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 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).