UAAP_Ballroom_Formation_Competition

UAAP Ballroom Formation Competition

UAAP Ballroom Formation Competition

Contest on dance sport

The UAAP Ballroom Formation Competition is a contest on dance sport among member-schools of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. Its first edition was held on 3 September 2016 in UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena.[1][2]

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It has two categories: the Latin division and the Standard division. The competition is only a special event sport; thus, it has no bearing on the overall standing.[3]

In its first competition, seven out of all eight UAAP member-schools joined. University of the Philippines Ballroom Formation Team won both categories.

Latin Mixed was added for its third edition in UAAP Season 85 where UP claimed the first-ever title.[4]

Categories

Latin division

This consisted of cha-cha-cha, rumba, and jive.

Standard division

This consisted of waltz, tango, and quickstep.

Participants

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Results

Latin division

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Standard division

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See also

References

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    Riego, Benjamin (2016-08-03). "Historic Opening Day sets in motion UAAP Season 79". ABS-CBN SPORTS. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
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    Bracher, Jane (2016-08-03). "UP sweeps first UAAP ballroom competition". Rappler. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
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    Valderrama, Aeron Paul (2023-04-29). "UAAP 85 Ballroom: UP dances way to three-title sweep". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
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    Randy Sioson (2016-09-04), UAAP 79 - Ballroom Dance (Latin) - NU, retrieved 2017-05-23
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    Tañas, Theresa Clare (3 May 2019). "UST tops UAAP standard ballroom event". The Varsitarian. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
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