Boleros' Dance Center - Jacksonville, FL

Ralphie Ramirez:

Ralphie Ramirez is originally from New York and began dancing at sixteen years old. Back then Hustle was the dance of choice in clubs and that sparked his interest in partnership dancing. Ralphie trained under dance greats as Pierre Dulaine, Augie and Margo Rodriguez, Phil Black, Rufus Dustin, Peter Maxwell and others. He performed in several movies including The Last Tango with Robert Duvall and Carlito's Way with Al Pacino. Television productions that Ralphie participated in include star search, Dance Fever, The Merv Griffing Show, and New York City's Lincoln Center. Ralphie has conducted choreography for Radio City Music Hall's "Easter extravaganza", The Apollo Theater Latin music awards, MTV Esquire, Records, Univision Ch. 47 "Sabado Gigante" and more… It wasn't long till Broadway called, and Ralphie was assistant director in "From Ballroom to Broadway" lead dancer in Tommy Tumes" Grant Hotel". The Las Vegas Follies, The Sandcastle Guam, Disco Dance Stars Studio 54, and at Madison Square Garden.

Ralphie made his way to Jacksonville, Florida, started a family and opened "Boleros Dancesport Inc", a 40,000 square foot Cultural Arts Center. Ralphie is the director of two annual events "Boleros Grand Challenge Competition".

For all of these accomplishments Ralphie continued contribution to the dance industry, he was awarded "The Augie and Margo Lifetime Achievement Award" at the international Hustle and Salsa event, held in Miami Florida. Raplie's greatest achievements are his two children Tyler Christian and Rachel Alexis.

10131 Atlantic Blvd. - Jacksonville, FL 32225
904-721-3399