For the Love of Bachata

For the Love of Bachata FTLOB strives to help people fall in love with Dominican Bachata, and in the process, fall more in love with their lives and with themselves.

For the Love of Bachata ®️ is a registered trademark. Jessica Taylor founded For the Love of Bachata (FTLOB) in February, 2013 with the goal of sharing her passion for bachata music and dance with her community of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Though FTLOB began simply as a page to share music, it grew to include outdoor summer socials, twice-annual festivals with workshops by reputable, int

ernational instructors, and multi-annual socials at various locations. Through this time, Jessica has stayed dedicated to providing only the best educational and fun opportunities for bachata dancers. This page, however, is intended for ALL people who love bachata around the world! Please enjoy and learn from the variety of music and dance videos that will be shared frequently!

The dance scene is a bubble. Pop it. Wondering where to start? I often share videos from other accounts to my stories th...
08/25/2026

The dance scene is a bubble. Pop it.

Wondering where to start? I often share videos from other accounts to my stories that I think are good examples of the dance. That can give you a start of accounts and dancers to follow.

Just a few of our favorite moments at Beaches & Bachata 2026. 🌴✨ No matter where we go, there’s always dancing, and that...
08/22/2026

Just a few of our favorite moments at Beaches & Bachata 2026. 🌴✨

No matter where we go, there’s always dancing, and that’s just one of many things I love about Dominican culture.

Photos by Mambobeat Photography by Peter DeSouza 📸😎

Thanks to all the instructors, animators, hospitality workers, and all others we came across that made our visit delightful.

I’m already looking forward to new classes and adventures in 2027.

Want to come with me?

📌Save the dates: June 27th-July 3rd, 2027

Registration is open; message me for the link. 🔗

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08/17/2026

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There’s a difference between what looks good and what feels good. Choose which one matters to you when practicing.
08/14/2026

There’s a difference between what looks good and what feels good. Choose which one matters to you when practicing.

Our final Merengue workshop in our FTLOB Summer Bash series is here! Yes, we will ✨finally✨ talk about adding fast and s...
08/13/2026

Our final Merengue workshop in our FTLOB Summer Bash series is here!

Yes, we will ✨finally✨ talk about adding fast and slow spins to your Merengue. See, I added this last to the series because Merengue is SO MUCH MORE than what many paint it to be. But also, these turns can put you into a flow state, so it’s now time to explore how to use them intentionally in social dancing.

From 7-9:30pm I’ll be playing another great mix of Bachata, Merengue, Salsa + Timba, and maybe a few more things, too. It all depends on who shows up. (I hope YOU will show up!)

There will be food sold by Lulá' La Chula, a dominoes table, and our signature Dembow animations throughout the evening.

Location: in the outdoor pavilion at Allegheny RiverTrail Park, 285 River Ave off Freeport Rd in Aspinwall Allegheny RiverTrail Park . This park features gorgeous grounds, walking trails, public restrooms, ample parking, two playgrounds, and a riverfront view.

Cost: $20 with the lesson, $10 after 7pm. We can accept cash, Zelle, and Venmo at the door.

Let’s close out summer with a bang!

The music preceded the dance, and so it should he the first thing you work on, too. The more you listen to Bachata, the ...
08/07/2026

The music preceded the dance, and so it should he the first thing you work on, too.

The more you listen to Bachata, the more you will internalize timing, phrasing, and energies, which are core concepts in developing musicality (the connection of dance and music).

Moves count for ✨nothing✨ without this base.

Go listen to Bachata today. In fact, tell me… which song are you vibing to most right now?

Personally, I’m enjoying Dalvin La Melodia’s new album. 😍

Need a place to start with the music? 👉🏻 I have a mega Bachata playlist linked in my linktree, and mixes available to listen to for free on my MixCloud if you need somewhere to start.

08/03/2026

45 Days to Go! 💃❤️

Our next Flavor School artist spotlight is Jessica Taylor, founder of For The Love of Bachata (FTLOB)!

Join Jessica as she shares her passion for Bachata through her Bachata Musicality & Dance 101 workshop, perfect for dancers looking to build a stronger connection to the music and movement.

🎟️ Pre-sale pricing is available now through August 31. Secure your spot before prices increase! 5six7studio.com

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