ABOUT
NON STOP BACHATA
WHAT IS NON STOP BACHATA?
NON STOP BACHATA is a dance school in Copenhagen.
We organize weekly bachata classes, bootcamps, workshops, socials, and parties.
OUR WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday
• Beginner class
• NON STOP BACHATA (A drop-in workshop & a social)
Tuesday
• Intermediate 1 class
• Intermediate 2 class
Wednesday
• Improver 1 class
• Improver 2 class
Selected Saturdays
• Bootcamps, workshops & parties
Our drop-in workshop and social on Mondays started it all and it is now known as one of Scandinavia’s biggest and most popular.
Now we are much more.
We are well organized, dedicated and at the same time down to earth.
See you on the dancefloor.
YOUR TEACHERS & THE team
Jens Kvist
Jens is the founder of NON STOP BACHATA, a dance school he established after starting to dance bachata in 2013 and teaching in 2016.
As one of Copenhagen’s most experienced bachata teachers, he is recognized for creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in his classes and events.
He is very organized and his clear, straightforward teaching style makes learning movements and steps easy for all.
Jens teaches in:
- Beginner class
Imad Aliballi
Imad has danced since 2010, and teaching since 2018. He is teaching both locally and on the international dance scene.
He is inspired by fusion styles, he brings a fresh perspective to Bachata, blending traditional techniques with dynamic flair.
Imad is known for his clear lead and musicality and his teaching style mirrors his dynamic energy, creating a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere in every class. While emphasizing technique, Imad ensures his students grasp the fundamentals, empowering them to shine on the dance floor.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, Imad’s charismatic charm and undeniable talent will inspire you to reach new heights in Bachata. Join him at Non Stop Bachata and experience the joy of dance like never before!
Imad teaches in:
- Improver 1 class
- Improver 2 class
- Intermediate 1 class
- Intermediate 2 class
Birgit Kool
Birgit has been a dancer since before 2000, starting with the show dance in her homeland, Estonia.
In 2016 she found her way to bachata, where she has been an instructor since 2019, teaching and performing locally and internationally.
Birgit’s style can be described as a mix of sassiness and elegance, bringing detailed techniques and providing them with the tools to form their own style.
Her focus is on helping students grow while keeping the learning process joyful and fun.
Birgit has taught with Imad at intermediate & improver levels.
Birgit is on maternity leave for most of the second half of 2024.
It has not yet been decided when she will return.
Maja Guca
Maja started dancing bachata in late 2018. In 2021, she finished a course in Bachata Sensual level 1, founded by Korke y Judith, which gave her the tools to teach sensual bachata to others. She focuses on connecting with her dance partner, blending smoothly with their lead, and adding stylish, gentle touches with elegance.
Maja teaches in: (From August 2024)
- Intermediate 1 class
- Intermediate 2 class
Anne Sofie Wraae
Anne has danced since 2013, and today her heart beats for Bachata. Drawing from the styles of Bachata Sensual and the timeless Traditional Bachata, she crafts a diverse dance experience.
Anne’s teaching style is a delightful fusion of fun and playfulness, creating an atmosphere where learning feels like a joyful adventure.
She has a keen focus on technique and is dedicated to helping her students become secure in movement and finesse.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or taking your very first steps, Anne’s infectious energy will have you moving with confidence and grace in no time.
Anne Sofie teaches in:
- Improver 1 & 2 class
- Lady style
Anne Mette Carlsen
Anne Mette has been dancing bachata since 2016.
When she started dancing, Jens was her first teacher, and within a few years, she started assisting Jens at different workshops. With her outgoing and happy personality she hopes to create a safe space for everyone to feel comfortable trying something new, encouraging you to ask questions and reminding you to enjoy the process of learning to dance bachata.
“Dancing is not about looks. It’s about emotions and how you can express yourself through movement”.
Anne Mette teaches in:
- Beginner class
Mette-Marie Damborg
Mette-Marie has been passionate about Bachata since she started dancing in 2017. Now, she is an essential part of the NON STOP BACHATA team, where she assists with administrative tasks, manages sign-ups for classes, and maintain the website. Her love for the dance and her organizational skills help ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
THE STORY
It all startet in 2016.
Jens the founder, became interested in Bachata. Back then, salsa was a big thing in Copenhagen and bachata was something people danced a bit at salsa parties, as a kind of break from the salsa. Every 7th or 8th song was perhaps a bachata. There were rarely workshops, no weekly classes or socials in Copenhagen. On 3 May 2016, Jens held his first bachata social. It was a private event, with 16 participants.
It lasted just 2 hours in a small dance hall.
In 2016 people said it wasn’t possible to have a bachata social with only bachata music, but it was.
Dominican music, in its original form, appeals very little to Scandinavians, but in the years around 2016 there was a big change in bachata. Both the music and the dance. Popular pop songs were made into bachata songs and more sensual and almost acrobatic movements began to be incorporated into bachata and since then bachata has grown bigger than salsa in large parts of the world, including Copenhagen.
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In 2016, Jens went to a salsa festival in Madrid to dance bachata. Above the door to one of the bachata rooms was written “NON STOP BACHATA” and that gave Jens the idea to start NON STOP BACHATA in Copenhagen.
NON STOP BACHATA started in Østerbrohuset. First one Monday a month. Then every second Monday. At one point, NON STOP BACHATA at Østerbrohuset was so popular that it was almost impossible to get into the room.
In 2018, NON STOP BACHATA moved to the large dance hall in Skt. Johannesgården and we are still there. We began with every second Monday for a short period, but as it started to become more and more popular NON STOP BACHATA started to be held every Monday, only interrupted by Covid, summer holidays and Christmas. Now NON STOP BACHATA is a large and still strong growing dance community with a strong team behind, with more and more dedicated teachers.
