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GALLERY: Texas Dance Challenge

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Sophia Miranda, Photojournalist
Oct 2, 2025
SWAY AWAY. Senior Stacy Balderas swaying her folklorico skirt to the song El Toro Mambo as she dances on Sept. 11, 2025. The style of this dance originated in Sinaloa, Mexico. “At first, it’s like all of the nerves rush to you but as soon as you step foot on the stage it’s like everything goes away and like that’s the only thing that matters,” Balderas said.
SWAY AWAY. Senior Stacy Balderas swaying her folklorico skirt to the song El Toro Mambo as she dances on Sept. 11, 2025. The style of this dance originated in Sinaloa, Mexico. “At first, it’s like all of the nerves rush to you but as soon as you step foot on the stage it’s like everything goes away and like that’s the only thing that matters,” Balderas said.
Photo: Sophia Miranda
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Photo: Sophia Miranda
NEW HOPES. Sophomore Emmy Nava Valdivieso holding up her skirt with a hand on her hip, following the choreography for the folklorico routine on Sept. 11, 2025. This is Nava’s first year in the Panteras En Fuego dance team. “I hope to be able to get more comfortable being in Panteras, because now I feel awkward but I hope to be more comfortable by the end of the year,” Nava said.

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