| Title*: | Danscene in MCU |
| Article*: | The campus-wide dance contest dubbed as "Let's get Danscene: An Intercollegiate Dance Competition", rocked the campus on September 17 and 24, 2010 as MCU students from the different colleges and from the High and Grade School Departments displayed their talents in dancing. The dance contest has two categories, the duo and the group. Participants underwent the elimination and final round at the FDT Courtyard and Centennial Gymnasium. Gladwin Evangelista (BSN 3-3) and Frensil Fenis (BSN 3-3) from the College of Nursing reigned as the champions for the duo category. Mikko Fransisco and Gian Fernandez from the College of Physical Therapy placed first runner-up and Brellante Navor Jr. (BSN4-10) and Kim Avera (BSN 3-1) from the College of Nursing placed second runner-up. For the group category, "Furcas", from College of Dentistry was hailed as the champion. "Kids in Motion" and "Flip Street Crew", both from the High and Grade School Departments won as the first and second place respectively. According to the Office of Student Affairs, "Danscene is in line with last year's "Campus Idol", with an objective to create a new avenue in showcasing the talents of MCU students in singing and dancing." The judges of the competition were from a wide pool of experts in their respective fields. During the elimination round, the judges were John Carlo Mendoza, Mr. Fatima Nursing finalist, ramp model; Jhunnard Jhordan Cruz, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group Director and Coordinator; Patrick Clarino, Creative Director, Malinta Valenzuela Youth Federation; and Michael Barrozo, entertainer and performer, Disney Cruise Line. During this round, participants were judged according to the following criteria: 40% choreography and style, 20% execution, 20% concept and style, 10% costume and 10% audience impact. For the final round, the judges were Reina Cuneta, Ms. Earth Philippines finalist, Kenneth Halili, choreographer and Michael Barrozo, entertainer and performer Disney Cruise Line. The criteria for judging during this round were 30% choreography, style 25%, execution 15%, concept, 20% originality and 10% costume. The winners in both categories received special prizes. |
| Category*: | Local News |
| Source: | Mary Jane A. Guba |
