SoCal Kids Shine in Super Bowl Halftime Show

Five young dancers from Southern California perform alongside Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Five children from Southern California had the opportunity to perform alongside Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga during the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The kids, ranging from 10 to 11 years old, auditioned and rehearsed for weeks to be part of the historic performance, which was the first Super Bowl halftime show sung primarily in Spanish.

Why it matters

The inclusion of these young local dancers in the high-profile Super Bowl halftime show highlights the growing prominence of Latin culture and talent in mainstream entertainment. It also showcases the dedication and hard work of aspiring young performers in Southern California who are pursuing their dreams.

The details

The five kids - Eden Roberts, Miyyah Barajas, Stephanie Stevenson and her daughter Jade San Pedro, and Bronson Arrivillaga - all had the opportunity to audition for the halftime show through their agents or dance studios. While some were nervous at first, they were ultimately thrilled to perform on such a big stage alongside major artists like Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga. The kids rehearsed intensively for three weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, putting in 8-9 hours per day with only one day off.

  • The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show took place on February 23, 2026.
  • The kids rehearsed for three weeks prior to the Super Bowl performance.

The players

Eden Roberts

A 10-year-old dancer from Anaheim Hills who performed in the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Miyyah Barajas

A young dancer from Whittier who said this was her first professional audition.

Stephanie Stevenson

The owner of a salsa dance studio in North Hollywood who performed alongside her 10-year-old daughter, Jade San Pedro, during the show.

Bronson Arrivillaga

A 10-year-old dancer who is homeschooled and trains about 20 hours per week, auditioning for 4-5 projects a week.

Mila Cayetano

An 11-year-old dancer from Mission Hills who said she enjoys dancing because it brings her joy and allows her to express herself.

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What they’re saying

“It was amazing. When I was waiting for my part, I was a little bit nervous, but mostly excited. When I got on the stage and I started dancing, all the nerves went away and I was just so excited to be there.”

— Eden Roberts (dailybreeze.com)

“I just felt like I was in a dream, like I wasn't actually there. But when I got off stage, I just realized it was real and it was so cool.”

— Miyyah Barajas (dailybreeze.com)

“We actually all dance together at the parties. We embrace our culture like that and I, personally, do it in my dance studio at all my events. So it is something special when you get invited to the biggest platform in the world to perform, but in its most authentic way, I get to do it with my daughter in the way I already do.”

— Stephanie Stevenson, Dance Studio Owner (dailybreeze.com)

What’s next

The young dancers will continue to pursue their performing careers, with some already booked for upcoming projects like the NBA All-Star Weekend and signing with talent agencies.

The takeaway

The inclusion of these talented Southern California kids in the high-profile Super Bowl halftime show demonstrates the growing prominence of Latin culture and young performers in mainstream entertainment. It showcases the dedication and hard work of aspiring artists who are chasing their dreams.