This document provides an introduction to learning the basics of bachata, a global music and dance style that originated in the Dominican Republic in the 1920s. It states that no special skills are required to start dancing bachata and that the style has evolved over the years from traditional to incorporating fusion elements. The document instructs readers to stop talking and start practicing the basic moves, reminding them that left is 1 and right is 5, and touching on 4 and 8 rather than placing weight on their feet, encouraging practice and the enjoyment of adding new moves.