Guatú - The Orlando Bachata Team

Guatú - The Orlando Bachata Team

Guatú is Central Florida’s premier non-profit, adult, semi-professional dance team. The mission of the team is to raise cultural awareness of bachata as a performing art, to share the passion for bachata, and to promote overall diversity and tolerance in the local community.

Familiarize yourself with Orlando's Queen Bee of Bachata, Tate Blomquist, in "Ten Questions for Tate" on Carlos Cinta's Got Bachata website

In 1492 Columbus landed on what is now known as the Dominican Republic, where he was welcomed by the Taino Indians, which means “good and noble” in the Arawak Indian language. After Spanish and French settlers brought African slaves to the island, the Taino were eventually wiped out. However, their roots still remain strong today...

Our team name, Guatú, comes from a Taino word meaning Fire. Without discrimination, Fire brings light and warmth to all. Fire is also synonymous with passion. We believe this ancient word parallels our modern vision for bachata in Central Florida.

Weekly Salsa Mambo On2 Class for Beginners (first-time, On1 converters, refresher needed).

Held in Downtown Orlando, every Monday and Wednesday, from 8-9pm.

$10 per class or $80 for a ten-class discount card.

Brought to you by Essential Element Dance Company | please visit www.e2dc.com for location and class information

Saturday Social - 2nd Saturday of Every Month

With DJ Rob Fernandez, playing the beat salsa/mambo, bachata and cha cha

10pm - 2am

$10 cover - B.Y.O.B., water and gatorade available for purchase

Held in Downtown Orlando at Dance It Studio (6028 S. Orange Ave, Orlando FL 32809 - corner of Orange & Oakridge, across from Dixie Chicken)

Brought to you by Essential Element Dance Company | please visit www.e2dc.com for details