The La Salle Filipiniana Dance Company formerly known as La Salle Filipiniana Dance Troupe was established on June 1993 by Ms. Eliza Domingo together with its pioneer members, Mr. Junaidi Garcia Bambilla and Mr. Rommel Serrano. The group was renamed iin the year 2000 to La Salle Filipiniana Dance Company (LSFDC).
The group aims to elude ignorance and elevate the art of folk dancing and music with its vision “to promote cultural awareness to the community in the aspects of dance and music through collaborative theatrical performances.” Under the supervision of the Cultural Arts Office of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, LSFDC’s works and existence has provided significant influence and contributions to the Performing Arts Group and to the whole Lasallian community.
LSFDC has performed in various national, institutional and provincial events such as Sayaw Filipinas; a showcase of dances and music held annually at De La Salle-Lipa and Cultura Verde; A Lasallian Centennial Celebration. The group also performed in the most prestigious stage of Concert at the Park and Cultural Center of the Philippines. LSFDC was the first group in De La Salle Philippines who featured creative folk and ethnic music of the Philippines. The group caters to a variety of dances that depict the country’s indigenous and traditional arts and culture. The group’s repertoire consists of iconic and well-applauded dances such as Banga-Salidsid, Jota Caviteña, Sayaw sa Bangko, Tinikling, Vinta, Pangsak Pagkawin and Singkil.
The group was awarded as the”Outstanding Cultural Dance Group” in the 19th Annual Asia Pacific Excellence and 2011 Asian Entertainers Awards. In 2012, LSFDC was Who’s Who in the Philippines “Outstanding Pinoy Entertainer Awardee. In addition, the group was also recognized by the Luntiang Parangal in 2011 for the Best Student Fundraising Project, in the year 2013 and 2014 as the Performing Arts Group of the Year. The group also earned the Best in Outreach Project award for 2014.
For inquiries, visit us at GMH 205, Gregoria Montoya Hall, DLSU-D.