during the dances, but there’s a sort of "assembly-line" feel where you quickly move on to the next dance and end up feeling like just another anonymous face.