One of my favorite/happiest/best moments of 2007 STILL:
Jota Angelina
Kababayan's 28th Annual Pilipino Cultural Night
May 5, 2007
taught by: Amanda DueƱas & Rohmel Reynoso
choreographed by: Barbara Ele
taught by: Amanda DueƱas & Rohmel Reynoso
choreographed by: Barbara Ele
composed by: Nitoy Gonzales

When I first went back to my directors and dance coords at KNL to learn the choreography, I was so intimidated. I could barely keep up with the choreography, and I was forced to learn it in one session. But I went back home and mastered it on my own, rewinding videos until the remote control button was nearly worn down. Next obstacle that I had to face was teaching it to 9 other people! Well, luckily I wasn't alone. What made the biggest impression on me during this process, was everyone's will power and individual inputs. They felt how much this meant to me, and made it a group effort. Jota Angelina is a special dance that had to be done right. You have to be able to smoothly transition from happy energetic, to somber dramatic, and to make all your movements big and distinct. To see all of it come together in the end - 5 months of rehearsal, for 5 minutes on stage - was like a dream I still can't believe was real. Every kick of the dress, stomp of the foot, click of the castanet, twirl of the manton, emotion portrayed through facials, body language, and tempo.. was absolutely perfect.

I LOVE all of MariaClara!
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