Land of Lola: A Bachata Warm-Up with Tiago

Want to begin your bachata lesson with a guided movement sequence? Tiago’s Land of Lola class is a warm-up for the Academy’s bachata lessons. Its description also highlights movement you may encounter later in choreographies and social combinations.

What is the focus of this warm-up?

The class provides an opening movement session before your main bachata learning task. Follow the recording to become familiar with the sequence, then return to a short passage when an action is new to you. Keep your first goal clear: understand the demonstrated order at a manageable pace.

How can you remember a movement you want to revisit?

Choose one recognisable action from the warm-up and note where it begins and ends. Replay the explanation or demonstration and try the same short connection again. A simple note about its direction or shape can help you find the relevant moment when you return to the class.

If you later recognise a similar idea in a choreography or social combination, compare the actual explanation in that lesson rather than assuming the movement works identically in every context. The preparation and the task may differ.

Build a focused session after the warm-up

Choose one next class before you begin: a short styling phrase, a technique detail or a partner-work exercise. Use the warm-up as the opening of that session, then give the selected lesson its own attention. Finish by noting one detail you want to practise again.

Connect warm-up practice with both dance roles

Movement practice can sit alongside leading and following. Before a partnered task, agree on roles and what you are testing. If role rotation is part of the lesson, give the transition between roles specific practice time instead of adding it unexpectedly to every attempt.

Take the Land of Lola warm-up online

Explore the online Academy and membership options to take the full class, or visit the Academy homepage to discover the school.