Two young dancers from Rosarito earned first place at an international competition in Colombia, where their performance stood out among entries from multiple countries.

Vanessa Jazmín Ángel Dorantes and Javier Alexander López Murillo won with their contemporary lyrical duet “Las últimas rosas” (“The Last Roses”), a piece created by their instructor, Yessenia Bribiescas Lara of Academia Nueva Esperanza in the Lucio Blanco neighborhood.

The choreography highlights emotional depth and artistic expression, showcasing the duo’s technical skill and stage presence. Competing against other contemporary dancers and couples, they impressed judges with both interpretation and execution.

Their achievement marks an important milestone in their artistic development and brings international recognition to Rosarito’s local dance community.

To make the trip possible, the dancers organized community fundraising efforts over several months, reflecting the level of commitment often required of emerging artists.

“We are very proud to represent Mexico abroad and to show that there is great talent in our country,” they said. “Representing Rosarito and Mexico means a lot to us, and this experience has helped us grow as dancers and deepen our appreciation for our culture.”

They were the only participants from Rosarito in the competition.

The award-winning piece was also recently performed at the first Festival Cultural Comunitario in Rancho 40, organized by the Municipal Secretariat of Culture through the Instituto Municipal de Arte y Cultura (IMAC), further highlighting their work within the local community.