Thank You Dance Manila

In October, one of the website/blog I have been regularly contributing to has finally announced its end. www.DanceManila.com bids adieu to the community and its readers. Though as they said to their avid followers, it was never about just a website / blog, but about the community that came together and connected through Dance Manila. With the booming dance community in all parts of the country, their purpose has been achieved.

Their post on their FB page:

Long time everyone! As the saying goes "All good thing (must) come to an end." Dance Manila is officially shutting down....
Posted by Dance Manila on Monday, 26 October 2015

Thank you for the opportunity. Writing for Dance Manila helped me reconnect with one of my passion. Helped me come to terms with my doubts and made me meet new friends. Dance has been and will always be a key part in my being.

To all the local dance community, dance crews and friends thanks for entrusting me with the power of giving you a voice. Hope you'd all still have me at your events though, as I'm sorely missing the scene and everyone so much.

This won't mean the end for my writing for the dance community, nope. Though my readership was never as big and as specific as Dance Manila, I will continue to write about dance and the community here in my humble mumble jumble blog. We just found a new home.

REV X: Dance For Hope Concert

CEBU CITY - The Cebu Dance Community is chipping in, pulling in their weight to help our fellow Cebuanos who were affected by Typhoon Yolanda, through the very talent we have been blessed with. Join some of the best of Cebu's Dance Community in their dance for a cause concert, Rev X: Dance For Hope, on December 8, 2013 (Sunday) from 6-9pm at the Cebu Coliseum. Made possible by the EDSA People Power Commission, National Association of UNESCO in the Philippines Inc. In partnership with Born To Dance - New Generation of Dancers, and EPPC Cebu Provincial Youth Council. 

Tickets are being sold for P100, and P150. For ticket reservations contact these numbers: 0942-295-7755 / 0932-543-0234

For more updates like on Facebook, ONEPinas : https://www.facebook.com/1Pinas 

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2013 - Rafi

GUDC Making Waves this Summertime

Also in DanceManila.com

DAVAO CITY - Groove Unlimited Dance Community (GUDC) has kept busy since summer has officially started here in the Philippines. About 3 weeks ago, GUDC -spearheaded by Offlimitz has once again reached out to fellow dancers in nearby city, Kidapawan and held the successful dance workshop under the dance program The Bridge.

Workshop 2013: Kidapawan City (Click for more photos on their FB Page)

THE BRIDGE is a Kidapawan City grown dance program initiated by Offlimitz and Turning Pointe School dedicated to the hip-hop, urban and street dance enthusiasts in the area. Its goal is not only to bring in choreographers from different areas but as well as to slowly bring all the dancers together and contribute to the regular acquaintance and good will in the growing dance community in North Cotabato.  

Offlimitz, being one of the pioneers of GUDC, teamed up with some of the Davao choreographers to a hold an opening workshop to jump start the 2nd Season of the Program . - GUDC

(Photos provided are from GUDC's FB Page)

Instructors:
Bryan Grandeza (founder & director of GUDC)
Lloyd Callao (Director of Allianz; choreographer of Groove Unlimited, Smooth Killaz & X-plosion)
Marlouie Villarico (choreographer of Distinct Feature, Groove Unlimited & X-plosion)
John Paul Balones (choreographer of Bandila Fusion &; X-losion)
Takahiro Kaneko (choreographer of Distinct Feature, Groove Unlimited, Alt Groove & X-plosion)
Jhoey Zulueta (founder & director of JAZ Up Danz Crew)
Kevin Jan Fruto (choreographer of JAZ Up Danz Crew, Lipstick & Girlfriends)

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Also you might wanna mark your calendars for GUDC's upcoming event Groove Stylz! Happening in May. 

ARE YOU READY FOR GSX?? GUDC has been posting teasers and featuring videos from GSX 2012 on their FB page and group. So if you want to get the latest better check out their official pages and follow. 

Please like the official GUDC page http://www.facebook.com/gudc.ph
and please add http://www.facebook.com/groups/233369782257/?fref=ts to receive regular updates

GSX Promo Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDzek5k8dc

in order of apperance:

Bryan Grandeza (founder & Director of GUDC)
Bandila Fusion (Dilam Calig-onan, Jack Manolo, Jan Aleksei Larion)
JAZ Up Danz Crew (Jhoey Zulueta, Kevin Jan Fruto, Ayana Merquita)
FACES (Brian Berenguela, John Carlo Jabonete, Vanj)
Alternative Groove (Noe Ross Calicdan, Bon Lian VIdoy, Ace Soriano)
D12 (Ryan Co, Aike Putian, Keeshia Uy)
Lord's Artwerkz (Bjorn Ortega, Peeyah Piatos)
Allianz (LP Solarte, Dexter Lagang, Don Angeles)
Distinct Feature (Takahiro Kaneko, Marlouie Villarico, Kim Fong Lee)
B-side (Jonathan Endonela, Keanu Penas)
Groove Unlimited (Lloyd Callao, Kenneth Delideli, Jestoni Rivera)

Filmed & Directed by Gianne Carlo Chua
Co-directed by Bryan Grandeza
Set Assistants: Ken Kintanar & Eyah Redona
Special thanks to Aubrey Yee & Soundbox for the venue
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2013 - Rafi

GUDC's The CULMINATION 2013

Article also in DanceManila.com

DAVAO CITY - On February 17, 2013 Groove Unlimited Dance Community (GUDC) came together as one family to celebrate yet another milestone for their Dance School for the year (SY 2012-2013). A year of training  classes and workshops, it's that time again to give recognition to all the teachers, staff and most especially the students. Event was held at the NCCC Mall of Davao, Matina Crosssing Ma-a Road.

THE CULMINATION is an annual event to officially end another great school year. It is a day to recognize works, individuals, talents, dancers, choreographers, crews and groups of their achievements, accomplishments and contribution to GUDC and to the community.

The Culmination replaced the February/March Groove Stylz event. Groove Stylz formally became a summer event of the GUDC starting 2010. - GUDC

The CULMINATION Promo Vid

(video by Bryan Grandeza)

AWARDEES

(Recognition) For organizing/ conducting events and workshops

• 1. Allianz 
• 2. Alternative Groove 
• 3. Bandila Fusion 
• 4. D12 
• 5. Distinct Feature 
• 6. FACES 
• 7. Groove Unlimited 
• 8. JAZ Up Danz Crew 
• 9. Lord's Artwerkz 
• 10. Offlimitz 
• 11. B-side Tribe 
• 12. Popping Tribe 
• 13. Happy Tribe 
• 14. Thesis

Most Improved Dancer
1. Stephen Rey Estilo (JAZ Up Danz Crew)
2. Harvey Mateus (Alternative Groove)
3. Jan Aleksei Larion (Bandila Fusion)
4. Kyle Galvez (D12)
5. Kleizer Gata (Distinct Feature)
6. Joseph Joshua Franco (Allianz)
7. April Janine Uyan (FACES)
8. Dexter Guibone (Groove Unlimited)
9. Jed Sumampong (B-side Tribe)
10. Alfred Jett Grandeza (Thesis)

Most Improved Crew: Alternative Groove
Special Awards:
1. Groove Unlimited for being the first to represent Davao City in an international hip-hop dance competition.
2. KZ Tandingan for winning the 1st X Factor Philippines.
3. Gerald Manangan for sharing his knowledge and expertise in the field of dance.
4. Dan Salvana for sharing his knowledge and expertise in the field of dance.
5. The Academy as the most promising crew of Davao City.
6. NCCC mall of Davao for the support given to GUDC for the entire school year.
7. Smashville Fitness Center for the support given to GUDC for the entire school year.

Recognition:
1. Mediamen, photographers, bloggers for the support given to GUDC
2. Incoming Graduates and Board Passers
3. All GUDC abroad
4. All visiting dance teachers
5. All crews who represented Davao City in regional and national competitions\

Kool-Lab Project Awards:

• Most Attended Class : Ian and Keeshia (56 students) 
• Best Select Group : Ian and Keeshia's Class (Kyle Galvez, Kim Fong, Bon Vidoy, LP Solarte, Merlyn Alair) 
• Faculty of the Year : Kevin and Pax 
• Duo Competition Champs : Jan Carlo Jabonete and Sarah Jessica Bravo 
• Special thanks to "The Respect" by GCC clothing line for the prizes

Judges:
1. Dilam and Nikki (2007-2008 Champ)
2. Lex (2009-2010 Champ)
3. LP & Tzum (2010-2011 Champ)
4. Kareena (2010-2011 Champ)

Guest Performers: One of GUDC's commitment is to help give the much needed exposure to groups who are just starting by offering them intermission spots in the programs.

1.The Comeback
2. Southpoint School Dance Club
3. Fresh Lips
4. Reverent Knack (Kidapawan city)
5. The Academy (Awardee)

Photo of the Year: "the Prayer" by Sarah Dayrit

Video of the Year: Aike Putian -- How Many Drinks by Miguel

(Video by Gianne Carlo Chua)

GUDC Extends their heartfelt gratitude to those who have helped in making The Culmination a huge success:

SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE for the love and support.. for continuously believing in us.. for inspiring us.. you are the reason for all these.. 

• EMCEES -- for the great help in making the event a memorable one.

LA Subido

Aya Merquita

Jabs Umpar

• STAFF and all volunteers-- for all the help and assistance in the entire skool year

1. Sarah Aquino

2. Eyah Redona

3. Shen Sabater

4. Zai2 Factolarin

5. Jay Lagmay

6. Pamblo Balones

*Aldrin of JAZ Up for assisting in the stage preparation

• COUNCIL -- for offering their expertise by sharing their talents, skills and experience to the dance community

1. bboying -- Gino Royo, Keanu Penas, Kevin Descalsota, Jonathan Endonela, Roel Ares

2. Popping -- Bjorn Ortega, Takahiro Kaneko, Jackrey Capidtoan

3. Freestyling -- Gats Lopez, Alfred Jett Grandeza, Josh Abella, Jan aleksei larion, Karl Jarabello

4. Waacking & Vogueing -- Jhoey Zulueta, Kevin Jan Fruto, Brian Berenguela, Stephen Estilo, Kenneth Alquirez

• FACULTY -- for offering their expertise by sharing their talents, skills and experience to the dance community
• CREWS and TEAMS -- for helping out in keeping our events and activities worth attending
• Photo credits to Gianne Carlo Chua and Reverent Knack

We also would like to congratulate and wish everyone, who qualified for the Dance Delight Philippines Volume 1 which will be held this March in Manila, all the best. Most especially to all Mindanao Crews, Exquizyth, Crossover, XI Region and Urban Myx

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Also announced during the event were selected 10 Teams for GUDC's upcoming Groove Stylz. Happening on May 26, 2013 at CAP Auditorium.
1. Allianz
2. Alternative Groove
3. Distinct Feature
4. D12
5. Faces
6. Fusion
7. Groove Unlimited
8. JAZ Up Danz Crew
9. Lord's Artwerkz
10. Offlimitz (Kidapawan City)
11. B-side
12. Rhythmic Illusion (guest performer)

Stay tuned for Groove Stylz updates all the way from Davao's premier dance community, GUDC.
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2013 - Rafi

HYBREED 2013

Article also in Dance Manila

Davao City - On February 23, 2013, Groove Unlimited Dance Community (GUDC) in partnership with Hybrid and Killer Bee co-organised HYBREED 2013.

What GUDC says about the HYBREED:

Through the years, GUDC has been working on to learn, improve and explore the field of dance.. helping each other grow and find their own comfortable and preferred style.. a gesture of fertility brought about by the love shared between each one resulting to the constant breeding of styles..  

HYBREED is an event dedicated to the GUDC choreographers who have been so instrumental in the movement of the dance community. It is a night to showcase these amazing people through their specially prepared pieces. 

- Quote lifted off GUDC's FB Page.

The Line-up of Performing Choreographers
1. Shen, Zai, Eyah, Jesamie, Keeshia
2. Karissa, Ellaine, Ayana, Sarah, Micole, Jericah
3. Ryan, Mike, Sheldone
4. Pamskie, Pax, Aris
5. Aike, , Lloyd, Kennard
6. Dilam, Jack, Ian
7. Jhoey Z, Kenneth D, Noe
8. Pen2, Brian B., Nike
9. Kevin, Aldrine, Kenneth A
10. Taka, Bryan G, Marla

The above choreographers representing GUDC come from different crews and sub groups, namely:

1. Allianz
2. Alternative Groove
3. Bandila Fusion
4. D12 (Dirty Dozen)
5. Distinct Feature
6. FACES
7. Faces of Groove
8. Groove Unlimited
9. JAZ Up Danz Crew
10. Lord's Artwerkz

11. Smooth Killaz
12. Swagg Fam
13. Jewels
14. Xplosion
15. Girl Friends
16. Fresh
17. Fresh Lips
18. Comeback
19. Lipstick
20. Offlimitz

"The movement relies on those who infect passion and leadership." - GUDC

GUDC dedicates this event to the future choreographers and leaders of the dance community. Considering they plan on making this an annual event, gear up dancers and choreographers, see you all next year.

Groove Unlimited Dance Community (GUDC)

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/gudc.ph
Official GUDC FB Group for updates about their events and activities: https://www.facebook.com/groups/233369782257/

Photo Credits : Gianne Carlo Chua ( lifted off of GUDC FB Page )
Thanks to Bryan Grandeza for all the information :)

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2013 - Rafi