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Monday, August 24, 2009

Philippine Allstars Pictures at World Hip Hop Championship 2009



This is the picture of Philippine Allstars during the World Hip Hop Championship 2009!
At this time the crowd could hardly contain themselves as the 7 dancers hit the stage--so much so that thePhilippine Allstars had to leave the stage for a period and return after the love had calmed down.

Good thing they were worth the wait!








This choreography is the best Kenjhons has ever put together. The performance is the best I’ve ever seen of the Philippine Allstars. The costume is the most artistic effort the Philippine Allstars has ever undertaken. And, the stunts alone have taken “blow-ups” to a death-defying level that have never been dared by any other team.










Jab Buhay says, “There’s a difference between winning and success. Winning (at the World Hip-hop Championships) is getting a medal. But you guys (Philippine Allstars) succeeded (in the hearts of the people).” So yes, Philippine Allstars lost this time around, but Philippine Allstars really did not hear much about it.

Like Lawrence said "It is still a Celebrations!".

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Philippine Allstars Group Profile

The Philippine Allstars was started in 2005 by 12 friends who came from different backgrounds, but wanted to collectively represent their country in the World Hip-Hop Championships held in the US. That year after taking first in the Maximum Groovity II, National Hip-Hop Open, they proudly placed 6th in the World. In 2006, Allstars put the Philippines on the map of Hip-hop dance in becoming the first Asian country to win back-to-back World Gold titles in the International Hip-hop Open d’Ítalia in Turin, Italy and in the World Hip-Hop Dance Championships in Los Angeles, California. The next year, the group took Bronze in the same competition and also won Team of the Year from V.Ent’s First Annual Dance Awards. Now in 2008, they came back strong again and took Gold in the World Hip-Hop Dance Championships held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

But past the medals, awards, and their resume, this group stands for so much more than winning. To them, winning is only a device for them to get seen, heard, and accomplish their true goals.

The group hopes to elevate the status of dancers in the Philippines, because for too long have dancers been considered second-rate performers. Through their efforts and many talented others, they want to show that dancing is a great art form and should be more respected and rewarded than what is currently being offered by the entertainment industry. They share in a movement that strives to unite and inspire this generation through Faith, Hip-hop, and One Love. Lastly, a goal of the group is to teach and help under-privileged kids through dancing and inspiring them to strive for something more than what they have been told they can achieve. The Allstars advocates for Gawad Kalinga, has taught in US Embassy Outreach Programs, has spoken and performed for the QC Detention Cell, and participated in programs such as Pathways Workshop and Walk for Education. The Allstars are featured in many events, concerts, tours, TV guestings, commercials, music videos, films, and print ads.

Currently, the Philippine Allstars consists of the following members: Kenjhons, Lema Diaz, Sheena Vera Cruz, Laurence Chua, Patrick Caballa, Kyxz Mendiola, Michelle Salazar, Jeremiah Carandang, Reagan Cornelio, Chelo Aestrid, Madelle Enriquez, Deo Bantillo & trainees, Patrick Romero and Joshua Barlis. Each member contributes to its authentic Hip-Hop flava that combines the different styles of Popping, Locking, Break-dancing, Krumping, Freestyling, LA Style, House and other Old and New Skool genres. Other talents the members possess are Painting, Singing, Music Production, Commercial Styling, Hosting, Acting, Film Production, Graphic Design, and Writing.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

PHILIPPINE ALLSTARS World Finals 2009 Performance

This is the video of Philippine Allstars at their final routine. This is better and cleaner routine the the prelims, but unfortunately, from 1st place at prelims they got only the 4th place to the finals....

Philippine Allstars did well, even the other groups was amazed by their performanced!

Monday, August 10, 2009

ALLSTARS: Thoughts on the 2009 World Hip-hop Dance Championships By: Chelo Aestrid



The Silent Defeat

August 2, 2009…Sometime a little before or after mid-night…

I stepped out of the dressing room the Philippines share with New Zealand and I bump into this tall, happy, black guy from the competition. He says something like, “Hey you know, the Allstars really makes this competition special.” I don’t really remember exactly what he said. But the feeling he gave me was that we already accomplished so much more than a gold medal. Right after that, I ran to my group to tell them what I just experienced as we all waited for the Final results of the World Hip-hop Championships. read the full article..........

ALLSTARS… BEYOND HIPHOP: WE DIDNT BRING HOME THE LECHON, LET'S STILL CELEBRATE!



LAURENCE: "God works in mysterious ways =) just when d routine was actually cleaner, we went from 1st place to no place. bottom line, our mission was complete. seein the world unite, having diffrent race put there ones up in the sky and most of all puttin the letter L with their fingers for our former president corry was an overload of love. we apologize for not taking d letchon home, but this is still His story 2 unfold."

IT'S STILL A CELEBRATION!

Saturday, August 1, 2009

World Hip Hop Dance Championship: Philippine Allstars Prelims Performance

Defending World Champions, the Philippine Allstars, show the 2009 competition how it's done. They advance from this performance in top position for Sunday's World Finals.

WE PLACED 1st IN THE ELIMS!!!

God is good! This is also for Madam Cory. Like her, we are warriors for our country. Please pray more so than we get the GOLD on Sunday (Finals at Orleans Arena).
Performance already on youtube! Search for it on OfficialHHI's Channel.