Dance Surge 5
The fifth edition of Dance Surge, an interactive dance weekend, will have a series of virtual workshops and masterclasses, culminating in an online inter-high school freestyle battle.
Hosted by the Saint Benilde Romançon Dance Company (SBRDC), the award-winning resident dance team of the De la Salle-College of Saint Benilde, with the Benilde Culture and Arts Unit (CAU), it aims to make young movers experience the digital space of freestyle dancing, as well as showcase and share their talents and techniques.
To kick off the event, resident dancers, alumni, and choreographers from SBRDC-Hip Hop and Contemporary will impart tricks and techniques, steps and special moves, in their respective fortes.
Saint Benilde Romancon Dance Company Hip Hop dance master Merwin Sampana
Sofia Montinola, an experienced classical ballet, hip hop, and street jazz dancer, will facilitate free classes on contemporary dance. Merwin Sampana, considered the dance master of SBRDC-Hip Hop, will lead free sessions on choreography.
Music producer, Aftermath creative director and head choreographer, and SBRDC Hip-Hop trainer Josh Vidamo
Bedanz head coach and Aftermath dance master Jemai De Guzman
Masterclasses will be guided by industry professionals. Music producer and Aftermath creative director and head choreographer Josh Vidamo joins forces with Bedanz head coach and Aftermath dance master Jemai De Guzman. Seasoned competitive street dancer and choreographer Edd Vicente will team up with ballet, jazz, and hip hop performer Natasha Gerona.
Street dancer and choreographer Edd Vicente
The highlight of the event is the Inter-High-School Freestyle Battle of different dance troupes within and outside of Metro Manila. These performers will show their artistic talents, plus distinct and innovative concepts.
The entries will be screened by professional freestylers led by “The Professor” or “Goodlock” James Wong, creative director of School of Goodlock and Team Fresh, creator of the Unlock Dance Program, dance coach of P-pop girl group KAIA, teacher at Nudefloor, and member of Dance Over Styles, Househeadsphm and Fire Rangers.
Anbu Clan founder Carlo “BlvckZik” Deleon
Joining the slate is Carlo “BlvckZik” Deleon, founder of the Anbu Clan, member of Team X and GSK, and a national and international champion in the buck and krump categories.
Nudefloor dance mentor Keycee Velez II
The panel is completed by Keycee Velez II, dance mentor at Nudefloor and Women Beyond Dance PH, a member of the Philippine Chapter of the Imperial House of Waacking (IHOW), and a dance champion who has represented and earned awards for the country in different competitions in Singapore, Thailand, Korea, and the United States.
“Dance Surge 5” will run from Friday, May 20 to Saturday, May 22, 2022. Interested participants may visit the official Facebook page of SBDC for more information.
