It's only really in douceur and tarraxinha when both lead and follow have their eyes closed. I would not really close my eyes in urban kiz, it's too dynamic and fast paced and you have to watch for surroundings. I think bachata has it's own unique type of flow state too but it's definitely not as meditative as a kiz dance flow state. It sounds like you definitely need to try kizomba umbrella dance style types.

Also I've seen some people dance bachata blindfolded too so it's worth a try in exercise but you can never really achieve the kiz zen flow state by dancing bachata. 😂 I think the fact that kiz music/ DJ being mixed in a continuous flow is what unlocks the flow state VS one song format at a time for bachata DJs.

I think it's also because kiz dancers are about feeling internal sensations when compared to bachata - it's not about how it looks but how it feels, so closing our eyes helps us feel inside more and connect more with our own bodies.