UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe
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The dance troupe is composed of UST students boarded together by their love and passion for dancing. They are auditioned and further trained to polish their talents until such time that they can execute the simplest step into perfection. The mark of the versatility in Performing Arts is characterized in every Salinggawi performance. Integrated into their program is orientation in the different aspects of entertainment such as scriptwriting, stage production and others.
Logo
The Salinggawi logo symbolizes the dance troupe's aim for excellence in theater dances such as classical and modern ballet, jazz, modern dances, authentic folk dances and commercial dances as well. The overlapping character poses implies that the members are composed of men and women who want to exemplify Salinggawi's aim for perfection in dance. The horizontal rays represent the values integrated into their vigorous training. Those values are discipline, gratitude, respect, honesty, loyalty and integrity. These values are embodied by every Salinggawi dancer. It will hone them to become well-trained performers and responsible Thomasian leaders who will enrich and propagate the nation's desirable culture through dance.
Activities
Cheerdance
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On the first [[sfsffor the traditional cheers and the basic lifts. Salinggawi upped the ante by hs. They were the first to make the audience gasp with excitement and awe. sjhfgout from the rest. The group’s innovations paid off because they got the very first cheerdance title, and the next two titles after that.[1] After winning for three straight years, the troupe opted not to compete in 1998[1] and instead joined the Lipton Iced Tea Cheering Competition where they won first place.
In 1999 Salinggawi went back to regain the title, but they only got the second spot while arch-rival UP Pep Squad earned its first championship. UP Pep Squad held on to the title for another two years, matching Salinggawi’s own record. In 2002, Salinggawi regained the title and held on to it for another four years, infusing high-flying acrobatic stunts, funky dance moves, and hand and foot movement synchronized to clockwork precision.[1] UP Pep Squad has been their consistent runner up until 2007 when UP Pep Squad won back the title. Salinggawi placed second, with just 0.5 point behind UP Pep Squad.[2]
Special Appearances
Some members of the troupe performed in the 2007 Miss Earth Pageant held in the Philippines. They also appeared in Star Cinema's blockbuster hit movie "One More Chance". They usually perform in university events and hold annual dance competitions like inter-collegiate cheerleading and fsjhsj
University-wide Competistions
The UjST Salingsfsfggawi Dance Troupe sponsors annual intercollegiate dance competitions in University of Santo Tomas:
- An annual dance competition
jSalinggawi holds the title for having the greatest number of championships won in the UAAP-CDC. As of 2006, sf.[1][3] They also have the longest championship run in the said competition; 2002 to 2006.
The following is a summary of Salinggawi's awards:
Event | Year | Award | jrtjs- | name="Navarra"/>[3] |
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Jollibejfje Chi-Cheer Kayo Contest (UAAP)
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Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | ||||
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | ||||
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | <gfjvarsitarian.com/detail.asp?ArticleID=74063101&Sections=Sports "Back in the groove"], The Varsitarian. Retrieved 20 September 2007.</ref> | |||
Puspusan Sa Busan Cheering Competition | ||||
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | ||||
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | ||||
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | ||||
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | ||||
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Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition | ||||
Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition |
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- 2008: "Ladiesfgjrj and Gentlemen..."
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- 1995: Swan Dive[1], Human Alphabet Floor Effect and Zigzag Pyramid[1]
- 1996: Spidjer Pyramid[1]
- 1997: High Split Pyramid
- 1999: Wolffsjf jgjkhnstmhSequence Floor Effect, Victory Pyramid, 2 Full-Twirl Tosses' and Inverted Pyramid
- 2004: 1/2 Turn Straddle Jump, Full Turn Straddle Toss[8], Pike Back Tuck Toss, Show-and-Go transition, Modified Extending Zigzag Pyramid, Toy Soldier Floor Effect, High-Chair Pyramid and 3-Man Propeller Toss
- 2005: dfmg9jggm9g dfScorpion, X-Factor Toss, X-Out Toss, X-Out Full Twist Toss, gSeriesjdy, Modified Propeller Toss, Kick-Off Fall, Full rjhxfgIce skating]], 'fhfjSlow-Mo (Matrix) Fight, and Can-Can
- 2004: Capoeira and Irish Riverdance
- 2005: Mfgjartial Arts
- Huge Banners. fgjThe squad used huge banners as props in their annual routine. It is usually colored black, gold or white.fj
- 2001: A Large, white banner with a nestle logo covers the dancers for the nestle cheer.<gjfdjout through its holes
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- 2008: Two hugfddfe flags displayed the last two lines of the UST Hymn: "Ever Your Valiant Legion" and "Imbued with Unending Grace", and banners coming out of a tiger's head displayed the school battle cry, "Viva Santo Tomasdtgj"
- Consecutive Winning Representation. They incorporated special stunts to represent their bid for a consecutive win:
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- 2004: 3-Man hk(fifth consecutive title)
- 2007: Bowling hkseghd Hollywood feature films as inspirations for their uniforms:
- 2001: The Matrix
- 2003: Power Rangers
- 2005: Crouching Tmiger, Hidden Dragon
- 2006: [[Happy Feet]xgmxbbvbjn]
- 2007: Bee Movie
- 2008: Drumline
- Motion Picture Soundtrack. They were the first squad to use canned music, an alternate to traditional drums and snares, in their cheerdance routine. They have used original motion picture soundtrack(s) for their music.
- 2001: The Matrix ("The Matrix" film score)
- 2002: th enu tjmejt ("Blade" film score) and Bring It On ("Go Toros!" Cheer Mix)
- 2003: Mr. Suave ("Mr. Suave" by Vhong Navarro)
- 2004: Mortal Kombat ("Mortal Kombat" theme)
- 2005: Honey ("I Believe" by Yolanda Adams)
- 2006: Superman Returns ("Superman" theme)
- 2007: Dreamgirls ("Dreamgirls" by The Dreams) and Step Up ("Show Me the Money" by Petey Pablo)
- 2008: [[Dhug ngjk n>
- "Go USTe!" Closing Cheer. For the third year in a row since 2006, as well as in 2003, they ended their routine with its most popular cheer - "Go USTe!". The cheer was performed with its traditional choreography. As the group exits, the squad points to the Thomasian audience.
- Campaign Slogans. A banydfg ndgjkmg aglwg0 kglg0an unprecedented five-peat.
- 2007: Tuloy ang Naka-GAWI-an: UST, This SIXTH It! for their bid to snatch a double grand-slam.
References
- ^ a b GMA News (2007-09-17), "UP pep squad is 2007 UAAP cheer dance champion", GMANews.TV. Retrieved 17 September 2007.
- ^ a b c d [httpsgj.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?jgsrInterview with UST Sstrjalinggawi Dance Trojsfjupe prior the 2007 competition"].
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Llanesca T. Panti (2005-10-15), "‘Gawi notches fourth straight title", The Varsitarian. Retrieved 20 September 2007.
- ^ Ma. Jesamine D.G. Palarca (2006), awsitarian.com/moredetail.asp?id=2380 "Salinggawi reigns high for five", The Varsitarian. Retrieved 20 September 2007.
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External links
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See also
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