To unleash SorSUenos’ creativity and expression through movement and artistry, at the same time, provide a platform to showcase their unique prowess on the dancefloor, Sorsogon State University – Sports, Culture and Arts Services Unit, headed by Mr. Oliver F. Garbin (Head, SorSU – Sports, Culture and Arts Services Unit) through its SorSU Sports Unit-Sorsogon City Campus, with the proactive involvement of the following organizers: Mr. Tomas M. Encinares Jr. (Tournament Manager), alongside Mr. Roy O. Jarlego (Sorsogon City Campus Culture and Arts Coordinator) and Ms. Lizel D. Lerios (Adviser of Future PEHM Mentors), successfully organized SorSU Dance Sports competition on March 14, 2024, at the SorSU Covered Court, Sorsogon City Campus.
Ms. Shayne Kate A. Gozo (University Coordinator, Culture and Arts) formally commenced the competition with an opening message, emphasizing to cheer for all the talented participants in the competition. Following the opening remarks was the parade of the competitors per unit/college. Moreover, before the dance sports proper, the adjudicators were introduced, namely, Ms. Jaydee G. Gaton, Mr. Michael C. Erlano, and Ms. Monica E. Barrameda.
First Round Latin, First Round Standard, Solo Dance Latin, and Solo Dance Standard, particularly Cha-cha-cha & Rumba (American Latin) and Slow Waltz & Tango (American Standard), were among the eagerly-awaited captivating performance segments that ignited the dance floor.
Conclusively, the College of Technology (House of Crimson Wolves) reigned in the Latin Dance category, while the College of Teacher Education and Midwifery (House of Navy Falcons) ruled the Standard Dance category. Moreover, under the LHS Category, Unit III (House of Hufflepuff) prevailed in the Latin Dance Category. The following winners are as follows, to wit:
LHS
Latin Dance Category
Gold – Contenders: Jasmine Vargas and Levi Diesta
Coach: Mary Rose M. Buban
COLLEGE
Latin Dance Category
Gold – College of Technology (House of Crimson Wolves)
Contenders: Anne Louise E. Jebulan and Allan M. Adriatico
Silver – College of Teacher Education and Midwifery (House of Navy Falcons)
Contenders: Jessica Wager and Rey F. Reyes
Bronze – College of Technology (House of Crimson Wolves)
Contenders: Daniela H. Holdiem and Brent John D. Duka
Standard Dance Category
Gold – College of Teacher Education and Midwifery (House of Navy Falcons)
Contenders: Samantha Joeane J. Guab and Samuel Lexerjohn Mirabete
Silver – College of Engineering and Architecture (House of Verdant Vipers)
Contenders: Jhermaine Heart Satterfield and Isaac John Escurel
Bronze – College of Engineering and Architecture (House of Verdant Vipers)
Contenders: Ericka Justine Magdaraog and Mark Jerome Bono
In addition, Mr. Roy O. Jarlego (Sorsogon City Campus Culture and Arts Coordinator) delivered the closing remarks of the activity.
Among the plethora of sports events throughout the four-day SorSU Games 2024, Dance Sports is a dynamic and captivating spectacle that, indeed, delights the participants and audience, giving them one-of-a-kind fascinating performances and entertainment alike.
Congratulations to the respective winners and contenders! (SorSU PIO)
