RILI claims repeat win in LAPPRISADA folk dance contest

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group is declared the champion in the folk dance competition of the LAPPRISADA Capitol Chapter Literary-Musical Contests, Aug. 24.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) took home the championship in the Intermediate Folk Dance competition at the Laguna Province Private Schools Administrators Association (LAPPRISADA) Capitol Chapter Literary-Musical (Lit-Mus) Contests held Aug. 24, 2019. RILI won its second straight championship in the said event.

Participating teams are required to perform Polka sa Nayon, a dance from Batangas province.

A rookie-laden Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) represented RILI in the said category. Seven of its ten-member representation are first-time dancers with barely a month of training. Composing the team are the following students: Eraño Felix T. Arinuelo, Khirk Ezekiel S. Romulo, Marck Alfred L. Ordoñez, James Louies E. Velasco, Allyzzon Marc A. Elnar, Ericka Gayel S. Gonzales, Ivanna I. Salonga, Kim Audrey V. Laraño, Ma. Alexa P. Labao, and Pauline Jenica B. Mole.

Escuela de Brigida Montessori, Inc. took 2nd place while Meaningful Minds Center for Learning, Inc. landed in 3rd. Both schools are from Bay, Laguna.

RILI will represent the Capitol Chapter in the upcoming LAPPRISADA Provincial Lit-Mus Contests on Sept. 14, 2019 in Los Baños, Laguna.

RILI retains 'Timpalak' championship

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. receives their second consecutive Timpalak sa Katutubong Sayaw championship trophy. (Bottom row from left: Pauline Jenica Mole, Allyzza Mae Elnar, Ma. Alexa Labao, Dhoreen Lhyne Abogado, Hannah Chazey Pilongo, Kriz Emmanuel Opinion, Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales, Carl James Intia, Miguel Brandon Manalili, and Marck Alfred Ordoñez)

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) successfully defended its Timpalak sa Katutubong Sayaw championship by besting 15 other teams, March 7, 2019 at the Pila Municipal Center. RILI was represented by the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG).

BCDG faced tough competition this year from both public and private schools. The contest saw an increase in the number of participating teams--a total of 16--most of which attended a dance clinic. The dance clinic was organized by the Department of Education (DepEd) district Music, Arts, PE, and Health (MAPEH) coordinators to ensure that the participants execute the dance according to the dance literature.

This year's contest piece is Jotabal, a Maria Clara dance originating from Gumaca, Quezon. The dance literature was written by national artist Francisca Reyes Aquino, who researched the dance.

The contest started at around 3:00PM and finished at around 6:00PM. Labuin Elementary School took the podium for the first time with a 2nd place finish. Last year's 2nd place winner Pila Central Elementary School settled for 3rd place this time.

BCDG snatches gold, 2 bronzes in Laguna folkdance tilt

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group celebrates its three victories at the 3rd Laguna Folk Dance Competition at SM City San Pablo, Dec. 5, 2018.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) took home the championship plus two bronzes at the Laguna Folk Dance Competition held Dec. 5, 2018 at SM City San Pablo. The annual competition is organized by the Laguna Tourism Culture, Arts and Trade Office.

BCDG's elementary team, which represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI), has been in a winning streak this school year dominating the NAPSPHIL Literary-Musical Competitions just a few months before this contest. They added another championship trophy to their collection by defeating two-time defending champions Sta. Cruz Central Elementary School (SCES). In this category, participants were to choose from two rural dances: Itik-itik and Kalapati. BCDG performed Itik-itik, a dance mimicking the movement of ducks. It was also the choice of runner-up SCES and third place finisher Pacita Complex-I Elementary School.

BCDG also represented RILI in the high school category where competition was tight among schools known for their folk dance teams. Last year's champions San Antonio de Padua College retained their position while Pedro Guevarra Memorial National High School made it to 2nd place after missing the top three in last year's contest. BCDG, however, remains in the podium for two consecutive years after landing in 3rd place. Participants in the high school category were asked to perform either Jota Gumaqueña or Malagueña, both Maria Clara dances. BCDG performed Malagueña while the top two teams chose the other.

A surprise win for BCDG came in the open category which they joined for the first time. With a rookie-laden team, BCDG's aim was just to perform the required piece well--the popular but difficult Tinikling. Perfect timing and minimal mistakes proved enough for BCDG to barge into the top three of the category. Defending champions Sining Kalinangan Dance Troupe from Sta. Cruz retained its spot while Bagong Lahi Dance Troupe from Lumban took 2nd place. BCDG landed in 3rd place. This category is open to any group--professional, school-based, or community-based--unlike in the elementary and high school categories where teams are all school-based.

RILI takes 2 championships, third place finish in maiden NAPSPHIL stint

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group receive their bronze medals and a plaque during the awarding ceremonies of the National Alliance of Private Schools - Philippines Literary-Musical Competition.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) collected two championships and a third place finish on the first time it joined the National Alliance of Private Schools - Philippines (NAPSPHIL) Literary-Musical (LitMus) Competition. The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) represented RILI in the Intermediate Level Folk Dance category of the event. They bagged two consecutive championships--the Capitol Chapter level and the LAPPRISADA provincial level--before bringing home the bronze in the regional finals, Sept. 28, 2018 at One Tagaytay Place Hotel in Tagaytay City.

RILI was Laguna's representative to the regional competition where they competed with other teams from the provinces of Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.

With the wins, RILI's administration said that it will strengthen the school's program in the performing arts and that it plans to continue finding avenues where students can showcase their talents.

BCDG conquers provincial folk dance contest, heads to regionals

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group impressed the judges with their graceful execution of steps which catapulted them to the top spot of the Intermediate Folk Dance category of the provincial level NAPSPHIL Literary-Musical Competition.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) dominated the Intermediate Level Folk Dance category of the provincial level National Alliance of Private Schools Philippines (NAPSPHIL) Literary-Musical (LitMus) Competition by taking home the championship Sept. 22, 2018 at San Antonio de Padua College in Pila, Laguna.

BCDG represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and the Capitol Chapter of LAPPRISADA in the competition. They emerged as the winner among 12 teams representing other private schools from the different LAPPRISADA chapters. The group performed the La Jota Moncadeña, a Maria Clara dance with castanets from Moncada, Tarlac. 

Holy Rosary College (Santa Rosa City, PRISAA chapter) took 2nd place with their performance of Kadal Tahu while St. Therese Montessori School of San Pablo (San Pablo City, PRISEA Chapter) landed in 3rd place performing Binoyugan.

BCDG will represent the province of Laguna in the regional level NAPSPHIL LitMus competition on Sept. 28 in Tagaytay City.

The group recently won in the LAPPRISADA Capitol Chapter LitMus Competition last August 18 which secured them a slot in the provincial level competitions.

RILI joins NAPSPHIL LitMus tilt, bags folk dance crown

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was all smiles as they represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and bagged the championship at the Literary-Musical competition last August 18.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) debuted at the National Alliance of Private Schools-Philippines (NAPSPHIL) Literary-Musical (LitMus) competitions in high spirits by bagging the championship at the Folk Dance contest for Grades 4-6. The school also competed in other events which were held August 18, 2018 at South Greenville School in Pila, Laguna.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) represented RILI in the folk dance contest and competed against four other schools. BCDG took the top spot and the right to represent the Capitol Chapter of the Laguna Province Private Schools and Administrators' Association (LAPPRISADA) to the provincial level of the LitMus competitions.

The Bridgewater School, Inc. landed in 2nd place, while San Antonio de Padua College took 3rd place. Other contestants to the folk dance competition are Meaningful Minds Center for Learning, Inc. and Joy in Learning School, Inc.

BCDG's competing team is comprised of Sammuel Rhoye B. Gonzales (Grade 6), Miguel Brandon J. Manalili (Grade 6), Carl James S. Intia (Grade 6), Kriz Emmanuel O. Opinion (Grade 6), Dhoreen Lhyne D. Abogado (Grade 6), Hannah Chazey C. Pilongo (Grade 6), Allyza Mae A. Elnar (Grade 6), and Pauline Jenica B. Mole (Grade 4).

RILI also competed in other contests of the LitMus competitions. Alexis Jewel V. Tolentino (Preparatory) competed in the English poetry recital while Irich Joy M. Cajes (Grade 1) participated in the Filipino poetry recital. Alexa Chloe B. Apuya (Kindergarten) and Ma. Christina C. Manlapas (Grade 2) competed in the preschool and primary divisions of the vocal solo contest, respectively, while Iona Gabrielle S. de Torres (Grade 6) competed in the declamation contest. The school also participated in the hip-hop dance contest for junior high school students. The team was comprised of Rheina Lhyne D. Abogado (Grade 8), Akisha Joella Estolano (Grade 8), Therice Junel M. Nogrado (Grade 8), Trisha Mae N. Ofalsa (Grade 8), Dwight Patrick D. Gonzales (Grade 9), Jerome C. Pamis (Grade 9), Mark Lawrence G. Rafael (Grade 9), Maui V. Encarnacion (Grade 9), and Jerald Caezar E. Dulay (Grade 10).

BCDG will compete in the provincial level of the folk dance contest on Sept. 8, 2018 where they will face the representatives of other private schools associations in Laguna.

RILI partners with SK for cultural night, singing contest

Administrator Mrs. Miriam A. Añoso (rightmost) received the certificate of appreciation in behalf of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. at the first Cultural Night and Singing Competition organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan of Brgy. Bulilan Sur. Also present in the awarding are (L to R) SK Committee Chair on Education and Culture Fredie D. Cadacio; SK Chair Josua G. Alvarez; SK Treasurer Shiela Mae G. Balatibat; and Bulilan Sur Barangay Chairman Nilo Ladanga.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. partnered with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Brgy. Bulilan Sur in presenting their first Cultural Night and Singing Competition, Aug. 12, 2018, at the barangay covered court in celebration of Youth Week 2018.

The school awarded certificates of sponsorship to the winners of the singing contest as well as the 3-point shoot out contest which happened prior.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was also invited to perform during the contest. They performed the Kadal Blelah and the Binasuan to entertain the audience.

Before the contest, the SK organized a parade which was participated by the youth groups including some students of RILI. The school's delegation was awarded best dressed in the parade. The delegation from Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School was recognized as the biggest group to participate in the parade.

RILI attends 120th Independence Day, BCDG performs

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group performed at the 120th Independence Day celebration in Pila, Laguna. They were invited as guest performers of program host Pila Senior High School.

The faculty of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) attended the 120th Independence Day celebration last June 12, 2018 at the Pila Municipal Center. The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group  (BCDG) graced the event with a performance.

BCDG performed the Kadal Blelah, a T'boli dance which depicts the movement of birds freely flying and hopping. They were the only other group to perform aside from the host school Pila Senior High School (PSHS).

The PSHS Choir rendered the song numbers to start and end the program.

Mrs. Eva Marie S. Cambe, District Supervisor of Pila, gave the opening remarks. She welcomed schools present in the event and welcomed newly appointed DepEd officials in the district. Mayor Edgardo A. Ramos, then, delivered his message on the relevance of the celebration Independence Day.

Attendees then proceeded to the wreath laying ceremony led by the Mayor Ramos. He was followed by the officials of the municipal government, the teachers from the public and private schools, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Pila Historical Society Foundation, Serbisyong Tama-Kababaihan Pila Chapter, Deltacom, Rotary Club West, People Law Enforcement Board, MAP, Pila Retired Police Association, and the Sangguniang Barangay of each barangay in the district.

BCDG wins Pailah Folk Dance Contest

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group members and Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. officials pose with Mayor Egay Ramos, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, DepEd principals and schools heads, and judges after winning the championship at the Timpalak sa Katututbong Sayaw at the 5th Pailah Festival.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) reasserts its mastery of Philippine folk dances by taking home the championship at the Timpalak sa Katutubong Sayaw, March 8, 2018, at the Pila Municipal Center. The contest was part of the 5th Pailah Festival.

BCDG represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and was declared champion among 14 dance troupes from different public and private schools in Pila. Pila Central Elementary School won 2nd Place while Pansol Elementary School won 3rd Place.

The contest required participating teams to interpret and dance the A La Jota, a Maria Clara dance from the city of San Pablo in Laguna. Teams are composed of eight to ten members in the elementary level.

BCDG also recently won 2nd Place in the Laguna Musikahan, 2nd Place in the high school level and 3rd Place in the elementary level at the 2nd Laguna Folk Dance Competition last November 2017.

BCDG's competing team was composed of Danella Joyce Roque (Grade 6), Kyle Danielle Lozande (Grade 6), Hannah Chazey Pilongo (Grade 5), Dhoreen Lhyne Abogado (Grade 5), Miel Amber Ventura (Grade 6), Carl James Intia (Grade 5), Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales (Grade 5), and Kriz Emmanuel Opinion (Grade 5).

BCDG lands 2nd in 2017 Laguna Musikahan

Isa! Dalawa! Tatlo! Sampu! Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group members count off at the beginning of their 2nd place performance of the Maglalatik at the 2017 Laguna Musikahan, Dec. 15, 2017 at Sta. Cruz, Laguna. 

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) took 2nd place at the Laguna Musikahan held December 15, 2017 at Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The group represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and the district of Pila in the annual contest in the Elementary Boys Folk Dance category. They competed against 11 other teams.

The team consisted of Miel Amber Ventura (Grade 6), Kriz Emmanuel Opinion (Grade 5), Carl James Intia (Grade 5), Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales (Grade 5), Miguel Brandon Manalili (Grade 5), and Brian Francisco Daguinsin (Grade 4).

Host school Sta. Cruz Central Elementary School took the top spot while Pacita Complex Elementary School settled for third.

Contestants for the said category performed the Maglalatik, a dance depicting the Christians and the Moros fighting over the prized latik.

BCDG competed fresh off their recent double podium finish at the Laguna Folk Dance Competition just two weeks before the Laguna Musikahan.

Bahaghari takes silver, bronze at Laguna folk dance contest

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group members receive their 2nd Place and 3rd Place trophies at the 2nd Laguna Folk Dance Competition. With them (from right, standing) are choreographer Ms. Precious Sarah A. Añoso, school principal Mr. Daniel Ezra A. Añoso, school administrator Miriam A. Añoso, and group adviser Ms. Perla E. Drilon.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. took home a double podium finish in their debut appearance at the 2nd Laguna Folk Dance Competition, Nov. 28, 2017, at the Laguna Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. BCDG landed in 2nd place in the Junior and Senior High Category and 3rd place in the Elementary Category of the competition.

The junior and senior high school team competed against 11 other teams from different schools in Laguna. Participants in this category chose between Polkabal and Jotabal. BCDG performed the Polkabal as their contest piece which landed them in 2nd place and the best among the teams who performed Polkabal.

The elementary team also competed against 11 other teams. In this category, teams chose between Tinolabong and Subli. BCDG performed Tinolabong which earned them their 3rd place finish. They were also the highest ranking team among those who performed Tinolabong.

The junior and senior high school team members are BCDG president Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 11), Mark Henson Vargas (Grade 11), Danna Erika Mapalad (Grade 11), King Rowan de Castro (Grade 11), Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 10), Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 10), Aldrin Rosales (Grade 8), and Therice Junel Nogrado (Grade 7).

The elementary team members are Danella Joyce Roque (Grade 6), Kyle Danielle Lozande (Grade 6), Miel Amber Ventura (Grade 6), Sammuel Rhoye Gonzales (Grade 5), Kriz Emmanuel Opinion (Grade 5), Dhoreen Lhyne Abogado (Grade 5), Carl James Intia (Grade 5), and Hannah Chazey Pilongo (Grade 4).

San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. took 1st place while STI College of Sta. Cruz, Laguna was in 3rd place in the junior and senior high school category.

In the elementary category, Sta. Cruz Central Elementary School bagged the 1st prize while Pila Central Elementary School landed in 2nd place.

The competition also featured an open category which was participated by three performing groups: Sining Kalinangan Dance Troupe (1st place), Liksilaw Dance Troupe (2nd place), and PUP Siglaw (3rd place).

BCDG ranks 8th in national folk dance competition

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group poses at the end of their second dance Binasuan as judges look on.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) landed in 8th place at the Kumpetisyong Bayan sa Singkaban (KBS) Rewaynd [sic] Sayaw Katutubo, a national level competition, held September 9, 2016 at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in Malolos, Bulacan.

The contest required the participating groups to perform two dances: a contest piece and a choice piece. BCDG's contest piece was Sayaw Sta. Isabel, a dance originating from Bulacan, while the choice piece was Binasuan, a skill dance performed while balancing glasses on the head. BCDG was one of the only two teams to perform a skill dance.

Three judges scrutinized the perfomances. In their individual rankings, BCDG ranked as high as 6th in one of the judges. The other two ranked the group 9th and 10th. This gave BCDG an overall rank of 8th out of the 17 participating teams.

Only the top five groups competed in the grand finals. Hiyas ng Hagonoy Folkloric Group from San Pedro National High School in Bulacan won the event.

RILI participates in 5th UPD dancesport contest

Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (left) and Timothy James Manalo and Janne Gladys Tiosen (right) strike a post at the culmination of the 5th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup at the CHK gym in UP Diliman.

The Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) dancesport team participated in the 5th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup, April 16, 2016, at the College of Human Kinetics Gymnasium at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado represented RILI at the Latin categories of the competition. In the Standard categories, Timothy James Manalo and Janne Gladys Tiosen were the school's representatives.

Manalo and Tiosen performed an honor dance (automatic win) in the Interhighschool Standard Syllabus Grade D and placed 2nd in the Interhighschool Standard Open Grade D category.

Vargas and Abogado ranked 5th in the Interhighschool Latin Syllabus Grade D, Interhighschool Open Grade D, and Interhighschool Open Grade C categories. They placed 6th in the Interhighschool Latin Syllabus Grade C category.

RILI's dancesport team will next compete at the 2016 District Meet in Pila, Laguna.

RILI dominates Pila dancesport contest anew

In the Latin category, Careyn Lhyne Abogado and Mark Herson Vargas amazed judges and audience with fancy moves and precise steps.

Champions once again!

The Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) Dancesport Team has again claimed top spot in both Standard and Latin categories of the dancesport competition of this year's District Meet in Pila, Laguna.

Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 8) and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 8) are this year's champion in the Latin category of the competition. Vargas and Abogado used their experience to defeat eight other pairs from different schools in Pila. Don Manuel Rivera Memoral National High School (DMRMNHS) landed second place, while Linga National High School (LNHS) settled for a third place finish.

Four schools competed in the event: RILI was represented by the lone pair of Vargas and Abogado, DMRMNHS sent three pairs, LNHS also sent three pairs, while San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC) was represented by two pairs.

The dancers were required to dance the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, and the Jive. The competition began with a showdown where all the competing pairs danced simultaneously as judges assessed their performances. This was followed by individual performances of each couple.

After all the couples had performed, the judges chose the top five pairs. Included in the top five were RILI's Vargas and Abogado, two pairs from LNHS, a pair from DMNMNHS, and a pair from SAPC.

The top five pairs again performed all three dances before the winners were announced.

Timothy James Manalo and Janne Gladys Tiosen glided across the dance floor during their honor dance. They are the only pair to compete in the Standard category.

In the Standard category, Timothy James Manalo (Grade 8) and Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 9) represented RILI. They performed an honor dance which included the Waltz, the Tango, and the Quickstep. No other competitors participated leaving Manalo and Tiosen with an easy defense of RILI's championship of the Standard category from last year.

Vargas and Abogado, and Manalo and Tiosen will represent RILI in the coming Unit Meet on Oct. 8-9. All four are members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group, the school's official folk dance group.

Bahaghari bags gold, silver in folk dance contest

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG), the official folk dance group of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI), took home the championship in the 1st Invitational Folk Dance and Folk Songs Competition in the high school folk dance category, March 2, 2015, at the Pila Municipal Grounds. The group also landed in second place in the elementary folk dance category.

The high school members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group flitted around the bamboo sticks with ease like the bird tikling from which the dance Tinikling got its name. They wowed the judges and took home the championship.

The BCDG high school team performed the Tinikling, a dance requiring speed and precision as dancers are required to dance in and around colliding bamboo sticks. The team won the judges' high marks with high leaps, fast moves, and smooth pattern transitions. They bested SCAFOLD of Linga National High School (LNHS) which took the second place; and Liksilaw Dance Troupe of San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC) which took the third spot.

The BCDG elementary students, meanwhile, made the audience smile with their performance of Lapay Bantigue, a folk dance from Masbate imitating sea gulls. They took the second place behind champions Labuin Elementary School. Pila Central Elementary School took the third place while Pook Elementary School placed fourth.

BCDG members from the elementary department flapped and waddled like sea gulls while performing the Lapay Bantigue. Their performance landed them in second place.

In the folk songs category, elementary and secondary students competed against each other. RILI was represented by Hannah Joyce Desoloc (Grade 5). She sang the Tagalog folk song Basta't Mahal Kita. A high school student from SAPC was declared the winner.

The contest was organized by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines Laguna Council and LNHS in cooperation with RILI.

RILI takes dancesport to MCL Cup 2014

Playful body movements and quick turns were the hihglights of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s routine for the MCL Cup 2014. Members of the team put away the colorful costume they used last year to make way for an all black garb. This was to feature body movements better in line with their dancesport theme this year.

Photo credit: www.facebook.com/TheMCLCup

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. high school students participated in the Give It Up! Street Dance Showdown of MCL Cup 2014 held Nov. 22, 2014 at Malayan Colleges Laguna in Cabuyao, Laguna. The team was largely composed of members of the school's official folk dance group, the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group.

Eight teams, including our own, competed for this year's street dance competition. While many opted for the usual festival theme (which was RILI's theme last year), RILIans brought dancesport into the mix.

Latin dancesport specialists Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado strike a pose at the end of the routine.

Photo credit: www.facebook.com/TheMCLCup

The routine was a mix of Cha-cha-cha, Samba, and Jive which ended in an exhibition routine from Latin dancesport specialists Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado.

RILI didn't land in the top three this year and is looking forward to better results next year.

RILI dancesport team competes in 4th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup

Jan Jherico Marciano and Janne Gladys Tiosen leap while doing the Quickstep (left panel) while Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (right panel) strike a pose during their Rumba routine at the 4th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup.

Photo credit: Stan de la Cruz, P.I. Pixels

With flashy moves and stunning poses, the Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) dancesport team competed in the 4th UP Diliman Dancesport Cup, Nov. 15, 2014. The contest was held at the NCPAG Assembly Hall at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City.

RILI was represented by Jan Jherico Marciano (Grade 9) and Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 8) in the Standard category; and by Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 7) and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 7) in the Latin category.

Marciano and Tiosen received gold medals for performing an honor dance in the Inter-high school Standard Syllabus Grade D and the Inter-high school Standard Syllabus Grade C categories. They also landed in 3rd place in the Inter-high school Standard Open Grade D and the Inter-high school Standard Open Grade C.

Grade D competitions in Standard require dancers to perform the Waltz and the Tango. Grade C competitions, on the other hand, require dancers to perform the Waltz, the Tango, and the Quickstep.

In the Latin dances, Vargas and Tiosen landed in 5th place in the Inter-high school Latin Syllabus Grade D and 7th place in the Inter-high school Latin Syllabus Grade C. They also landed in 5th place in the following categories: Inter-high school Latin Open Grade D, Inter-high school Latin Open Grade C, and Inter-high school Latin Open Grade B.

Grade D competitions in Latin require dancers to perform the Cha-cha-cha and the Rumba. Grade C competitions require the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, and the Jive. Grade B competitions require the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, the Jive, and the Samba.

The RILI's dancesport team is trained by Mr. Bryan Mon Rosa (Grade 9 adviser) and Mr. Freddie Boy Sorromero (Grade 5 adviser).

Elementary and secondary schools as well as colleges and universities from Metro Manila and CALABARZON participated in the event. This is the first time RILI competed in the said contest.

Bahaghari dancers sweep competition in dancesport

Champions Jan Jherico Marciano and Janne Gladys Tiosen

pose during their routine for the Waltz in the Standard category
of the Dancesport Competition.

Defending champions Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) dancers finished strong with two podium finishes in this year's Dancesport Competition of the 2014 Pila District Meet, Sept. 18, at the Pila Gymnasium. RILI's dancesport team claimed the championship for the second straight year in the Standard category. They landed in 2nd place in the Latin category.

The Standard category was the first contest to commence. RILI's delegates were Jan Jherico Marciano (Grade 9) and Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 8). They competed against two other pairs from Linga National High School (LNHS). Contestants danced the Waltz, the Tango, and then the Quickstep.

Mark Herson Vargas and Careyn Lyn Abogado tease the
audience while dancing the Cha-cha-cha which landed them
in 2nd place in the Latin category.

The Latin category was next where 18 pairs competed, two of which were from RILI. The category was divided into two heats with nine pairs each. Heat 1 included RILI's Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 7) and Careyn Lyn Abogado (Grade 7). King Rowan de Castro (Grade 9) and Vanessa Oca (Grade 8) were part of Heat 2.

All pairs danced the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, and the Jive. The 18 was narrowed down to nine including Herson and Abogado. The remaining nine pairs were then asked to dance for another round. The number of dancers and was then reduced to six pairs who were asked to dance individually. The six finalist pairs were called one by one in no particular order. Vargas and Abogado were last to be called.

The awarding ceremony followed. In the Standard category, Marciano and Tiosen landed in 1st place. The LNHS pairs landed in 2nd and 3rd spot.

King Rowan de Castro and Vanessa Oca show
off their moves while dancing the Rumba.

In the Latin category, Vargas and Abogado landed in 2nd place. A pair from Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School (DMRMNHS) got top spot while a pair from LNHS landed in 3rd.

This year, four schools competed in the event—RILI, DMRMNHS, LNHS, and San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC). Among the participating schools, RILI had the fewest number of representatives with a lone pair in Standard and two pairs in Latin. LNHS was represented by two pairs in Standard and six pairs in Latin. DMRMNHS and SAPC sent five pairs each in the Latin category.

RILI's dancesport team was trained by Mr. Bryan Mon Rosa (Grade 9 adviser) and Mr. Freddie Boy Sorromero (Grade 5 adviser). Vargas, Abogado, de Castro, Oca, and Tiosen are members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group, the official folk dance group of RILI. Marciano was a former member of the group.

Bahaghari dancers welcome VP Binay to Pila

Members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group performed
"Sayaw sa Bangko" to entertain the audience after Vice
Presiden Jejomar Binay's speech.

Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG), the official folk dance group of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) joined the municipality of Pila, Laguna in welcoming Vice President Jejomar Binay during his visit, July 26.

BCDG opened the program by rendering a doxology during the Provincial Pabahay Caravan held in the morning at Ken-Yo Garden Resort. Later that day, the group entertained the audience after Vice Pres. Binay addressed the people of Pila.

Aside from the housing caravan, Vice Pres. Binay was the guest of honor in the unveiling of the proposed restoration plan of Pila Heritage Museum and in the blessing and ribbon-cutting of Pila's lying-in clinic.