SPA-Ars Melior Dance Collective

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝑷𝑨 — 𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒! ✨

Leadership, passion, discipline, and dedication—these individuals are ready to lead 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙧 towards greater heights this school year! Let us congratulate and support our officers as they continue to serve with honor and excellence. 💙

President — 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙑. 𝙏𝙪𝙥𝙖𝙯
Vice President — 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙘
Secretary — 𝘼𝙝𝙠𝙞𝙧𝙖 𝙈. 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚
Treasurer — 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙡 𝙁. 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙣
Auditor — 𝙅𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙮 𝙑. 𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙞
P.R.O — 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙮 𝘼. 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙜𝙖

Dance Captain (Male) — 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙥𝙝 𝙅. 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙣 ( a.k.a 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖 𝙅𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨 )
Dance Co-Captain (Male) — 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙏. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚

Dance Captain (Female) — 𝙅𝙖𝙮𝙢𝙞𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙡 𝙁. 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙯𝙖
Dance Co-Captain (Female) — 𝘼𝙠𝙞𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙈. 𝙇𝙖𝙜𝙤

Costume Custodian (Male) — 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙤 𝙅𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙤 𝙅𝙧.
Props Custodian (Male) — 𝙂𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙯 𝘿. 𝙂𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙖

Costume Custodian (Female) — 𝘼𝙠𝙞𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙖 𝙅𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙡 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤
Props Custodian (Female) — 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘼. 𝙇𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙗𝙖

Documentation Manager — 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙋. 𝙎𝙖𝙘𝙠
Technical Manager — 𝙇𝙟 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙡

Together, let us continue this brand new school year with artistry, unity, and passion. ✨

𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 💙

🖼️: Akiesha Lago
✍️: James Harvey

🎭✨ As the first day of school approaches, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙧 Dancers proudly performed at the closing program of Brigada Eskwela 2026 with our piece, “𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣.” 🌊

As our final performance this summer, this dance piece served as the culmination of all the learnings and experiences we gained from our Summer Workshops at Layág Dance Company and Tanghalang Suhay Dance Company. 💃🔥

We humbly extend our heartfelt gratitude to Layág Dance Company for allowing us to incorporate most of their beautiful dance combinations and choreography into this performance. 🤍

Also, to our dance teacher Mrs. Andrea N. Lebico for including a "Pasigin Folk Dance inspired dance" into this piece with her Saringgalaw Folk Dance Troupe.🌾

We would also like to sincerely thank our SPA alumni, Von Axcel Conge and Margareth Llaso, together with Simon Reforma, for sharing some of their amazing dance combinations with us. 🫶

We would also like to thank the ARS Officers for guiding and helping the dancers despite the pressure of preparing everything within only 2 days of rehearsal. 🥹👏

This summer may be ending, but our journey as dancers are just beginning. ✨ We are beyond excited to share more performances, passion, and artistry with you this coming school year! 📚

𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮! 💙🤍

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🎭✨ As the first day of school approaches, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙧 Dancers proudly performed at the closing program of Brigada Eskwela 2026 with our piece, “𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣.” 🌊

As our final performance this summer, this dance piece served as the culmination of all the learnings and experiences we gained from our Summer Workshops at Layág Dance Company and
Tanghalang Suhay Dance Company . 💃🔥

We humbly extend our heartfelt gratitude to Layag Dance Company for allowing us to incorporate most of their beautiful dance combinations and choreography into this performance. 🤍

Also, to our dance teacher Mrs. Andrea N. Lebico for including a "Pasigin Folk Dance inspired dance" into this piece with her Saringgalaw Folk Dance Troupe.🌾

We would also like to sincerely thank our SPA alumni, Von Axcel Conge and Margareth Llaso, together with Simon Reforma, for sharing some of their amazing dance combinations with us. 🫶

We would also like to thank the ARS Officers for guiding and helping the dancers despite the pressure of preparing everything within only 2 days of rehearsal. 🥹👏

This summer may be ending, but our journey as dancers are just beginning. ✨ We are beyond excited to share more performances, passion, and artistry with you this coming school year! 📚

𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮! 💙🤍

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🌅✨ 𝙎𝙣𝙖𝙥𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙖 2026 featuring the 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙨 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝙎𝙋𝘼 – 𝘼𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨 performing 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙖. 💃❤️

Maraming salamat to everyone who supported and cheered for us! Together, let us continue building a better and welcoming environment for all learners. 🏫✨

𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 💙

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘
𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐑𝐒, 𝐀.𝐊.𝐀. 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐄𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆!!🎂✨

Wishing you endless happiness, success, and beautiful memories as you celebrate another year of life. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and leadership that continue to inspire our dance family.

Have the best birthday, Ciang! 💃🤍

— 𝗔𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 💙🤍

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Navotas National High School:
SPA-Ars Melior Dance Collective
SPA-Saringgalaw Folk Dance Troupe

We are happy to announce that the following groups signified their intention to participate in the 4th Manila International Dance Festival happening on September 25 - 27, 2026.

Watch out for the announcement of the OFFICIAL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS, which will be posted soon!

Here at MIDFest, you are welcome to dance. But who will

SOON!

INDAK Hamaka Dance Company – Taytay, Rizal
Simeona F. Chanyungco Lahing Kayumanggi Mananayaw ng Marikina - sfclkm Inc. – Marikina City
Sentro Dalisay Theater & Dance Company – Philippines
Linangan ng Sining Bangkal – Malolos City, Bulacan
MNHS Manduryaw Dance Troupe – Iloilo City

Tanghalang Tangos Dance Company – Navotas City
LSA-Sinag Tala – Iligan City
kAndili Performing Arts Ensemble / ARC Theater and Dance Company – Malabon City
Indak Maharlika Dance Company – Manila

MSAYC Performing Arts Guild – Marikina City
Maguiranun Traditional Dance and Music Ensemble Inc. – Manila
Central Philippine University Tumandok Dance Company - Iloilo City
Tanghalang Suhay Dance Company – Navotas City
RTU Kultura Rizalia – Mandaluyong City

UC Saeng Ya Kasay Cultural Ensemble – Baguio City
Tanghalang Gagalaw sa CLSU – Nueva Ecija
EARIST Anihan Dance Troupe – Sampaloc, Manila
Maguintaumara – Taguig City
Tanghalang Bagong Sibol Theater and Dance Co. – Malabon City

Madayaw Cultural Ensemble Inc. – Davao City
Saliwindakan – Malabon City
Theatro Lumino Dance Company – Navotas City
Cardinales Folklorico de Mapúa – Manila
Sangbinhi Theatre and Dance Repertoire – Navotas City

Bahandian Folkloric Ensemble – General Santos City
DA Dance Troupe – Villasis, Pangasinan
Kasindayawan Dance Troupe – Real, Quezon
Malikhaya Performing Arts Group – Navotas City
Bughaw: Lupon ng Maharlikang Mananayaw – General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite

Tatak Kulturang CamNorteño – Daet, Camarines Norte
Danza de Pueblo Dolar – Nabua, Camarines Sur
Ars Melior Dance Collective – Navotas City
Saringgalaw Folk Dance Troupe – Navotas City
NISU Maambong Dance Troupe – Estancia, Iloilo

Pasundayaw Dance Troupe – Quezon City
EAC Yaman Lahi Dance Artists – Manila
MNHS-Hiyas ng Sining Folkloric Dance Troupe – Malabon City
Indayaw Dance Company – Taguig City

MMA Dancers – Buhi, Camarines Sur
Street Colony Dance Collective – Pasay City
Tarlac State University – Salab Banua Dance Troupe – Tarlac City
Guild of Performing Artists – Dance Troupe and Rondalla (Bingao National High School) – San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte

Tribung Silangan Performing Arts – Pangasinan
Fearless Fusion – Malabon City
SnJA Spotlight Contemporary Dance Troupe – Navotas City
Hayuma Theatrical Dance Company – Navotas City
Sapang Palay Folkloric Group and Rondalla – City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

City College of Cagayan de Oro – Oro Dayaw Dance Ensemble – Cagayan de Oro City
AR-ES Dance Studio – Prima Fusion – Biñan City, Laguna
Indak Kultura Dance Company – Marikina City
Bungkos Palay Dance Company – Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

TSU Contemporary Dance Team – Tarlac City
Pangkat Himig, Talento at Mananayaw – TSU – Tarlac City
Muertegui National High School – Leyte

Saliw Indak Mananayaw – Kapalong, Davao del Norte
Bataan High School for the Arts Dance Company (BHSADC) – Bagac, Bataan
Lay-Layugan Dance Troupe – Pangasinan

A special mention to 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙖! Happiest birthday to the very own 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 of Tanghalang Suhay Dance Company!🎂✨

Thank you for teaching with artistry, discipline, and heart, and for helping us Ars Melior and many more to grow into a family that moves with purpose and soul. Ars Melior are grateful beyond words for the amount of knowledge and experience you have given us! 🤍

𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙣, 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙖!

𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙨 - 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙧 extends its heartfelt gratitude to 𝙁𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙏. 𝙇𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 Layág Dance Company for the warm welcome and for allowing our selected dancers to be part of the opening celebration of 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙖 2026

We are truly honored to share the stage and collaborate with Layág Dance Company, Malikhaya Performing Arts Group, Ibayo Theater and Dance Company, and everyone who took part in this year's 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙖 celebration. Thank you for the opportunity to celebrate unity, service, and education through the arts. 𝙋𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣, 𝙁𝙏𝙇𝙉𝙃𝙎! 💙💜🧡💛

𝘼𝙍𝙎 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙎:

Abanag, Reg Rubio
Arcega, Harvey James
Jolloso, Eduardo
Conde, Prince Sean
Bondoc, Brandon
Lago, Akiesha
Mendoza, Jaymie

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𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮! 💙🤍

𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐀: 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀-𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐏 🌅

Bilang bahagi ng pagbubukas ng 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙖 2026! naghandog ang 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙨 - 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙧 ng isang makabuluhang pagtatanghal na sumasalamin sa diwa ng pagkakaisa, pagtutulungan, at pag-asa para sa mas magandang kinabukasan.

Sa bawat pangarap na unti-unting nabubuo, may mga taong handang umalalay, gumabay, at maniwala. Isang paalala na ang tagumpay ay hindi lamang bunga ng sariling pagsisikap, kundi ng pagkakaisang humuhubog sa mas maliwanag na kinabukasan.

🤝 Kaya't tara na at makiisa sa 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙖! Sama-sama nating ihanda ang paaralan para sa panibagong taon ng pagkatuto at pag-abot ng mga pangarap.

𝘼𝙍𝙎 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙎:
Raiven Tupaz
Glitz Gineta
Miracle Asia
Ahkira Desabille
Jamila Magon
Shin Lizaba
Jhenry Sarili
Rhean Gatdula
Tricia Joveres

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𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮! 🤍💙

It’s Jaymie’s Day !! 🐈✨

Happy Birthday, Jaymie! May your special day be filled with happiness, love, and the people who truly cherish you. It’s amazing how you continue striving for your dreams with so much passion and determination. Keep shining, growing, and inspiring everyone around you. 💜

Ars Melior Loves you!