Hi Cowboys Fans!
My name is Adrian, and I am beyond excited to be a part of the best dance team in the NFL as a rookie this year! I am filled with so much gratitude at the opportunity to perform with so many talented individuals, and I'm so eager to see what this year has to offer. Being able to call myself a professional NFL dancer for the Dallas Cowboys is still so surreal to me. I look forward to representing the team and showing all I have to offer.
I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, graduated from Del Valle High School in 2019 and started competitively dancing when I was a junior. I swiftly recognized that dance was a profound passion I wished to pursue and deeply invest in, following my experiences with several esteemed dance studios. After a few years of dancing, I was appointed as an instructor, allowing me to teach students aged 12 and up and further deepen my passion for dance. Inspiring the next generation of dancers and teachers significantly enriched my experience. Now, as a member of the Dallas Cowboys NFL dance team, I am eager to inspire even more individuals and demonstrate that dreams can be realized through dedication and hard work.
Making this team is a HUGE accomplishment for me and those who have supported me throughout this all. Thank you to my instructors, my family, and my close friends for never doubting my skills and ability to make it this far. I would not be here without each one of you! The prospect of contributing to and growing within this ensemble ignites a sincere enthusiasm in me. I am eager to engage with my fellow teammates, harnessing our collective creativity and expertise to push the boundaries of our art form.
I'm thrilled to support the Cowboys alongside all of you this season! Let's make this year one of the best!
GO COWBOYS,
-Adrian
Number of years on the team: This is my 1st year on the team!
Prior Dance/Entertainment Industry Experience: I have danced with several dance studios in El Paso including ATX, New Horizon Dance Academy, Urban Movement Dance Studio, and have taught at LAT dance academy! I have competed in World of Dance Dallas and Arizona and have traveled to compete in Dancer's Paradise in Cancun, Mexico. I have performed in various beauty pageants such as Miss New Mexico and other local El Paso pageants.
Nicknames: No nicknames unfortunately, other than the ones that I was given by my Hispanic family growing up but those are not to be publicly displayed lol!
Hometown: My hometown is the city where the sun doesn't set, El Paso, Texas
I dance because: I dance to express my artistry and to find peace in a world so chaotic. Dance has long served as a cherished refuge and a sincere outlet for my creative spirit.
What I like to do most besides dance is: Besides dance, I love to EAT! Exploring new restaurants and trying new food is so exhilarating to me. I also love spending quality time with my close friends and family.
I've always wanted to: I've always wanted to own a raccoon… I know that sounds crazy considering that I have an infinite number of options to choose from, but racoons are just adorable and if I ever had the chance to legally domesticate one and make it my best friend, I would.
Advice to Youngsters: A piece of advice I'd share with the youngsters would be that life is too short for it to be taken so seriously. You never know what you might like if you always have a wall that you hide behind because you want to seem "cool" or "fit in." Once upon a time, the people who are now "trendsetters" were once outcasts until they decided to try something new, and others liked it. Give yourself that opportunity to just be free and do what you want to do.
My biggest role model is: My biggest role model is myself. I know it might sound a bit naive or weird, but I made it this far because of the mentality that I had to develop at a young age and I never gave up despite all the barriers that life put in my way. I am constantly reminded of how strong I really am, and I always somehow find a way to exceed what I thought I could handle.
What I enjoy most about being a DCRB Dancer is: As of right now, I've enjoyed the hard work and dedication that I can feel coming out of everyone during rehearsals, along with the fun and silly side. I can't wait to laugh, sweat, and grow with this amazing team!
Favorite Cowboys player past or present: My favorite Cowboys player is Dak Prescott ALL THE WAY!
Favorite Performer: My favorite performer is definitely Karol G! Her artistry and humble personality is everything to me! I love the way she showcases her dancers and gives them just as much spotlight.
Favorite Music: Some of my favorite types of music are Reggaeton, Hip Hop, Oldies, and Lo-Fi music.
Favorite Quotes: One of my all-time favorite quotes is "If the whole world was blind, who would you impress?"-Boonaa Mohammed.
The three guests I would invite to my fantasy dinner party are (dead or alive): The three guests that I would invite to my fantasy dinner party would be Rosa Parks, because she's an Icon, Melissa Mccarthy, because she'd have me laughing so hard, and my cat, because, well, why not?