Out of the nine competing groups from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, Makawiwili Dance Troupe bagged the third place in 2012 ‘Sayaw Pinoy,’ a national dance competition held at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, last April 23-24.
The group performed ‘Escopiton Malandog’ under the supervision of PNU Professor Dr. Randyll Villones.
The first place went to Irong-Irong Dance Troupe of West Visayas State University from Iloilo City and Palawan State University Dance Troupe obtained the second place.
According to Dr. Villones, it was their first time to join in the ‘Sayaw Pinoy’ and they were lucky enough to get the third place for it is a very stiff competition, contending the best dancers from other regions. He extended his appreciation to Mayor Patrick Escalante for his support and dedication to the troupe.
‘Sayaw Pinoy’ is a dance competition organized by the National Commission for Culture and Arts headed by its national committee chairman Shirley Halili Cruz. It is aimed to motivate artistic excellence and teaching emotional fitness through teamwork, dependability, commitment, sportsmanship, discipline and creativity. /*
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