Bailando bachata combination for beginners Today's bachata combo is good for beginners. You can learn basics with variations in the turn. Step by step breakdown 1. Bachata basic 2. Forward back basic 3. Box basic ( Dominican basic) 4. Girl turn 5. Bachata basic 6. Hammer lock for girl on 1234, direction turn or forward turn on 5678 7. Basic in and out 8. Elbow bounce on 1234, turn with hand styling (melting candle) on 5678 9. Stop and go These are the steps from today's combination. These steps