Why figure skaters love Ravel’s ‘Bolero’

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Even the casual figure skating fan might notice how often Ravel's Bolero is used as a soundtrack for short and long programs at the Olympics. No less than three have skated to it this week so far. Classical music host Colleen Phelps explains why.

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