FEU Dance Company stages annual concert

FDC at the recent World of Dance Philippines 2025 —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Following their recent success in World of Dance Philippines 2025 where they placed second and won both the Best Costume and Best Theme categories, the FEU Dance Company (FDC) stages their annual major concert at the historic FEU Auditorium.

The first show took place yesterday and the second one is happening today at 6 p.m.

Using the backdrop of Philippine folk dances and an open-style segment choreographed by the FDC’s members and artistic director, Michael Barry Que, “Frames: Elevating the Unseen” presents a collection of stories of FEU’s “unseen” community—the individuals who contribute to the university in one way or another while remaining in the background.

A frame highlights an image, draws attention to its details, and emphasizes its significance. At the concert, frames symbolize the windows through which we witness the narratives of the unseen—those whose efforts are unrecognized and yet are essential to the school’s smooth operations. The audience is offered a structured and intimate view into these stories. More than just a visual element, frames also highlight each performance as a captured moment, a snapshot of truth presented piece by piece, much like a moving gallery of untold experiences.

FEU Dance Company will be performing folk dances in the first part of the show.

A key goal of the concert is to amplify these stories, enhancing recognition and shedding light on the invaluable social contributions of the school’s unsung heroes—to increase their visibility as an expression of gratitude and empowerment. Through movement, the performance aims to bring life to their stories, honoring and celebrating their essential roles within the community.

“It’s not about creating perfect pieces, but making honest ones to authentically highlight the stories being told through the language of dance,” said Que, who is the director.

Part I of the concert will feature an array of Philippine folk dances under the direction of Que and Zahreen Sadia, the FDC’s folk dance coach.

Part II will feature open style pieces that capture the unseen stories of the FEU community, with choreography by Xyron Apostol, El Bautista, Jaztin Correa, Ronieth Dayao, Alliana Dionisio, Arianne Dumol, Johann Jabrica, Eadward Lladoc, Jaina Noble, Tonnie Padayao, Akira Padilla, Norberto Martin Pascual, Rose Adelaine Perez, Radiance Sta. Ana, Amadeus Sto. Domingo, Joseph Torres, Caroline Vasquez, and Que.