Thank you Kimberly R for posting this: I would like to share with you Kims positive statement about #Bachata ONE VOICE: ------------------------------ I would like to repost my own opinion and response to a growing subject, and what was brought up in a fb status I came across. I do feel like there has been a lot of negative backlash that has shrouded the discussion of Bachata as of late. Its been a hot topic of debate, and I believe there have been some valid points argued and brought up by both sides of the discussion. As a result, there is also alot of room to take in what has been said, and use it in a positive way to gain knowledge about something we share a mutual love for, that we may not have known before. With that being said. I believe dance is expression, dance is creation, and dance is fulfillment. It captivates audiences, and it is a method and form of release, as it teaches you so much about yourself. Without classification or distinction between styles. The love and growing appreciation for Bachata as stemming from its traditional, cultural, historical and musical roots, is what has been the main driving force that has allowed for Bachata congresses and festivals to become part of the World Circuit. Bachata was gaining popularity slowly within the Congress/festival circuit over the years, but I would not go so far as to say that dominican bachata couldnt break through, when historically it came first. Evolution ran its course to develop fusion forms of the dance and music. Now, my biggest issue is the use of the term dominican bachata. And I believe that this is where the biggest issue lies for most traditionalists. All Bachata is Dominican. All forms of Bachata with retrospect to the dance component, stem from the original form, and structure of Bachata. And all varying sounds of Bachata music have stemmed from, and evolved from the original sounds of Bachata, as it has evolved through time. Over time different sounds have helped to popularize Bachata to a mass-market audience, but as a Dominican, I can also argue that Bachata has always been popular, and was popular to me from the day that my parents first exposed me to it (as is the case for all Dominicans and those who grew up exposed to the culture, traditions, and music). For many of us, Bachata has always been popular, and growing up I too also enjoyed the sounds of Aventura, Xtreme and the like. Why? Because all these sounds are Bachata, and all these sounds are Dominican. Everyone is entitled to develop their own flavour, and infuse their own essence into any form of dance they choose. Its like cooking. You can create, alter, and play around with a recipe, and put your own twist to it, but that recipe still stems and comes from the original way of cooking that specific dish, as per the culture from which the dish stems from. So, the major goal of Traditionalists is to attempt to propagate and educate all those Bachata lovers around the world on the original form and structure, the history, the music, the traditions, so that a deeper understanding of Bachata could be attained on a world wide scale. Therefore, I dont believe that (for discussion sake) Traditional Bachata needs Urban Bachata, more then vice versa. Because Urban Bachata developed from the original dance and music, and Bachata as a whole eventually became popularized. What traditionalists are seeking to accomplish, much like what I hope to accomplish, is to further the knowledge base and love that we all have around the world for this wonderful thing called Bachata, so that a deeper understanding can be achieved as to what it is, what is its story, what is its history , what is its culture, and what is its traditions; and how it continues to evolutize and become all that we see today. People can dance Bachata and favour whichever style they choose to favour, but Bachata is and always will be Bachata. Bachata shouldnt be classified as Dominican, or as a Dominican style, but rather other styles should be given its due name depending on what dance form it has been infused with. I for one am proud to see how Bachata has been accepted, loved, and supported on a world wide scale. But, we should always seek to further our understanding of our passions and loves, if we ever hope to grow beyond our limits! Much love, and thanks to everyone that has contributed to the growing love and support for a music, and dance, that has become so very near and dear to all of us around the world! m.youtube/watch?v=qrFcYu5I_GQ&feature=youtu.be
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 03:31:57 +0000
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