The Latin Capital of Israel

Jerusalem- the one and only, the holy sin city, they say ten medidas of beauty fell over the earth and that Jerusalem have 9 of them.  In the last seven years Jerusalem has been is going through something that proves it- Jerusalem is becoming the Latin dance capital of Israel! How is that?

In recent years a new Latin dance called Bachata has been taking over Israel. In Jerusalem there are two dance studios teaching Bachata to all who wish to learn it. Bachata has stoke deep roots in the dancing community in Jerusalem and this year a female dancer from Jerusalem called Tali Zangilbaf is going  to represent Israel in the Bachata world cup.

(Tali and Ofir preforming at Studio B, Tel Aviv)

Bachata is a dance from the Dominican Republic and has evolved gradually throughout the years. Nowadays there are more than six different styles of Bachata and the main one that is taking over Israel is called Bachata Sensual, developed in 1998 by Korke Escalona and Judith Cordero in Spain.

As of today there are more than 16 dance studios teaching Bachata all over Israel. In the past year I myself have been a part of a teaching crew and a DJ of Latin dances generally and of Bachata specifically. Jerusalem is one of the best cities to dance Bachata in Israel alongside Tel Aviv and Rechovot.

To sum up, Bachata has taken over Israel. Jerusalem is regarded has the Latin capital of Israel and has a place of honor in the international community. I recommend for anyone who crave a new passion to come over and try to do the one ,two, three, tap.