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Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown launched
The Dinagayang fever is on. And for dance enthusiasts, this is your time to shine and be featured on ABS-CBN's most watched show, "You Can Dance."
It was formally launched last Dec. 10, 2007 at the SM City Activity Center with ABS-CBN Iloilo Station Manager Charie Ginete-Ilon, Iloilo City Councilor Nielex Tupas and SM City Iloilo Marketing Officer Jeffrey Guitche present.
Ilon said that this the first ever dance showdown and they are expecting many participants. "This is our way of helping Ilonggos showcase their talent."
ABS-CBN Iloilo Station Manager
Charie Ginete-Ilon
Iloilo City Councilor Lex Tupas
Ilon added that on the grand finals on Jan. 25, 2008, some ABS-CBN Manila artists will be present.
There will be eliminations for each district. On Dec. 26, 2007, Jaro and City Proper; December 28, La Paz and Lapuz; and December 30, Molo, Mandurriao and Arevalo; all in the SM City Activity Center.
PRIZES. Those in the fourth to seventh place will receive P2,000; third place, P6,000 plus P3,000 for the baranggay they represent; second placer, P10,000 cash plus P5,000 for the barangay; and first place, P20,000 plus P10,000 for the barangay.
CRITERIA. The competitors will be judged based on the following criteria: originality, 25%; choreography, 30%; performance, timing and coordination, 30%; and costume and overall impact, 15%.
For inquiries, visit ABS-CBN Iloilo, SM City Iloilo and the office of Councilor Tupas.