Issue #6 - IGO

Once again, BIMAK DC has captured
the attention of hundreds of spectators during
the 5th annual Dance Asia 2009 on August 29,
Saturday, 6 p.m., at the Kennedy Center Millenium
Stage, Washington, D.C.
Six Asian dance groups performed
pieces from soundtracks and dances from different
major blockbuster movies from their
cultures. The BIMAK D.C. Dance Troupe presented
their most requested Banga “Pot” Dance.
The audience was mesmerized by the
display of the Igorot culture. They enjoyed the
beating sound of the gongs and the graceful
sways from the Igorot men. The male dancers
moved around as the banga “pot” dancers came
on sight balancing the six stacks of pots on their
heads while dancing around to the rhythm. The
vibrant movements of dancers captivated the
audience. The sound of gongs lead co-workers
and friends who were lost in the crowd toward
the millennium stage.
An audience member, Ms. Jasper,said,
“It was a wonderful event and culturally was
very educational because the narrator gave a
background of what the dance is all about. I got
to learn the meaning of the different movements
and what the Banga Dance meant. I love the
costumes and I saw an overwhelming amount of
people at the event”.
Many in the audience were astonished
to see how the female dancers moved so artfully
under the pots without any mishaps. The
audience applauded thunderously as the Banga
Dance Troupe returned to dance in the finale.
As the event came to its closing the
audience waited patiently and took their pictures
with the Igorot dancers. Others expressed their
interest for possible invitation to future events
while others asked for the BIMAK DC website.
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BIMAK DC, you did it again!
Dance Asia 2009
Asia in Movies: Action, Camera & Dance Away!
Millenium Stage Kennedy Center Performing Arts
BIMAK DC Banga Dance Troupe
By: Marie Paz Acuat-Cabase