Philippine dances are hard to describe. Americans can (proudly?) say they invented the “Electric Slide” and the “Soulja Boy,” but what is truly a Philippine dance? For one evening in Tampa, its Philippine Performing Arts Company answered that. For one evening, I shared in that country’s celebrations and expressions through movement. It’s no mistake the…
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SAYAW – AKO AND IKAW
Dance… me and you… Ang Akin Kwento… Our Story For one night, the culture of the Philippines invaded the University of Central Florida through a flood of movement and food. The university’s annual event, Sayaw (Tagalog for “dance”), was organized by its Filipino Student Association and featured the motions of the islands. Two hosts took…
