GenSan’s Exquizyth Dancers to represent the Philippines in Sydney
A few weeks from now, General Santos City’s very own Exquizyth Boys, will be flying to Sydney, Australia to represent the country in the 4th Annual World Supremacy Battlegrounds – International Hip-hop Dance Championships. Below is the poster for that event.
These young generals, all 15 of them who have proudly declared Barangay San Isidro in GenSan as their home base, earned the right to compete in the land down under after topping the Philippine National Hip-Hop Dance Finals held at the Cross Road 77 Convenarium in Quezon City.
They were at the General Santos City Hall recently for a courtesy call on Mayor Jun Acharon who gave his whole-hearted support for their trip to Australia.
To describe the national finals in CQ, here is what GrooveTv.com.au, the event organizers in Australia, has to say:
The cream of the crop of Filipino dancers gathered last night at the Cross Road 77 Convenarium in Quezon City to determine the best of the best in the Philippine National Hip-Hop Dance Finals. It was the most unpredictable championship yet because of the remarkable, undeniable and spectacular talent and skills of many dance groups in the country all under one roof. MINDANAO stood tall as they took out the Top 2 positions, with new champion EXQUIZYTH and runner up NEXT BLOCK finishing 1 and 2. LUZON’s very own ATENEO (CADS) and CREW MECHANIX edged the rest of the field to finish 3rd and 4th respectively. Rankings will be published next week. One thing is for sure – the PHILIPPINES will become the future hub of hip-hop dance in Asia with the announcement of the newest hip-hop grand slam event to open doors in 2009.
The final scores of the top 4 dance teams are: (source: DanceManila.com)
1st: Exquizyth – 92%
2nd: Next Block – 88%
3rd: Company of Ateneo Dancers – 85%
4th: Crew Mechanix – 84%
Meanwhile, the 4th Annual WORLD SUPREMACY BATTLEGROUNDS Hip Hop Dance Championship is the biggest event in AustralAsia with over fifty dance groups and five hundred dancers from six Australian States, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and the Philippines meeting in Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on December 7 to stage the biggest hip-hop international championship in the region.
Below is the promotional video of the Sydney ultimate showdown.
This is another testament to the GenSan’s growing reputation as the “Wellspring of Winners” and the “Home of Champions”. We here in Bariles Republic has only this to say, “Mabuhay ang Exquizyth! Mabuhay ang mga generals! Mabuhay ang GenSan!”
Good luck and Godspeed guys!
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Bariles is a Filipino word for “Tuna”, the primary source of income of the people of General Santos City which hosts 6 of the Philippines’ 8 tuna canneries and more than 80% of its tuna processing plants.
Kritiko Says:
Mabuhay ang mga Exquizyth!
time for you team to showcase the GENERAL THIng..
Posted on November 6th, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Jasper Says:
…:-)I remember Kris Aquino asking a winner contestant from Gensan in the popular tv game show Pilinas GKNB? she asked him, “Ano ba talaga ang mayroon sa tubig ng Gensan at tila nakapagpapalakas ito?”. hehe it makes me smile remembering. Trully Gensan is the HOME OF THE CHAMPIONS!! Go go Exquizyth Boys! My prayers go out to all of you. Bring home the bacon and make Mama more proud!
Posted on November 6th, 2008 at 10:21 PM
bryan emo Says:
idol mga dancer s gensan home of the champion gyud gahi kaau na pay manny pacquiao na astig gensan go gensan go……
Posted on November 6th, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Lyle Says:
Kudos to GenSan and to the young generals!
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Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 1:18 AM
naxjho Says:
YES!!
truly, we’ll support this once in a lifetime competition to be held in Australia!!!
Am pretty sure that once again GENSAN dancers will make it to the final…..if not then, at least you’ve been there.. more so, belongs to an internationally acclaimed HIP-HOP Dancers!!!
GO GENSAN GO!!….GO GO!!!
You can make it!!
You can make a difference!!
Kudos to you GUYS!
Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 3:33 AM
epm Says:
Gen Santos proves to be the home of the champions! Kudos..
Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 5:31 AM
sexy funny photos Says:
I’ve sent them dance sa KCC Mall last October 25, 2008 when I was there in GenSan. Ang galing ng moves nila. Iba talaga ang taga GenSan
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Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 11:40 AM
White Knight Says:
All I can say is Good luck to ExquiZyth Dancers. The Generals are once again proud of your endeavor nor matter what will happen on your competition, just do your best always!
When I saw you in the ABS-CBN before, I couldn’t believed then that their is such as talented as you from GenSan. But just a piece of advise, don’t forget were so started especially your hometown. So bring home the beacon once again.
Go Gensan Gensan Go!
Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 12:40 PM
aubrey Says:
Good luck Gensan Dancers! We are very proud of you. Go…go…go.
Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Jinky Says:
Good luck to the Exquizyth dancers!
Break a leg, guys! MYMP!
Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 4:22 PM
orman Says:
i got this article from the dance manila site (http://dancemanila.com/2008/10/13/exquizyth-the-new-philippine-champs/#comment-276):
The competition was pretty intense that night as over 30+ crews from all over the country battle it out for a chance to represent the Philippines in the International World Supremacy Battlegrounds. There’s a number of commendable crews who also deserved much recognition – Pinoy Hip Hop, Groove Unlimited, New System to name a few. The Philippine Allstars also graced the competition and performed a little for the fans. BTW, I just gotta say this, someone gotta give the DJ a couple new tracks. He’s always been playing Low and Cyclone (WTF?!). Anyway, cyphers were also a highlight that night. IMO, Pinoy Hip Hop brought it down!
Anyway, here’s the scores of the top 4:
1st: Exquizyth – 92%
2nd: Next Block – 88%
3rd: Company of Ateneo Dancers – 85%
4th: Crew Mechanix – 84%
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Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 4:42 PM
gensanite Says:
@Jasper –
saw that episode… ang gitubag ni PACMAN, “kasi mais yung kinakain namin”… blind kaayo si KRIS sa tubag ni PACMAN… si DUREMDES kay nikatawa lang… nakatawa ra pud ko kay wala kaila si KRIS ug bugas-mais… hahaha…
Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 5:10 PM
rea Says:
waw this is cool! weeehh
Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 5:38 PM
Jasper Says:
@gensanite – Oo nga pala si PACMAN nga pala that time ang winner!hehe… kitams, kahit sa mga thoughts natin eh magkaka-connect pa rin ang mga Champion Generals.hehe To Mr. PACMAN and the EXQUIZYTH BOYS, good luck to your endeavors!!;-)Global talaga and LEVEL!! God bless!
Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Nate Marx Says:
Gensan is becoming a pool of quality performers…! Kudos to all Generals.. Let’s support our very own talents!
Posted on November 8th, 2008 at 1:58 AM
tanchi Says:
go guys…expect the worst:)
so give your best shot:)
Posted on November 8th, 2008 at 1:44 PM
archmykel Says:
Wow thats great. Hope this time they come up with original choreography. Best of luck!
Posted on November 9th, 2008 at 12:56 PM
jasper0127 Says:
I will pray for your success since you bring honor to our city in particular and Philippines in General Good Luck guys.
Posted on November 11th, 2008 at 3:57 PM
ayel Says:
Wow! ang galing. One of them, Jaypee, was my classmate in grade school. Two others are my townmates here in Alabel. That’s a very egood achievement for them!
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Posted on November 13th, 2008 at 2:15 PM
socsargen Says:
sana mapapanood sa cable ng live
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Posted on November 14th, 2008 at 9:04 AM
dimple Says:
wag lang sana lumaki ang ulo ng mga ‘MANOK’ natin..hihi.. they also need our prayers Guys!…
Posted on November 21st, 2008 at 9:13 AM
radge Says:
gling ng exquizyth ok lng kahit 2nd place
to us they will always be the champion…..
good luck
god bless
and more power
Posted on December 9th, 2008 at 7:54 AM
orman Says:
OFFICIAL WS BATTLEGROUNDS RANKINGS
Here are the official WORLD SUPREMACY BATTLEGROUNDS RANKINGS.
WORLD SUPREMACY BATTLEGROUNDS HIPHOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Dec 7 2008 Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
OPEN DIVISION
1. 1. SWEET & SOUR (New Zealand)
2. 2. EXQUIZYTH (Philippines)
3. 3. PSYKE! (Australia – NSW)
4. 4. FEARLESS (New Zealand)
5. 5. DVP (Australia – VIC)
6. 6. TMC (New Zealand)
7. 7. CLOCKWORK (Australia – QLD)
8. 8. ELECOLDXHOT (Singapore-Malaysia)
9. 9. DEJA (Australia – NSW)
10. 10. ALPHA DELINKWENTZ (Australia – VIC)
11. 11. Odyssey (New Zealand)
12. 12. Reborn (New Zealand)
13. 13. Infinite Dance Crew (New Zealand)
14. 14. Dance Central (Australia – ACT)
15. 15. Celcius (Australia – NSW)
16. 16. Unbreakables (Australia – WA)
17. 17. Vikings (Australia – VIC)
18. 18. KaLADYscope (New Zealand)
19. 19. Trick Nasty (Australia – QLD)
20. 20. Grand Jester (Australia – ACT)
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Posted on December 10th, 2008 at 7:11 AM
orman Says:
di bale nang second lang tayo. out of sixty groups imagine number two tayo! isa pa apparently tatlong judges daw taga new zealand! surprise!!! champion ang new zealand group! hahay!
CONGRATULATIONS JUST THE SAME TO EXQUISYTH!
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Posted on December 10th, 2008 at 7:13 AM
orman Says:
NEW ZEALAND CLEANS UP AT BATTLEGROUNDS
December 8
Sunday was a beautiful day, and the day could not be any brighter for New Zealand as they put on an amazing display at the 5th World Supremacy BATTLEGROUNDS. The talented New Zealanders powered through by winning over two hip-hop divisions, while Japan captured their inaugural division title.
Auckland’s SWEET & SOUR, elevated from Varsity to Open, continued their winning ways this year by capturing the prestigious Open crown. The dynamic crew overcame a major challenge from the entertaining, athletic and ultra-popular Philippines. EXQUIZYTH, the Filipino national champions gave it their best shot and won the silver medal, while Australia’s very own PSYKE! placed third overall to gain the bronze.
IDENTITY and FDC Supremacy made it a double win for New Zealand by coming first and second in the Varsity Division. Victoria’s SKITTLE-POP placed third. In the Junior Division, Japan’s VOICE wowed the judges with their look and confidence on stage. KANI KREW from New Zealand finished with silver, while defending champions KSTAR finished up with bronze.
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Posted on December 10th, 2008 at 7:14 AM
gensanite Says:
@orman –
SIR ORMAN… uso rin pala ang cuisine ng macau sa new zealand… hehehe… i’m sure our contingent gave their best… congrats!!!
Posted on December 10th, 2008 at 11:23 AM
junbulls Says:
gud guys…ok na rin un kahit 2nd place lng kayo..
anyway, magaling talaga man din ang tga nw zee..
steps talaga der dance, hindi lang puro tumbling..
anyway guys, ders always a next time..keep on trying..
go for gold..go for 1st place..just like the xtatic of cagayan de oro
and phil. allstars of manila..Godbless
Posted on December 14th, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Maue Alegado Longhas Says:
Congrats! Kapatid ko isa member ng Exquizyth. We are very proud of you Kenneth. Ipanghambog jud nko je je je. Kamo tanan tibay jud. Imagine sa kadaghan niapil 2nd mo. TIBAY na kaayo na je je je klangan lang jud naay best. Maybe it’s not yet your time. Hangtod sa sunod kinding 2X…… Tek care you all.
Posted on December 30th, 2008 at 7:38 PM