2023-11-06 09:30:00
Priscila Diaz is a young dancer from Roca. She began her adventure in the world of dance when she was little and this year, her great talent was recognized for represent Argentina in the Cueca World Championship at only 18 years old.
The young woman He was six years old when he entered the world of traditional dances and what at first was only an activity that he came to by watching his family dance, later became a passion. Before choosing the Cueca, Priscila went through other musical genres such as Spanish or Arabic dances, but she maintains that her destiny was predestined.or in that traditional dance of dancers with scarves in hand who trace circular figures, with turns and half turns, interrupted by various flourishes.
With the aim of continuing her dream of dancing, the young woman went through several teachers until she arrived at the Alfonsina Storni Community Center where she met the group Tradiciones Chilenas. There they nurtured her love for dance and helped her become professional with each training session.
Priscila reported that At the age of 6 he officially began to dance, but his mother indicated that from the age of 2 he showed great interest in dance. when at family gatherings I saw everyone present dancing cueca until they were tired. «My whole family is Chilean and since I was little I lived with their traditions, when we have parties the cueca is never missing»he pointed.
Although at the beginning she only performed at traditional events with her group, which allowed her to tour cities throughout the country, the need to want to take a bigger step led her to participate for the first time in national tournaments.. She longed to have her first experience in competitions that would allow her to feel the euphoria combined with the adrenaline of dancing on stage. in front of hundreds of people representing the country that sheltered his entire family.
So this year he trained to prepare for the tournament that would allow him to qualify and enter the Cueca World Championship. Along with Danilo Cona, a 23-year-old young man also from Roca, Priscila participated in the national competition where both were chosen to represent Argentina. “Every year, whether here in Roca or in other provinces, this national competition is held and there the best couple is chosen to participate in the World Cup,” he explained.
After the young couple was selected along with the group, They dedicated themselves to raising the money that allowed them to travel to the city of Antofagasta, a place that became the venue for the XX World Cueca Championship Cofochilex 2023. This event aims to “strengthen ties between Chileans residing in different countries, promoting and encouraging folklore, the practice and preservation of national dance.”
On this occasion The championship that took place from October 26 to 28 received 15 delegations from Latin America and the world that gave life to the event full of passion, tradition and folk energy. Priscila said that despite it being her first experience, she knew how to cope with her emotions and managed to position himself with his partner in third place.
«We were very excited. Personally, despite not being first, it meant a great victory not only for us who competed, but for the group and our families who supported us from the first moment,” said the young woman and announced that next year the World Cup will be held. in Spain, where they hope to arrive and obtain first place.
However, It was not the only victory she won because following finishing third, a sworn vote consecrated Priscila as the “World Queen of Cueca” a mere recognition of his great talent and elegance when marking each of his steps. «I mightn’t believe it, my family was totally excited and called me to congratulate me»he expressed.
The young woman assured that for her this It was the first step in his artistic career, which is why he can still see a long future in the world of dance. whether participating in competitions that allow you to bring new achievements home, as well as presenting at events.
Priscilla said that His only goal is to dance that folk dance that allowed him to keep the memory of his great-grandfather alive. who died three years ago. «Everything I dance and earn I dedicate to my great-grandfather. I always said that I did this for him, to follow his roots and to keep him in mind. When I dance I feel like I’m doing it with him«, he expressed.
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