Culture, craft, and conviction — all on one stage.
Red lanterns, golden silk, and an undoubtedly roaring spirit. 🏮🐉 UST PRIME brought the splendor of the Spring Festival to life and left the entire arena breathless. The stage was theirs, and they owned every second of it. ✨
A silver medal for a team that poured their soul into every count. They came, they moved, they proved exactly what Thomasian fire looks like. 💥
Caption by: Julianne Bernabe
Photographed and Post-processed by: Kenta Takahashi
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Culture, craft, and conviction — all on one stage.
Red lanterns, golden silk, and an undoubtedly roaring spirit. 🏮🐉 UST PRIME brought the splendor of the Spring Festival to life and left the entire arena breathless. The stage was theirs, and they owned every second of it. ✨
A silver medal for a team that poured their soul into every count. They came, they moved, they proved exactly what Thomasian fire looks like. 💥
Caption by: Julianne Bernabe
Photographed and Post-processed by: Kenta Takahashi
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Built on passion, precision, and countless of hours behind the scenes— the Production Team continues to raise the standards! 📈🏋️
The energy, commitment, and hard work behind the scenes deserve just as much recognition as the moments on stage.
This win is also for the team that keeps everything moving, efficiently executes, and consistently delivers excellence! 💪✨
PROD HEAD:
Yency Ong
CO-PROD HEADS:
Audrey Lopez
Elysha Villasanta
Denise Macaraig
Alexi Militante
Kiersten David
Edward Vicente
Precious Luardo
Hayley Tesorero
Clarabelle Esquinas
Paula San Juan
Meg Infante
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Bea Cayanga
Brent Santos
Casey Aquino
Chantal Mangundayao
Ma. Ailah Jolie Diccion
Ayeisha Romero
Dafie Flora
Danielle Zagala
Francine Cajilig
Georgina Arjona
Janna Sevillena
John Obnial
Jonathan Garcia
Kirsten Avelino
Krishna Chupungco
Leonard Miranda
Leslie Mae Villamar
Lowell Padua
Marian Balboa
Matt Castro
Michelle Marfil
Miguel Gonzales
Patricia Pelayo
Phranz Arteche
Quennie Morco
Rouiz Gongora
Shannel Yu
Thank you, Prod Team! 💪💙💛
Caption by: Elysha Camile Villasanta
Photographed and Post-processed by: Kenta Takahashi
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Uh-huh, you know what it is! 📣
UST PRIME is back and better than ever! We just left it all on the floor at the IPEA Step Up 2026. That energy was unmatched! ⚡️🔥
Watch this in 4K: https://youtu.be/zwR7gGWnUCo
Choreographers:
Darlo Ilagan
Christina Bellosillo
Ken Quetua
Chips Beltran
Gabby Perlado
IPEA Step Up Heads:
Sasa Gotil
Muky Caladiao
Danielle Zagala
Media: Dan Proceso
Master Mix:
Kiersten David
Muky Caladiao
Clara Esquinas
Danielle Zagala
Styling by:
Victoria Pangilinan
Clarabelle Esquinas
Production by: UST PRIME
Organized by: Institute of Physical Education and Athletics
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The lions of España came, performed, and reminded everyone why UST PRIME is always a name to fear on that floor. 🥈🐉
Inspired by the richness and grandeur of Chinese culture, Prime painted a story on that stage, vibrant, disciplined, emotionally layered, and unmistakably Thomasian. something deeply cinematic about a team that shines this bright even in second place. A burning certainty that they are far from finished. 🏮
UST PRIME. Season 88. Still standing tall. 💛
Photographed by: Kenta Takahashi
Edited by: Jahz Lopez
Caption by: Victoria Pangilinan
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🐯🥈 // UAAP STREET DANCE S88
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Thanks to coach @chipswithdips for trusting me and having me again and thanks to prime for always giving justice to my chorey and easy to work with! Congrats! 🫶
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Here’s our winning piece for the UAAP Street Dance Competition Season 88 🥈
“SPRING FESTIVAL” 🐲🀄
Head Coach:
Chips Beltran
Co-Coaches:
Christina Bellosillo
Darlo Ilagan
Concept and Direction:
Chips Beltran
Choreography Credit:
“China Town” (Tai Chi) - Arra Corpuz & Wushu Arena Philippines, Chips Beltran
“China Town” (Lion Dance) - Tong Sun Dragon & Lion Dance, Chips Beltran
“China Town” (Intro/Kung Fu) - Chips Beltran
“Techno Syndrome/Mortal Kombat Theme Song” [The Immortals] (Waacking) - Alvin Rondaris
“Blueprint Supreme” [Skai IsYourGod] (Swag) - Darlo Ilagan
“My New Swag” [VAVA] (Vogue) - James Atienza
“My New Swag” [VAVA] (Femme) - Christina Bellosillo
“My New Swag” [VAVA] (Dancehall) - Ken Quetua
“Sun Quan The Emperor” [Traditional Guzheng String]
(Tutting) - Seth “Pixel” Duplito
“Sun Quan The Emperor” [Traditional Guzheng String] (Gùn Wushu Staff) - Philjohn Aquino, Mirari Gementiza, Arra Corpuz & Wushu Arena Philippines, Chips Beltran
“Sun Quan The Emperor” [Traditional Guzheng String] (Jian Wushu Swords) - Arra Corpuz & Wushu Arena Philippines, Chips Beltran
Choreography Assist:
Alexia Carlos
Ken Mangaliag
Chio Chavez
Skills Assist:
Philjohn Aquino
Mirari Gementiza
Music Master Mix: Eiswine Zamora, Miguel Santiago, Gerard Nicolas
Costume Design:
LNR Wardrobe House
HMU & SFX:
Clarabelle Esquinas
Hayley Tesorero
Paula Mae San Juan
Laravel Ruzol
Philjohn Aquino
Props and Set Designs:
Hayley Tesorero
Leonard Miranda
Yency Ong
Chips Beltran
Props and Set Production:
Head - Yency Ong
UST PRIME Prod Team
Team Captains:
Rhanger Oliveros
Ken Mangaliag
Chio Chavez
Alexia Carlos
Videographer: Dan Proceso
Special Thanks To:
Wushu Arena Philippines
Philippine Tong Sun Dragon and Lion Dance Group
Coach Mark Chaiwalla
Coach Arra Corpuz (Wushu)
Coach Ishy Tantiangco (Wushu)
Arman Lutrania (Master Tong Sun)
Charlo Mendoza (Tong Sun)
Philip Galario (Tong Sun)
Dennis Bustillo (Tong Sun)
Ella Bolinao
Nikolai Balbon
Sir Eriel Ferrer
Dan Proceso
Rev. Fr. Rodel Cansancio O.P.
Ma’am Gigi Kamus
UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe
UST SHS Galvanize
UST Yellow Jackets
UST-IPEA
UST Prime Members
Parents and Alumni
Let me be clear about something.
Not a rehearsal. There is no second take, no notes session, no “let’s try that again”.
Today you don’t ask if you’re ready. You already are. Now go. Be extraordinary. We expect nothing less. 💅
UST PRIME. UAAP Season 88 Streetdance Competition.
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One day. Not two. Not a week. One. I suggest you use it wisely. ☝️
The runway doesn’t forgive hesitation, and neither does that stage. You’ve already done the hard part. Now you finish it. 🫢
Tomorrow, you walk out and you show them exactly what all those nights were for.
Board by: Hayley Tesorero
Photographed by: Kenta Takahashi
Caption by: Victoria Pangilinan
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By all means, move at a glacial pace!
You think this is about dancing? This is about legacy. And you have exactly 2 days to understand the difference.
Board by: Hayley Tesorero
Caption by: Victoria Pangilinan
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Feel the rhythm and owning the spotlight, the UST PRIME brings the heat at the UAAP Season 88 Streetdance Competition 🐅🔥
From months of relentless practice to the grandest stage in collegiate dance, we are more than ready to move. Mark the date, feel the energy this May 3, 2026 (Sunday) at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo De Manila University!
Full send. No holding back. Here to dominate 🎖️
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LIGHTS ON, ENERGY UP, LET’S GIVE IT OUR ALL ⚡️
UST PRIME took the stage with full passion, bringing every beat and every move alive. ✨
We’re incredibly thankful to Sunsilk for inviting us and trusting us to showcase what we love to do. Being a part of this event will always be a wonderful moment 💝
Photograhed by: Kenta Takahashi
Caption by: Julianne Bernabe
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