Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, May 9, 2025. The Universidad Panamericana campus AguascalientesThe Universidad Panamericana campus Aguascalientes, is positioned as one of the most outstanding private institutions in the country in the field of university dance, by winning first place nationally in the hip hop category and third place overall nationally in the competition CONADEIP 2025.
An outstanding participation in the largest private university sporting event in the world
The competition of the National Student Sports Commission of Private Institutions (CONADEIP) is distinguished for being the most relevant sports competition at the national level among private higher education institutions. Each year, it brings together the best private universities in the country, whose teams compete in a high-performance environment.
Participation in this event requires intense technical and physical preparation. The teams dedicate many hours of rehearsal per week, combining their training with the academic demands of university life.
This year, the Universidad Panamericana campus Aguascalientes competed in the disciplines of hip hop, poms y jazzafter having represented the university in international competitions such as the World School Championship in Orlando and artistic events such as the concert Feeling alive.
The event took place at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey campus, from April 10 to 13, 2025.
First place nationally in hip hop
For the first time, the Universidad Panamericana campus Aguascalientes hip hop team was crowned national champion, marking a milestone in the university's history.marking a milestone in its university history. The team, led by coach Gary OchoaThe team, led by coach Gary Ochoa, has been working since January 2024 on a routine perfected with intense training sessions.
This extraordinary achievement is the result of months of arduous training, in which physical effort was combined with passion, constant commitment and a deep sense of teamwork. Each member of the group demonstrated admirable discipline and dedication, facing the challenge of balancing their academic responsibilities with the demands of perfecting each choreography.
Gary Ochoa noted how proud he was to have led the dance team. "This triumph means a great success for the entire team since, since January 2024, we have been working on this choreography making different adjustments, working very hard physically and many hours of daily rehearsal. It is a great reward and satisfaction to have obtained this national championship.".
Team members Paola Valdéz, Edna Návar, Katia Fragozo, Andrea Cobourne, Ana Sofía Bermudez, María Dolores Figueroa, Regina Gómez, Julieta Yánez, Roxanna Nájera, Fátima Ruíz and Diego Hermosillo demonstrated a high technical and artistic level.
"This event marked something huge in me and in the history we made by winning that first place. My team is not just a team, they are my family and I feel that in CONADEIP we became even closer because it was an achievement as a team and I am eternally grateful for that experience. and I am eternally grateful for that experience," she said.I am forever grateful for that experience," said Andy Cobournesaid Andy Cobourne, hip hop student.
Third place national overall
In addition, Universidad Panamericana ranked among the top three among the top three institutions in the country, thanks to the cumulative score obtained by the for the excellent scores obtained by its three representative dance groups in the CONADEIP competition.
This achievement represents the second time that our university has reached a prominent position in the ranking. ranking national ranking, the first time being in 2023.
This recognition attests to the high technical level and artistic quality that our dance teams have consolidated over time, as a result of the commitment, constant effort and passion of our students, coaches and the Art and Culture Department management team.This is the result of the commitment, constant effort and passion of our students, coaches and the Art and Culture Department's management team.
The coach of the poms and jazz selection, Pedro Arredondosaid "Winning third place in this tough national dance competition is not just a recognition, it is the result of every rehearsal, every hour invested and every time the body wanted to give up but the heart kept going."
He also highlighted the importance of being able to transmit art and touch the hearts of the public. "It's not just a trophy, it's a story of discipline, passion and dedication that we proudly celebrate today. It is not only the bronze that shines, it is everything we overcame to get there. That third place takes soul, sweat, effort and all our love for the dance.".
The students participating in poms and jazz were: Sara Ruíz, Lucero Hermoso, Armida Tamayo, Sofía Aguilar, Gabriela Miranda, Nadia Mendoza, Camila Gutiérrez and Alejandra Esparza.
Art, culture and integral education
This achievement reaffirms the Universidad Panamericana 's commitment to a comprehensive integral education that encompasses academic excellence as well as cultural and artistic development. Through the Department of Arts and Culturethrough the Department of Art and Culture, our school promotes teamwork, discipline and talent as fundamental values in higher education.
Learn more about Art and Culture at: https://www.up.edu.mx/vida-panamericana-arte-cultura-y-difusion/
