I just got back from my cousin’s quince in Dallas, and I must say, the dancing was muy fabuloso! I was super impressed by her chambelanes' dance moves. I know there is no way I could have gotten the boys in my court to move like that. (No offense, chicos, but we all know how lazy and immature you can be sometimes!) So imagine my surprise when my prima told me that she completely agreed, and she decided to not have any of her guy friends be chambelanes in her court.

So who were these mystery boys burning up the dance floor at my cousin’s quince? They were professional quinceañera dancers known as “cadets”!

Apparently, hiring all-male dance crews to replace chambelanes is Dallas’ hottest quince trend. The cadets, who get their names from the U.S. Marine uniforms they wear, spend several days before the quinceañera practicing entrance and dance routines with the quince girl.

It costs anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 to hire 7-14 cadets, but to some, it’s worth it. You'll also get to choose your dancers. My cousin said she picked the cutest ones!

Here’s a video of the Latin Boys of Fort Worth cadet dance crew performing at the All Saints Expo:

Latin Boys of Fort Worth Cadets

Don’t they look guapisimo in those Marine uniforms? Learn more about cadets by reading this article in the Dallas Morning News.

Would you consider hiring cadets or professional dancers to perform in your quinceañera?

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