Obsesión (Aventura)
Intermediate Level
Going deeper — techniques and nuances for experienced dancers
Aventura's 2002 global smash hit — the song that introduced millions to bachata and remains one of the most-played tracks at socials worldwide.
Intermediate focus
Pay attention to how the arrangement builds across the song: the first verse is lighter than the second, the second chorus hits harder than the first, and the final section goes all out. Practice making your dance follow this arc — each repetition of the chorus should feel slightly more expressive than the last.
Tips
- •Even though you know this song by heart, listen to it with fresh ears once a month — you'll always discover a detail you missed
- •Practice the song at different speeds by using a tempo-adjusting app — this reveals musical details hidden at normal speed
- •At a social, use 'Obsesión' as your 'best dance' moment — since everyone's on the floor, the energy is unmatched
Common mistakes
- •Going to maximum energy from the start because you're excited — the song builds, and your dance should build with it
- •Dancing robotically because you've heard it a thousand times — find something new to listen for each time
- •Only knowing the chorus and mentally checking out during verses — the verses have beautiful musical content
Practice drill
Dance 'Obsesión' three times. First: focus only on matching the energy arc from quiet verses to loud choruses. Second: focus on accenting Romeo's vocal ad-libs. Third: combine both. Record the third attempt and evaluate how musical your dance has become.