I was a freshman then when I watched the first Skechers StreetDance Battle at the World Trade Center, December 2005. It was for free then until Skechers realized that they can make big bucks out of it.
That night started what was to become the biggest and most coveted streetdance competition title in the country.
I was a basic streetdance student under Prof. Jerome Dimalanta then, and I remember him telling the class that the Club's piece would make us, mga Iskoand Iska, proud.
The UP StreetDance Club of UP Diliman won that night. And I went home, a proud Isko, never knowing that those people would later become my family.
Auditioning for the UP StreetDance Club was tremendously scary. Let's leave it at that. Haha.
Soon after, I was on the same stage with the same people I was screaming for, six months back. And dancing with them just feels so surreal. I used the present tense because until now, I am in awe that I get to dance with people of such great talent. And our relationship does not end on the dance floor.
Skechers 2 and 3 happened. And in both occasions, I lost my voice.
It's one thing cheering for people representing your school. It's a different story when they're your friends.
It's been three days, and yet I'm still ecstatic.
Armed with a new team with a different swagger, you guys conquered Araneta with much gusto.
I thank God for blessing the Club with Skechers 5.
Congratulation UP StreetDance Club!
I will always be a fan. Always.
I will always be a fan. Always.
