The Bolero School Online
Bolero School by Marina Grut. This video ‘course’ was created to preserve the highly endangered Bolero School (Escuela Bolera) classical Spanish dances and exercises.
It was made mainly for purposes of teaching and culture preservation. The dances and exercises demonstrated in it are described in great detail in her book The Bolero School (Dance Books Ltd, London, 2002, ISBN 1 85273 081 1), which was endorsed by Eloy Pericet in whose family the Bolero School has been preserved, and by the Ministry of Culture in Madrid.
The video, originally published as a DVD, also contains an illustrated historical background, information on the possible origin of the dances and on links with ballet in general and with the Cecchetti school in particular, and more.
Past performers can be seen in the costumes of the period. Some dances other than Bolero School have been added to show early regional and flamenco connections, and influence in Hispanic America.
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About the Course
100 minutes of Video (Originally a DVD) includes: 57 Bolero School exercises; 11 dances; 20 Cecchetti/Bolero-related exercises, 20 minutes of illustrated history and 4 Bonus Bolero related performances
Past performers can be seen in the costumes of the period. Some dances other than Bolero School have been added to show early regional and flamenco connections, and influence in Hispanic America.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a physical copy?
The original DVD is not currently available, sorry. This online course replaces it.
How long do I have access for?
Once you purchase it, you will be able to access all the videos for as long as this website exists.
Will this teach me to dance?
This is not a traditional dance lesson video, it is intended for serious students of Spanish Dancing who want to understand and learn the Bolero School dances.
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