UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 Champion: NU Pep Squad

The NU Cheer Squadron was hailed the champion of the Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 held at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on Sunday, September 15, the squad's very first UAAP cheerdance title.

From last year's 2nd runner up finish, the National University Cheer Squadron really stepped up their game this year to claim their first UAAP CDC championship. Prior to this, the NU Cheer Squadron already bagged the title in the 2013 National Cheerleading Championships (NCC).

Eight schools competed for the crown and showcased amazing stunts and extravagant themed performances. The FEU Cheering Squad opened the competition with a charged Tamaraw routine, somewhat a continuation of their 2012 theme. Then, the UP Pep Squad made the audience dance with their party routine followed by the UE Pep Squad's fiery number.

The DLSU Animo Squad wear commando with their soldier-goes-to-war theme. The NU Cheer Squadron brought with them the magic lamp with their Arabian-inspired routine while the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe showcased an Egyptian-inspired number with a quick-change costume and pyramid props.

The last two showcases were delivered by the Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion and the Adamson Pep Squad, which did a sports-themed and a cabaret/burlesque-themed performances, respectively.

To watch their performances, just click on the respective links above.

Here is the complete list of winners for the 2013 UAAP Season 76 Cheerdance Competition:

Champion: NU Pep Squad
1st runner-up: UP Pep Squad
2nd runner-up: DLSU Animo Squad

Ranking 4th to 8th place were FEU, Adamson, UE, UST, Ateneo, respectively.

Samsung Stunner: Ana De Leon (DLSU Animo Squad)

Group stunts competition:
Champion: NU Pep Squad
1st runner-up: FEU Cheering Squad
2nd runner-up: UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe

Hosted by Boom Gonzalez and Alex Gonzaga, the 2013 Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition is expected to have a replay at Balls Channel and Studio 23.

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UP Pep Squad Performance - UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 (Video)

Check out the performance of the UP Pep Squad during the 2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition on Sunday, September 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The UP Pep Squad made everyone dance with their party-inspired routine. Donning the curls of Rihanna and shining party costume, the 'Pep Squad ng Bayan' amazed with synchronized dance and breath-taking stunts twice or thrice as difficult as last year's. 

Watch the UP Pep Squad 2013 Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition performance below:

Photo courtesy of ANC

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UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 Live September 15 on Studio 23 and Balls HD

The UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 will happen Sunday, September 15 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. One of the biggest event in UAAP, 2013 Cheerdance Competition will see another breath-taking performances and never-before-seen stunts from the 8 participating schools.

UAAP Season 76 cheerdance competition marks the second time that SM MOA Arena will be hosting the event. Surely, contingents and fans of member universities will flock the arena as early as Sunday morning to see the live action.

For those who are not able to get tickets, the 2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition will be broadcast live on Studio 23 and BALLS HD 167 at around 1:30 pm. Also expect a live streaming at the uaapsports.tv website and at http://uaaplivestream.studio23.tv/

The UP Pep Squad, the winningest team in the annual UAAP cheerdance, is once again up to defend its title to win their first ever four consecutive championships and be the first team to clinch 9 titles. However, also hyped to snatch the title this year are FEU Cheering Squad and the NU Cheer Squadron, last year's 1st and 2nd runners up, respectively.

Can the above groups continue their winning streak and maintain a podium finish or one from the other 5 universities, especially the 8-time champion UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, will come as a surprise and eventually win it all?

We'll find out on September 15 as the 8 squads showcase their winning forms and choreography. Below is the order of performances of the 8 schools for the 2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition. [UPDATE: NU Pep Squad wins 2013 UAAP CDC. Click on the links below to watch their performances]

1. FEU Cheering Squad
2. UP Pep Squad
3. UE Pep Squad
4. DLSU Animo Squad
5. NU Cheer Squadron
6. UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe
7. Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion
8. Adamson Pep Squad

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Heartthrobs Piolo, Sam and Jericho Face-Off on ASAP 2012 this September 30

ASAP 2012 is all set to wow everyone this Sunday (September 30) with its ultimate ‘showdown of all showdowns’ episode as the three of the most sought-after Kapamilya heartthrobs Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, and Jericho Rosales topbill the celebration with a special musical treat.

Witness a string of must-sees featuring the brightest stars in showbiz including the heart-stomping showdown between the 2012 World Hiphop Champions The Crew and the 2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition champion, UP Pep Squad; the spectacular production number of “The X Factor Philippines” host KC Concepcion; and the timeless farewell of the top-rating primetime drama series “Lorenzo’s Time” led by Zaijan Jaranilla, Carmina Villaroel, Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, James Blanco, Cacai Bautista, Tess Antonio, Belle Mariano, and Amy Austria-Ventura.

“ASAP 2012” continues the concert party with the grand launch of Jericho’s newest solo album titled ‘Korona’ and the sexiest back-to-back birthday bash of Kapamilya leading ladies Erich Gonzales and Denise Laurel together with Cristine Reyes and Iza Calzado.

Meanwhile, prepare to be blown away with the world-class concert experience from Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Vina Morales, at ZsaZsa Padilla; the ‘Xceptional’ treat from Asiansation Christian Bautista; and the astonishing musical performance by Erik Santos, Jed Madela, and Angeline Quinto.

Aside from the launch of the newest segment ‘ASAP Playlist: The OPM Collection,’ watch out also for the best of the best dance moves in the showstopping Supahdance showcase prepared by Billy Crawford, Kim Chiu, Kathryn Bernardo, John Prats, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador Nikki Gil, Iya Villania, Rayver Cruz, Empress, and Bugoy Cariño.

Don’t miss “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAPChill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2012 Champion: UP Pep Squad

The 2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition (CDC) was held September 22 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena and the UP PEP SQUAD was declared the champion. The squad achieved a three-peat (three consecutive championships) and won their 8th championship over-all, tying the feat of UST.

Just like last year, UP Pep Squad clinched all the major awards being champion in the Group Stunts category and having won the Samsung Stunner Award (Nicolette Erica Ambulo).

Eight schools competed for the crown and showcased amazing stunts and extravagant themed performances. The Adamson Pep Squad opened the competition with a KPOP-themed performance. The squad was followed by last year's 1st runner-up, the DLSU Animo Squad which quite gave us a knockout performance with their boxing-themed routine. The NU Pep Squad went Disney with their fairytale-inspired routine wearing white and blue royal attires.

Meanwhile, the FEU Cheering Squad had gone wild and took us to the world of animals with their jungle-crazy performance. The UE Pep Squad gave us a bit of a warrior with their superhero-inspired routine. The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe brought us to Brazil with their Samba-themed cheerdance.

The Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion have an anime-inspired performance ending with a robot (Voltes V). The defending champion, UP Pep Squad did a minimalist routine and a freedom-inspired performance, surprising all with clean-shaven heads (even the girls).

Watch all the performances in the UAAP CDC 2012 here.

Here is the complete list of winners for the 2012 UAAP Season 75 Cheerdance Competition:

Champion: UP Pep Squad

1st runner-up: FEU Cheering Squad

2nd runner-up: NU Pep Squad

Ranking 4th to 8th place were UST, DLSU, ADMU, AdU and UE, respectively.

Samsung Stunner: Nicolette Erica Ambulo (UP Pep Squad)

Group stunts competition:

Champion: UP Pep Squad

1st runner-up: FEU Cheering Squad

2nd runner-up: NU Pep Squad

Hosted by Boom Gonzales and Jessy Mendiola, the 2012 Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition will have a replay tonight at 8 pm on Balls Channel and at 9 pm on Studio 23.

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UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2012

The UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2012 will happen today, September 22 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. One of the biggest event in UAAP, the 2012 Cheerdance Competition will saw another breath-taking performances and never-before-seen stunts from the 8 participating schools.

For years now, the UAAP Cheerdance Competition is held at the Araneta Coliseum so this will be the first time that SM MOA Arena will be tested in hosting the UAAP cheerdance. Surely, contingents and fans of member universities will flock the arena as early as Saturday morning to see the live action.

For those who are not able to get tickets (which SM said were already sold out), don't worry because the 2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition will be broadcast live on Studio 23 at 2 pm. 

Will UP Pep Squad defend its title and go for a 3-peat and its eighth championship over-all or will it be snatched again by the charged FEU Cheering Squad just like what they did in 2009? Can UST Salinggawi Dance Troup rebound and go back to a podium finish this year or one from the other 5 universities will came off as a surprise just like the feat of DLSU Animo Squad last year?

We'll see later but as of now, here is the order of performances of the 2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition and the supposed theme or cheers from member universities (from UAAP CDC Facebook):

1. Adamson Pep Squad - Fly High
2. DLSU Animo Squad - Knockout
3. NU Pep Squad - Royalty
4. FEU Cheering Squad - Wild
5. UE Pep Squad - Immortals
6. UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe - Laban
7. Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion - Let's Volt In
8. UP Pep Squad - Freedom

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