Through RVA Bachata, Rachel and Ruddy organize and promote music and dance events in Richmond and the surrouning areas, endeavoring to provide a welcome and entertaining atmosphere to dancers of all levels. Events typically include lessons, which emphasize lead/follow dance skills that can be applied on the social dance floor. Dance music showcases bachata, salsa, merengue, kizomba, among others, and spans the 1970s to the present.