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ASSOCIATION OF BALLET ACADEMIES, PHILIPPINES (ABAP)

For over two decades, the Association of Ballet Academies, Philippines (ABAP) has been at the forefront in the development of dance in its various forms through its affiliated members around the country. Founded in 1993, ABAP has gained grounds in the upgrading of classical ballet education through workshops, performances, tours, competitions and other related activities. It is the country' s longest and only existing organization of dance conservatories. Its objective is to strive towards the highest standards of teaching for its students and uphold the dignity and ethics that form the backbone of ABAP's core values. Websites: http://abaphilippines.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Association-of-Ballet-Academies-PhilippinesABAP/198652166822659

ACTS MANILA

Acts Manila is a group of some 24 affiliate schools all over the Metropolis bound by a common vision for transformation for the honor of God and country. Acts Manila is a faith-based ballet group. The dancers perform in theaters, malls, churches and private corporate engagements. They have an outreach arm that extends scholarships to the underprivileged/ marginalized sector of the city. They have also traveled overseas on dance missions trips, the most recent of which was Laos, upon the invitation of the Philippine Embassy for Independence Day. Acts Manila uses a Russian-based Vaganova syllabus and submits select dancers to international exams under the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet Contact Person: Chelo B. Gemina (Artistic Director) Mobile: (+63) 917 6253675 (+63) 917 6253674 | (+63) 922 8336460 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actsmanila.com

AIRDANCE

Airdance is a Philippine Contemporary Dance company committed to providing a nurturing environment for creativity and excellence in dance. The company is a product of the comingtogether of dance artists of varied backgrounds from classical and modern ballet, to jazz and ballroom, to hip-hop, breakdance, martial arts and gymnastics. It is this synergy, geared towards a Contemporary Dance performing art that makes Airdance one of the country's pioneering dance companies. Founded: 2001 Contact Person: Ava Maureen Villanueva Mobile: (+63) 917 8017182 Email: [email protected]

BALLET MANILA

Envisioned as a ballet company by the dancers, of the dancers and for the dancers, dance training and education rank among the foremost priorities of the group. To date, Ballet Manila is the only Filipino company that can capably stage a full classical repertoire in any given concert season. Onstage regularly at the Aliw and Star Theatres are critically acclaimed, full-length performances of Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Giselle, La Bayadere, Romeo and Juliet, Carmen, Le Corsaire, and other classical staples, as well as contemporary Filipino ballet pieces by some of the country’s most distinguished choreographers. Ballet Manila stands on a steadfast commitment to ballet and a collective faith in the group’s aims and aspirations. It seeks nothing less than excellence with every performance and offers nothing short of that. This is Ballet Manila -- your “Storytellers on Toes”. Contact Persons: Lisa Macuja Elizalde | Eric Anonuevo Mobile: (+632) 400 0292 | (+632) 525 5967 Telefax Number: (+632) 404 3086 Address: 1915 Donada Street, Pasay City Email: [email protected] | [email protected] Website: www.balletmanila.com.ph

BALLET PHILIPPINES

Ballet Philippines, the premier classical and contemporary dance company in the country and a resident dance company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, is widely recognized as a cornerstone of the Filipino cultural identity. It is accredited by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification. Contact Person: Jenny Bonto (Executive Director) Phone: (+632) 832 3689 (Artistic Office) | (+632) 551 1003 (Executive Office) Fax: (+632) 833 3244 | (+632) 551 0144 Mobile: (+63) 917 8203040 Address: 4th floor, Ballet Philippines office, Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City Email: [email protected] Website: ballet.ph

BATANG RO

The Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines is proud to bring you the “10th BATANG ROFG SUMMER WORKSHOP 2015”, an intensive FREE workshop given to children from age 5 to 18 years old. Conceptualized and conceived by the late national artist for dance RAMON A. OBUSAN, the program aims to provide free education for young people in the cultural arts in the areas of Filipino Folkloric Dance and Music. The program pays homage to the National Artist whose vision was to preserve valuable Philippine Cultural assets in dance and music by teaching it and passing it on to young people from one generation to the next – Ramon believed that anyone with a passion and interest in the arts should have access. Contact Person: Dulce Obusan Phone: (+632) 853 0794 Address: 094 Road 4, Pildera 2, Pasay City 1300 Manila Email: [email protected]

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY DANCE CO.

Contact Person: Alvin Remo Mobile: (+63) 917 9650977 Email: [email protected]

BAYANIHAN PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FOLK DANCE COMPANY

Bayanihan, the National Dance Company of the Philippines takes its name from an ancient Filipino tradition called bayanihan which means working together for a common good. In 1957, it was formally organized as the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center with the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company as its performing arm. Both the center and the dance company were tasked to research on and preserve indigenous Philippine art forms in music, dance, costumes and folklore; to restructure and enhance these research findings to evolve repertoires suited to the demands of contemporary theater; and to promote international goodwill through performances at home and abroad. Founded: 1956 Contact Person: Suzie Moya Benitez (Executive Director) Address: 1743 Taft Avenue, Manila Phone: (+632) 524 6285 | (+632) 516 3028 Email: [email protected] Website: bayanihannationaldanceco.ph

BULSU LAHING KAYUMANGGI DANCE TROUPE

Contact Person: Mark Joy C. De Jesus Mobile: (+63) 920 9735114 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

CCP DANCE SCHOOL BP KIDZ

The Ballet Philippines Dance School (BPDS) is the professional training ground of the country’s most promising young talents in dance. With a unique curriculum that encompasses various dance styles and techniques, the systematized method and approach to instruction takes highly into account children’s anatomy and psyche at various ages and levels so that the training is physically safe, technically effective and artistically enriching for students of all ages. Contact Person: Rubylee Gomez Phone: (+632) 833-3244 | (+632) 832-3689 Mobile: (+639) 915 4122152 Address: 4th Floor Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Metro Manila Email: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY FOLK DANCE TROUPE

Centro Escolar University conceived an addition to the established CEU performing groups – the CEU Folk Dance Troupe. Its goal is to promote Filipino culture, develop the talents of students in dance, and increase awareness in the importance of dance as a part of human life. Through these performances, the group proves that its objective of promoting Filipino culture and developing values, attitude, discipline and leadership among its dancers/ students complements CEU’s philosophy “Ciencia y Virtud”. Founded: 2002 Contact Person: Marciano T. Viri Mobile: (+63) 998-3319530 Email: [email protected] | [email protected] Address: Centro Escolar University, 9 Mendiola St., San Miguel, 1000 Manila

CHAMELEON DANCE COMPANY

Contact Person: Manuel Q. Malonzo - Artistic Director Edwin Quinsayas - Project Coordinator Mobile: (+63) 928 4122112(Edwin), (+63) 906 3133410 (+63) 9167048180 (Manny) Address: #89 Diego Silang st. Cor. 29th Ave. Cubao Queon City Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chameleon-Dance-TheaterPage/280074878697992

CLARAVALL SCHOOL OF BALLET

The Claravall School of Dance promotes excellence in the art of teaching Classical Ballet and other forms of dance in order to develop students to the highest standards that can compete at international levels. Contact Person: MallenClaraval Phone: (+632) 825 9980 | (+639) 209 2772 Address: 2 Dona Gracia St, Ireneville, Bgy BF, Paranaque City, 1700 Email: [email protected] | [email protected] Website: http://www.claravalldance.com/

CLARAVALL-GONZALES SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL BALLET

CELEBRATING31YEARS of Committed Service and Artistic Excellence. Accredited by the Royal Academy of Dance through an international examination system. Contact Person: Nila Gonzales Mobile: (+63) 928 5045447 Address: Assumption-Iloilo Gen. Luna Street, 5000 Iloilo City, Philippines Email: [email protected]

CONTEMPORARY DANCE NETWORK MANILA

Contemporary Dance Network Manila (Philippines) is a group of contemporary dance artists based in Metro Manila, who have come together in the spirit of "artists helping other artists." In their work together, they have made prominent, an independent contemporary dance practice in the Philippines which now has growing importance in the Asian region. The network's core members are: Airdance, Chameleon Dance Theatre, Dance Forum M.B., and U.P. Dance Company. Contact Person: Angel Lawenko-Baguilat (Executive Director) Address: 36E West Ave., 1104 Quezon City Email: [email protected] | [email protected] Mobile: (+63) 922 2413782 | (+63) 917 5760212 Website: http://www.cdnm.org/

DALOY DANCE COMPANY

Daloy Dance Company believes that life is in constant motion. Everything passes from one state to the next. To stay in the now, while always striving to grow into what’s next, inspires Daloy in presenting works with passion, power and fluidity. It aims to present productions that deepen human connection, have impact on people from multiple cultures, and foster unity, empathy and compassion among different communities. Contact Person: EaTorrado (Artistic Director) Mobile: (+63) 905 3022437 Address: 7B Masigla Street, Barangay Central, Diliman, Quezon City Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.daloydc.wordpress.com/ Facebook: Daloy Dance Company Instagram: daloydanceco Twitter: @DaloyDC

DANCE THEATER ARTS

"We Train Children in a Carefully Disciplined, Professional Environment, to Ensure their Proper Development and Maturity in their Choice of Art." Phone (02) 383-0000 | (02) 487-6083 Mobile: +63922- 8310069 Address: 5th Floor, Waltermart Community Malls Makati 790 Chino Roces Avenue Corner Antonio Arnaiz, Makati City Email: [email protected]

DANCE FACTORY SCHOOL OF BALLET AND MODERN JAZZ

Dance factory is a classical ballet school that offers ballet lessons to all interested persons from ages 3 years old and above our dance studios are located at 3 rd level Robinsons Dasmariñas and 4th level Robinsons Imus, Cavite. We also handle ballet classes at Statesfields School, Inc. at Molino, Bacoor, Cavite, Cavite Institute Silang, Cavite and Father Luigi Caburloto School at Tagaytay. Founded: 2006 Phone: (046) 687 6180, Mobile (+63) 919 5295478 | (+63) 916 5630538 Address: 3rd level Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas, Cavite Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dance-Factory-School-of-Ballet-andModern-Jazz/499313670080105

DANCE FORUM M. B.

Today this group of contemporary dance artists, bound by a common commitment to explore dance, is a significant influence in contemporary dance in the Philippines. It has spawned fresh initiatives in the choreographic art and pursued collaborations with a wide range of artists. In 1997, it proudly opened the use of a studio-theatre to stage its experimental work, pioneering the use of alternative venues for dance. In a style that respects dancer’s physicality and individuality and enables them to bring their bodies’ intelligence into the work, dancers and collaborating artists come together, breathe and move together within a liberative space, always zeroing in on the living, breathing body. Dance Forum has pioneered the growth of an independent dance community in the Philippines --- it has taken the path that no one dared to tread --- and contemporary dance in the Philippines lives. Founded: 1989 Contact Person: Myra Beltran Phone: (+632) 373 2947 Mobile: (+63) 917 5269724 Address: Dance Forum Space, 36E West Ave., Quezon City Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mbeltrandanceforum.com

DIWAYANIS DANCE THEATER (BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY)

DIWATA or lambana (fairy or forest nymph) -is a guardian of the mountains, responsible for protecting its bounty and thus, is also a benefactors for the townspeople who depend on the mountain's resources. but for us, we are the protectors of Philippine cultures by preserving and enriching Philippine songs and dances... BAYANI -Meaning "heroes of the people" and "the Word" respectively, but as for the group's perspective, we are the heroes of Philippine songs and dances by showing and sharing to everyone and to whole world the best of Philippine cultures and traditions. DIWAYANIS that is how we got the name of our group...DIWATAS and BAYANIS.. BATSTATEU DIWAYANIS Dance Theater Contact Person: Mrs. Normelinda Arias & Mr. JojoV.Conti Phone: (+043) 300 2202 Mobile: (+63) 9185902578 | (+63) 9077087158 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BatStateU-Diwayanis-DanceTheater/187818167978062?sk=timeline

HALILI-CRUZ SCHOOL OF BALLET

The Halili-Cruz School of Ballet (HCSB), awarded as the Most Outstanding Ballet School in Asia, is the official school of the Quezon City Ballet. The HCSB is an affiliate of the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing and American Academy of Ballet, New York. The school offers a wholistic ballet training program anchored on the 12-level syllabus that clearly defines the progression of students. The concepts and techniques learned in the classroom are complimented with serious performances and participation in international dance competitions and festivals. The school provides an enjoyable atmosphere for the students, which nurtures their love and passion for dance. Contact Person: Shirley Halili-Cruz Mobile: (+63) 917 8880102 | (+63) 917 5296946 Address: 1227 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

HIYAS NG PILIPINAS DANCE COMPANY

Our goal is to provide gifted children ages seven to sixteen years old from the city’s marginalized communities, the opportunity to receive the training and discipline needed to develop their God-given talents in dancing and ultimately reach their potential. We have been providing them with training from some of the country’s top dancers and choreographers and have given them a modest stipend for their needs. In the course of more than a decade, we have produced some of the most disciplined and dedicated batches of scholars who have even been invited to participate not only in local dance festivals, but even in Taipei and more recently, Macau. Founded: 2000 Contact Person: Kris F. Sarcida Mobile: (+63) 928 6511675 Phone: (+632) 564 5628 | (+632) 516 1968 Email: [email protected]

INDAK BAMBINO Contact Person: Luis A. Borbon Address: Casa del Bambino Emmanuel Montessori, Alangilan, Batangas City Email: [email protected] Mobile: (+63) 918 9340610

KALOOB PHILIPPINE MUSIC AND DANCE MINISTRY

The story of the Filipino people, especially that predating the 16th Century colonization, is not written on paper; it is told in music and dance The careful study and faithful interpretation of Philippine dance, therefore, is an important historical and cultural endeavor, especially in the case of the Philippines where there is little recorded history before 1521 and where most of what got written was from the point of view of western colonizers. This is the aspiration of KALOOB: to know, preserve, present and celebrate the Filipino soul in music, dance and ritual. Mabuhay ang kultura ng Bayan! Contact Person: Dr. Eduardo Lapiz/Randy Concepcion Telephone/Fax: (632) 5514411 Mobile: +63 917 LIWANAG (5492624, +639159554415 Address: Folk Arts Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City Email: [email protected] Website: www.kaloobdance.com

LAHING BATANGAN DANCE TROUPE

Contact Person: Bobby John Salinas Contact Number: (+043) 723-0706 local 183 Email: [email protected]/ 0917-5480280 Address: Capitol Site, 4200 Batangas City

LAHING KAYUMANGGI DANCE COMPANY

LK Dance Company was formed through a common goal of promoting Filipino culture and heritage through dance, music and song in the UK and Europe. Starting as a small informal group of people, LK has become a professional dance company currently with 5 professional artists leading 40 dancers and musicians from the community. LK boasts 10 alumni members in the span of 15 successful years. The company's reputation for quality, authenticity, and innovation has led to wide acclaim for performances all over the UK and continental Europe. Founded: 1994 Contact Number: +442032864883 Address: St Andrew's United Reformed Church Hall, Frognal Lane, NW3 7DY London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.lkdance.org.uk/

LA SALLE DANCE COMPANY Contact Person: Peter Alcedo, Jr Email: [email protected] Mobile: (+63) 915 8874167 LETRAN SQUIREDANCE TROUPE Contact Person: KentharvyDela Cruz Contact Number: (+632) 245131 LIGLIWA DANCE TROUPE (PANGASINAN) Contact Person: Rosario O. Cabrera Mobile: (+63) 921 7497949 Email: [email protected] LYCEUM DANCE COMPANY Contact Person: Rob Hayden Contact Number: (632)527-8251 to 56 Local 152 Address: Muralla Street, Intramuros, Manila Email: [email protected]

LYCEUM SPARTANS DANCE TROUPE

Lyceum Spartans Dance Troupe is the official Dance Organization in Lyceum of the Phil – Laguna. It is composed of two houses Dance Varsity & Lyceum Pep. Founded: 2004 [email protected] Lyceum of the Philippines University Laguna, 54, Makiling, Calamba, 4027 Laguna, 4027

LYCEUM DANCE MACHINE

Contact Number: (+043) 7230706 local 183 Address: Lyceum of the Philippines University, Capitol Site, 4200 Batangas City

MARIKINA DANCE GUILD

The company is compose of young performers dedicated in pursuing artistic excellence in music (classical and contemporary), dance (folk dance, modern ballet, jazz street and other alternative contemporary form) and theater (folk dance, modern ballet, jazz, street dance and other alternative contemporary form) and theater (dance theater and improvisation). As a civic response to the communities’ appeal for cultural awakening the group conducts regular outreach performances, dance-demonstration/lecture and workshops. Furthermore, the dance company also provides training to various schools, organizations (local and regional) and communities. The deepest aspiration of the company is to be able to use its artistry in ensuring sustainable development thru its productions that would be eye-opener towards social and moral transformation in the grassroots level. Founded: 1962 Mobile: (+63) 917 7686044 Email: [email protected] Address: SSS VILL., CONCEPCION DOS, 1800

MGA ANAK NI INANG DAIGDIG

Mga Anak ni Inang Daigdig (Children of Mother Earth) is an environmental performing arts group featuring young people and children born and raised in Smokey Mountain. They were initially trained under the Philippine-ITI Earthsavers Dreams Academy and later under the tutelage of the late National Artist for Dance, Ramon Obusan. Through dances and rituals of indigenous peoples from the Philippines, the group calls on everyone to protect God’s creation and to inspire people to treat each other as brothers and sisters. Founded: 1993 Contact Person: Fr. Benigno P. Beltran (Executive Director) Contact Number: (+02) 516 0157 Website: http://www.maidph.com/

SAMBAYANAN NG MULING PAGKABUHAY, SMDRP Contact Number: (+632) 516 0157 Mobile: (+63) 917 4424025 Address: Balut Tondo, Manila Email: [email protected] PERPS STREET DANCE Contact Person: Bobby John Salinas Mobile: (+63) 917 5480280 Email: [email protected]

PINK TOES

Pink Toes Center for the Performing and Musical Arts offers Classical Ballet, Contemporary,Street Dance and Music courses in Piano, Voice, Violin and Guitar. All courses are designed to take youngsters to the highest levels of their talents. Conrtact Numbers: Fairview: 8714838 / 8714798, Congressional Ave.: 8714838 / 7742855, Marcos Hiway 6682118/9947649 Address: 2nd flr Northridge Plaza Congressional Ave- across Cherry, 32 Buick St Bgy Greater Fairview- Buick is along Regalado Ave. across FEU Hospital, 604 Park Ave Vermont Park, Marcos Highway, Antipolo City, Quezon City, Philippines

PHILIPPINE BALLET THEATER

The Philippine Ballet Theatre is the country’s foremost classical ballet company and a resident ballet company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Philippine Ballet Theatre’s goals include the preservation of the rich and elegant classical story ballets, the launching of cutting-edge contemporary works, and the commissioning of Filipino masterpieces that bring to the forefront the extraordinary talent of the Filipino artist. To this end, in addition to its triannual productions at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the company conducts outreach programs bringing its performances to regions all over the country. Founded: 1986 Contact Number: (+02) 632 8848 Address: Backstage Meralco Theater, Meralco Compound, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City Email: [email protected] Website: philippineballetthreatre.com Facebook: Philippine Ballet Theatre

PHILIPPINE BARANGGAY FOLK DANCE TROUPE

The word 'Baranggay', with it's connotation of friendly association and harmonious living was adopted by the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBFDT) to reflect it's objectives in developing the physical, mental and social life of the individual through the cooperative effort of the members. Through the leadership of their founder and director, Dr. Paz-Cielo A. Belmonte, they quickly became one of the Philippines' leading dance companies with invitations to perform their presentations of native dances with their accent of the local colour, music and setting became popular, first in the Philippines and then abroad.The folk like and unaffected atmosphere of their performances has won the world over as they present the story of the Philippines through a panorama of songs, music and dances. Founded: 1946 Contact Person: Ronald Decena Mobile: (+63) 926 6802035 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.pbfdt.com

SANGHIYAS PANGKAT MANANAYAW

The resident folk dance troupe of the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) Contact Person: Victor Emmanuel Flor Contact Number: (+049) 536 5971 Address: Philippine High School for the Arts, National Arts Center, Mt. Makiling, Los Baños

POWERDANCE

Know as the Philippines’ premier company in Modern, Jazz, and Showdance, Douglas Nierras Powerdance is internationally recognized and respected as a Contemporary Dance Company. It was formed with the vision of teaching, performing, and sharing the art of dance and making it accessible to a greater number of audiences, especially the youth. Receiving no regular government or private subsidy, the company aims to do its own share in the promotion of contemporary Filipino Culture and help develop a more sensitive public by sharing that unique dance experience peculiar to Douglas Nierras Powerdance. Founded: 1988 Contact Person: Douglas Nierras Contact Numbers: (+632) 995 8287 |(+632) 915-5015342 (+632) 915-1258645 Address: #68 Corby 1 Bldg. E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Address: Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City Email: [email protected]

RENEE GRACE BALLET SCHOOL The school also takes pride in its Karatedo Class for consistently producing champions in the local, regional, and national Karatedo competition. Founded: 2012 Contact Person: Reneevilla ‘Jijit’ Villarosa-Lascano Mobile: (+63) 906 2193977 Address: No.11 Mangosteen St., Pacita Complex 2, 4023 San Pedro, Laguna Email: [email protected], [email protected]

RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY TEATRO RIZALIA DANCE TROUPE

Founded: 1986 Contact Person: Julian Santos Email: [email protected] Mobile: (+63) 929 8967023

RAMON OBUSAN FOLKLORIC DANCE GROUP (ROFG)

Leaning on the vast amount of data and artifacts that he has accumulated while doing research over the years, Ramon Obusan thought of starting a dance company that would mirror the traditional culture of the Philippines through dance and music. For over thirty years the ROFG has created a niche in the world of dance as forerunner of Philippine dance performed closest to its original form. The ROFG has been one of the Cultural Center of the Philippines' leading resident companies since 1986 and has presented over a thousand performances in the Philippines and abroad. Founded: 1972 Contact Persons: Dulce Obusan Contact Numbers: (+632) 9178172654 | 632 8530794 Address: 094 Road 4, Pildera 2, Pasay City 1300 Manila, Phils. Email: [email protected]

SANLAHI PANGKAT MANANAYAW

The Sanlahi Pangkat Mananayaw takes its name from two coined words, Isang Lahi which literally means, One Race. Composed of students from various colleges of the university, the pioneering members believed that they were put together by the Divine Guidance and Grace of Our Mother of Perpetual Help to be one with the Performing Arts Group’s objectives in preserving, promoting and developing the Philippine culture and the arts in the university. They considered themselves as catalyst to propagate and resuscitate the deteriorating status of Filipino identity amidst the popularity of highly Western influenced and conceived programs. They obliged themselves to contribute and be united in protecting the Filipino identity and tradition through their chosen field. Founded: 2005 Contact Person: Bobby John Salinas Contact Number: (+632) 871 0629 loc. 212 Mobile: (+63) 917 5480280 Email: [email protected] Address: University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Alabang-Zapote Avenue, Pamplona 3, Las Piñas City

SIDLAKAN DANCE COMPANY (DUMAGUETE CITY)

We started out as a healthy dancing group -- evolving to dynamic performers. With members from different walks of life, we continue on inspiring others with one goal: we dance to express, not to impress. In a community where people have become health conscious, their goal was to promote dance as another form of exercise - where exercise is not only about losing weight but staying healthy. Little by little, their number increased. Contact Person: Vic June Rich V. Nocete Mobile: (+63) 935 3628333 Email: [email protected]

SIMEONA F. CHANYUNGCO LAHING KAYUMANGGI MANANAYAW NG MARIKINA The SIMEONA F. CHANYUNGCO LAHING KAYUMANGGI MANANAYAW NG MARIKINA (SFCLKM) INC. Are composed of young and professional individuals, aims to promote arts and culture thru dance. SFCLKM INC. will continue to propagate dance and music and to inspire local and international audiences with the highest level of artistic excellence. Founded: 2011 Contact Person: Vincent Soliven Mobile: (+63) 917 5483248 Email: [email protected]

SINDAW PHILIPPINES PERFORMING ARTS GUILD

An organization that promotes art and culture through the re-staging of various folk dances of the Philippines. Under the auspices of the Department of Tourism, the group was able to represent the country in different folk dance festivals, and travel fairs and marts held in different countries to help promote the tourism industry. From time-totime, they had been performing in different local venues for different corporate shows and events, concerts and other theatrical productions. The Sindaw Philippines Performing Arts Guild is a Manila-based dance group that teaches, choreographs and performs variety of dances ranging between folk, ballroom, modern and contemporary genres Founded: 2002 Email: [email protected]

SINING BULAKENYO

SINING BULAKENYO-SIBUL was created to invigorate the fading art of folk dancing in the Province of Bulacan. SIBUL is composed of committed students from elementary, high school & college levels. Most of them were dancers of the dance drama “Lola Kikay” staged by the Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation Inc. SIBUL’s creation is an affirmation of the government and private sector partnership to support the development of local arts and culture, folk dance being one of the areas strengthened. SIBUL dancers are developed to be the core group of champions for the traditional dance. They are trained to interpret traditional dance and to learn how to blend their movements with the music played for the purpose. Contact Person: RodelFronda Email: [email protected] Mobile: (+63) 916 4230013

SINING KUMINTANG NG BATANGAS

Contact Person: Engr. Vicente P. Cordero and Ma. Cecilia Cordera-Diaz Mobile: (+63) 917 8171090 Address: Bauan Colleges, Inc. (Bauan High School) A. Buendia St., Pob. 3, Bauan, Batangas 4201 Email: [email protected]

SAINT BENILDE ROMACON DANCE COMPANY

Contact Person: Dang Comedido Mobile: (+63) 917 32643772 Address: De La Salle - College Of Saint Benilde Taft Avenue, Manila

TWINKLE TOES BALLET AND MUSIC ACADEMY

Program is especially designed to expand each child’s individual creativity and artistic abilities. Ballet Day Care Class guide 1 to 5 year olds through creative imagery and role-play rather than the technical approach traditionally associated with ballet. It develops an appreciation of rhythm and timing, music, movement and grace during the most receptive time in their lives. This Program also develops gross motor skills, stimulates social interaction and ability to follow instruction and, gain confidence to take that first step on stage! Contact: Pauline Cherrie May Umbalin Mobile: (+63) 917 5460515 Email: [email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF BATANGAS DANCE COMPANY Contact Person: Allan Jeff I. Evangelista Mobile: (+63) 908 8112701 Email: [email protected]

UP DANCE COMPANY

The UP Dance Company was set up for the apprentice-ship and professional training of dance majors in the College of Music, University of the Philippines. It aims to promote dance as a serious form of study, profession and communal expression as it develops the technique and creativity of student dancers and choreographers, and of the group as a company - including the faculty (in dance and music). Founded: 1987 Contact Person: Angela Lawenko-Baguilat Mobile: (+63) 922 2413782 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

UP FILIPINIANA DANCE GROUP

The UP Filipiniana Dance Group is the official folk and modern jazz dance group of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Through the years, the UP Filipiniana has been representing both the university and the Philippines in various international festivals across the globe including, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and France. With the group's mission to keep the folk dances of the Philippines alive, the group continues to perform in different local provinces to share with its fellow Filipinos as artists and as students of UP. Contact Person: Peter Alcedo Jr. (Artistic Director) Address: College of Human Kinetics, Ylanan Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 1101 Quezon City Email: [email protected], [email protected]

WHIPLASH DANCE COMPANY

Whiplash is definitely one of the most sought after jazz dance groups in Philippine Entertainment today. Founded: 1998 Mobile: (+63) 920 9068622 Address: # 26 San Rafael St. Bo. Kapitolyo, 1603 Pasig Email: [email protected]