Cebuano dancers rule DSCPI national championship

AS they have done so all year long, the Dancesport-Team Cebu City (DTCC) once again dominated the national circuit as they captured 14 gold medals, eight silver and eight bronze medals in the 15th Dancesport Council of the Philippines Inc. (DSCPI) National Championships at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.

Among those shining the brightest were Ronnie Vergara and Charlea Lagaras-Vergara, who grabbed the Most Valuable Players awards for their conquest in the elite Latin grade A (amateur) division.

The pair that had a gold rush in the competition were Crispin Sato and Noelyn Pedrano, who brought home a trio of gold medals for their wins in the juvenile modern A, juvenile Latin C and juvenile A modern standard classes.

Also winning two gold medals were Wilbert Aunzo and Pearl Caneda who reigned supreme in the Youth A Latin and Youth A modern standard divisions; Jeffrey Benarao and Mae Paracuelles (youth Latin C, youth A modern standard); and Filemon Baguio and Jhistine Baguio (junior C Latin, junior C modern standard).

Finishing off the list of gold medal winners were Bernie Tumarong and Miljane Camacho who won the modern standard grade A class; Christopher Corro and Hanna Diluvio who topped the grace C Latin event; Bruce Ty and Aki Tamura who claimed the win in the special event 1 female; and Jomanie Sison and Marilou Bulohan, who finished first in the senior C Latin. /Correspondent Jonas Panerio