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Benilde Student-Artists Win Awards in HK

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Student-Artists from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde won top prizes in the jazz and ballet categories at the recently concluded Hong Kong Challenge Cup Dance Competition held at the Y-Theatre, Youth Square, Chai Wan, Hong Kong.

The contingent was composed of the School of Design and Arts (SDA) Dance Majors and the Saint Benilde Romançon Dance Company (SBRDC) members.

A wacky shot of the Benildeans, together with their mentors, during the Hong Kong Challenge Cup Dance Competition

Among the 27 contestants from the Jazz Division, Cir-Anthon Paolo Garing’s solo rendition of “Trinitas”, together with Carlos Serrano lll and Elijah Erick Mendoza’s duo performance of “ISAyaw”, and Neil John Casagan and Ghian Renzo Arboleda’s  presentation of “Bounce”, were all awarded Gold Medals with accompanying certificates. 

Casagan and Arboleda got the highest distinction when they were recognized with the Gold Cup for Best Performance in Contemporary / Jazz. Their number was choreographed by the program chairman and SBRDC trainer Christine Crame.

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From a total of 43 competitors in the Ballet Division, Olivia Bugayong, coached by Brezhnez Larlar, bagged the gold for her interpretation of Kitri variation, while Bryan Aaron Panopio copped the silver for his execution of La Bayadere. 

The merits were granted according to the points obtained by the finalists during their presentations. Participants who achieved a score of 90 points and above received gold, silver for 85-89 points, and bronze for 80-84 points. The judges likewise commented on the dancers’ remarkable technique, form and choreography.

The group underwent trainings at the Integrated Body Arts to complement their rigorous daily rehearsals. “We are grateful for the support of Director Cecilia Sicangco Ibarrola.” says Crame.

The aspirants were accompanied by Dang Comedido of the Department of Student Life-Office of Culture and Arts and Dr. Sunita Mukhi, Benilde’s School of Design and Arts Associate Dean for the Culture and Arts Cluster.

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