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STREET BEAT
BEYOND terminology, beyond definition and cultural lines drawn in the sand, there has existed, arguably since the late ‘70s, hints of hip hop dance influences at the fringes of Filipino culture and entertainment. We didn’t call it by any name in particular (definitely not hip hop, which was a word we hadn’t quite discovered), save for coining words for certain dance moves—like "funky-funky," and other equally picturesque terms.
QUICKSILVER
FOR the handful of us who spent an afternoon photo session with six of the visiting San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers, who were here for the NBA Madness, the stereotype of the ditzy cheerleader was broken easily enough, and the realization of how much goes into being a professional cheerleader was enough to embarrass any lingering prejudices.
DANCE DIVA
SHEAL is one piece of work. The New York-based Filipina has a gothic fashion sense that’s straight out of a DC Vertigo comic book. She makes men’s clothes and accessories that she loves to wear herself. And she has just astutely analyzed the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in her blog site like a seasoned sportswriter.
ROCKY ROCK IT
KNOWN for his scratching on Black Eyed Peas’ latest album, Monkey Business, Filipino DJ Rocky Rock is a recognized face and name in the local hip hop scene, and has been instrumental in taking the Black Eyed Peas to Manila, where he was the opening act. Aside from being a successful competitive DJ, having first won in amateur then in professional competitions, he also founded Mind Music, a DJ School dedicated to empowering the next generation with turntable skills and serving as an outlet to the people of the community to share their passion with a diverse culture.
Bitten by the (TV) dancing bug
THERE’S no doubt that the show is becoming extremely popular, to the point that a rival, and more money-loaded TV network, has come up with its own version.
Lady in the Water
ONE of the things that people have come to expect from M. Night Shyamalan’s films is the twist at the end, as if this were what they were being watched for. And, as such, some have been inclined to label the director a one-trick pony.
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