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About Emily
Emily Peat is the director of Underdog Dance Corp., Waterloo’s highest-rated dance studio for beginner adult dancers. Specializing in bachata, Emily is known for her control and creativity in body isolations and body movement. Her teaching style emphasizes technique and systematic breakdowns, helping students build confidence and precision on the dance floor.
Emily has had a standout 2024 competition season, earning top placements at major events:
● 🥇 1st Place – Professional Ladies Bachata Solo, Tri-State Dance Fest (Connecticut)
● 🥇 1st Place – Professional Ladies Bachata Solo, Liberty Dance Championships (Atlantic City)
● 🥇 1st Place – Professional Ladies Just Bachata Solo Heats, Liberty Dance
Championships (Atlantic City)
● 🥈 2nd Place – Professional Bachata Heats, Canada Salsa Congress (with Victor Alexis)
● 🥇 1st Place – Rising Star Salsa Heats, Canada Salsa Congress (with Cornell Mannings)
● 🥉 3rd Place – Professional Ladies Bachata Solo, Canada Salsa Congress
Emily’s blend of technical precision and expressive movement makes her a sought-after instructor and performer.
Weekender Schedule
Thursday April 24
6:30pm: Intermediate Salsa Partnerwork Class Takeover
7:30pm: Intermediate Bachata Partnerwork Class Takeover
Join Emily as she takes over Phils Intermediate Classes!!
8:30pm THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
- Bachata Solo by Emily Around 10pm
Friday April 25
7:00pm: Dominican Bachata Workshop (Footwork & Partnerwork)
Level: All Levels
Duration: 90 minutes
This workshop will deepen your understanding of traditional bachata by focusing on both footwork and partner connection. We’ll cover:
● Core Steps and Movements – Learning the names and shapes of fundamental bachata steps.
● Pulses, Drops, Rises & Alternatives to the Tap – Exploring ways to add interest without “fancy” steps to memorize
● Musicality – Identifying and playing with different rhythms within the music.
● Bachata Hips – How to naturally achieve the signature bachata hip movement.
● Partner Connection – Leading and following core steps with clarity and confidence.
No partner required
Saturday April 26
12:00pm - Ladies' Bachata Styling Challenge
Level: All Levels
Duration: 90 minutes
In this workshop, you’ll work through a signature Emily-style combo designed to develop your styling technique. We’ll use the routine as a tool to explore:
● Beyond the Arms – Understanding that styling isn’t just about arm movement — and exploring other tools for expression.
● Connection Between Arms, Weight Transfer & Body Movement – Learning how to integrate your styling with your weight transfer and upper body movement
● Why and How Practising Individual Styling Improves Social Styling – Why and how drilling solo styling means it will show up in your social dancing
Come ready to move lots, challenge yourself, and have a ton of fun!
9:00pm - SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL
- Salsa Duet By Emily & Phil
- More Details TBA
Sunday April 27
2:00pm - Sensual Bachata Bootcamp
Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
Duration: 2 hours
This bootcamp will focus on refining your technique and connection in bachata sensual. We'll cover:
● Social vs. Sensual Positions – Understanding the difference and when to use each.
● Body Rolls, Hip Rolls & Rib Isolations – Breaking down the technique and how to lead and follow signals for each movement
● Connection to Your Partner – Improving lead and follow sensitivity.
● Transitions In and Out of Sensual Position – Why it sometimes feels awkward and how to fix it.
● When to Add Sensual Movements – Learning to read the music and your partner’s energy.
● Simple Combos – Putting it all together with practical sequences.
● Styling Tips – How to make your sensual movements look effortless and polished.
Recommended for dancers with some experience in bachata. Bring comfy, stretchy clothes, a water bottle, and an open mind!
No partner required
Private Lessons
Emily is available for private and semi-private lessons to explore and develop the following:
● Salsa and bachata movement mechanics, coordination, and weight transfer
● Ladies’ styling and related technique
● Showcase and heats competition preparation (technique, strategy, and practice)
● Sensual bachata foundations and partnerwork, that works well on almost every site.
90$ for a 55 minute lesson.
Message Phil at phil.roy13@gmail.com, Subject line "Emily Private Lesson" to inquire or book. Availability limited
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