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15-year-old dancer sets Paraguayan record with 24 bottles on her head
🇵🇾 Paraguay /Culture & Society

15-year-old dancer sets Paraguayan record with 24 bottles on her head

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 15-year-old Paraguayan dancer, Sabrina Sosa, set a new record in Paraguayan dance by balancing and dancing with 24 bottles on her head.
  • The achievement, captured on video, required intense training, physical strength, discipline, and artistic flair, supported by her coach Alethia López and family.
  • While the record was set in a controlled environment with safety measures, public performances will continue with a smaller number of bottles due to stage limitations and safety concerns.

Sabrina Sosa, a 15-year-old dancer from Paraguay, has achieved a historic feat in Paraguayan dance, setting a new record by balancing and performing with a tower of 24 bottles on her head. The remarkable achievement, documented in a viral video, has captivated thousands online, who have expressed admiration for the young artist's agility.

Sosa accomplished this feat during a rigorous training session at the Municipal Sports Center in Villa Elisa. Her coach, Alethia López, a respected figure in the discipline, highlighted Sosa's exceptional physical strength, unwavering discipline, and artistic expression. López has been working with Sosa on her biomechanics since the beginning of the year, preparing her for this demanding performance.

Sabrina has a privileged physique, but above all, incredible passion and discipline that take away her fear of getting off the ladder and dancing freely on the floor.

— Alethia LópezSosa's coach, Alethia López, describes the dancer's dedication and physical attributes that enabled her to achieve the record.

The young dancer's success is a testament to her dedication, which includes complementary athletic training as a hockey player. This dual focus provides her with the core strength, muscular endurance, and posture essential for supporting the bottle tower while maintaining the rhythm of her dance. The process also involves significant family support and logistical coordination, with a team assisting in the careful assembly of the bottle structure.

Despite the excitement surrounding the record, López emphasized that the 24-bottle performance occurred under strict safety protocols, including protective netting and emergency evacuation plans. For public performances, Sosa and other troupes will adhere to safety regulations and stage limitations, typically performing with 12 to 15 bottles. This ensures the safety of both the performer and the audience while continuing to showcase the art of bottle dancing.

It's not just about putting the bottles on. There's a team behind it that includes the mother, trainers, and assistants who climb large ladders to assemble each piece.

— Alethia LópezLópez explains the complex logistical and team effort involved in preparing for the bottle-balancing act.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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