Torvill and Dean: How ‘Bolero’ changed ice dancing
10 February 2026Introduction: Why Torvill and Dean matter Torvill and Dean are one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting partnerships. Their 1984 Olympic free dance, set to Maurice Ravel’s Bolero, became a global sporting moment, elevating ice dancing from a niche discipline to mainstream cultural conversation. Understanding their achievement and continuing influence helps explain why British figure skating […]