VIDEO: Lights! Camera! Action!

For the past week I've been very busy beside our performance for Sir Gary V's concert called Arise Gary V 3.0 (which I will blog after this) with shooting videos for my final requirements.

I want to share you my work!

 

First is a music video of "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush NG Crush Mo" by Zia Quizon. This music video was inspired from a Filipino literature, Document by Luis Katigbak. In the video, the girl (Danna Raymundo) likes her best friend (Anthony Agno). She couldn't find the right place and right time to tell him she likes him so she saves a document for the guy. In the video you'll find out what happens to the two best friends. Could they end up being together?


Next are product ads.



While conceptualizing for this ad, it was supposed to be Coke for my dance inspired ad but with some consultations, Gatorade would make more sense.

Thank you Jared for time and Angelo for throwing the Gatorade!

We shot this inside Smart Araneta Coliseum while waiting for Arise Gary V!



Moral of this ad, siguraduhin sakto ang dala mong pera para makamit mo ang iyong Happiness.

Thank you to my dormmate, Doms, who acted in this shoot. Libreng Coke para sa kanya.

Well here you go! Thank you for watching! Comments are highly appreciated! :)

 MONG

VIDEO: Compet Feels

This was the closest thing I could go as far as competing. The UAAP Street Dance Competition this term got canceled and has to be move to another date. Most likely a new team will be formed and by that time I've graduated from college.

It was a surreal feeling to be part of the team even though I was an understudy. I had a great time during the UAAP trainings. I know God has plans. Well, to be part of the team was truly a blessing.

With that I just thought that our competition suite dance during #DanzDish9 was the actual competition. :)

Here is the full video of the Compet "Mega-mega Crew" Suite Part 1 & 2:



Thank you DanceManila.com for covering #DanzDish9! To watch the whole concert click here!

Happy watching!!

MONG

Photo by Gerard Del Mundo

This is my Manifesto. #DanzDish9

My story? 

Last year, I was a mere fan and audience. Screaming my lungs out just to cheer everyone all the the way from 7B. Dancing to DD8's harlem shake video. I didn't know that the feeling of being inspired will bring me to where I am today, a member of LSDC-Street!

I want is to inspire STC students that they can do what we do. I want to be that example. What we do, STC Artists, is not easy. But with #DanzDish9, barriers were broken. We did it. I hope we were able to let people understand that because what we do is all for the love for the art, for the love of dance.

Impossible is something possible that you didn't try doing.

I was assigned as this year's props head. For a newbie to be assigned to this task was a challenge because my classes are still in Laguna. I was scared. I was scared to fail. There were trials, there were things that didn't go as planned but I got all the help I needed. Thank you, Kuya Pao and Ate Ikat for believing in me. 

Thank you for sharing your experiences Ate Aisne, Ate Steffi, Kuya Logs, DD8 props head Tim, and Dan! I wouldn't be able to do it if it wasn't for your help! To my assistant Franz, you've been a big help! We did it bro! 

I'm blessed to have an understanding and supportive family. Thank you Mom and Dad, Therese, Pao and Lola who never fails to bring me up whenever I feel like quitting. Thank you for the hugs and the motivations! I love you! 

My Bro and Dad

From the bottom of my hear, I want to thank Coach Mycs and Coach Kev for the opportunity, the EB, DMs, Alumni members, and the rest of LSDC-Street who never fails to push everyone to be better. Thank you for constantly asking me how I'm doing. Those casual talks really means a lot. :)

To my fellow Street-STC, Ate Johna, Li, Hannah and Adrian. We did it guys! We made it this far. Many are called but few are chosen. From 15+, now down to 5. It wasn't easy. It was never easy. All the stress of commuting, expenses, the uncertainties, the feeling of almost quitting but we did it. I'm really proud of you guys! Thank you for hanging on.

LSDC-STREET x GMG x SBRDC x UP STREET

#ATB, thank you batchmates for all the kulitan! Sabi nga ni Ate Ally, umiingay na tayo! This is my first and last Danz Dish as a member. I'll be graduating (HOPEFULLY) this October. But I want to spend more bonding times with you guys. I'm really proud of each and everyone of you. Everyone improved so much!

#ATB

QTPIES

To the cast, the Families, to GMG (you da best GMG!), LSDC-Folk and Contemporary, Sir Peter, Sir Oman, Ms. Chiqui, Ms. Gill, to the Ates and Kuyas who helped clean TYA, and to everyone who helped in the production of Danz Dish 9, thank you for helping us in the whole production! It wouldn't be possible without everyone's help! Thank you!!!

To my Student Affairs STC family, Ms. Jaymee, Ms. Edna, Ms. Maleth, thank you for the never ending support. We won't be here without you. We're blessed to be guided by your leadership and care. Mahal po namin kayo. :)

To my STC family, thank you for your never ending support. Lucid Fam, thank you for watching!!  Wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you guys.

STC Reppin'

With Ate Marianne

#TF, thank you for supporting me! You've come all the way from work/classes/gigs but you went to DLSU just to watch. Thank you <3

To our front acts, and to SBRDC and UP Street, thank you for your time! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! To more collabs!

And to everyone who watched and supported #DanzDish9, THANK YOU! Two sold out shows won't be successful if it wasn't for you guys! You've made DD9 possible! We hoped we inspired you! Maraming salamat po!

I left my heart on that stage. I was Michael Jackson's back up, I got to share the stage with famous Icons. I was able to dance with the best in the country.

This post isn't enough to thank everybody. So if you're reading this, thank you!

I'll be forever grateful with this opportunity. Thank you Lord. Thank You!

MONG

To watch the whole #DanzDish9Manifesto:
DanceManila.com Coverage

Official Photos:
#DanzDish9 Album

Danz Dish 9 Official Partners:

Official Sponsors Link

Photos on this blog are from The Lasallian, Gerard Del Mundo, Ate Marianne Sigue, Claud Inocencio 

8 years ago...

8 years ago at The Learning Place, my school when I was in elementary (wait, that means I was 12 y/o that time?!) it was my first time to "dance". We had a talent showcase and I had a partner, Jophi. As far as I can remember it was just for fun. Wasn't really good at singing, didn't want to make a solo theater performance so there, we danced. Looking back, I really didn't know what I was thinking, what we were thinking!

8 years later, I went back to the school where I first danced. To the school which gave me the confidence, to the school that believed in our talents and saw the best in us.

8 years later, I set foot again to the school that has a special place in my heart.

The day was full of unexpected events. My only plan was just to visit the school. I saw Gelo, Laya, Teacher Lola, Teacher Lolo, Teacher Vicky. Met new teachers also then I met the next generation of TLP dancers, they are now called "Free Movers".

From what was partners back then, somehow a dream became a reality.

8 years ago, I didn't know I will pursue dancing. I was on my 2nd year HS when I danced again and then the rest is history.

I performed for the kids and then taught them some moves. It was a different teaching experience. I made a simple 16 count choreography. They didn't mind if it was easy or hard, they were listening and after teaching them, when the kids were practicing on their own, it was the most fulfilling part, I guess. Seeing them trying to remember and do something I was struggling to do when I was their age. 

"Kuya Ramon, am I doing it right?" one Free Mover approached me. Then another one asked if she was doing it right. 

Ganun pala yung feeling. 

It was somehow different because at Street it's me who do most of the asking. And asking is part of growing, part of learning.

We reviewed the steps, we had a part where in only boys will do the choreo, then all girls. It was a fun experience.

8 years ago, I didn't see myself teaching. 

8 years ago, beside from the "hair crisis" were I continuously joke with Tr. Vicky and Gelo, didn't see myself being this attached to the school, to my roots.

It was a day full of laughter, it was elementary all over again.

As I walk through the corridors, as I feel the walls of the classrooms, I can't help but to be teary eyed. I'll be graduating in a year and how time flies.

8 years later...

Jophi is now part of the Wyre Underground of UPLB. He's part of the competing team that will be heading to the finals of the Skechers Street Dance Battle 9 at the MOA Arena.

As for me, I'm blessed to be part of the La Salle Dance Company - Street. Been blessed to be the last president of Lucid Dance Troupe of De La Salle - Canlubang now DLSU-STC. I've been blessed to be part of the 1st batch of Boscru at Caritas Don Bosco School. I've been blessed to be able to travel to different places, blessed to meet awesome people and friends, bless to just have the opportunity to represent something.

8 years ago, I didn't eve imagine that I'll be a part of any. I didn't see myself being put to this position because of dancing.

8 years ago, if we didn't danced on that floor, will it still be the same?

Before I said good bye to the kids, I was asked to give an advice.

"Trust your teammates, trust your friends. Always compliment one another if they're doing it right. Always help one another if one is in need. Ask because it's part of learning and lastly, enjoy what you're doing."

It won't be the last time for sure.

Till then, Free Movers!

MONG 

LSDC-STREET - 1st Term

This term has been very exciting. Personally, wherein now I'm part of LSDC-Street! For almost 3 months now I'm blessed to part of my new family. Training with them and to be able to perform is really a blessing!

The first time I trained at the Rehearsal Hall for our first company training with the rest of the team I was so scared and nervous but at the same time excited!

I met new friends! The people behind the championship teams of Street. The incredible coaches, alumni, and just all the wonderful people of Street.

Even with all their accomplishments they're all humble and easy to be with. :)

My first performance with LSDC was at A-Team's The Demo Vol. 2 at SM Skydome. It'll be my first time to perform there and first time to meet A-Team.

It will be the first performance request of the Non-Worlds Team composed of trainees and the non-worlds competing members, we call ourselves the Mega2! (Hindi ako ang nag isip non. Haha!)

It was also my first time again to perform with so many people and the pressure was so high. Of course, who wouldn't be pressured not to screw up? But we nailed that performance and it was just the start of greater things :)

Then we had a tour for HAIL!: A fundraising concert for the Megacrew team who'll be competing at Las Vegas for the Hip Hop International. I was able to go to Batangas and CSA Makati for the tour! It was a great opportunity to know more about the team and to be able to inspire and to be inspired with one another.

HAIL! A Fundraising Concert @ St. Bridget, Batangas

Student Media Congress

 But aside from the performances, I always look forward to just bond with the team!

After a long morning from training!

LSDC-STREET, STC

The team never fails to always remind us to appreciate and motivate others especially one another. Our talents are not ours but is given by God and it's just right to always be reminded of that. As achievers for God and country, our daily devotions always gives us the importance of us reflecting with our daily lives and are we living to He's teaching...

Devotion. (c) Dan Alday

Haven't trained with Street because of the bad weather but I'm excited for the next training! Till then!

MONG

 Photos from Adrian Manansala via FB, Coach Kevin Intal, Ryel Medina, Dan Alday