Teens Paid to Dance at Quinceañeras

1 Which section of the article BEST explains how the Latin Boyz Cadets got started?

• Introduction [paragraphs 1-14]

• "A Quinceañera Business"

• "Becoming A Cadet"

• "The Big Show"

2 Read the following statement.

The cadets attempt to provide a unique and personalized experience at each quinceañera.

Which sentence from the article provides the BEST support for the above statement?

• The Dallas and Fort Worth area has several groups that provide similar services for quinceañeras, but

  the Latin Boyz Cadets are one of the most well-known. Barajas and the other teens said the group certainly pays the best

• People underestimate the amount of time and skills it takes to put on a show. The chambelanes role of

  presenting the birthday girl and dancing can be a stressful experience of learning choreographed routines and buying special outfits.

• The guys are required to practice until they're ready to perform in quinceañeras. They aren't paid for

  practices, but once they start dancing in shows they can make from $50 to $80 an event, depending on experience level.

• The cadets might not know Heidy Navarro, the girl whose quince they're dancing at. But they perform

  with her for an hour as if they were longtime friends. They make sure to autograph her guest book, too.

What is one reason why the author includes information about the cadets' presence on social media?

• to inform readers where they can learn more about the cadets and quinceañera training

• to illustrate how the cadets were able to develop their quinceañera business so quickly

• to emphasize the success and popularity the cadets enjoy as quinceañera dancers

• to explore the way that relationships with quinceañera dancers change over time

What can be inferred from paragraph one?

• All girls dream of an extravagant wedding similar to a quinceanera.

• Quinceañeras can be very expensive and elaborate, similar to a wedding.

• Quinceaneras are like weddings because it is a celebration of love and commitment.

• For many girls, a quinceaneras is where she will find her groom.

According to the article why do girls hire the Latin Boyz Cadets?

• Many girls hire them because they think they are handsome and most likely have crushes on them.

• Many girls hire them because they want to dance and don't have partners to dance with at the party.

• Many girls hire them because they want their party to be perfect and these boys are entertaining.

• Many girls hire them because it is a custom in many Latin countries.