In the world of Latin dance, there is no question as to who the current king and queen are of the bachata movement. Daniel Berlanga and Desiree Guidonet are undoubtedly the most prevalent and sought-after bachata dancers in the world today -- and for good reason.

The winners of two Bachata World Championships, Berlanga and Guidonet have been making major waves in the Latin dance community long before their recent rise to fame. This dynamic duo has been innovative authorities in its genre since before 2008. Berlanga and Guidonet's unique style has been widely popularized and is ultimately redefining bachata as we know it.

Their particular style is known as "sensual bachata" and is heavily influenced by zouk, a sensual partner dance from the French Caribbean that is rapidly gaining in popularity the world over. Their innovative choreography routinely goes viral on social media, which has not only helped to grow their own popularity, but also the popularity of bachata music and social dancing on the whole.



There has been an explosion of growth in the bachata movement over the past decade, and a major factor of that growth can be contributed to such stars as Berlanga and Guidonet. The duo is not only a couple on the floor, but off as well, and they contribute a huge part of their success to the immense chemistry that naturally exist between them.

The couple originates from Seville, Spain, and their European origins are often cited as a major factor as to why their style differs so drastically from the traditional form of the genre, which originated in the Dominican Republic. In addition to their strong technical capabilities and tremendous athleticism, Berlanga and Guidonet have added an element of deep sensuality, which is the trademark of their style and uniquely original to them. That trademarked style resonates well with dance admirers worldwide, and as a result, the couple has amassed millions of YouTube views while continuing to be at the forefront of the bachata scene. And by the looks of it, they'll be there for some time to come.