DANCEFEST 2014

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CEBU CITY- It's been 2 years now since I was part of Dance Fest 2012, where I took my seat amongst colleagues and helped adjudged the final five crews to battle it out in the finale. Now GMA Network Channel 7 Cebu and SM Supermalls are once again looking for the best dance crew in Metro Cebu. Calling out once again for Dance Crews who got what it takes to join the most awaited Dance Fest 2014 at SM City Consolacion.

Auditions will be held tomorrow, July 11 at 4 p.m in SM City Consolacion. Like last year there will now be two categories: Open and School-Based Category.

The Open Category is open to groups with 8 to 10 members, 14 years old and up. The School-Based Category is open to groups with 8 to 10 members, 14 to 24 years old and must come from one school or university in Cebu. Both allows an all-male, all-female or mixed groups.

To those interested to join, they must submit the following on or before July 10, 2014: 

• Duly-filled up application form (available at the Marketing Department of SM City Consolacion), 
• Photocopy of Birth Certificates of all the members, 
• P1,000 single or accumulated receipt from any store in SM City Consolacion between the period of June 1-July 11, 2014, 
• One  clear colored 5R picture of the group, 
• Signed Release of Liability form and Waiver for each member.

Application forms, as well as the complete mechanics, are available at the Marketing Department of SM City Consolacion.

For inquiries, call 260-0136/09434388088. (PR)

Also check the following Facebook Pages for updates:

SM Consolacion: https://www.facebook.com/smcityconsolacion

GMA Channel 7 Cebu: https://www.facebook.com/gmachannel7cebu 

Hip Hop International Philippines Visayas & Mindanao Results (Qualifiers for National)

Hip Hop International Philippines Grand National Finals will be on May 4, 2014 in Manila. Listed below are the regional qualifiers to come out from Visayas and Mindanao. 

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MINDANAO Leg Results: January 5, 2014 at SM Davao

VARSITY

Distinct Feature (Davao City)

MEGACREW

Offlimitz (Kidapawan City)

ADULT

Crossover (Davao City)

Bandila Fusion (Davao City)

Groove Unlimited (Davao City)

VISAYAS Leg Results: January 12, 2014 at SM Consolacion

VARSITY

Understatement - Champion (Cebu City)

Undefined - 1st Runner Up (Cebu City)

MEGACREW

Unknown Company - Champion (Cebu City)

Kin - 1st Runner Up (Cebu City)

ADULT

Wat Cru - Champion (Ozamiz City)

Breaktime - 1st Runner Up

I.dance - 2nd Runner Up

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2014 - Rafi

Dance Carnival 2013 Finals

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CEBU CITY - September 14, 2013; After all the campus screening and the successful launching with free Hip Hop workshop last August 25, 2013 at Parkmall, Mandaue, Dance Carnival 2013 judgement day is upon us. In cooperation with Sun Cellular and CITIGym, with 11 campus dance crews, including defending champions Kinesyx from the University of San Carlos - Tech. Center (USC TC), and 18 solo contestants battling it out for this year's title, Dance Carnival 2's turn out was a huge success, with quite a  number of newcomer school campuses joining in the competition. Esteemed judges were of world class caliber, Hit Master Fish from Juste Debout, legendary Hip Hop /Popping dancer, teacher and choreographer, and Team Vibe choreographer Melvin Jansen Ang, and  Vanessa Samson. Winners were awarded Trophies plus cash prizes; Crew Category Champion: P20,000, 1st Runner-Up P15,000, 2nd Runner-Up 10,000; Solo Category Champion P10,000, 1st Runner-Up P5,000, 2nd Runner-Up P2,500.

Winners Crew Category:

Champion: Watch Your Step (University of Cebu Main) - From being just one of the entry in the 1st ever Dance Carnival in 2011 to bagging the grand Champion, Watch Your Step has come a long way. They have proven they are a team of dancers to beat. This is the same team that represented Cebu in the nationwide dance competition SMART JUMP-IN Dance Off, by SMART Telecommunications held in Manila in July of this year, in which they won 3rd Place over all.

(video by Jr Bagcat Atup)

We have been waiting for Dance Carnival to be back because we want to compete again, these are the words of Watch Your Step Leader (WYS), Bernard. 

WYS failed to make it to the top 4 in the first Dance Carnival in 2011. After 2 years, they are back a lot stronger and with more experience, will and attitude to make it this time. - Dance Carnival

Photo from Dance Carnival

Watch Your Step - UC Main

1st runner-up: Stingers (South Western University) - A newcomer for Dance Carnival, these dancers composed mainly of the students from the Dentistry Department, gave tribute to the the King of Pop, the late Michael Jackson. The group also won an extra P5,000 prize for garnering the most text vote (700+) which was 20% of the over all score.

 (video by Fulla Haratee)

SWU Stingers

2nd runner-up: Kinesyx (USC TC) - Setting the bar back in 2011, the very first Dance Carnival Champion, they came prepared and gave the other teams stiff competition. Although finishing 2nd Runner-Up this year, they have proven to be one of the crowd favourites, easily commanding the audiences' attention and cheer.

(video by Jr Bagcat Atup)

Solo Category: For the solo category, the 18 contestants were divided into their respective genres (Swag / Bboy & Breakdancing / Lyrical / Ballet & Contemporary / Popping ) and competed among themselves with a common material provided by the organisers. One winner from each genre moved on to compete in the final round against the other winners using their own prepared pieces.

L-R : (Partly seen) Dance Carnival Organiser Lasser Rigor, Judge Vanessa Samson, Sun Cellular Brand Activation Manager, Diet Lagura  Solo Category Champion Carl Barcelo, Host Doyzkie Buenaviaje, 2011 Solo Category Champion Christian Moscoso, 2nd Runner-Up Blue Lleva, 1st Runner-Up Gerald Conde and Dance Carnival Organiser Junex Montinola

Winners: Champion: Carl Barcelo - Lyrical (University of San Carlos Main) - who also won the most number of text votes, which comprised 20% of the total score.

(video by Jr Bagcat Atup)

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1st runner-up: Gerald Conde - Popping (University of Cebu Main)

(video by Jr Bagcat Atup)

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2nd runner up: Blue Lleva - Ballet/Contemporary (University of San Jose-Recoletos Main)   

(video by Jr Bagcat Atup)

Congratulations to all the winners and to the organisers of Dance Carnival for bringing together some of the best campus dance crews around this side of the metro. Bringing to the fore the battle for the most wanted university crews and dancers. Here's to seeing more crews joining and battling it out in the upcoming Dance Carnival. Keep it here.
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2013 - Rafi

Dance Carnival 2013 Launch

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CEBU CITY - After the successful Launch of Dance Carnival 2013 last Sunday, August 25 at Parkmall, where a free Hip Hop workshop was given and the finalists were presented, The crews and soloist dancers are all hyped for the upcoming battle, aren't you? Inviting all Cebuanos to go and cheer for your favourite team and soloist bet for this year's Dance Carnival Champ.

Tickets are now being sold at P200 each, grab yours now and you get free Sun Load (P25). Contact number 0943-275-0495 for ticket reservation. Tickets will also be available to buy from the dancers/crews. Dance Carnival Competition will be happening at the Waterfront Cebu Hotel & Casino in Lahug, on September 14, 2013 at 3PM.

To spice things up here's a little something from Dance Carnival: A dance mini-series by  Arcos Lineage starring Mike Mendoza, Junex Montinola and Ken Dxe Caluya.

(video and movie by ARCOS LINEAGE PRO)

From the Dance Carnival Launch, the countdown to the battle begins!

Photo Credits : Dance Carnival FB Page

Soloist Finalists: 18 Dancers; 5 Styles,

Bboy vs Poppers vs Swag vs Lyrical vs Ballet/Contemporary

(video by d'Crasher)

Jyku (USC Main)

Carl (USC Main)

Anjo (USC TC)

Enrick (USJR Main)

KC (USJR Main)

Ramiro (USJR Basak Campus)

Herme (CTU)

Patrick (CTU)

Miguel (METC)

Gerald (UC Main)

Mirzi (UC Main)

Cacai (UC Banilad)

Cham (ACT)

RJ (SWU)

Clinston (USPF)

The Battle of the 12 Crews: 

(video by d'Crasher)

Mix Fix (USJR)

Hysteria (USC Main)

D'Cypher Cru (UC Banilad)

Greywolves (Don Bosco)

United Crew (USJR)

UV Dance Troupe (UV)

UP Cebu

SWU College of Dentistry

STC

Technomix (CIT)

Watch Your Step (UC Main)

Kinesyx (USC TC)

For more information and updates:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanceCarnival /
Twitter: @DanceCarnival
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2013 - Rafi

Dance Carnival 2013

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CEBU CITY - Debuting in 2011, Dance Carnival is an Inter-School Dance Competition, pitching some of the biggest school-based soloists and dance crews against each other. After a succession of auditions held in school campuses throughout the metro, a total of 16 soloist and 7 dance crews made it through the final screening. The first Dance Carnival Champiopns are none other than, the dance crew from the College of Engineering of University of San Carlos Tech. Center, Kinesyx

( video by Ernest John Abatayo )

AND NOW, Mark your calendars because the carnival is back! and the arena for the 2nd battle is open. Dance Carnival 2013 On September 14, 3PM at the Waterfront Hotel, Lahug Cebu City.

Dance Carnival Solo and Group Audition

Updated Schedule:

Aug 13, Tuesday 5pm - UV Main

Aug 14, Wednesday 10am and 1pm - USJR Main

Aug 15, Thursday 5pm - USC Main

Aug 16, Friday 5pm - USC TC

Aug 19, Monday 5pm - SWU

Aug 23, Friday 3pm - USPF

pending schedules: UC Main/METC/CIT.

pending approval: UC Banilad/CTU/DB/STC

AUGUST 25, Sunday, 3pm-5pm, Parkmall Finalists Launching and Dance Party!

Co-presented by Citigym and Sun Cellular.
Be sure to go and support your favourite dancers and teams. Check out Dance Carnival's FB Page for more information : https://www.facebook.com/DanceCarnival

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2013 - Rafi

DANCEFEST 2013

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CEBU CITY - SM City Consolacion in partnership with GMA Channel 7 Cebu brings back DANCEFEST. The search for the best crew in Cebu is on for 2013. This time competition has two categories, Open and School Category. 

Dance Fest is a Hip Hop dance competition featuring the regions’ best dance crews who will take center stage via a series of tough elimination rounds for a chance to become this years’ Grand Champions with more than P80,000 worth of Cash and SM Gift Certificates up for grabs. 

- SM City Consolacion

The competition is open to all dance crews with 8-10 members aged 14-24. Members belonging to the same School/University may join the School Based Category. Application Forms and Contest Mechanics are available at the Marketing Department of SM City Consolacion. For more information, feel free to call the SM City Consolacion Marketing Department at (032)260-0136. 

Auditions is on July 20, 2013.

Crew Attraction 2012 DANCEFEST : Throwdown Champion

(video from Anzdomz Apa)

I have to admit, this competition is special for me since it was in this very competition about the same time last year where I met a bunch of amazing dance crews. The experience had opened the doors to a different subculture of dance and competitions, that I would not have been able to immerse in had I not been part of the event. It also paved the way for several opportunities, including writing and covering dance events for blogs such as DanceManila.com :) So I'm truly grateful to have witnessed it all and am looking forward to what this year's competition has to offer - Rafi

*all photos from SM City Consolacion Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/smcityconsolacion

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2013 - Rafi

Swagfest : Mindanao Hip Hop Dance Battle

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BISLIG CITY, SURIGAO DEL SUR - On July 13, Catch more than 20 dance crews from all over Mindanao as they battle it out for the grand title of Champion for Swagfest 2013. P30,000 at stake for the champion of the Open Division and P3000 for School Division. Happening at the Mangagoy Gym at 6pm. Tickets will be available at the gates.

Esteemed judges for the event are: 

• Xtatic -Champion of the 2007 Battlegrounds-International Dance Competition in Melbourne Australia (check related article here on DanceManila.com); 
• Urban Myx - 2012 Champion of Battle of the Best Visayas/Mindanao Hip Hop Dance Battle; and 
• Nextblock. - 2008 Qualifier to represent the Philippines in the World Supremacy Battlegrounds.

Founded in August 2011 SWAGFEST : MHHDB is a one of a kind event that will showcase the dancing talents of dance crews all over Mindanao. The event aims to discover the dancing skills of crews competing against other crews and at the same time foster camaraderie amongst the youth with our neighboring towns/cities in Mindanao. The event also fosters the slogan “SUPPORT BISLIG/LOCAL TALENTS”.

(video by nomenaj)

For more information, contact: 0933-4740610
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwagfestMindanaoHipHopDanceBattle

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2013 - Rafi

Battle Royale Hip Hop Competition (UPDATED POST : Changes to Dates)

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CEBU CITY - There's a new avenue for dance crews in Cebu to show the rest of us what they've got. The first ever "Battle Royale Hip Hop Competition" happening on *May 11, 2013 May 26, 2013 is a joint project of J Centre Mall, Gold's Gym Cebu and one of Cebu's premiere dance crews, Project Element.

(video courtesy of J Centre Mall's FB Page)

Rules and Mechanics:

• Dance Crews must have at least 5 and a maximum of 10 members, ages 14-30
• Registration will be from *April 26, 2013 until May 10, 2013. To register Dance Crews must have an accumulated receipt worth or purchase of P1000 from any tenants of J Centre Mall, from any date.

The Launching and Audition of the competition will be on *April 27 May 11, 2013.

• Material (Music) must not be more than 2 minutes (for the elimination).
• There should be a minimum of 3 Hip Hop styles.
• Performance must be original.
• Aerial stunts and tricks are strongly prohibited and any lifting shall be limited to a 2 level standard.

With P15,000 worth of prizes in products/GC for the Champion, P10,000 worth of prizes in products/GC for the 1st Runner-Up and P5000 worth of prizes in products/GC for the 2nd Runner-up, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information contact Kristelle of J Centre Mall, (032)266-8888 local 212. Or visit J Centre Mall's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/jcentremall

*new Poster

* - changes to dates and details.

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2013 - Rafi

Dance Wars v8.0 Results

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TACLOBAN CITY - February 22, 2013. UP Runngiyan presents the 8th Dance Wars in the tradition of  bringing together dance crews across Region 8. 26 dance crews, the battle has been fought and the winners proclaimed.

CHAMPION: ZERO GRAVITY - Grand Slam winners, Zero Gravity has quite the history with Dance Wars having been competing since the very beginning. 8 years straight, and consequently have solidified their legacy in the last 3 years, winning the grand title of Dance Wars Champions for 2011, 2012, and now 2013. They will be exempted from competing next year. Congratulations Zero Gravity. 

( video by Ervie Nicolas )

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1st Runner Up: DANCE ALLIANCE - Also veterans for Dance War competition, placing as 1st Runner up in 2011 (UP Dance Wars 6.0), and Grand Champion in 2010 (UP Dance Wars 5.0)

( video by Anne Cinco )

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2nd Runner Up: G-CLEF - first timers at Dance Wars competition and they dance their way up to the 3rd spot.

( video by Diana Jane Saballe )

Other Awards:

( video by Ervie Nicolas )

People's Choice: PLAYBACK 

Ultimate Dance Duo: G-CLEF

OFFICIAL RANKING: (As provided in the Dance Wars FB Page)
1 Zero Gravity 87.33
2 Dance Alliance 85
3 G-clef 78.33
4 Hipnotic 75.67
5 Reinvent 75.33
6 Beetfreeze 74
7 Playback 72.33
8 All Prince Crew 71.83
9 Slick Crew 71.33
10 D' Unknown Crew 68.33
11 Dance Academy 67.67
12 Hip101 67
13 Wild Ones 66.67
14 Acoustic 18 66.33
15 Hiphop Community 64.67
15 Dance Explosion 64.67
16 Revised 64.17
17 Solid Movers 63.67
18 Prototype Drifters 63
19 Mafia X7 62
20 Dratz Company 60.67
20 Fifty Cents 60.67
21 Velocity X 60.5
22 God's Unit 3.0 60
23 Move w/ The Chix 59
24 Blast Boys 58.67
25 Imperial 56.67
26 Boys On D Block 56.33

See you all again next year :)
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2013 -Rafi

Dance Wars v8.0

Article also in Dance Manila

TACLOBAN CITY - On February 22, 2013, at the EVSU Auditorium, be ready for the biggest dance competition that will bring out the best crews from all of Region 8. DANCE WARS v8.0, now on it's 8th year. Who will be this year's Champion?

( video by jempee8 )

Event is brought to you by UP Runggiyan.

The UP Runggiyan is a university based, socio-civic, student organization that has been existing for 35 years and has been known for its many events that help the studentry and the community. 

In the year 2005, around November, the members of the organization have initially thought about creating an event that could generate funds and that was through a disco event of some sort. Later on, the members thought about organizing a dance contest which they named Dance Wars. Not only did it help the youth especially those aspiring dancers, it also became an income generating event which helped the organization in its projects.

The dance competition has evolved over the years but it still has the same goal: To empower the youth and enhance their talents, and to generate enough funds to eventually be able to help the community through its many projects all throughout the year. Soon enough, Dance Wars became a popular and very much looked-forward to, yearly event for dancers specifically in the hip hop genre, and also for dance enthusiasts.

For information on the available tickets, you can contact this number: 09158286600 

or visit the UP Runggiyan at UPV Tacloban College, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City

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2013 - Rafi

The Night of Music & Motion 12

Article also in Dance Manila

CEBU CITY - Januray 26, 2013 - Music & Motion the 12th year, once again brings together some of Cebu's best high school dancers competing in the long running inter-high school dance competition, and with mosh-pit style band appreciation to boot, what's not to look forward to at this event? 

After listening to some local school bands, kick-starting the main feature of the program are the dancers themselves with their opening production alongside Understatement dance crew. 

Opening Dance Production; Also check out the samples by some of the judges.

There were only 4 dance troupes competing this year. And each one was assigned an artist, the music of which the assigned group had to use and interpret in their 4-5 minute presentation. Criteria for judging included: creativity, formation / levels, choreography, stage presence, audience impact, costume, musicality, synchronization, difficulty and variety of styles (minimum of 3 styles) all holding a 10% weight in the score.  When the final tally came in, for the first time ever in the history of the competition, the grand winner of the night was the only all girl entry from St. Theresa's College:

Champion: St. Theresa's College (STC) - Artist assigned was Rihanna

2nd Placer: University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJR) - Artist assigned was Usher

3rd Placer: Don Bosco - Artist assigned Missy Elliot

4th Placer: Cebu City National Science Highschool (CCNSHS) - Artist assigned Beyonce

A midst all the local bands that performed that night, a special and the first sneak preview of FBed The Musical. was performed by some of the cast. An all original Cebuano play that will run on March 8 and 9 at the Lakwatsa Lounge. 

For more information about FBed The Musical you can check their FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/fedthemusical

Other guest performers were Understatement and Watch Your Step Crew

Music and Motion Production has done it again, with an amazing showcase of talents from dance troupes and local bands, Music & Motion 12 concludes a successful run for the year. Next year again when we look forward to something... bigger :)

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2013 - Rafi

HomeGrown Hip Hop + Battle at the Streets 2 = Simple Swagg

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CEBU CITY - January 17, 2013 Simple Swagg definitely knows how to make a riot for the hip hop culture here in Cebu. Celebrating it's 1st year anniversary by bringing back Battle at the Streets (Open Category) AND for added flare Homegrown Hip Hop -flying in some of the country's top rappers such as, Loonie (Tao Lang), Ron Henley (Biglang Liko) and a whole lot more, showcasing what they do best for their Cebuano fans.

Just to give you an idea of what went down that night;

Of the Battles of  the Streets dance competition, out of seven crews who battled it out only 3 were hailed as the top. And winning big that night were:

Champion, the crew comprised of dancers from other dance crews forming a merger group, Project Element 

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1st Runner-Up, from Lapu-Lapu City, Krump Nation

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2nd Runner-Up, from Opon, Lapu-Lapu, Crew Attraction

Guest Performers:

Opening Number : C.A.M. - Courageous All Men, ABS CBN Cebu's Champion for Kapamilya Mas Winner Ka (KMWK) Dance Showdown 2012.

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Closing Number : Watch Your Step Crew, Last Year's Champion for Simple Swagg Battle at the Streets Inter-School Category.

To complete the experience of  the night of Hip Hop culture, the second part of the program started right after the announcement of winners. And the fans were treated to Home Grown Hip Hop.

Video by Cris Gella of Fragile Photography

Simple Swagg only on it's first year and it has been doing incredibly well. With the recent relocation of it's flagship store in Cebu to bigger and better space in the heart of Cebu's uptown area along F.Ramos Street plus the stall in Manila at Sta. Mesa currently restocked of it's new designs, this brand definitely has it's swagger on. The brand has also been very supportive to the dance community, as it was actually launched with Battle at the Streets, January of last year. Ristell Guarin, sole proprietor of Simple Swagg has this to say when asked what made him decide to affiliate his brand with the local subculture of hip hop and dance community here in Cebu: "Because I was a dancer before, and I believe that Cebuanos are great dancers."

Simple Swagg Store:

Cebu - Raintree Mall (Across Bo's Coffee Club), F.Ramos St. Corner Gen. Maxilom Ave.

Manila - Sta. Mesa, V.Mapa 

for more information and detail about Simple Swagg Products check their FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/simpleswagg 

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2013 - Rafi

Sinulog Best Dance Crew 2013 Finals!

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CEBU CITY - January 18, 2013, just two days before the Grand Finale Celebration of Sinulog in the Queen City of the South, the showdown for best dance crew here in Cebu went down. To the cheers of the huge crowd that gathered that day to witness several of the activities and shows lined up for the day, at 6PM, 8 crews battled it out and 3 came up on top. 

• This year's Champion has made the big leap from being last year's 2nd Runner-up, NEW FRIENDS from Minglanilla

Photo grabbed from their FB Page

Video by Mayang Ahmbot

• 1st Runner-Up comes all the way from Dumaguete, Locos Crew 

Photo grabbed from their FB Page

Video by Caroline Klumpp

• 2nd Runner-Up, from Labangon/Pardo, Don Juan Dancers

Photo grabbed from their FB Page

Video by anna michelle buot

See you all next year!

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2013 - Rafi

Music & Motion 12

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CEBU CITY - "A New Decade Has Begun" with that catch phrase, Music & Motion Productions - a production composed of Bosconian students and Alumni - is here once again with Music & Motion 12. Yes, now on the 12th year production of the highly anticipated night of great music, courtesy of both veteran and aspiring local talents, AND the dance competition participated by high school dance troupes around Cebu. Happening on a Saturday, January 26, 2013, 6PM at the  Don Bosco Technology Center (DBTC) Gym.

Each year some of the best dancers from participating high schools are rounded up for this very competition that first started in 1999. Last year's champion was from Southwestern University (SWU) and 1st runner-ups was a tie between University of San Jose - Recoletos (USJR) and Cebu City Naitional Science High School (CCNHS). Rounding up the winners is the troupe from Don Bosco.

* Music & Motion 12 Promo Video from their FB Page

So who will be this year's grand prize winner?

But that's not all, apart from the friendly competition between the dance groups, patrons of the event will also get the concert experience with local Cebuano Bands:

Drop Decay

Drop Out Club

Purple Kush

Shepherd's Plaid

Missing Filemon

Also hyping up the party with DJ Kirby 7

Plus a special sneak peak of the up and coming musical play: Facebooked! The Musical

And wait there's still more! Patrons hold on to your ticket stubs because you just might stand a chance to win prizes from the sponsors. So gear up everyone for a night filled with music, dance and festivities! Buy your tickets now being sold at the DBTC PE Office for only Php150. 

Like Music & Motion 12 on FB to get updates about the event : https://www.facebook.com/musicandmotiontwelve

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2013 - Rafi