September 15, 2013

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.


UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 Champion: NU Pep Squad [Photo courtesy of Rappler]

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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