Bolero Lessons In Boise
Add some romance to your life with the Cuban Dance of Love! You’ll find the best Bolero lessons in Boise at your local Fred Astaire Dance Studio, where we combine the elegance of this beautiful dance style with the fun, welcoming atmosphere of our community.
If you want to take a peek at our Boise dance studio before signing up for a class, stop by during Downtown Boise’s First Thursdays! We host a free open house with dance demos, a newcomer group class and social dancing. Check our Studio Calendar for the next First Thursday Free Open House.
What to Expect at Your First Lesson
After an introductory lesson — sign up for a $40 intro lesson! — you can join our Beginner Dance Program where you’ll start to learn basic ballroom dance patterns, foot position, directional movements, and more.
Your new skills will grow even faster (and you’ll have a lot of fun) with access to unlimited group classes (including Bolero lessons!) and social dancing parties, where you can practice your moves to a variety of musical styles alongside the rest of your studio dance family.
Our knowledgable instructors are welcoming and passionate about teaching dancers of all levels. They strive to make each class a fun and positive experience.
Get Started In Three Easy Steps!
Step 1
As a beginner, you’ll learn the basic steps and rhythm of the Bolero. Your instructor will help you learn the basic count and show you how to move with the music.
Step 2
Practicing with a partner, you’ll get the hang of leading and following.
Step 3
Before you know it, you’ll be elegantly moving across the floor to the music and having a great time!
Looking for Bolero lessons in Boise? Contact us at (208) 514-0440 and let’s get you dancing!
What Is the Bolero?
The Bolero can be traced back to 18th century Spain where it was accompanied by the musical rhythm of guitars and castanets. At first the Bolero was danced in 3/4 time, like the Waltz, and was characterized by intricate footwork and dramatic poses.
In the 19th century, a distinct new version of the dance emerged in Cuba, recognizable by its slower tempo and emphasis on storytelling. This Cuban form of Bolero became hugely popular across Latin America and eventually spread across the world.
The modern form of Bolero danced in most studios retains the slower tempo of the Cuban style. Dancers use a “slow-quick-quick” rhythm, with an emphasis on the “slow” step. In some ways, the Bolero is the perfect combination of other popular dance styles! It uses the close dance frame and rise and fall action of the Waltz, while including the hip motion and gliding steps that make Latin dances so captivating. By merging these distinct styles, the Bolero has become a dance known for elegance, passion, and dramatic, expressive arm and hand styling.
What else can I do with my Bolero lessons in Boise?
Bolero Video Demo
Check out the gliding steps, expressive motions, and distinctive rhythm that make the Bolero such a popular ballroom dance style. As demonstrated in this video, this dance will have you and your partner gliding elegantly across the dance floor.
Inspired? Sign yourself up for the best Bolero lessons in Boise! See you on the dance floor!