Perfect (Ed Sheeran Bachata Remix)
Intermediate Level
Going deeper — techniques and nuances for experienced dancers
Ed Sheeran's crossover hit remixed for bachata, teaching dancers to find the 1-2-3-tap in non-traditional source material.
Intermediate focus
The challenge with 'Perfect' remixes is that Sheeran's vocal phrasing sometimes sits differently over the bachata rhythm than it would in the original. Listen for moments where the vocals seem to float over the beat rather than landing on it — these are opportunities for body waves or sustained movements that bridge the slight rhythmic tension. The chorus is where the bachata rhythm and the melody align most naturally, so save your bigger movements for those sections.
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.