Pinay bellydancers top Southeast Asian tilt
04/22/2013
Members of the bellydance group Goddesses of Bellydance (from left) Diana Garo, Kristine Aquino, Joyce Zabat, troupe director Jill Ngo, Hazel Uy, and Doris Peligrino pose for a group photo during the recent Raks by the SEA Festival competition held in Bali, Indonesia.
MANILA, Philippines -- Another group of Filipinos made their country proud on the Asian arts stage.
The bellydance group Goddesses of Bellydance (GOB) Philippines placed first in the troupe category in the Raks by the SEA Festival competition held last April 13 in Bali, Indonesia.
The troupe impressed the panel of judges, including master teacher Bozenka who is a member of the world-famous Bellydance Superstars formed by Miles Copeland.
Noted for their choreography, technique and energy, GOB Philippines bested dancers from the region including those from Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Troupe director Jill Ngo was joined by five members of GOB -- Kristine Mae Aquino, Hazel Uy, Doris Peligrino, Diana Dane Garo, and Joyce Renee Zabat.
Last year, GOB placed fourth in the World Bellydance Convention competition held in South Korea.
This year, the group will organize the annual Bellyfest, gathering professional bellydancers and enthusiasts from around the country for the seventh straight year.
Special guest performer will be Tribal Superstars director and international solo artist Kami Liddle from the US. She will also conduct workshops.
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