The energy was electric as West Visayas State University’s (WVSU) Cultural Center came alive with cheers from more than 1,000 spectators during the University Week 2025 street dance competition on Jan. 30.

“Kasadya! The performances were beyond my expectations. Taga-West students are truly talented. Since this was my first time attending, I found it entertaining! I can’t wait for the next U-Days!” said Bea Mikaela S. Valencia, a freshman from the College of Education.

The competition featured 15 teams, each with a maximum of 15 participants, performing three- to five-minute routines. In line with the theme “Digamo sa West,” the dancers incorporated elements of Filipino food and culture into their performances, vying to impress both the audience and judges.

Spectators fueled the competition with their cheers, motivating the dancers to refine their routines and push creative boundaries each year.

“All of them were innovative and creative with their concepts! They exceeded my expectations and truly lived up to the school’s tagline, ‘Basta Taga-West, the Best,’” said Hannah J. Refendor, a first-year Bachelor of Business Administration student.

The street dance competition ran from 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Winners will be announced tomorrow during the awarding ceremony at the WVSU Grandstand, along with results from other University Week contests.

Story by Nicole Ponsoy/The Innovator

Photo by Ena Kristelle De Nuevo/The Innovator