On Saturday, November 23, 2024, the Eastbridge Dance Troupe represented the Province of Rizal in the folk dance competition of the NAPSPHIL (National Alliance of Private Schools in the Philippines), held at Juan Sumulong Memorial Junior College in Taytay, Rizal. The troupe faced the champion dance troupes of the five CALABARZON provinces and won the bronze medal, finishing third at the national level.
Three wins to reach the nationals
Getting to NAPSPHIL is a climb. That season, the troupe first won the town championship at ROPRISA in Rodriguez (Montalban), then the provincial championship at RIPRISA in Rizal, earning the right to represent the whole province. Against the best troupes of CALABARZON, our dancers held their own and earned a place on the national podium.
The troupe's record at the time
- 🏆 ROPRISA (Rodriguez): 5 championships since 2016, including this season
- 🏆 RIPRISA (Rizal): 2 provincial championships, including this season
- 🏆 NAPSPHIL: Champion in 2019, and now 3rd place in 2024
Update: what came next
The bronze was not the end of the climb. In the seasons that followed, the troupe won its sixth ROPRISA title in 2025, and then, in School Year 2026–2027, had its best season yet:
More than a medal
Not every year ends in gold, and that is part of the lesson. A third-place finish at the national level is something to be proud of, and it taught our dancers that steady, faithful practice keeps paying off, even when the result is not the one they hoped for. Two years later, they were national champions again.
Our heartfelt thanks to the troupe's coaches since the very beginning, Coach Paul Sagrado and Teacher Glenda Espero, and to the parents who supported every practice. Congratulations, dancers! To God be the glory!
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