Perfect (Ed Sheeran Bachata Remix)
Beginner Level
The foundation — what every new dancer needs to know
Ed Sheeran's crossover hit remixed for bachata, teaching dancers to find the 1-2-3-tap in non-traditional source material.
Beginner focus
The good news is you probably already know this song, which means you know the melody and the emotional arc. The bachata remix gives it a 1-2-3-tap rhythm you can follow. Focus on the percussion that's been added rather than trying to waltz to the original feel. Let your basic step lock onto the new rhythm while your body responds to the familiar melody.
Tips
- •Listen to the specific remix your local DJ plays and learn its particular arrangement
- •Use the song's universal familiarity as a connection tool — your partner knows the emotional journey too
- •The song's climax ('baby, I'm dancing in the dark') should be your dance's emotional peak
Common mistakes
- •Dancing to the original song's feel instead of the bachata remix's rhythm
- •Ignoring the emotional content because you're focused on the rhythmic adaptation
- •Playing the same movement at full intensity throughout — the song has a massive dynamic build that should be reflected
Practice drill
Play a bachata remix of 'Perfect' and dance it three ways: first, focused entirely on the bachata rhythm (ignore the original feel); second, focused on Sheeran's vocal phrasing (let your body follow his melodic lines); third, blend both approaches. Note which moments work best with which approach.