Dominican Touch is a space to learn, move and connect.
Weekly Academy training, private lessons, corporate wellbeing workshops, events and weddings led by Ashley Martinez and Sandy Cruz.
At Dominican Touch, we believe Bachata is more than dance — it’s a way to build community, confidence and joy. Whether you’re just starting or ready to grow, you belong here.
Structured group classes designed to take your Bachata skills to the next level in a supportive, social environment.
Learn MoreFocused support with Ashley, Sandy or both instructors, tailored to your experience and goals.
Learn MoreDominican Bachata workshops for dance academies, festivals, community events and special occasions across the UK and internationally.
Learn MoreBeginner-friendly Bachata experiences designed to help companies build a stronger sense of community.
Learn MoreEvery Saturday, we train for three hours through foundations, partnerwork and guided exploration. Whether you are starting from the beginning or developing existing experience, the focus is on building dancers who understand what they are doing, how it connects to the music and how to make it their own.
Build your technique, body movement and musical understanding.
Learn to communicate clearly, lead, follow and apply the foundations comfortably with a partner.
Explore footwork, musicality and individual expression through guided practice.
Includes three hours of Academy training every Saturday. Saturday memberships are currently sold out.
Four drop-in places are available each week on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check Drop-In AvailabilityWe are exploring the possibility of adding Tuesdays. Joining the interest list does not register you for a membership, and no payment will be taken. If Tuesdays go ahead, you will be contacted before places are released publicly.
Join the Tuesday Interest ListPrivate lessons give you focused support based on your experience, goals and preferred areas of development. You can train individually with Ashley or Sandy, or book both instructors for partnerwork, couples and small-group private lessons.
Train with both instructors as an individual, couple or small group.
Message Dominican TouchWhether you run a dance school, Academy, festival or special event, we’re available to teach Dominican Bachata workshops across the UK and internationally.
From foundations and musicality to partnerwork and creativity, we tailor each workshop to suit your dancers, event and goals.
We’re developing beginner-friendly Bachata experiences that help companies build a stronger sense of community by giving colleagues a relaxed way to move, interact and connect beyond their usual roles.
More details coming soon.
Register Your InterestDominican Touch was founded to give dancers a structured way to learn, practise and understand Dominican Bachata.
Our approach combines clear teaching, musicality and a welcoming environment where people can develop at their own pace.
The goal is simple: help people feel confident enough to move, connect and make the dance their own.
Dominican Touch was founded by Ashley Martinez and Sandy Cruz. Both are trained and qualified by Carolina Rosa and Evelyn La Negra.
Ashley is Dominican, a Personal Trainer and dance instructor with a passion for preserving the authenticity of Dominican Bachata.
Her expertise in movement and fitness helps participants feel confident, comfortable and engaged from the very first step.
Sandy is Ecuadorian, a Psychology graduate, coach, breathwork facilitator and dance instructor.
She specialises in creating welcoming environments where people feel safe, supported and excited to try something new.
Explore the Academy, book a private lesson or bring Dominican Touch to your next event.
