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AC ballerinas shine at the 7th ABAP Ballet Competition

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(TDC ballerinas win first place for Open Group Contemporary category: (L-R) Chelsey Quiambao, Samantha Narciso, Reiko Kida, Krystel Fuller and Chloe Chua. Photo by Joann M. Valenciano)

ANGELES CITY – Seven young and aspiring ballerinas here representing The Dance Conservatory (TDC) won in several divisions and categories at the recently concluded 7th Association of Ballet Academy of the Philippines (ABAP) Ballet Competition held on August 24 – 25 at the Meralco Theater in Manila.

The young dancers who exemplifi ed great form and techniques with grace performed in different categories against 26 local and international dance schools.

Chloe Chua, Krystel Fuller, Samantha Narciso, Chelsey Quiambao and Reiko Kida bagged the highest in the Open Group Contemporary category with their “Midnight Fall” performance.

Reiko Kida also placed fourth in the Junior 5A Contemporary category with her “Solstice” entry.

Charmiela Ferncezka Dres ranked third place in the Junior 2A Classical category where she performed the “Silver Fairy Variation” ballet from the Sleeping Beauty.

Ysabelle Abejuela bagged the fourth-place ranking as the highest among the Junior 2B Contemporary category with her “Limelight” performance.

No first, second and third place were ranked and awarded at this category.

All contemporary solo and group pieces were choreographed by JM Cabling.

The ABAP Ballet Competition also conducted free workshops for all the participants trained by some of the board of judges: Claresta Alim, founder and artistic director of Indonesian Dance Company; Mr. Han Kee Juan, principal of the Singapore Ballet Academy; and Agnes Locsin renowned contemporary luminary based in Davao.

The Dance Conservatory offers professional training in Classical Ballet, Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance. It has been a member of ABAP since 2006.

For inquiries and other details, visit TDC at their studio along Sto. Rosario steet here.

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