With an interesting and active presence on networks, Shadows has been around for years in San Juan. Although the group has been changing, since 2021 it is made up of the same young people who have been growing, perfecting and unifying in a dream: breaking San Juan barriers with their dance, demonstrating that K-Pop is not invisible in the province.
The group that was born in 2018 is currently made up of Matías Agüero, Santino Devita Gonzalo Segovia, José Pelayes, Leandro Ontiveros and Mauro Pintor, young people between 19 and 26 years old who came together thanks to the passion that dance awakens behind the popularity of Korean music. With effort, dedication and in a completely self-managed way, they not only learn the different choreographies to share them with each other, but they also look for ways to advance and continue growing, taking care of every detail.
“The challenge is the coordination of all the members, I think that is what takes us the most time, the rehearsals, in addition to the search for costumes”, details Santino; while Matías notes: “We maintain an aesthetic. K-Pop is from Korea, they are musical groups that sing and dance at the same time and their costumes are striking. Each song has a different concept, a different choreography, and when a new song appears we seek to recognize what is striking. That’s why we take into account the costumes, the makeup, the coordination. That distinguishes it from other dance styles and that’s why we like it.”
The perseverance, dedication and passion of the San Juan team has been bearing fruit for a long time. Even last year, in July, they traveled to Buenos Aires to participate in the 14th K-Pop Contest, an event that took place at the Korean Argentine Cultural Center. In addition, they had presentations in Mendoza and won an international competition that was held virtually.
Embed – Shadows Dance Cover
“Our big goal would be to be able to leave the country, compete and present ourselves. We have been to Buenos Aires and Mendoza. Going to South Korea would be a dream”, Santino comments longingly, while Matías, also known as Jay, nods. The idea is supported by the entire group.
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Although it continues to be a booming expression, there are more and more San Juan men and women who are joining the K-Pop community. A peculiarity that they share, and that is seen in Shadows, is that they are young people who appropriate spaces. This means that nothing is an impediment to getting together to rehearse and you can generally see them at the doors of the Convention Center, at some of the entrances to the Bicentennial Theater or any public space where they find something that can be reflected.
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They teach each other the choreos, they pass the different movements and they build choreographic pieces that often have nothing to envy of the training institutes. Their constructions are based on the pleasure of moving and the passion that Korean music awakens in them. These are the same reasons that lead Shadows to remain relevant over time and become increasingly popular.
