Performing Arts takes 5 world titles
By Cristine D.V. Flores, The Work
Published June 30, 2016
WORLD CLASS. Together with the university officials, members of TSU Performing Arts pose with pride as they hold the trophies they won in the World Artistic Dance Competition in Moscow Russia on March 19-20, 2016. PHOTO BY: TSU/OPAI.
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The Tarlac State University Performing Arts (PA) brought home five championship trophies and two first runner-up trophies in the World Artistic Dance Federation, an invitational in Moscow, Russia on March 19 - 20.
The group bagged the championship titles in World Cup Ethno Dance Competition (small and large teams) for dancing Tinikling and Salip Banga Kalinga, in World Cup Traditional Dance Competition (small and large teams) for Uyaoy Bumaya and Maglalatik, and in World Cup Synchronized Dance Competition for Bumayah.
They were also awarded 1st runner-up in World Cup Traditional Dance Competition (Small Team) for Ragragsakan, and in World Cup Synchronized Dance Competition for Binasuan.
The dance troupe includes Alyssa Nicole Serrano, Angelo Linsey, Elgine Puri, Glaire Ann Lorenzo, Hedda Andre Sanchez, Julius TJ Serrano, Mark Anthony Baking, Mark Celvin Garcia, Laica Mae Lacson, Mark Vincent De Guzman, Michelle Tongol., Nathalie Kate Pamintuan, Rebouy Supnet and Renz Joseph Perez.
Moreover, PA received a certificate of recognition from the Ambassador of the Philippines to Russia Carlos Sorreta, for their outstanding representation of the country during the competition.
The World Artistic Dance Federation is a Swedish association which aims to develop and promote artistic dance competitions stated in Department of Foreign Affairs’ official website.
It was the first time Philippines was represented in the event according to Prof. Marcelino Balanquit, PA adviser.