Remy Martin in a recent high profile event held at The Main Club of Seventh High, formally launched the Center Dance Showdown. Staged for the first time in the Philippines, this prestigious dance competition has twenty three (23) of the country’s finest dance crews competing, and will be the main battleground for the honor and distinction of representing the country in the Asian Regional Finals of the Centaur Dance Showdown in Singapore in January 2013.

 

In the press launch and elimination round ably hosted by the lovely Carla Dunareanu and the dashing Josh Bautista, top Remy Cointreau International executives— Evan Seah and Laurent Soulat especially flew-in to Manila to attend the competition and were wowed and impressed by what the Philippines dance crews had to offer.

 

As opined by a visibly excited Mr. Evan Seah, “Impressive, impressive! Filipinos are probably one of the best dancers in the world!”

 

Laurent Soulat added, “The level of competitiveness shown by the Filipino dance crews is simply incredible! Looks like the Philippines is really out to win this competition. I look forward to seeing them strut their stuff in the Singapore.”

 

Out of the twenty three (23) dance crews competing in the elimination round, eight (8) finalists were chosen and will again compete in the Philippine Finals on October 18, 2012 for the title of Best Dance Crew. They will in turn officially represent the country in Singapore for the Asian Regional Finals where they will be vying for the top prize of US$10,000.

 

Those who made it are as follows:

 

1. Group 21                         Exquizyth

2. Group 8                           Urban Myx

3. Group 20                         Krumpinoy

4. Group 11                         Next To Innocence

5. Group 16                         Unschooled

6. Group 12                         High-Def Cru

7. Group 7                           FMD Extreme

8. Group 9                           Xtatic

9. Group 13                         New System Dance Crew

 

 

(Note: Xtatic and New System Dance Crew tied for the eight slot)

 

The roster of highly qualified competition judges is most impressive with the elimination round composed of Leal Marie Diaz of the Philippine All Stars, Bong Tan of the Manoeuvres, and Laurent Soulat of Remy Cointreau International.

 

For the October 18, 2012 Philippine Grand Finals, in addition to the current competition judges, especially flying in to join them will be Madonna’s head choreographer— Normann Shay.

 

The Centaur Dance Showdown was made possible in partnership with Seventh High, Gold’s Gym, All Stars, All Stars Dance School, Chalk, Garage, Jack TV, Myx, Yahoo Philippines and Dance Manila online,

 

For its part, The House of Rémy Martin represents almost 300 years of French wine growing and cognac making tradition. It has achieved worldwide recognition for excellence and the distinction of exclusively blending 100% of its cognac from the most sought after rare grapes from the Cognac region. This has earned Rémy Martin the prestigious recognition of being a Fine Champagne Cognac and has become the preferred drink of choice by top American R&B and Hiphop artists, musicians and performers.