It's been a week since we staged our major production Verve: Style Xpressed and I still can't get over it (Yes, yes, I admit, Sir Joey. Haha.). I'm greatly in awe that we managed to put up an amazing show, of course with the help of wonderful people who shared their time, talents, skills, and passion with our group.
My experience with Verve is one for the books. The group went through a lot to achieve the realization of this anniversary concert. Trust me when I say that "dugo at pawis, at maraming luha ang nailabas para sa production na'to". I believe every moment we've shared in the course of this production somehow made us better individuals, a stronger team, and a tighter family.
For the first time, I can't seem to find words to relay to you guys what exactly transpired during our preparation and during the show itself. Haha. Even if I want to share every detail, I'm afraid I don't have enough time and that I'm too
tamad to do so. Let me just make this entry a "thank you" one.
Thank You,
Almighty Father for giving us this wonderful opportunity to give back to You and Your people all the gifts You've bestowed upon us. Our group may be big, but You'll always be our Big Man. Thank You for always backing us up and pushing us harder. May in everything we do, God be Glorified.
Thank you,
Ma'am JoAnn Luna for sharing with us not only your time, but also a part of your life. Thank you for putting up with us everytime. We know you've sacrificed a lot for the group, and we're really, really grateful for all the things you've done for us. We love you, Ma'am J.Lu.
To the
UPLB Street Jazz Dance Co.'s Alumni Association a.k.a, the Urban Elites, thank you for sharing this experience with us. It's nice to see the Kuya's and Ate's of this wonderful family. We hope you'd be able to visit "home" again in the coming days. Thanks for all the help regarding the production and artistic aspects of the show. We'll see you soon, alright?
To our
sponsors, thank you very much for supporting our group. This production would not be possible if it weren't for you. Thank you for the trust that you have given our group. We look forward to working with you guys again.
To the guest performers
(Enszo, talents inC, Nazty Boyz, Wyre Underground, UP Manila Indayog Dance Varsity, and UP Street Dance Club), thank you for taking the time to be with us on our special day. Thank you for grazing the stage with your wonderful performances. Till next time. :)
To the
UPLB Thespian Circle, Mai, Micah, Rio, and DK, thank you for being patient with us. Thanks for guiding us with our first production. We'll miss the "quiet on the set" and "time check" lines for sure. Haha.
To our directors,
Joys Serrano and Sir Joey Vargas, it was a pleasure working with you guys. Thank you for bringing out the best in each and everyone of us. We've learned so much from this experience.
Kayo ulit sa next prod, ha? Haha.
To the
resident members, what can I say? We did it! Feet on the ground always,
ha? The whole production experience was awesome, but dancing and working with you guys made it phenomenal. More productions to come! I love you all!
Training na ulit!To all those who came and shared that special night with us, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. I hope you all enjoyed the night we especially prepared for. After all, the concert's main goal is to extend our gratitude to all the people who have supported our group ever since. Thank you so much for watching! We love y'all!
- Chris Belison :)
PhotosVerve: Style Xpressed Technical Dress Rehearsal (from Daryl's site)Verve: Style Xpressed (photos from my camera)Verve: Style Xpressed 1 (from Z's site)Verve: Style Xpressed 2 (from Z's site)Verve: Style Xpressed 3 (from Z's site)Verve: Style Xpressed 4 (from Z's site)Verve: Style Xpressed 5 (from Z's site)Verve: Style Xpressed 6 (from Z's site)Videos(taken by Ms. Adelaine Carag and Zsaris Mendioro)
Production NumberIcons: Justin TimberlakeRowdy RoutineLA New Style: Jeepney StopLA New Style: BitterFinaleWyre UndergroundUP Street Dance Club(I'll update the list where you can see more photos and videos of the event.)
Special thanks to
Charet Mendioro and
Adelaine Carag! Street Jazz loves you!
