The Bolero

"The Bolero, a slow, lyrical ballad, usually about romantic themes, love and yearning... being an ideal dance for a flirt... The emphasis is on smoothness and graceful turns with much communication between partners. The slower music to which it is performed enhances the feeling of romance. Bolero has the same latin roots as the Rumba and is thought to have originated from Cuba or Spanish folk dances such as the Danzon and Beguine."

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