Control, precision and coordination are not words that come to mind when one thinks of toddlers. In fact, the opposite is true while the earliest stages of balance and hand-eye coordination are being developed. We are used to giving toddlers a lot of slack, even congratulating them on a job well-done that may have been a very simple task.
That’s what makes the following video so impressive.
Four year old Daniela Avanzini is looking the part in her white, ruffly gown. Even as such young dancer, Daniela still has beauty and grace that only enhance her performance. Her partner, five year old Yasha Jeltuhin, may have one more year of experience but Daniela is a match for his skill. As the two prepare to take center stage, their attentive instructor stoops down to put hands on their shoulders.
She has been guiding them every step of the way.
Dance instructor Ana Llorente is internationally recognized and known for her stellar choreography. She has performed in numerous cities and countries such as the United States, Cuba, Vienna and Japan. At the invitational Dance Competition in Havana, Cuba, Ana was recognized as ‘the best performer and choreographer in the country.’
You can tell that the toddlers received phenomenal instruction from Ana Llorente. What is fascinating is that young Daniela and Yasha don’t seem at all nervous or unsure. They seem confident like they are in their element. With careers beginning at such a young age, it’s possible that their success will continue to last.
The Cha-Cha came naturally for the tiny dancers.
And so far it has. Since the performance in the video below, Daniela and Yasha have only gone on to prove their talent. Just four years after this video, the pair was featured on season eight of America’s Got Talent, stunning the crowd with their talent as elementary students.
They went on to perform in various competitions, making TV appearances and gaining attention from the media. You always hope that when you see such young talent that they will go far, and that’s exactly what they are doing. Even though according to Yasha, Daniela ‘has a bossy personality,’ she follows Yasha’s lead seamlessly.
The Cha-Cha is a traditional Latin dance style that is well known all around the world. Often seeing a male and a female performing the dance together, the complication is conveying the passion and intensity of the Latin dance style while having enough control for complicated footwork.
Just wait until you see these tiny feet!
As soon as Daniela and Yasha take the stage and delight the audience with their smiles, you know you’re in for a show. But it wasn’t just the audience who was pleased. The judges were happy to see the duo give honor to the beloved dance style. You even see a round of applause coming from the judges’ table. With millions of views on YouTube, these toddlers will continue to wow their audiences.
Seeing Daniela and Yasha in action is astounding!
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