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Pop and Lock, Isolation, B-boy, Tatting... these are few of the best moves flaunted at the Kool Lab Recognition Day today. Dancers have truly evolved, and its evolution has turned the craft from good to AMAZING!

The Groove Unlimited Dance Community (GUDC) of Davao City has been constantly materializing its vision of unifying dance crews here in Davao City, and in order to put it in reality, they have been organizing events for dance crews to be involved. One of which is the KOOL LAB project. This project was open to all interested dancers and newbies in dancing. Known and varied choreographers from the community who master different styles in dancing were given slots in the dance floor as facilitators of a class. Workshops usually happen on saturdays at Metro Lifestyle.

Today, these choreographers and their students are evaluated and those who deserve recognition will be rewarded. The event is hold at CAP AUDITORIUM. Dancers flock the venue minutes before it begins. Obvious as it is, the audience is excited on what will transpire in the program. The show consists of the following: dance battles of B-boy and Pop&Lock dancers, performances from selected GUDC crews, recognition and awarding of the best choreographers, most attended class, outstanding students, best attendance, best select group, etc. (LOL, our group got an award ^^,) The program ends by a photo shoot participated by all members.

GUDC is more than a collection of groups, it is a unified community portraying a vision slowly molded in reality. =)

HI!!!

I'll attend the recognition day of KOOL LAB later today.

The affair is organized by the GUDC president, Mr. Bryan Grandeza, who is consistent in working its vision of organizing the varied dance crews here in Davao City. KOOL LAB is a weekly dance workshop which began early January and will be closed later today through a well prepared dance programme. Awards and recognitions will be given to those who joined the workshops. (My friend Noree Militar was nominated as one of the best students. KUDOS to her.. ^_^) I am excited to witness their recognition and feel great to be invited as one of the photographers of the event.

I was able to attend 2 of the classes of this workshop. Got some snapshots... take a look...=)



Hope you can attend later guys! CAP AUDITORIUM, 3:30 pm (March 7, 2010) SEE YOU!!!

Groove Unlimited Community


Hi there...

I was able to attend the CSI 4 Grand Finals held at NCCC mall Davao City yesterday (January 24, 2010). The event was a depot of exemplary routines from 3 outstanding groups who survived the fittest competition- Mix Illusion, Mains Crew and Magallanes Elem. School. All three groups really stepped up and it was hard to determine who should hold the famous title- CSI grand champion.

The competition was composed of 3 parts (freestyle, novelty and dance battle). The groups showcased their distinct routines that left an awe to the 5 honorable judges. The audience were divided with their own favorites. Personally, I love the routine and team presence of the Mix Illusion dance crew which bagged the 2nd place. The cute and competent Magallanes dancers grabbed the 3rd place. And Mains Crew flew up conquering the 1st place using their audience charms and fun dance performance (Credits go to Steven).

The show was not purely competition. Great dance numbers from famous local dance groups also rocked the place. The GUD community was really transforming NCCC entertainment center into a dance floor after their closing production blast.

All in all... It was a KABOOM!!!

Clothes are ready... Make-up done... Stage is well lit and the crowd is prepared to witness the event of the night... Today, we will be performing a dance number on the Kalasikas show held at People's Park, Legaspi St. Davao City. Petty more minutes and the show will start...

July 19, 2009. 5:45 pm

tic..tac..tic..tac...

What happened before the final minute? I spend half of my sunday practicing for the show. I arrived around 3pm at Metro lifestyle where the final rehearsal was conducted. Other dance groups like the Jazz up, Groove Unlimimted, Faces, Infinity were also in the area to practice the flow of the show. All groups showcased cool dance routines that will surely leave an awe after hitting the dance floor. As for me...I danced with the Alternative Groove dance troupe after being invited by Christopher "Tupang" Nellas days ago. (Thanks for the opportunity!^^)



The final rehearsal ended right on time. Our group spend some extra time to do further rehearsing. We need to polish the dance routine mounted yesterday where we also spend fun 8 hours at UIC bonifacio. The practice finally ended, it is about time to go to the area to do the show.

Upon arriving, the sky was like a bulk of enclosed water that is about to leak. I then got the feeling that moments from now... it will rain.


But still, we prepared ourselves. With my other group mates.. we went to the dressing area and changed our clothes, do make-up and fixed our hair. Everything was ready... (I am ready..^^)

But uh-oh... RAIn POureD DOWn >_< hahay.. stranded in the dressing area...

Other dance groups looked for a shelter. Some were on the huge dome comfortably sitting, others were on the stage standing, a few were on a tent sitting silently, and all were patiently waiting for the rain to stop. 6:30 passed by and still the rain didn't stop. Minutes passed 6:30, the rain slowed a bit but the floor was a total dump. Will the show go on given the scenario? the decision relied on the group leaders.

BEFORE the decision, the organizers gave us a descent meal. :D I had chicken, bihon, rice and a canned softdrink.... weeee... enough to stuff my hungry tummy. BURP!

By 7pm.. the decision was announced to us. We were informed that the show is postponed knowing the scenario of the area. It is moved next sunday (July 26, 2009), 6:00pm. Hmmmm... SOUNDS GREAT!!!! :D

For me, it is a blessing in disguise! :P I will then have a week to master the routine and more time to polish the dance (-.^) Thanks Lord! See you next week guys!

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