Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What does my child need to bring to class?

Spanish Dance students should have black heeled shoes (for Flamenco or Character Dance) and castanets. Girls should also bring a wide bottom skirt, mid-calf long, in any color (solid or print), with leotard and dance tights in black. (Soft ballet slippers may be needed additionally later on). Ballet students should wear black leotard, tights and slippers.

CASTANETS

They will be on sale at the studio for $25.00 dollars the pair. You may also find them in specialized shops where they sell musical instruments, or at "Freed of London" or "Menkes" dance stores.

LEOTARD

Black Scoop Neck and short sleeves, for the girls.
Any color T-shirt, for the boys.

DANCE TIGHTS

Black tights or leggings, for the girls.

Black street or gym pants, for the boys.

DANCE SHOES

Black heeled Flamenco or Character Dance shoes with leather soles (please do not come to class with snickers). Boys can use boots or black street shoes. Teenagers and adults should consider in the future, investing in proper flamenco shoes, which are imported and more expensive; but this is not necessary to start. The black generic heeled shoe for the young girls is just as fine. This shoe is used for all kinds of dancing, such as Tap, Jazz and Character Dance.

SKIRTS

Girls should bring a skirt in any color (solids, prints or polka-dots), which must be wide at the bottom, preferably with a ruffle, no longer than mid-calf. The ideal length is "just below the calf", with the bottom part of the leg, ankle and shoe clearly visible to the teacher. Teenagers and adults can use a longer skirt with ruffle, to the anklebone.

Where can I buy the clothes and shoes?

Freed of London: 21-01 43rd Ave. (corner with 21st St.). Long Island City, NY 11101
(718)-729-7061

Capezio: 1776 Broadway (57th St), 1650 Broadway (51st St), 136 East 61st St (Lexington Ave). All of them located in Manhattan.

Menkes: 250 West 54th St, 4th floor (between Broadway and 8th Ave) New York, NY 10019. (212)-541-8401

How do I get to The American Bolero School of Spanish Dance?

BY SUBWAY

E and V trains to 23 St-Ely Ave Get off at 21st Street exit, corner with 44th Dr. Walk north on 21st Street 4 blocks, towards the Queensborough Bridge, to the next traffic light, at 43rd Ave. Cross 21st Street by the Star of India Diner and walk west on 43rd Ave, towards the Manhattan skyline, for 5 small blocks. Turn right on 9th Street.

N, W and 7 trains to Queensboro Plaza Get off at Queens Plaza South exit and go down to street level. Walk west on Queens Pl. So. approx. 4 blocks, towards Manhattan (you will pass the Silvercup Studios on your left). Cross 21st Street at the traffic light to the Sunoco gas stationÕs side and walk west 5 small blocks still on Queens Pl. So, towards the Manhattan skyline. The bridge is always on your right. Turn left on 9th Street. F train to 21 St-Queensbridge

Get off at 21st Street exit, corner with 41st Ave. Walk south on 21st Street 2 blocks, towards the Queensborough Bridge, pass under it and cross Queens Plaza South to the Sunoco gas stationÕs side. Turn right and walk west on Queens Pl. So. 5 small blocks, towards the Manhattan skyline. The bridge is on your right. Turn left on 9th Street.

BY CAR

From Manhattan
Take the upper level of the Queensborough Bridge (59th Street Bridge) and proceed on the right fork (marked 21st Street). Stay on the left side as you descend, there is a traffic light. Turn left and proceed 1/2 a block staying on the right side of 21st Street, to the next traffic light at the corner of 43rd Ave. and the Star of India Diner. Make a right on 43rd Ave. and proceed west for 6 small blocks, towards the Manhattan skyline, to Vernon Blvd. Make a right on Vernon Blvd, go one block; turn right on Queens Plaza South, go one block and make another right on to 9th Street. Unrestricted parking can be found in the entire area.

From Brooklyn
Locate McGuiness Boulevard in your road map. It is one of the exits of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, by Williamsburg Bridge exit. Go north on McGuiness Blvd. for a few miles until you reach and cross the Pulaski Bridge. At this point you are now in Queens, entering straight in to 11th Street. Proceed north on 11th Street, towards the Queensborough Bridge, until you reach 43rd Ave. where you make a left. Proceed west for 2 blocks, towards the Manhattan skyline. 9th Street is on your right. Go around the block to find parking.

Question: Do students of the School of Spanish Dance perform on stage?

Yes. At the end of the year, we have a Spring Recital (last year held at Flushing Town Hall) which includes all students, both children and adults, beginners through advanced.

Question: Are there any discounts for adults?

Yes, if you buy 10 class cards, which are valid for two or three months. Please ask next time you visit the studio.