Salinggawi Dance Troupe
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The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe (or simply Salinggawi or SDT), is the University-wide organization for dance and the official dance troupe of the University of Santo Tomas
(UST). The group is known for its versatility covering wide array of genre from performing arts
to cheerleading
, from contemporary
to breakdancing. The Salinggawi Dance Troupe is also the official cheerdance
team along with the official pep squad and drumline - the UST Yellow Jackets
of the University of Santo Tomas
. The group also performs for the halftime during the games of the UST Growling Tigers
, the university's Men's Basketball team in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.
Salinggawi is derived from the Filipino
phrase "Salin n g mga dating Gawi at Lahi", which translates to "transfer of customs and traditions" in English
.
first lady Mrs. Imelda Marcos
stirred the climate of the country for cultural rebirth. The formation of the dance troupe was spearheaded by Mrs. Emerita E. Basilio, an authority on the Philippine folk dance
and a former directress of the women section of the Physical Education Department. Along with her in this task are other dance teachers namely: Mrs. Delly Nabong, Mrs. Carmen Cruz, Mrs. Arce Garcia and volunteered students. The transcribed researchers of dances were interpreted into steps and expression, thus, creating a stage presentation out of the repetitious classroom exercises. From months of refining and polishing the group transformed it into a performance on December 16, 1968. and they are the most popular cheering/dance troupe in the whole Philippines.
The dance troupe is composed of UST Students boarded together by their love and passion for dancing. They are auditioned and further trained to polish their talents until such time that they can execute the simplest step into perfection. The mark of the versatility in Performing Arts
is characterized in every Salinggawi performance. Integrated into their program is orientation in the different aspects of entertainment such as scriptwriting, stage production and others.
, jazz
, modern dance
s, authentic folk dances and commercial dances as well. The overlapping character poses implies that the members are composed of men and women who want to exemplify Salinggawi's aim for perfection in dance. The horizontal rays represent the values integrated into their vigorous training. Those values are discipline, gratitude, respect, honesty, loyalty and integrity. These values are embodied by every Salinggawi dancer. It will hone them to become well-trained performers and responsible Thomasian leaders who will enrich and propagate the nation's desirable culture through dance.
The dance troupe, together with UST's official pep squad and drumline – the UST Yellow Jackets
, is most popular as the university's official Cheerdance team for the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
SDT Joined the first UAAP Cheerdance Competition
in 1994 (then known as the Jollibee
Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge) and became champions for three straight years but opted out of the competition in 1998 and instead joined the Lipton Iced Tea Cheering Competition where they won first place.
In 1999 Salinggawi went back to regain the title, but they only got the second spot while arch-rival UP Pep Squad
earned its first championship. UP Pep Squad held on to the title for another two years, matching Salinggawi’s own record. In 2002, Salinggawi regained the title and held on to it for another four years. UP Pep Squad has been their consistent runner up until 2007 when UP Pep Squad won back the title.
move was introduced in 2003. The dance troupe usually performs it on the last minute of their routine.
audiences.
Some of their past dance concerts are:
:
. As of 2006, they have won 8 championships. They also have the longest championship run in the said competition with 5; from 2002 and 2006.
The following is a summary of Salinggawi's awards:
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
(UST). The group is known for its versatility covering wide array of genre from performing arts
Performing arts
The performing arts are those forms art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own body, face, and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some physical art object...
to cheerleading
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a physical activity, sometimes a competitive sport, based on organized routines, usually ranging from one to three minutes, which contain the components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games or to participate...
, from contemporary
Contemporary dance
Contemporary dance is a genre of concert dance that employs compositional philosophy, rather than choreography, to guide unchoreographed movement...
to breakdancing. The Salinggawi Dance Troupe is also the official cheerdance
UAAP Cheerdance Competition
The UAAP Cheerdance Competition is an annual one-day event of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines for cheerleading. However, it does not count in the tabulation to determine the UAAP Overall Championship....
team along with the official pep squad and drumline - the UST Yellow Jackets
UST Yellow Jackets
The UST Yellow Jackets is the official pep squad and drumline of the University of Santo Tomas. It works together with the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, the official dance troupe of the university...
of the University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
. The group also performs for the halftime during the games of the UST Growling Tigers
UST Growling Tigers
The UST Growling Tigers are the varsity team of the University of Santo Tomas in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The women's varsity team is called the UST Growling Tigresses. Originally called the Glowing Goldies, the name has been changed starting with the 1992–93 season....
, the university's Men's Basketball team in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.
Salinggawi is derived from the Filipino
Filipino language
This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
phrase "Salin n g mga dating Gawi at Lahi", which translates to "transfer of customs and traditions" in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
.
History
It was established in 1968 as the cultural group of UST. It was the year when the former PhilippinePhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
first lady Mrs. Imelda Marcos
Imelda Marcos
Imelda R. Marcos is a Filipino politician and widow of 10th Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. Upon the ascension of her husband to political power, she held various positions to the government until 1986...
stirred the climate of the country for cultural rebirth. The formation of the dance troupe was spearheaded by Mrs. Emerita E. Basilio, an authority on the Philippine folk dance
Folk dance
The term folk dance describes dances that share some or all of the following attributes:*They are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music....
and a former directress of the women section of the Physical Education Department. Along with her in this task are other dance teachers namely: Mrs. Delly Nabong, Mrs. Carmen Cruz, Mrs. Arce Garcia and volunteered students. The transcribed researchers of dances were interpreted into steps and expression, thus, creating a stage presentation out of the repetitious classroom exercises. From months of refining and polishing the group transformed it into a performance on December 16, 1968. and they are the most popular cheering/dance troupe in the whole Philippines.
The dance troupe is composed of UST Students boarded together by their love and passion for dancing. They are auditioned and further trained to polish their talents until such time that they can execute the simplest step into perfection. The mark of the versatility in Performing Arts
Performing arts
The performing arts are those forms art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artist's own body, face, and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some physical art object...
is characterized in every Salinggawi performance. Integrated into their program is orientation in the different aspects of entertainment such as scriptwriting, stage production and others.
| Choreographer | Year |
|---|---|
| Rene Hofilena | |
| David Jhoy Sasis IV | |
| Thea De Guzman | |
| Ma. Corazon Medalla | |
| Ryan Silva | |
Logo
The Salinggawi logo symbolizes the dance troupe's aim for excellence in theater dances such as classical and modern balletBallet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
, jazz
Jazz dance
Jazz dance is a classification shared by a broad range of dance styles. Before the 1950s, jazz dance referred to dance styles that originated from African American vernacular dance. In the 1950s, a new genre of jazz dance—modern jazz dance—emerged, with roots in Caribbean traditional dance...
, modern dance
Modern dance
Modern dance is a dance form developed in the early 20th century. Although the term Modern dance has also been applied to a category of 20th Century ballroom dances, Modern dance as a term usually refers to 20th century concert dance.-Intro:...
s, authentic folk dances and commercial dances as well. The overlapping character poses implies that the members are composed of men and women who want to exemplify Salinggawi's aim for perfection in dance. The horizontal rays represent the values integrated into their vigorous training. Those values are discipline, gratitude, respect, honesty, loyalty and integrity. These values are embodied by every Salinggawi dancer. It will hone them to become well-trained performers and responsible Thomasian leaders who will enrich and propagate the nation's desirable culture through dance.
Cheerdance
UST Yellow Jackets
The UST Yellow Jackets is the official pep squad and drumline of the University of Santo Tomas. It works together with the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, the official dance troupe of the university...
, is most popular as the university's official Cheerdance team for the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
SDT Joined the first UAAP Cheerdance Competition
UAAP Cheerdance Competition
The UAAP Cheerdance Competition is an annual one-day event of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines for cheerleading. However, it does not count in the tabulation to determine the UAAP Overall Championship....
in 1994 (then known as the Jollibee
Jollibee
Jollibee Foods Corporation is the parent company of Jollibee, a fast-food restaurant chain based in the Philippines. Among JFC's popular brands are Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Caffe Ti-amo, Mang Inasal and Burger King...
Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge) and became champions for three straight years but opted out of the competition in 1998 and instead joined the Lipton Iced Tea Cheering Competition where they won first place.
In 1999 Salinggawi went back to regain the title, but they only got the second spot while arch-rival UP Pep Squad
UP Pep Squad
The University of the Philippines Varsity Pep Squad, more popularly known as the UP Pep Squad or simply UP Pep, was formed in 1998. From its humble beginnings as a group of 5 UP basketball fans known as the "Hecklers", the squad has blossomed into a the official cheerleading and cheerdance team of...
earned its first championship. UP Pep Squad held on to the title for another two years, matching Salinggawi’s own record. In 2002, Salinggawi regained the title and held on to it for another four years. UP Pep Squad has been their consistent runner up until 2007 when UP Pep Squad won back the title.
Opening Words
Their routines start with distinctive opening words:- 2003: "Attencion!"
- 2005: "Attention. Attention, Attention..."
- 2006: "Are you ready to...?"
- 2007: "Let's Get It On! 1.. 2.. 3.."
- 2008: "Ladies and Gentlemen..."
- 2009: "Watch This!"
Fast Pyramid Formation
They were known since the beginning of the competition as the fastest pyramid building squad. They are usually able to build 2.5-high pyramids in no more than six counts. In 2003, they were the only cheerleading group in the Philippines who were able to mount a 2.5-high Inverted Pyramid in six counts. In 2005, they were able to mount a 2-high Varsity-Hitch to Dead Man Pyramid and in 2007, a 2.5-high Wolf Wall Pyramid in one count.The Zigzag Pyramid
They introduced this pyramid in 1995. This pyramid varies each year in number of person involved, height, form, and mounting technique.Human Alphabet
They were the first to introduce the human alphabet as part of their routine in 1995. 10 years later, in 2005 all dancers did arm transitions and a floor formation to spell UST. In 2007, floor transitions were used to spell UST. In 2008, a floor formation for each of the letters of UST was formed by 3 dancers in the finale of their routine.The Fouette
This balletBallet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
move was introduced in 2003. The dance troupe usually performs it on the last minute of their routine.
Introduced Stunts
They have introduced a variety of complicated stunts, tosses, floor effects, and pyramids in the competition:- 1994
- Basket Tosses
- Swan Dive
- 1995
- Human Alphabet Floor Effect
- Spider Pyramid
- Zigzag Pyramid
- 1996
- Round off Back Handspring Full Twisting Layout Series
- 3-2 Pyramid
- 1999
- 2-2-Split Pyramid
- 2001
- Arabesque
- Exchange Basket Toss
- Full Twisting Dismount
- 2002
- Wiper
- Head Stand
- Trophy Lift
- Chair Lift
- Back Tuck Basket Toss
- Straddle Toss
- Sky Diving Floor Effect
- Table Top Pyramid
- 2003
- Jump Split
- Helicopter Toss
- Full Twisting Layout Toss
- Domino Sequence Floor Effect
- Victory Pyramid
- Inverted Pyramid
- 2004
- 1/2 Turn Straddle Series
- Full Turn Straddle Toss
- Music Box Stunt
- Show-and-Go Stunt
- Back Pike Toss
- 3-Man Propeller Toss
- Toy Soldier Floor Effect
- Modified Extending Zigzag Pyramid
- High-Chair Pyramid
- 2005
- Roundoff Layout Step-Out Series
- Domino Chair Lift
- Step-Out Layout Toss
- 4-Man Shuffle Toss
- Falling Pyramid
- UST Main Building Pyramid
- 2006
- Fountain Stunt
- Scorpion
- Star Twist Toss
- X-Out Toss
- X-Out Full Twisting Layout Toss
- Tiger's Attack Walk Floor Effect
- Superman Walk
- Inverted Split Dismount
- Zigzag Pyramid Tic-Toc Transition
- Double Table Top Pyramid
- 2007
- Front Stretch-to-Seven Stunt
- Cleopatra's Bed Stunt
- Bowling Stunt
- 6-Row Sliding Floor Effect
- Retro 2-2-1 Pyramid
- 2008
- Full Stretch-to-Fountain Stunt
- Full Turn Toss
- Double Straddle Toss
- Front Full Twisting Layout Toss
- Side Sommie Toss
- Extended Base-Hitch Expanded Zigzag Pyramid
- Chinaman Pyramid
- 2009
- The Thousand Hands of Salinggawi
- Assisted One-Man Heel Stretch
- Assisted Cupie
- Backward Deer Aerial Series
- Log Roll Toss Series
- Coliseo de Roma Pyramid
- 2010
- Heel Stretch Awesome-to-Arabesque Stunt
- 1/2 Turn Front Herkie
- Handsfree Sevens
- Backward Liberty Aerial
- Waterfall-to-Double Blade Propeller Toss
- Modified Wolf Wall Pyramid-to-Double Twist Down
- Sequential Bounce Stunt-to-Scorpion
- Tiger Stag Pyramid
Sports Moves
They incorporated various sports and/or dance to their annual routine.- 2002: Sky Diving
- 2003: Ice SkatingIce skatingIce skating is moving on ice by using ice skates. It can be done for a variety of reasons, including leisure, traveling, and various sports. Ice skating occurs both on specially prepared indoor and outdoor tracks, as well as on naturally occurring bodies of frozen water, such as lakes and...
and Can-CanCan-canThe can-can is a high-energy and physically demanding music hall dance, traditionally performed by a chorus line of female dancers who wear costumes with long skirts, petticoats, and black stockings... - 2004: CapoeiraCapoeiraCapoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
, Irish RiverdanceRiverdanceRiverdance is a theatrical show consisting of traditional Irish stepdancing, notable for its rapid leg movements while body and arms are kept largely stationary. It originated as an interval performance during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, a moment that is still considered a significant...
, and BalletBalletBallet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with... - 2005: Martial ArtsMartial artsMartial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
- 2006: Hip Hop DanceHip hop danceHip-hop dance refers to dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles notably breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970s by African Americans and made popular by breaking, locking, and...
- 2007: Hustle DanceHustle (dance)The Hustle is a catchall name for several disco dances which were extremely popular in the 1970s. Today it mostly refers to the unique partner dance done in ballrooms and nightclubs to disco music. It has some features in common with swing dance. Its basic steps are somewhat similar to the...
- 2008: Homo Hop DanceHomo hopHomo hop is a genre of hip hop music performed by LGBT artists and performers. It has been described as "a global movement of gay hip-hop MCs and fans determined to stake their claim in a genre too often associated with homophobia and anti-gay lyrics."...
- 2009: MapoukaMapoukaMapouka, also known under the name of Macouka, is a traditional dance from the south-east of the Ivory Coast in the area of Dabou, sometimes carried out during religious ceremonies. It is also known as, "La danse du fessier" or "the danse of the behind ".This dance has daring choreography that can...
Huge Banners
The squad used huge banners as props in their annual routine. It is usually colored black, gold or white.- 2001: A large, white banner with a nestle logo covers the dancers for the nestle cheer.
- 2003: 2 long banners used as props in nestle cheer
- 2004: Cut in half to reveal the dancers beneath it
- 2005: Dancers poked out through its holes
- 2006: Displayed a tiger on top of the UST Main Building
- 2007: Two huge flags displayed the logos of Samsung and UAAP and a long banner displayed "University of Santo Tomas" at the end of the routine
- 2008: Two huge flags displayed the last two lines of the UST Hymn: "Ever Your Valiant Legions" and "Imbued with Unending Grace", and banners coming out of a tiger's head displayed the school battle cry, "Viva Santo Tomas"
- 2009: A long banner coming out of a tiger emblem displayed "All Hail The Mighty Tigers".
- 2010: A banner coming out of a magical box completing the slogan "400 Growls of UST".
Consecutive Winning Representation
They incorporated special stunts to represent their bid for a consecutive win:- 2003: 2 Helicopter Tosses (back-to-back title)
- 2004: 3-Man Propeller Toss (grand-slam title)
- 2005: 4-Man Shuffle Toss (fourth consecutive title)
- 2006: Superman Walk (fifth consecutive title)
- 2007: 6-Row Sliding Floor Effect and Bowling Stunt (double grand-slam title)
Inspired uniform
They use Hollywood feature films as inspirations for their uniforms:- 2000": X-Men(Movie)
- 2001: The Matrix
- 2002: Power RangersPower RangersPower Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
- 2005: Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonCrouching Tiger, Hidden DragonCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a 2000 wuxia film. An American-Chinese-Hong Kong-Taiwanese co-production, the film was directed by Ang Lee and featured an international cast of ethnic Chinese actors, including Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, and Chang Chen...
- 2006: Happy FeetHappy FeetHappy Feet is a 2006 American-Australian computer-animated family film with music, directed and co-written by George Miller. It was produced at Sydney-based visual effects and animation studio Animal Logic for Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures and Kingdom Feature Productions and was released...
- 2007: Bee MovieBee MovieBee Movie is a 2007 computer animated family comedy film starring Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Megan Mullally, John Goodman, Chris Rock, Kathy Bates, and Patrick Warburton. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, it is directed by Simon J...
- 2008: DrumlineDrumline (film)Drumline is a 2002 American film directed by Charles Stone III. The screenplay, which was inspired by The Southwest Dekalb High School Drumline , was written by Tina Gordon Chism and Shawn Schepps...
- 2009: 300300 (film)300 is a 2007 American fantasy action film based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller. It is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae. The film was directed by Zack Snyder, while Miller served as executive producer and consultant...
Motion Picture Soundtrack
They were the first squad to use canned music, an alternate to traditional drums and snares, in their cheerdance routine. They have used original motion picture soundtrack(s) for their music.- 2001: The Matrix ("The Matrix" film score)
- 2002: BladeBlade (film)Blade is a 1998 vampire superhero action horror starring Wesley Snipes and Stephen Dorff, loosely based on the Marvel Comics character Blade. The film was directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer. Blade grossed $70 million at the U.S. box office, and $131.2 million worldwide...
("Blade" film score) and Bring It OnBring It On (film)Bring It On is a 2000 teen comedy film about two competing high school cheerleading squads, starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, and Gabrielle Union...
("Go Toros!" Cheer Mix) - 2003: Mr. SuaveMr. Suave hoy! hoy! hoy! hoy! hoy! hoy!Mr. Suave is a Filipino film directed by Joyce E. Bernal, released in 2003.-Plot:Rico Suave is the ultimate ladies' man. In the bayside market where he works, he is constantly grilled by his four quirky friends for "Suave" tips. Soon they find out that Rico has a problem: when he gets intimate...
("Mr. Suave" by Vhong Navarro) - 2004: Mortal KombatMortal Kombat (film)Mortal Kombat is a 1995 American action and adventure film directed by Paul Anderson. Based on the Mortal Kombat series of fighting games, the film was the first part of the Mortal Kombat film series...
("Mortal Kombat" theme) - 2005: Honey ("I Believe" by Yolanda Adams)
- 2006: Superman ReturnsSuperman ReturnsSuperman Returns is a 2006 superhero film directed by Bryan Singer. It is the fifth and final installment in the original Superman film series and serves as a alternate sequel to Superman and Superman II by ignoring the events of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace .The film stars...
("Superman" theme) - 2007: DreamgirlsDreamgirls (film)Dreamgirls is a 2006 musical drama film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 before its nationwide release on December 25, 2006...
("Dreamgirls" by The Dreams) and Step UpStep Up (film)Step Up is a 2006 American dance/romance film directed by Anne Fletcher starring Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan.Set in Baltimore, Maryland, the film follows the tale of the disadvantaged Tyler Gage and the privileged modern dancer Nora Clark , who find themselves paired up in a showcase that...
("Show Me the Money" by Petey Pablo) - 2008: DrumlineDrumline (film)Drumline is a 2002 American film directed by Charles Stone III. The screenplay, which was inspired by The Southwest Dekalb High School Drumline , was written by Tina Gordon Chism and Shawn Schepps...
("Drumline" theme) and Happy FeetHappy FeetHappy Feet is a 2006 American-Australian computer-animated family film with music, directed and co-written by George Miller. It was produced at Sydney-based visual effects and animation studio Animal Logic for Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures and Kingdom Feature Productions and was released...
("Hit Me Up" by Gia Farrell) - 2009: 300300 (film)300 is a 2007 American fantasy action film based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller. It is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae. The film was directed by Zack Snyder, while Miller served as executive producer and consultant...
("300" film score) - 2010: Spider-Man 3 ("Lacrimosa" by Immediate MusicImmediate MusicImmediate Music is a music composition company based in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, that is notable for providing a specialized library of high-end trailer music for commercial motion pictures. Since 1992, Immediate Music has licensed music from its library to hundreds of theatrical trailers and...
)
"Go USTe!" Closing Cheer
For the third year in a row since 2006, as well as in 2003, they ended their routine with its most popular cheer - "Go USTe!". The cheer was performed with its traditional choreography. As the group exits, the squad points to the Thomasian audience.Campaign Slogans
A banner carrying their campaign slogan is displayed by the Thomasian audience and usually represented a bid for a consecutive win.- 2002: The Real Champions are Back for their bid to regain the title.
- 2003: Back 2 Back for their bid to have a back-to-back title.
- 2004: Balik sa Naka-GAWI-an: Three-Peat for UST for their bid to have another three-peat.
- 2005: Roar 4 More for their bid to have an unprecedented four-peat.
- 2006: Jive for Five for their bid to have an unprecedented five-peat.
- 2007: Tuloy ang Naka-GAWI-an: UST, This SIXTH It! for their bid to snatch a double grand-slam.
- 2009: All Hail The Mighty Tigers for their Ancient Civilizations-inspired routine.
- 2010: 400 Growls of UST for their Year of the Metal TigerTiger (zodiac)The Tiger , is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Tiger is associated with the earthly branch symbol 寅.- Years and the Five Elements :...
-themed routine and countdown to the university's quadricentennial anniversary.
Special Appearances/Participations
They usually perform in university events and hold annual dance competitions like inter-collegiate cheerleading and dance competitions within the university, and also appear and participate in functions outside of the university.- 1985: "DanCelebration", an event at the De La Salle UniversityDe La Salle UniversityDe La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
. - 1987: Opening Ceremonies of the Philippine Amateur Volleyball Association (PAVA) at the Rizal Memorial ColiseumRizal Memorial ColiseumThe Rizal Memorial Coliseum is one of two indoor sporting arenas located inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines, the other being the Ninoy Aquino Stadium...
and the Philippine Basketball AssociationPhilippine Basketball AssociationThe Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
(PBA) at the ULTRAUltraUltra was the designation adopted by British military intelligence in June 1941 for wartime signals intelligence obtained by "breaking" high-level encrypted enemy radio and teleprinter communications at the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park. "Ultra" eventually became the standard...
. - 1988 to 1990: Dance Festival of Philippine folk dances held at the Cultural Center of the PhilippinesCultural Center of the PhilippinesThe Cultural Center of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos...
(CCP). - 1991: Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 16th South East Asian Games1991 Southeast Asian GamesThe 16th Southeast Asian Games were held in Manila, the Philippines from 24 November - 3 December 1991. This was the second time that the country hosted the biennial regional sporting event. It was officially opened by President Corazon Aquino at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila through a...
. - 1992: "Alamat ng Manobo", a concert about the fight between good and evil, the gods and goddesses, the creation of the first man and woman and the beginning of sins. It was this year when the SDT performed in Oh! Kikay, the life and works of the National Artist for Dance, Francisca Reyes Aquino. The successful show at the Centro Escolar UniversityCentro Escolar UniversityCentro Escolar University is a private university in the Philippines. It was founded on June 3, 1907 by two women, Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna, and was originally called Centro Escolar de Señoritas. It became a university in 1933...
led to its repeat performance at the CCP Little TheatreCultural Center of the PhilippinesThe Cultural Center of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos...
. In spite of the aforementioned activities, they still managed to dance at the UAAP Opening Ceremonies wherein UST was the host university. - 1994: Competed at the ASEAN Arts Festival held at SelangorSelangorSelangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west...
, Malaysia from October 5 to 8 together with Teatro Tomasino, and won the Most Unique Performance Award. A performance, "Barrio Fiesta", was rendered by the group to welcome the delegates of the International Youth Forum (IYF) on December 1 at UST Gymnasium. - 1995: Launched GatoradeGatoradeGatorade is a brand of sports-themed food and beverage products, built around its signature product: a line of sports drinks. Gatorade is currently manufactured by PepsiCo, distributed in over 80 countries...
sports drink, under Quaker Oats Philippines in Subic BaySubic BaySubic Bay is a bay forming part of Luzon Sea on the west coast of the island of Luzon in Zambales, Philippines, about 100 kilometers northwest of Manila Bay. Its shores were formerly the site of a major United States Navy facility named U.S...
, Olongapo and consequently launched it at the PBAPhilippine Basketball AssociationThe Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
Opening Ceremony in February. Sunlife Insurance Company invited the group to perform its anniversary held at the Philippine International Convention CenterPhilippine International Convention CenterThe Philippine International Convention Center is a convention center located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines...
. Followed by a dance invitation from Philam Life Insurance Company in April at the same venue. They were also invited to dance for the Second Anniversary of Red BullRed BullRed Bull is an energy drink sold by the Austrian Red Bull GmbH, created in 1987 by the Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz. In terms of market share, Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. Dietrich Mateschitz was inspired by an already...
energy drink. A performance was rendered by the group to the delegates of the 25th World TaekwondoTaekwondoTaekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
Championship. - 1996: The troupe was invited by the Filipino Association in BruneiBruneiBrunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
to be a part of their Independence Day celebration. The SDT rendered various folk dances and contemporary dances at the Brunei International Convention Center. The group was also invited by the Development Academy of the Philippines to entertain the dignitaries from different countries at the Shangri-La Edsa Plaza HotelMakati Shangri-La, ManilaMakati Shangri-La, Manila is a 5-star hotel located in Makati City, Philippines and one of the three hotels managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts located in Metro Manila, Philippines...
. - 1997: ASEAN University Arts Festival in Darussalam, Brunei, where they received the "Most Colorful Award", performed a cheer dance at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Volleyball championship. They were invited by the San Miguel CorporationSan Miguel CorporationEstablished in 1890 as a brewery, San Miguel Corporation is Southeast Asia's largest publicly listed food, beverage and packaging company with over 17,000 employees in over 100 major facilities throughout the Asia-Pacific....
to perform in their sports festival held in Lourdes School of MandaluyongLourdes School of MandaluyongLourdes School of Mandaluyongis a private, Catholic educational institution owned and founded by the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. The school was established in 1959 by the Capuchins in the Philippines. The school is also known by the acronym LSM, which differentiates it from its sister school,...
. The year was ended by a performance in the 1997 PBA Awards Night. - 1998: They had a series of invitations from TV network GMA 7GMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, which led to their performance on SOP-iology and Ms. D. The troupe also gave a cheer dance number in the AdidasAdidasAdidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
Street Ball Challenge featuring Kobe BryantLos Angeles LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
held in Araneta ColiseumAraneta ColiseumThe Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
on the 15th of August. - 1999: They were again invited by GMA 7 to perform in the anniversary of TV show SOP and were also a part of the Millennium celebration in AyalaAyala CenterThe Ayala Center is a commercial complex operated by Ayala Land Incorporated located in the central business district of Makati in Metro Manila, Philippines.-About the Center:...
which was aired worldwide. - 2000: UAAP Opening Ceremonies, performed a folk dance repertoire at Westin Philippine Plaza.
- 2007: UAAP Opening Ceremonies, performed at the 2007 Miss EarthMiss EarthMiss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. Miss Earth is also one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world....
Pageant held in the Philippines, and appeared in Star CinemaStar CinemaABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
's blockbuster hit movie "One More ChanceOne More Chance (2007 film)One More Chance is a 2007 Filipino romantic film featuring the box-office team-up of Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. The film is directed by award-winning director Cathy Garcia-Molina and released under Star Cinema.- Plot :...
". - 2008: 2008 RagnarokRagnarok OnlineRagnarok Online , often referred to as RO, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game or MMORPG created by GRAVITY Co., Ltd. based on the manhwa Ragnarok by Lee Myung-jin. It was first released in South Korea on 31 August 2002 for Microsoft Windows and has since been released in many other...
World Championships held in the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
last Oct 18 and 19, 2008 and in the 2008 Asian Youth Volleyball ChampionshipAsian Youth Volleyball ChampionshipThe Asian Youth Volleyball Championship is a sport competition for national teams under 18 years, currently held biannually and organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation, the Asia volleyball federation.-Summary:-Medal table:...
also held in the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. - 2009: Western Union TV Commercial, Back to School Campaign. Five of its members participated in ABS-CBN's Vilma: Woman of All Seasons in a dance workshop with Vilma Santos and Maribeth Vicharra.
Dance Concerts
The troupe organizes annual dance concerts usually for ThomasianUniversity of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
audiences.
Some of their past dance concerts are:
- 1983: "Life and Legend", the program is divided into two parts but unifies into one symbolic shape of a circle wherein both is a beginning and the end. It features the legend of Sarimanok and the struggle of a man in the real world. It was also staged in Philam Life Theatre.
- 1984: "Gomburza", a story of the martyred priests who opposed the Spanish Government and was sentenced to death through Garrote. Their death united the nationalistic spirit of the Filipinos. The scenario was interpreted through the artistry of dance movements and steps.
- 1985: "JosephJoseph (Hebrew Bible)Joseph is an important character in the Hebrew bible, where he connects the story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in Canaan to the subsequent story of the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt....
the Dreamer", a story of the son of JacobJacobJacob "heel" or "leg-puller"), also later known as Israel , as described in the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, the New Testament and the Qur'an was the third patriarch of the Hebrew people with whom God made a covenant, and ancestor of the tribes of Israel, which were named after his descendants.In the...
who was sold as a slave by his brothers in EgyptEgyptEgypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
. He soon became the second hand of the pharaoh because of his ability to interpret dreams. - 1986: "Chorus Line", an excerpt of the musical play West Side StoryWest Side StoryWest Side Story is an American musical with a script by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreographed by Jerome Robbins...
, which is a story of the performer's plight, his frustrations, his struggles, his dreams to fulfill his ambitions. - 1987: "OPM (Original Pinoy Music)", a concert that paid tribute to the talented Filipino artists of music.
- 1988: "Alamat ng mga Fiesta", the story of Bundok Bangkay and the different celebration of fiestas and rituals coming from LuzonLuzonLuzon is the largest island in the Philippines. It is located in the northernmost region of the archipelago, and is also the name for one of the three primary island groups in the country centered on the Island of Luzon...
, VisayasVisayasThe Visayas or Visayan Islands and locally known as Kabisay-an gid, is one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Mindanao and Luzon. It consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas are considered the northeast...
, and MindanaoMindanaoMindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The...
. - 1989: "Seasons", Featured the different festivities of the Philippines from the MuslimMuslimA Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
s and the CatholicCatholicThe word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
communities - the way Muslims celebrate New YearNew YearThe New Year is the day that marks the time of the beginning of a new calendar year, and is the day on which the year count of the specific calendar used is incremented. For many cultures, the event is celebrated in some manner....
and the observance of the Holy WeekHoly WeekHoly Week in Christianity is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter...
by the Catholics. - 1990: "Ensalada", a tribute to Ms. Katy dela Cruz, a Bodabil performer during the prewar period who performed at the Manila Grand Opera HouseManila Grand Opera HouseThe Manila Grand Opera House was a theater and opera house located in the Santa Cruz district of Manila on the intersection of Rizal Avenue and Doroteo Jose Street. Built in the mid-19th century as the H.T...
at the Grand Theatre. It also featured life during the Spanish EraHistory of the PhilippinesThe history of the Philippines is believed to have begun with the arrival of the first humans via land bridges at least 30,000 years ago. The first recorded visit from the West is the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan, who sighted Samar on March 16, 1521 and landed on Homonhon Island southeast of Samar...
, the Nationalistic type of dances and the music that feature the Filipino Art. "ISA", a variety show that was put up by the Performing Arts, participated in by the UST Action Singers, Teatro Tomasino and Salinggawi Dance Troupe among others. This was the first time the performing arts of the University had a joint project for the University Week celebration. - 1991: "Dance", a concert that featured different styles and kinds of dances.
- 1992: "Alamat ng Manobo", is a concert about the fight between good and evil, the gods and goddesses, the creation of the first man and woman and the beginning of sins. It was this year when the SDT performed in "Oh! Kikay", the life and works of the National Artist for Dance, Francisca Reyes Aquino.
- 1993 - "Metamorphosis", a concert that marked the Silver Anniversary of the Salinggawi Dance Troupe. This concert is basically about changing the style and movement of the dancers. Change is the center for this program that also marked the debut performance of the Salinggawi to sing live. After which, the SDT exhibited costumes and other dance paraphernalia at the UST Central Library to display the progress of the group and the Philippine Folk dances in general.
- 1994: "Culture and the Dreams Beyond", a concert that featured Filipino dances from IgorotIgorotCordillerans are the people of the Cordillera region, in the Philippines island of Luzon. The word, Igorot is a misnomer term invented by the Spaniards in mockery against the Nortnern Luzon tribes. The word ‘Igorot’ also as coined and applied by the Spaniards means a savage, head-hunting and...
to Maria ClaraNoli Me Tangere (novel)Noli Me Tangere is a novel by Filipino polymath José Rizal and first published in 1887 in Berlin, Germany. Early English translations used titles like An Eagle Flight and The Social Cancer, but more recent translations have been published using the original Latin title.Though originally written in...
, from Muslim to Rural and the Modern dances to show the artistic and colorful Filipino culture. - 1995: "Apo Sandawa", Salinggawi stimulated the environmental consciousness in their Bagobo dance drama which was composed by Grupong Pendong with the story adapted from their dance theater. It is a Bagobo drama featuring the lifestyle and traditional rituals and legend of their god, Apo Sandawa. They hosted the 11th annual university-wide dance competition, "Dansensation".
- 1996: "Life, Love and Legend", a trilogy concert. Life pictured the culture and traditions of the Filipino people, while Love tackled the different kinds of affection we rendered to others, and Legend explicitly explained the story of Maria MakilingMaria MakilingMaria Makiling, sometimes spelled Mariang Makiling, in Philippine Mythology, is a diwata or lambana associated with Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines...
who fell in love with a mortal being. - 1997: "Tunog Pinoy, Sayaw at Hiyaw", marked the last year of Mr. Sasis as SDT's choreographer. This concert concentrated on the Filipino's very own dances and music.
- 1998: "Triple X", the 30th dance concert performed by Salinggawi, which showcased their 3 decades of excellence. "Danscene Expo", the 14th annual university-wide dance competition was organized on this same year.
- 1999: "Koladj, Kasaysayan, Kultura, atbp.", the 31st dance concert of the group that showed the history of the Philippines.
- 2000: "SAYAWEH, Rhythm and Move of the New Millennium", is a concert about the evolution of the spiritual conquest of man.
- 2002: Dansurge
- 2003: Idlip, Danscape
- 2004: Sine't Sayaw
- 2005: "Banyuhay", an interpretation of the circle of life, the concert was composed of 21 numbers alternately performed by senior and apprentice members.
- 2008: Salinggawi @ 40, a concert marking their 40th Anniversary. They performed different dance genres from ethnic, contemporary and ballet, a testament to the Troupe's versatility. It also included past Salinggawi Alumni to highlight it's tradition.
- 2009: Musuo
- 2010: "FOOTNOTES: The stories of the steps we make", the 42nd concert of the group, showing their lives as Salinggawi members through dance.
- 2011: "ETERNO: The legacy continues"
University-wide Competitions
The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe sponsors annual intercollegiate dance and cheering competitions in the University of Santo TomasUniversity of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
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- Danscene, an Annual Dance Competition (since 1984)
- Street Dance Competition
- Cheermania, an Annual Cheerdance Competition
Awards
Salinggawi holds the title for having the greatest number of championships won in the UAAP Cheerdance CompetitionUAAP Cheerdance Competition
The UAAP Cheerdance Competition is an annual one-day event of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines for cheerleading. However, it does not count in the tabulation to determine the UAAP Overall Championship....
. As of 2006, they have won 8 championships. They also have the longest championship run in the said competition with 5; from 2002 and 2006.
The following is a summary of Salinggawi's awards:
| Event | Year | Award | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Morato Business Foundation Dance Competition | 1988 | Champion | |
| Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Creative Folk Dance | 1991 | Champion | |
| Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Modern Dance | 1991 | 2nd Place | |
| Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP) | 1994 | Champion | |
| ASEAN Arts Festival | 1994 | Most Unique Performance Award | |
| Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP) | 1995 | Champion | |
| Best Jollibee Cheer | |||
| Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP) | 1996 | Champion | |
| ASEAN University Arts Festival | 1997 | Most Colorful Award | |
| Lipton Iced Tea Cheering Competition | 1998 | Champion | |
| Nestlé Magnolia Crunch Cheering Competition | 1999 | 2nd Place | |
| Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2000 | 2nd Place | |
| Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2001 | 3rd Place | |
| Puspusan sa Busan Cheering Competition | 2002 | 2nd Place | |
| Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2002 | Champion | |
| Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2003 | Champion | |
| Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2004 | Champion | |
| Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2005 | Champion | |
| UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2006 | Champion | |
| Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2007 | 2nd Place | |
| Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2008 | 2nd Place | |
| Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition | 2010 | 3rd Place | |
See also
- UAAP Cheerdance CompetitionUAAP Cheerdance CompetitionThe UAAP Cheerdance Competition is an annual one-day event of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines for cheerleading. However, it does not count in the tabulation to determine the UAAP Overall Championship....
- UAAP Street Dance CompetitionUAAP Street Dance CompetitionThe UAAP Street Dance Competition is a new annual event of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines during the closing ceremonies. This is to encourage more students to watch since less spectators attend the closing ceremonies, where players are awarded for their performance...
- UST Growling TigersUST Growling TigersThe UST Growling Tigers are the varsity team of the University of Santo Tomas in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The women's varsity team is called the UST Growling Tigresses. Originally called the Glowing Goldies, the name has been changed starting with the 1992–93 season....
- UST Yellow JacketsUST Yellow JacketsThe UST Yellow Jackets is the official pep squad and drumline of the University of Santo Tomas. It works together with the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, the official dance troupe of the university...