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“Steps for a Bright Future”

(Ballroom Dancing /Dance Sport for the Benefit of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan)

First Philippine Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing ChampionshipAnd Launching of Wheelchair Dance Sport

December 6, 2008, 6~11pmActivity Center SM City North Edsa

PROGRAMME

6:00 – 7:00 pm

7:00 pm

8:00 – 10:00

PM RegistrationBallroom Dancing/Dance Sport for All

Interpretative Dance, Invocation

Welcome Remarks

Inspirational Messages

Acknowledgement

Intermission Number

Launching of theWheelchair Dance Sport

Opening

Production

WBD Competition

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Company of One

Mr. Noli Agcaoili

Hon. Lovely Romulo

Mr. Ariel Llanillo

Hon. Vice Mayor Arturo “Atoy” Sicat of Cainta, Rizal

Mr. Bien Mateo

Winners,

Atty. Ma. Cecilia A. Katigbak

, Miriam College

- President and Chief Executive OfficerTahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.

, Chairman, National Council on DisabilityAffairs

, President, Professional Dance TeachersAssociation of the Phils.

, Chairman, Disability Affairs Office,SM Supermalls

, Chairman,of the First

Steps for a Bright Future I

Mr. Michael Barredo

Mr. Genice “Bhong” Marquez

, President, Phil. Sports AssociationFor the Differently Abled

Professional DanceTeachers Association of the Phils.

,Dance Sport Council of the Philippines and Professional DanceTeachers Association of the Phils.and WBD Semi-Finalists

Wheelchair BallroomDancing (WBD) Championship

Number

Intermission Number

Special Awards

Awarding of WBD Winners

10:00 – 11:00 Ballroom Dancing/Dance Sport for All

Guest Dance Sport Athletes

Hosts: Mr. and Mrs. Dong and Nikka Alejar,TV Hosts / Newscasters, NBN 4

Committees

ORGANIZINGCOMMITTEE

Joy C. GarciaChairman

PR/RESOURCE DEV’T. DEPT.Angel G. VillafuerteMaricel A. CandoleCarmelita NarcizaEmily MacabenguilOdessa BuenaflorAchelle Guion

USHERETTES

Lolit TuazonAnais SanvictoresEdessa PasnoMary Ann DebloisRemy RodriguezRuby SaludagaMelen CasinsinanRyan AstilleroLita MahamisJosie Morales

TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS

Edgar PasnoRico GrutasRafael DalaguiadoJun RamosBoy OcampoSonny Berenguela

PRODUCT &PAINTING DISPLAY

Clyte BernardoFrancis Candole

REGISTRATION

Claire Llenares

Alelo Del RosarioPrecy SalazarGina Llano

Virgie Montilla

FOODSarah BraganzaElsa OcampoElena Docot

VIDEOGRAPHER/CAMERA MAN/ SOUND

Melchor LegaspiRex MondejarAnthony LucioDahlia GatchalianMark Cerrado

SLIDE PRESENTATION/SOUVENIR PROGRAM

Catherine QuintuaMelchor LegaspiMaricar RayosFrancis CandoleAlelo Del RosarioAileen Lorenzana

FINANCE

Mia GarciaRiza Lagunero

Lita EvangelistaProgram Director

PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT

Rudy Lucio

Message

Message

We wish to extend our sincere congratulations to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, (TWHI)Inc., the Professional Dance Teachers Association (PDTA) of the Philippine and thePhilippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled Dance Sport for Persons withDisabilities for organizing the launching of Dance Sport for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Your continuous efforts to promote sports development for persons with disabilities areindeed laudable. Through the competition, you help promote their right to fully participate in

the building of a strong and healthy citizenry.

This worthwhile endeavor reflects the government’s adherence and support for the United Nation Convention on theRights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD) which enables persons with disabilities to join mainstream and disability-specific sports to further enrich society.

We fervently hope that the competition will enhance public awareneness and consciousness on the capabilities andunique giftedness of persons with disabilities.

May this event help us to see persons with disabilities as equals and partners for development.

As we put on our dancing shoes for this competition, we wish you all the best in your future undertakings.

Godspeed and more power!

Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.

Today is a markedly special occasion – one, which I hope will presage many more events likethis in the coming years.

Dance, like music, is an expression uniquely individual and expressive. It is able to conveythe range of emotions that defines each one of us, no matter our situation in life, our physical limitations regardless.Dance permits us to give vent to what we feel. It allows us to soar without wings and demonstrates our capacity toappreciate LIFE itself. Dance empowers us.

TWH's Dance on Wheels may have started out in the 1990s as a form of therapy for emotional rehabilitationand acceptance. But it has since brought not only solace and a source of comfort to those who need it, but adeeper appreciation of one's graceful abilities, a sense of belonging among one's own peers.

To this end, may I take this opportunity in behalf of the Board of Directors of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, tocommend the efforts of the organizers of this endeavor and thank all of our special guests, sponsors andparticipants who have taken part, share their talent and gift of dance in our Ballroom Dancing/ Dance Sport forPersons with Disability. It is our dream to one day send a Filipino delegation to international dance competitionswhere we hope and expect to shine the brightest.

For persons with disability, may we strive to make the most of what is left of us andcontinue to inspire others through our self-worth, for the glory to our Creator.

In behalf of the Philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled, National Paralympic Committee of thePhilippines (PHILSPADA-NPC Phils.), I am pleased to congratulate the organizers and participants of the “Steps for a Bright Future,Part II”, a ballroom dancing event.

As we are the recognized governing body for disabled sports by the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine OlympicCommittee, as well as an accredited member of the International Paralympic Committee, we are looking forward to the development andadvancement of Wheelchair Dance Sport in our country.

Wheelchair dancing has existed for more than twenty years now and is gaining more popularity in all parts of the world, we am gladthat here in the Philippines, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. has taken the initiative to restore the interest of Filipinos with disabilities inwheelchair dancing not only for recreation but as a sport too.

We believe that sport is an ideal means in promoting the integration of persons with disabilities (PWD) into mainstream society. Sportshelp instill important values such team work, discipline and perseverance thereby strengthening a person's competitive spirit leading to theheightening of one's confidence and self esteem preparing them to face the day to day challenges of life.

Let us, therefore, continue to work closely together in improving the plight of Filipinos withdisabilities through sport.

God bless and Godspeed.

PHILSPADA

Message

Message

It is with the greatest pleasure that I send my greetings andbest wishes to all participants of the Steps for a Bright Future-Ballroom Dancing/

Dance Sport.

I am proud to be able to lend the support of the Professional Dance Teachers Associationof the Philippines (PDTA) to your organization which I am sure will be a great success.

I would also like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for the support and generosity thatyou have given to all the participants.

Best wishes.

Message

Message

Empowering your members to become to become self-reliant and productivemembers of ballroom dancing is a fantastic means of “Disabling” disability.

Dance is a powerful language that can break down the social barriers that existbetween people with disabilities and the able bodied world because it is one activitythat crosses the boundaries of age, gender and physical ability.

Through dance, one can become imaginative, creative and make one’s spirit soarregardless of physical challenges.

Life is not over just because one is in a wheelchair because people with disabilities can do beautiful things by anystandard.

We, at PDTA are one in carrying out the vision and mission of the Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. (TWHI) inequipping the disabled with skills in enhancing their capabilities.

I wish to congratulate the directors and officers of the Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. the organizers of Stepsfor a Bright Future II, First Philippine Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing Championship and the Launching of WheelchairDance Sport.

May you have many more projects ahead of you.

MA. CECILIA C. KATIGBAKChairmanProfessional Dance TeachersAssociation of the Philippines

Warmest greetings and congratulations to the officers and membersof Tahanang Walang Hagdanan on the occasion of its First PhilippineWheelchair Ballroom Dancing Championship and Launching of theWheelchair Dance Sport.

We commend the various associations involved in the project fortheir unselfish support towards empowering the capabilities of personswith disability (PWDs), a priority of TWH.

And as Christmas draws near, we take the opportunity to wish everyone the best of the Holidaysand the continued success of TWH in all its endeavors in the coming years.

This is the first time that Dance Sport will work together with the Tahanang WalangHagdanan, Inc. I am truly happy that this Association is helping us promote and develop DanceSport.

In behalf of the Dance Sport Council of the Philippine, I would like to congratulate the organizersof this event, lead by Mr. Noli Agcaoili for this first time ever championship. I know this is not the lastand we look forward to working hand in hand with you.

One of our objectives is to reach out to other private groups to support us in our aim to promoteDance Sport all over the country and this occasion is helping us towards attaining our goals.

Again, let me reiterate my sincerest thanks for propagating Dance Sport throughyour activities. More power to you and God bless.

Mabuhay!

Message

I wish to congratulate the officers and members of the TahanangWalang Hagdanan, Inc. (TWHI) for spearheading this year’s “Stepsfor a Bright Future II”, First Philippine Wheelchair Ballroom DancingChampionship and Launching of Wheelchair Dance Sport.

It is indeed an honor for me and the Professional Dance TeachersAssociation of the Philippines (PDTA) in tandem with the organizersthat provided the venue to teach ballroom dancing and awaken thepassion for dancing enhancing the capabilities of persons withdisabilities.

Message

I believe, it is through dancing that one can express it’s innate creativity, and imagination inspiteof certain limitations but it will not stop here.... as dancing is an expression of one’s achievementand fulfillment.

To all the participants and competitors, good luck and may you continue to inspire us with yourbeautiful dancing.

More Power and Keep on Dancing!

Project

Concept

Founded in 1973, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan Inc. (TWHI) is geared to empowerpersons with disabilities ( PWD's) through its various programs and services so they

could become self-reliant and productive members of the society. One main program ofTWHI is education which is basic and very essential in uplifting the lives of our beneficiaries.

We also have other programs like recreation and sports development that boost their self-confidence and enhance their capabilities.

We have launched the first ballroom dancing for PWDs last November 17, 2007 which featured the TWH Danceon Wheels and participated by the Communication Society and Physical Education Department of St.Scholastica'sCollege, as well as, highly respected dance guru, Ms. Maribeth Bicharra. This caught the attention of many

including TV programs like: GMA 7's -Pinoy Records, Unang Hirit and 24 Oras; T.V Patrol of ABS-CBN-2; and Kid'sSport of Channel 23.

Dance sport is a modern form of ballroom dancing combining the area of exercise with social skills. All over theworld, people of all ages are looking for a way to get in shape, increase energy and look great as they learn the

social graces. Dance sport is truly a socially interactive activity that brings that special pleasure of moving tomusic with a partner but also adds an activity with merit in the aerobic arena.

TWH Dance on Wheels started in 1990's, as a form of therapy for emotional rehabilitation especially for ourresidents/workers who could not accept their physical disability. The first group of dancers initially tried theeasy steps of folk dancing. It was in 1999 when they did ballroom dancing which was more challenging andattracted more dancers to participate. It was only last year when we organized our event that we becameserious about it. Our Dance on Wheels is usually done singly or with a combination of dancers: able-bodiedpartner with PWD; both PWDs partnering with each other; and by group comprised of able-bodied dancersand PWDs dancing in different formation or free performances. This dance is at par with the standarddancing of waltz, tango, cha-cha, rumba, etc., in the unique movement of wheelchair dancing togetherwith the movement of the dancers' upper extremities further emphasized by their grace and facialexpression.

Pioneering in the advocacy for PWDs, TWHI takes pride in continuing this project for ourbeneficiaries. It gives healing and therapy, as well as, develops capabilities, makingthe most of what is left of PWDs. Their ability for dance sport is promising as

our dancers are being prepared for further training for local andinternational competition

BACKGROUND/RATIONALE

DANCE SPORT and TWH DANCE ON WHEELS

Proceeds of this project go to the center's educational and sports development programs.

Sports Development ProgramAs we continue this project, we believe

that it would open more avenues for PWDs for their further development and through this we intend toventure to Dance Sport for them. The implementation of this second event, is ardently proposed as weencourage support and partnership for this noble project.

TheEducational Program which administers to 140 scholars, includes for PWDs, integrated SPED class or SpecialEducation and regular education for high school and college. This program is also open to children and relatives

of PWDs while the which administers to more or less 50 athletes, provides for

athletes' training, sports materials, transportation and other needs.

November 17, 2007

AVAILABLE FOR:- COACHING DEMONSTRATION- GROUP WORKSHOP

CONTACT: 09179388424

* WE TEACH FOR FREE FOR KIDSAGE 4-12 YEARS OLDEVERY SATURDAY

ADDRESS:DANCE SPORT COUNCILPHILSPORT COMPLEXMERALCO AVE., PASIG CITYTEL: 635-0116

Objective:To promoteDance Sportand producechampionsin the future

Producing championssince 1997

* Bong Marquez’s Profile:

- Member PDTA

- Licensed competitor- World Dance Council Champion, Latin America- Asia Pacific Gold Medalist

- Asia Pacific Gold Medalist

- Coach Philippine Sea Games Medalist 2005-2007

- 2008 Nagoya Japan Asean Series Dance Sport Finalist

- World Dance Council Champion, Latin America

- 2008 Seoul Cup Dance Sport Bronze Medalist, Seoul,Korea

JonathanGuirindola

LeonilaDaz

NikkoVenezuela

Finalist#2

LornaFontanilla

Finalist#3

Jessel

EvelynMacabenguil

Finalist#4

First Philippine Ballroom Dancing ChampionshipFinalists

ElmerOrdinario

MyleneFelix

JoseFulgar

ElkieMingarine

Finalist#5

Sye

EleenOmpad

Finalist#6

PrudenciaPanaligan

Finalist#7

MaanParalejas

Finalist#8

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First Philippine Ballroom Dancing ChampionshipFinalists

Finalist#9

DannyCañubas

Shirley

JuliusObero

Finalist#11

Joy

RestyTagorda

Finalist#14

Finalist#12

RonaldPalen

SusanTata

First Philippine Ballroom Dancing ChampionshipFinalists

JuanitoMingarine

FernandoSantos

Victoria

Finalist#10

Finalist#13

Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing Finalist with PDTA Dancers during theCelebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec.3, 2008

Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City

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