Online Course · Founding Cohort
Bachata from
the Source
Learn Dominican bachata from the artist who makes the music he teaches to.
50 of 50 founding seats remaining
Why this course
From the Source
Most online bachata courses teach steps. This one teaches the music that moves them — from someone born where that music is the air.
I'm Daniel Sensual: Dominican-born, fifteen years on the floor, U.S. Marine veteran, weekly host of Bachata After Dark in Orlando, and the artist behind sixteen releases including the new single Visto Azul (Ghost Records / EQS).
I make the music I teach to. When you learn the güira, the bongó, the requinto break — you're learning how I write and how Dominican social dancers actually move. That's the gap this course fills.
10 Modules
The syllabus
Beginner foundations with musicality first. Each module: lesson + drill-along + practice track from Daniel's stems (as they ship).
- 0115–20 min
The Dominican Pulse
Hear the güira, bongó, and requinto — the instruments that tell you when to step, pause, and breathe.
- 0215–20 min
Frame & Connection
Build a frame that feels like a conversation — clear for the lead, safe for the follow, musical for both.
- 0315–20 min
The Basic That Doesn't Look Basic
Timing, weight transfer, and intention so your side basic already says something on a social floor.
- 0415–20 min
Turns for Leaders & Followers
Clean rotations without losing the music — axis, prep, and recovery for both roles.
- 0515–20 min
Body Movement Foundations
Isolations that serve musicality — chest, hips, and body rolls that read as intention, not decoration.
- 0615–20 min
Social-Ready Combinations
Floor-crafted sequences you can actually use Wednesday night — not stage choreography.
- 0715–20 min
Musicality on the Floor
Map steps to the arrangement: intro, verse, chorus, break — dance the song, not just the count.
- 0815–20 min
Follower Technique Essentials
Balance, axis, and expression so you can interpret invitations without losing yourself in the lead.
- 0915–20 min
Lead Craft & Invitation
Clarity, timing, and safety — how to invite movement so your partner always feels in control.
- 1015–20 min
Social Confidence
Put it together on a real floor: floorcraft, recovery, and the presence that makes people want another song.
One-time · Lifetime access
$97
Launch price later: $167–197 · founder pricing while seats last
50
seats remaining of 50
- Lifetime access to all 10 Foundations modules
- Module 0 orientation available immediately
- Your name in the course credits
- Direct input on what gets covered (Founding Cohort form)
- Practice tracks from Daniel's stems (as modules ship)
- EN + ES captions (as modules ship)
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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15+
Years dancing
DR
Dominican-born
16
Music releases
Weekly
Orlando social
FAQ
Good questions
Why is the course on presale before filming?
Founding Cohort validates demand and lets you shape the curriculum before we lock every frame. You pay founder pricing ($97) for lifetime access — launch price will be $167–197.
When do modules unlock?
Module 0 (welcome + syllabus + feedback form) is available now. Modules 1–10 ship to Founding Cohort first as each is filmed. You'll get email when new modules go live.
Is this for absolute beginners?
Yes. Foundations is built for people new to Dominican bachata or restarting with proper musicality and connection. Intermediate dancers often use it to clean technique.
Do I need a partner?
No. Every module has solo drills and partner applications. Practice alone first, then take it to a social or class.
What's the difference from free YouTube lessons?
A structured path from a Dominican-born artist-instructor who writes and produces the music he teaches to — plus cohort input, practice tracks, and lifetime access on this site.
What if I'm not happy?
30-day money-back guarantee. Email info@danielsensual.com within 30 days of purchase and we'll refund you — no guilt trip.
Is this self-hosted or Teachable/Kajabi?
Self-hosted on danielsensual.com. You own your access link; we own the relationship. No third-party course platform markup.
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