Imitadora (Romeo Santos)
Intermediate Level
Going deeper — techniques and nuances for experienced dancers
A Romeo Santos hit with reggaeton-influenced rhythms that blend urban beats with bachata, great for modern styling.
Intermediate focus
Play with the duality of the track. During sections where the urban beat is prominent, you can incorporate sharper, more isolated movements borrowed from urban dance — hip rolls, body pops, and grounded footwork. When the guitar and vocals dominate, switch back to smooth, flowing bachata movement. This code-switching between styles within one song is a powerful skill.
Tips
- •Listen to the song with headphones and try to isolate the bachata guitar from the urban beat
- •Practice switching between smooth bachata movement and sharper urban movement every 8 counts
- •Use the song's hook (the 'imitadora' repetition) for a signature move or styling moment
Common mistakes
- •Abandoning all bachata movement and just dancing reggaeton
- •Fighting the urban elements instead of incorporating them as additional musical vocabulary
- •Missing Romeo's vocal phrasing because you're too focused on the beat
Practice drill
Dance to the song twice. First time: ignore the urban beat entirely and dance pure bachata to just the guitar and vocals. Second time: ignore the guitar and dance to just the urban rhythm. Third time: blend both approaches, switching or combining as the music suggests.