WHAT will make a school’s contingent win the Sinulog dance competition this weekend?
Watch how the presentation stays true to theme of the Sinulog and Fiesta Señor which is “Sto. Niño, hope of the people”, said choreographer Dolores Suzara, project director of the Sinulog Foundation.
Costumes, snappy moves, dramatic props will please the crowd.
But the judges will be watching out for more , how all elements are tied together.
“The main point to watch out for in the Sinulog sa Kabataan, is their concept, and how they develop the theme of the festival,”said Suzara, who has coached batches of Sinulog choreographers from schools, towns and cities who come to Cebu to perform and compete.
The surprise element and a modern edge especially for the Free Interpretation category is also a big factor, because this is what will amaze the judges, she said.
Eight elementary schools and four high schools from Cebu province will perform today in the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan.
The street dancing and parade will start at 1 p.m. in Capitol Site and proceed to the Cebu City Sports Center for the final stage performance.
Tickets for bleacher seats cost P75 each.
Elementary division: Maya Elem. School (Tribu Kandaya), Tribu Malambuon, Cogohanon of Cogon Cruz, Danao City, Pundok Nagahanon sa Sugbo of Naga City, Tribu Ginatilan of Ginatilan town, City of Bogo, Talisay City Central
Elementary School and Opao Elementary of mandaue City.
High School division: Cordova National High School, Carcar City Division, Hugpong sa Kulturang Kahumayanon (Danao City) and Tinubdan sa Kauswagan Cultural Troupe of the Municipality of Tuburan.
Tomorrow, Sunday will be the turn of Cebu City public schools in the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan with seven in the elementary division and eight high schools.