11-Year-Old Waukesha Dancer Performs with Bad Bunny at Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jay Ramos-Rivera, a young dancer from Waukesha, was one of seven children selected to dance with the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist during the highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Jay Ramos-Rivera, an 11-year-old dancer from Waukesha, Wisconsin, was one of seven children chosen to perform alongside Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl LX halftime show. The opportunity was a dream come true for the young dancer, who was nervous but thrilled to be part of the historic performance celebrating Puerto Rican culture.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most watched television events of the year, providing a massive platform for artists to showcase their talent. For Jay Ramos-Rivera, being selected as one of the few child dancers to perform with Bad Bunny was an incredible honor that highlighted his hard work and dedication to his craft at such a young age.

The details

Jay Ramos-Rivera trains at the Artistic Edge Dance Centre in Hartland, Wisconsin. He was one of only seven children chosen to dance with Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl LX halftime show, which celebrated Puerto Rican culture. Ramos-Rivera was initially nervous but said that once he got on stage, his nerves went away and he was able to fully enjoy the experience.

  • Jay Ramos-Rivera performed with Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 11, 2026.
  • Ramos-Rivera returned to his dance studio, Artistic Edge Dance Centre, in Hartland, Wisconsin after the Super Bowl performance.

The players

Jay Ramos-Rivera

An 11-year-old dancer from Waukesha, Wisconsin who was selected to perform with Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Bad Bunny

A Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist who headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show, which celebrated Puerto Rican culture.

Shelly Tosh

The studio owner and director of Artistic Edge Dance Centre, where Jay Ramos-Rivera trains.

Nate Ramos

The proud father of Jay Ramos-Rivera, who has supported his son's dancing career from the beginning.

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What they’re saying

“I was so nervous, but I then, actually, I have this weird thing when always I have a competition, I'm so nervous, but when I get out there, it all goes away.”

— Jay Ramos-Rivera (TMJ4)

“Professional dancers want to book the Super Bowl, and he was one of seven kids who got asked.”

— Shelly Tosh, Studio owner and director of Artistic Edge Dance Centre (TMJ4)

“This is something I feel like he's born with, like a gift.”

— Nate Ramos, Father of Jay Ramos-Rivera (TMJ4)

“I like gave him a hug and gave him a kiss on the head and I was like 'Remember what this means what this is for'.”

— Nate Ramos, Father of Jay Ramos-Rivera (TMJ4)

“So the fact that an artist from Puerto Rico that just won a Grammy with a 100% Spanish speaking album that went and did the Super Bowl 100% in Spanish, it's historical. I told him it's so much more than just another dance opportunity, and I hope you know that.”

— Nate Ramos, Father of Jay Ramos-Rivera (TMJ4)

What’s next

The Artistic Edge Dance Centre plans to host a special celebration for Jay Ramos-Rivera and his Super Bowl halftime show performance on February 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Jay Ramos-Rivera's once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform alongside Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show highlights the incredible talent and dedication of young dancers, as well as the significance of celebrating and showcasing diverse cultural representation on the biggest stage.