Bolero Beginner Series Class

Understanding the different group classes

• This class is designed to appeal to the beginner and intermediate alike.
• Our beginner classes trend towards more foundation information
• Our intermediate classes trend towards challenging the student
• Our styling classes focus more on an artistic aspect of the dance
• Our Series classes build towards the same goal from week to week.
• Students should approach a group class setting at Social Graces with the idea that they will gain something rather than everything.  Every student will take something different as everyone as different tastes and goals.

Cost

Drop in fee is $15 and active students can attend this group class for free.

Dress code

We do not have a dress code, but we encourage you to dress for comfort.

Singles and couples welcome

You do not need a partner to attend any class at Social Graces.

History

Bolero was originally a Spanish dance with Moroccan roots.  Bolero is often called the “Cuban Dance of Love,” and is thought to have similar origins to Rumba.  Bolero is believed to have evolved from Afro-Cuban and Spanish folk dances such as the Danzon, Beguine and Fandango.  Arriving in the U.S. in the mid-1930s, it was danced in its traditional form to a constant beat of drums.  Contemporary Bolero music is slow and dreamy, usually with Spanish vocals and soft percussion.

Dance Characteristics

The Bolero is the slowest of the Rhythm dances and has a very graceful way of moving with rise and fall and lots of shaping.