The first Annual Toronto Bachata Festival will take place this weekend February 19-21, 2010 .

toronto bachata festival 2010 Canadas First Bachata Festival February 19 21

Bachata is a form of music and dance that originated in the shantytowns of the Dominican Republic. Watch the video below for an intoduction to some basica bachata moves:

The festival will include daily workshops, nightly dance parties, sexy performances, and a Jack and Jill competition where competitors are randomly selected a partner to dance with.