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

Music & Motion 12

Article also found in dancemanila.com

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