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Mudanjiang City China May 1-3, 2010
AATD China conducted the 10th Anniversary Far East Asia-Europe Dance Sport Championship with an excess of 3000 competitor couples representing 15 nations.

Mudanjiang photo below, Chairman Stanley Alexander seen with WDC Asian Amateur League rep Ms. Aleena Tan, World Dance Masters CEO Mr. Thomas Morris & YDDTA's Mr. Guang Lin Shi

PALARONG PAMBANSA RESULTS - April 09, 2010

2010 Palarong Pambansa Dance Sport Tournament Results:

The Palarong Pambansa (National Games) for Dance Sport will be April 9, 2010 in Bulwagan, Tarlac. (Palaro is regarded as a laboratory of all acquired knowledge, skills, and attitude from the Physical Education curriculum, a prerequisite in Philippine education. It also serves as a means to promote sports education, health, and peace).

The Palarong Pambansa Dance Sport Demonstration will be conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the National Dance Teachers Council (NDTC).

The PPDSA-AATD have set the syllabus, will provide all technical input and use only PPDSA-AATD licensed Officials recognized by NDTC to conduct the Palarong event.

The Republic of Philippine Department of Education selects Representatives from 17 Regions in Juvenile, Junior and Youth Age Divisions covering elementary and high school of the public and private education systems from local school intramurals, followed by the district, division, and regional athletic meets.

AATD China Nov 7/8, 2009

AATD Philippines President, Maria Donna D. Cosejo travelled to Shijiazhuang City as Chairman of Adjudicators for the AATD China International Dance Sport Championships.

AATD Philippines President Maria Donna Cosejo pictured with WCDF China Council Vice President Mr Fu Zhong Shu and fellow adjudicators/officials.

 AATD China Nov 9, 2009

Maria Donna D. Cosejo also guided AATD China member YDDTA's  training program for local youth students, as seen below.

Ms. Cosejo pictured above with AATD China member YDDTA's Youth Students

Ms. Cosejo pictured above at the  AATD China member YDDTA's office with AATD China General Secretary Hu Xi Lin in left photo; AATD China President Xiang Guo Zhang in middle photo & AATD China Council VP Mr Guang Lin Shi to right.

AATD - China Aug 15/16, 2009

CID Member and NDL-AATD Chairman is applying the 2009 International Dance Day Message in touring from the north to south in China assisting the local AATD China member YDDTA to build and strengthen its membership through educational development of knowledge with skills.

This effort is leading to Philippines Certified Dance Teacher employment opportunities in China. More news to follow...

Beng Bu City Aug 15/16, 2009

Sunning City Aug 17, 2009

Guo Yang City Aug 18, 2009

Tongling City (Located on the banks of Yangtze River, Anhui Province)
Aug 20/21, 2009
Ms. Yu Min Jian

Wuhu City Aug 22, 2009
Mr Sheng Shu Qiang

International Dance Day - Message

The future of dance lies where there are persons who do not dance.

These belong to two categories: those who simply did not learn, and those who think that they are not able to dance. They represent the greatest challenge for the dance teacher's profession.

In line with UNESCO's struggle against prejudice and discrimination, we are trying to expand the boundaries of dance and to change the current perception of what a dancer is.

Dance performances are not necessarily exhibitions of extreme physicality, accurate precision, or bursting emotion - they can be celebrations of interaction between performers. We can enrich dance concerts with dancers, singers, actors, narrators, mimes, acrobats etc., of all ages and all degrees of ability.

Bringing the 'excluded' into dance is a moral duty, but also opens a great door in times of economic crisis and unemployment. In every country there are millions of persons with physical or mental disabilities. We believe they are ready to dance.

They will create jobs to thousands of dance teachers. They can be assisted by the Ministry of Health, whose budget is many times bigger than that of the Ministry of Culture.

Integrating marginalized persons into the practice of dance is as important as integrating them into the workforce.

CID holds to the philosophy that everyone can dance.

Dance Day 2009 is dedicated to inclusive dance. Let us include all members of society into our classes and our performances.

2009 PPDSA Palarong Pambansa Demonstration

The event was held in Maharlka Lounge PAGCOR PARANAQUE on April 28 during the PPDSA-AATD-WCDF-NDL-NDTC celebration incorporating the UNESCO International Dance Day Open Dance Sport Tournament.

A two day PPDSA Congress April 27/28 in developing DepEd Teachers and students for the Palarong Pambansa culminated in a Demonstration of student competitors as well as having DepEd Teachers sampling adjudicating under International Rules of the National Dance Teachers Council.

Modern Ballroom Demonstrators No 1 - Jelf Vhon Laborte & Charmaine Louis Palma from Quezon National High School

Modern Ballroom Demonstrators No 2 - Alex Abella & Michelle Loraine Cuario from Quezon National High School with Maria Donna D. Cosejo & Concepcion T. Alcantara

Latin American Demonstrators Elizaldy Pizarra II & Caryl Jean Gacola from Quezon National High School

The full team of Demonstrators from Quezon National High School including Trainor/Advisor Maria Donna D. Cosejo, Trainor Albert A. Obina, Team Captain Concepcion T. Alcantara QNHS Head VI MAPEH Department & Chairman Stanley Alexander

DepEd Adjudicators included Maria Donna D. Cosejo Region IV-A, Ronnie M. Baldos NCR Region, Ma. Glenda dela Fuentes & Mayrose Salvador both from Region 3.

Conseil International De La Danse - CID - Paris

The Conseil International de la Danse - CID is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.

It is a non-profit international non-governmental organization founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France where it is based.

It is a worldwide forum bringing together international, national and local organizations, as well as prominent individuals active in dance.

CID represents the art of dance in general and advises the UNESCO, national and local government agencies, international organizations and institutions.

Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and individuals in more than 140 countries.

NDTC & PPDSA Chairman Stanley Alexander has been invited and accepted as a member of UNESCO's Conseil International de la Danse - CID.

February 1st to 7th

WCDF & AATD's China group YDDTA conducted dance teacher development training for those in surrounding areas near Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province.

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Pictured above are the participating dance teachers and competitors of Hebei Province, with AATD Chairman Stanley Alexander.

On May 2/3, 2009 the YDDTA will host a large International Championship with many countries to be invited.

3rd WCDF WORLD OPEN DANCE SPORT TOURNAMENT

Check Tournament Results at this link

CONGRATS TO PHILIPPINES ENTRY Eduard M. Ipa & Ana Maria S. Bautista for their success at
7th SUN CITY CUP INTERNATIONAL DANCE SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP GWANGJU CITY KOREA

Pictured above, Fabrizio & Lorena Cravero (Italian stars winning the Sun City International Professional Ballroom & Latin), Mr. Xiang Guo Zhang (AATD China President), Stanley Alexander, Ana Maria S. Bautista and partner Eduard M. Ipa, (Sun City International Amateur Open Champions).

NDTC & PPDSA Official Professional Competitor representatives, Mr. Reggie R. Perico & Ms. Sofia Santa G.Sangco  travelled to Taipei Taiwan on September 21st 2008 for the 2008  GDC World Open Ballroom Dancing Tournament with great success.
Reggie & Sofia were placed 2^nd in the feature event of this 2008  GDC World Open Ballroom Dancing Tournament - Professional Open Latin American Category, a fantastic result were they placed behind a fabulous pair from Italy,  Fabrizio & Lorena Cravero and in front of the Korean pairs. Reggie & Sofia also took 1^st Place in GDC World Open - Professional Rising Star Event.

3.      Elizaldy R. Pizarra  & Rouselle May Regio
1^st In Junior Latin AmericaN
3^rd in adult open Latin AmericaN

PPDSA - AATD International Dance Sport Congress & Tournament featuring 1st Governor Rafael P. Nantes Cup August 30/31 Quezon Convention Center Lucena City sponsored by Quezon Provincial Government, Jollibee & Queen Margarette Hotel. Scrutineered by AATD Licensed Scrutineer Danilo R. Leabres.

This event was a huge success with over 4000 attendees in the two day event with 8 x Countries participation.

1st Governor Rafael P. Nantes Cup
PPDSA - AATD International Dance Sport Tournament:
Amateur Champions:
Ballroom: Jonaz Rogel Evora & Sharmaine Marie Regio Philippines
Latin American: Kim Do Yeong & Jo Seongmi Korea

Above: "The Five Amigos" L to R, Stanley,  Lito, Andrei, Charley & Sun; all about to dine in style -on the bay in Lucena at Silangang Nayon Resort & Restaurant
Above R: Lito   To R the Five Amigos with Senorita Donna

Congratualtions to PPDSA President Dennis Valiente!

Dennis Valiente & partner Manet Cortes travelled to Taipei for the 2008 Taiwan Open on August 2nd 2008 and managed to place 7th from 19 professional competitors participating from many countries.  Once again, Congratulations!

"Politics"

It is often the cry of the competitor or those connected with a particular competitor to refer to unhappiness regarding their recent competitive performance.

Is there foundation to "politics"? Maybe, if you read this article you may get an answer you were not expecting...

Baguio City Shame

On February 16/17 PPDSA - AATD - NDL conducted its National Dance Teacher Training & Certification Project endorsed by DepEd & CHEd. Another sad scenario developed in Baguio two years after a previous shameful exhibition put forward by the Professional Dance Teachers Association in Baguio Teachers Camp (March 13th 2006).

This latest scenario in this 2008 situation, where certain individuals and/or groups feel they have the right to dictate and worse, to even intimidate others to their crazed belief that they are the only "authorized and/or recognized" body for dance sport in its administration and development within the Philippines. It becomes further depressing to realize that this group of insane despots could feel it their right to impose threats of sanctions onto local school children without the presence of a supportive adult such as a parent or school teacher for guidance.

This autocratic action prevented the first WDC Amateur League event in the Philippines from going ahead on this occasion. Our bottom line is that from every negative emerges a positive, and that is how PPDSA, AATD, NDL, WCDF and our other associates maintain a forward progression no matter what hurdles are placed before us. Read more...

NDL - AATD - PPDSA in cooperation with Quezon Provincial Governor Raffy P. Nantes announce the August 30-31 International Dance Sport Congress and Tournament at Quezon Province Convention Center in Lucena City.
See full details at Events page

PPDSA had eight entries at the Thailand International held in Bangkok April 5th 2008. All pairs made the finals, including in the Professional Ballroom, leading PPDSA stars Robert & Nadjah Limen, pictured above to right corner, in 6th Place. Read more...


NDTC Reps & PPDSA - AATD's leading professional competitor/performers, AATD Officer Michael C. Badong & Rhea Rose Muaňa (NDL scholar products), have enjoyed some great and exciting successes these past two years. Apart from being 2006 & 2007 Official Philippine Professional Representatives in the Asian Pacific Latin American Division, they have won the 20th Singapore International Show Dance, were 2nd in the Jakarta International Show Dance and have figured in the Final of the GDC World Open Professional Latin at Taipei. This year, Michael & Rhea have been in the Asian Dance Series in Singapore & Malaysia, making the final in Closed Asia. See below photos from some recent competitions, or see their performances on video click here