The University of the Philippines (UP) Streetdance Club captured its second consecutive championship at the UAAP Season 88 Streetdance Competition. The event, held at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City, saw the club deliver a dynamic performance inspired by Filipino comics, earning them a score of 93.33.
Head coach Ariel Alba praised the competition's intensity, noting that this year featured full productions from all teams. He expressed pride in the recognition street dance is receiving within the UAAP.
The UP team's routine incorporated popular Filipino music, culminating in a climactic battle featuring characters like Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah and Captain Barbell. This victory marks UP's fifth overall streetdance title, solidifying their status as the most decorated crew in UAAP history.
‘For us, we learned a lot from our seniors and alumni. We adapted our strategies to fully embrace this year’s competition,’ said team captain Angelo Bocobo.
Angelo Bocobo, UP Streetdance Club Captain
UST Prime secured second place with a Chinese-themed routine, while the DLSU Dance Company finished third with a love-themed performance set to Ben&Ben's hit song.
Adamson University Dance Company-Street won the high school division, achieving its first UAAP streetdance title with a performance inspired by Disney's *Coco*. Adamson's coach expressed their disbelief and joy over the long-awaited victory.
The event concluded with vibrant intermission performances from the Legit Status Dance Crew and UPeepz, showcasing the rich talent in Filipino dance.