Bachata Dominicana Copenhagen
At Bachata Dominicana Copenhagen, we bring the spirit of the Dominican Republic and beyond to the social dance floor. We teach authentic partner dancing styles like Bachata, Merengue, and Konpa—sharing not just the steps, but the history, culture, and soul behind them.
We’re a growing, diverse community, creating a brave and inclusive space where you can explore, make mistakes, and find your own style.
Upcoming Events
Dans i skoven -Bachata under Bøgen, grill og kolde drinks
Experienced Bachata Solo – Summer season 2026
Experienced Bachata Partnerwork – Summer season 2026
Beginner Bachata – Summer season 2026
Konpa/Merengue (All levels) – Summer season 2026
Åbent gulv: Bachata-arrangement i KU.BEs spisestue – August 2026
Experienced Bachata Solo – Summer season 2026
Experienced Bachata Partnerwork – Summer season 2026
Beginner Bachata – Summer season 2026
Konpa/Merengue (All levels) – Summer season 2026
Workshops and Community lunch – September 2026
Latin Dance Social – September 2026
The authentic Caribbean dance experience in Copenhagen
Bachata Dominicana Copenhagen (BDC) is a space dedicated to sharing the roots and essence of traditional bachata dominicana in Copenhagen. We focus on the social dance as it lives and breathes in the Dominican Republic—musical, playful, and deeply expressive—while honoring the culture and stories it comes from. Our offerings have grown to include dance styles from other countries, but our commitment to honoring the cultural roots behind each dance remains the same.
We offer weekly classes, a monthly social night on the last Friday of each month, and workshops and special events throughout the year. We regularly welcome visiting instructors from the Dominican Republic and other parts of the world and host community gatherings, including shared meals prepared by our amazing volunteers.
Respect, openness, and kindness guide how we meet each other.
A space for everyone
Our community thrives because every person in it brings respect, warmth, and generosity to the floor. These are the principles we ask everyone to honour.
Read Full Community RulesWhat our dancers say
Energi fyldt time med Caribisk dans.
Vores løbeklub havde en sjov og fornøjelig time med Caribisk dans til klubfest og de fleste fandt ud af at hofterne kan svinge mere under dans end under løb.
Mette kom ind med en super god energi og fik hurtigt alle i selskabet med i dansen. Vi grinede og havde en virkelig sjov time, hvor alle fik rørt sig og fik lært sig nogle nye trin. Niveauet var perfekt, trinene blev vist hurtigt så der var ingen ventetid – kan helt klart anbefales som et sjovt indslag til festen.
Beyond the dance classes, Mette and the team are bringing a different approach to social dance training. The focus is resolutely on the social aspects, i.e., how to enjoy dancing in a social setting. Figuras and footwork are, of course, explained and practiced, but always as a means to achieve a better connection to the partner and respect for the other dancers. Overall, it brings an experience much closer to what you’d find in the Caribbean culture, where dance is meant as a way to socialise, not showcase your abilities or force them on your partner.
Super sjovt og tilpas udfordrende!
Vi havde booket Mette til en firmafest, og vi havde den sjoveste time med masser af latin-vibes og god musik! Det var en sjov, (tilpas) udfordrende og underholdende time, og Mette var sød og tålmodig, og helt med på, at vi bare skulle have det sjovt og hygge os! Det var en super oplevelse!
Mette var fantastisk til at sætte gang i dans og smil.
Jeg holdt 60 års fødselsdag og vi var en blandet flok af unge og gamle. Vi dansede og grinede og havde virkelig en skøn time med Mette.
Alle der kunne var med til at danse og alle 💕 fortalte efterfølgende, at de syntes, det var rigtig sjovt og festligt.
Tak Mette 🌺
Mette var med til vores sommer-Ibiza-fest i min gård, hvor hun gennem en time førte os gennem den caribiske dansehistorie og lærte os alle at danse bachata. Det var et super godt indslag, hvor alle gæster kunne være med og vi resten af aftenen kunne genbesøge alle de nye dansetrin. En kæmpe anbefaling herfra hvis I trænger til et caribisk-danse-pust til jeres fest 🙂 (og trænger man egentlig ikke altid til det?? )
Rytmer fra den dominikanske republik, enkle dansetrin, hvor alle kan være med, sjov undervisning og glade gæster.
En times danseundervisning ved festen får alle gæster med et smil op ad stolen. Kan varmt anbefales!
Jeg kan kun anbefale Mettes danse undervisning. Hun får mig til at føle at jeg kan danse! Hendes evne til at følge hendes elevers behov er unik. Hun ser mig og jeg kan følge med.
Jeg føler mig grundig oplært. Jeg bliver så glad i låget og fyldt op med alverdens gode følelser af at danse Bachata
Jeg vil gerne give en varm anbefaling af Mette, som underviste i Caribisk dans til vores 50 års fødselsdag, hvor hun virkelig formåede at skabe en skøn oplevelse for alle gæsterne.
Mette udstrålede en smittende energi og glæde, som virkelig satte gang i festlighederne. I løbet af den time, hun underviste, blev alle gæsterne engageret og havde det sjovt. Hendes entusiasme og positive indstilling gjorde, at selv dem, der måske ikke normalt ville have kastet sig ud i dans, deltog og havde en fantastisk tid.
Jeg kan varmt anbefale hende til alle, der ønsker en energifyldt og glad danseoplevelse til deres arrangement. Hendes engagement og positive energi vil uden tvivl bidrage til en mindeværdig oplevelse. Tak for det Mette.
Jeg gav min mand nogle dansetimer i merengue i 50-års fødselsdagsgave, og det har vist sig at være en af de bedste gaver, jeg kunne have givet os begge! 💃🕺
Vi har haft fornøjelsen af at have Mette som vores danselærer, og hun har været helt fantastisk. Hun er utrolig anerkendende, tålmodig og god til at skabe en tryg og afslappet stemning. Fra første øjeblik følte vi os godt tilpas, og hun har virkelig fået os til at tro på, at vi kan danse!
Det har også været en stor bonus, at undervisningen har foregået hjemme i vores egen stue. Det har gjort det nemt og bekvemt for os, og vi har kunnet nyde timerne i vores eget tempo uden stress.
Selvom man har været gift i 22 år, kan man godt blive overrasket over hvad det at danse sammen kan gøre – vi synes at det er skønt – og har selvfølgelig bestilt flere timer hos Mette!
Hvis du overvejer at tage dansetimer, kan vi varmt anbefale Mette – hun er fantastisk!
Mette kom til vores sommerfest og underviste os i diverse trin. Alle gæsterne gik rundt med smil over hele hovedet både under og efter timen. Super sjovt indslag.
Man bliver jo bare helt glad efter sådan en gang dans. Vi kan varmt anbefale Mette.
Mette just gets it. Her and Ulrikke’s teaching is always fun, and the vibes that the Bachata Dominicana Copenhagen team bring to their events at Café Globen and Ku.Be are awesome! As I mature in my dance journey, good vibes with focus on connection and a strong emphasis on honouring the culture this dance comes from has become important, and you really get that here. Plus, they play a ton of merengue at their socials. Win win!
En lang række små skridt i den rigtige retning og bare derud af. Mette er en god og engageret underviser, som hjalp mig med at få gang i hofterne og bruge kroppen bedre på begynder Dominikansk Bachata. Begge dele som et udgangspunkt for den originale dominikanske legende, asynkrone og ikke koreograferede stil, Mette og Bachata Dominicana Copenhagen er fortaler for
Der er en nice, hyggelig stemning – altid. Og fokus i undervisningen er på at det skal føles godt. Jeg elsker at der bliver talt ind i rødderne for dansen og at det er forbindelsen mellem fører og følger der lægges vægt på, at alt er en invitation, en mulighed, og jeg kan stadig mærke efter om min krop er okay med bevægelserne.
Hvis du har et lille ja og overvejer at prøve dominikansk bachata, så se denne invitation som dit tegn til at komme afsted
Mette always teaches with her heart. Her love and knowledge about Dominican bachata, and about dancing as a whole is always showing. She’s making sure it’s a safe space and everyone is feeling good about themselves, no matter previous dance experience. I highly recommend taking classes from and cooperating with Mette on any kind of event.
Vi bookede Mette til vores teamaften, og vi var 18 personer som havde en meget festlig og sjov dansetime! Mette har hele tiden været nem og professionel at skrive/tale med, alt gik supergodt!
Varmeste anbefalinger, det bliver en fest!
I had been curious to do partner dancing for a while but wasn’t sure if it was the right thing for me. After 3 seasons as a student, I can say that I am really happy I joined Bachata Dominicana Copenhagen and the community that they have created. The environment and teaching style is very welcoming, cheerful and encouraging. I like that there is also emphasis on connection and being present when dancing, and also on understanding Bachata as a cultural expression.
I would highly encourage anyone that is in doubt about getting started with partner dancing to try the BDC classes.
Meet the team
Mette
The driving force behind Bachata Dominicana Copenhagen, she holds many roles—teacher, administrative, organizer, and everything in between—bringing the community to life with care, dedication, and a clear vision, supported by an amazing team around her.
Her dance journey began in 2004 and evolved through years of teaching, choreographing, and later immersing herself in partner dancing. Since 2016, she has trained in Cuba and spent many months in the Dominican Republic, connecting deeply with local dance communities. In 2022, she completed an instructor certification with Bachata Dominicana RD, alongside studies in relational leadership and facilitation. Her teaching centers on social dancing, musicality, and cultural understanding, creating a space where people feel seen, comfortable, and free to connect.
Ulrikke is a vibrant part of our community, bringing both flavor and energy into everything she does. As our chef extraordinaire, she shares her love for Dominican culture through the delicious meals many have enjoyed at our community lunches—shaped by her time living in the Dominican Republic.
She is also growing into her role as a teacher, co-leading classes and workshops with curiosity and care. Always full of ideas, Ulrikke plays a big part in making our community more active, connected, and joyful.
A familiar and friendly presence in our community, she’s often the one behind the bar at our socials—welcoming you with a smile and making sure everyone feels taken care of.
With a natural sense of structure and a willingness to help wherever needed, she keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. And when things feel a bit overwhelming, she’s there with a hug, kind words, and steady support.
A key part of keeping things running smoothly, he’s our go-to tech mind—helping us work smarter, supporting the website, and making sure the details are sharp (including a careful eye for proofreading).
On the dance floor, he’s a dedicated social dancer known for his calm, clear lead and welcoming presence, always inviting others to join and keeping the energy alive. As a co-DJ and passionate merenguero, he also helps shape the rhythm and atmosphere of our events.
Mariana is the newest addition to our team. She is a certified Konpa instructor and the first to organize Konpa workshops in Scandinavia. Mariana has trained with some of the most respected Konpa instructors, including Sony Laventure (USA) and Dansé Select (Canada). With her deep passion for the dance and culture, she will guide you through the fundamentals, techniques, and musicality of Konpa, ensuring that dancers of all levels can participate and grow. We have been happy and lucky to work with Mariana on several occasions and can’t wait to make the collaboration even stronger with our newly introduced Konpa class!
Book us for your event
We offer private bachata and merengue workshops for corporate events, birthday parties, hen parties, cultural celebrations, and more. Our lead instructor and team will tailor the entire experience to your group.
What’s included
- Tailored workshop (50–60 minutes)
- Lead instructor
- Good energy!
- Great music!
- Fun!
Get in touch.
Class enquiries, workshop questions, feedback on an event — drop us a line and we’ll get back within a day or two.
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