Bachata
Copa
BachataIntermediatewraps-locksModernconnector
A snappy wrap-and-unwind. A compact inside turn into a wrap, then re-led out — accent plus position change.
Also known as: Copa, cradle-into-copa (salsa-borrowed, close cousin of hammerlock)
This move builds: Comfort …on the always-on five — Connection, Frame, Comfort, Posture, Consent.
- Entry
- open L-to-R
- Exit
- open L-to-R
- Tempo
- medium
- Musical use
- accent
- Connector
- Yes — connects open L-to-R → open L-to-R vocabulary
- Level
- Intermediate
- Cluster
- wraps-locks
- Style
- Modern
What This Move Is
A snappy accent and position change: the lead leads the follow into a compact inside turn and a wrapped, hammerlock-like position, catches and frames, then re-leads her out. Often combined as a rotating cross-body plus copa.
Key Points
- Lead: Lead a compact inside turn, catch and frame, then re-lead her out; drive it with the body, not the arm.
- Follow: Tight inside turn, stay collected, and follow the re-lead.
- Timing: In over 1-2-3, out over 5-6-7.
- Common mistake: Too much arm and not enough body lead; follow anticipating the unwind.
Style Notes
Naming flag: salsa-borrowed and closely related to the hammerlock. A crisp accent that resets cleanly to open.
Chains into
After this, you can flow into…