Filed under: Pilipino Cultural Celebration
Missed out on the PCC 18 DVD screening last week? Still interested in getting a copy of PCC 18? Please email the PCC 19 Chairs at pcc.cochairs.fsa@gmail.com to arrange for a time to buy the DVD from them. Remember, it’s $25! There’s only a limited amount left. So contact the PCC 19 Chairs ASAP!
Kasama, the Ballroom Dance aspect of FSA, will be hosting Winter Auditions for those interested in being part of the team for Kasama Cotillion and dancing with us for PCC XIX! We are in need of more guys, so please come out to workshops & auditions if interested!
Workshops: Tuesday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 3 8-10PM @ the East Field Dance Studio.
Auditions: Sunday, February 7 10-11AM @ the East Field Dance Studio.
It is VERY important to come out to both workshops since we will be teaching two different dances (Modern Cha Cha & Waltz).
Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at kasama.fsa@gmail.com
Hello All!
Alay is having an Open Mic and Student Art Exhibit on the night of Thursday,
February 11 (location and time still pending). In order to showcase student artwork
and performances, we need submissions!
We are looking for:
-singers/musicians
-spoken word
-skits
-skits
-monologues
-dancers
-sculptures
-paintings
-sketches
-photographs
**basically, any type of visual or performance art…
DEADLINE FOR EVENT SUBMISSIONS:
Thursday, February 4th, 11pm.
****If you are ONLY interested in publishing your work (NOT performing or live
display):
DEADLINE FOR PUBLICATION
SUBMISSIONS:
Thursday, February 18th, 11pm.
EMAIL: alay.ucsc@gmail.com
Send (jpeg) images of art, (.doc OR pdf) files
for writing
for writing
For questions, suggestions, or more information about Alay, feel free to email us.
Regards,
–
Rachelle Soroten, Mari Medrano
Alay Coordinators
PCC 18 Bagong Simula DVD Screening
Classroom Unit 1
7-10 PM
DVD’s are $25 (Please bring exact change)
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Missed out on the first time when it was at Mainstage last year? Want to pick up your preorder copy? Want to buy a DVD? Curious to learn what PCC is about?
We’ll be screening the entire PCC DVD (minus the cool extras). We’ll promptly start showing the DVD at 7:10 pm! So try to arrive there on time and get a good seat. Btw, it’s a 3 disc set this time!
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DVD extras include:
- Behind the scenes of PCC
- Karaoke of all the songs performed by Isang Himig
- Multi angle (left, center, right) of all the dances performed by Haluan, Kasama, and Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe
- Dan Mascardo’s infamous People Power audition
- Picture slideshow
- PCC 18 Trailer
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IMPORTANT
If you already pre-ordered a copy of the the dvd and cannot pick it up at the DVD screening, please email pcc.cochairs.fsa@gmail.com and we’ll arrange a time for you to pick it up from us.
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FSA wishes to make this event accessible to those with disabilities. For accommodations, please call SOAR at 831-459-2934
Interested in joining a Filipino Folk Dance Troupe
PAGAKAKISA DANCE TROUPE is FSA’s traditional dance troupe and has been around since 1987. If you are interested in being a member of PDT and participating in the Pilipino Cultural Celebration Come out to the workshop nights
On Wednesday, PDT be holding a workshop for Jota de Panderettas (Maria Clara), Sugod Uno (Mountain/Tribal), and Vinta (Muslim) from 8-10PM at the eastfield dance studio.
Review practices will be held on Sunday (1/24) from 12 PM-2PM, and on Monday (1/25) from 8-10PM, both at the Eastfield Dance Studio. If you have any questions contact pdt.fsa@gmail.com.
KAMP Dinner [Facebook]
Doors open 6:30 pm @ Stevenson Event Center
Must get ticket from KAMP Coordinators during office hours after filling out a Survey. We are allowing guests but space if very limited. First come first serve basis. You will get a confirmation call this week.
Tu 10-6 | W 11-6 | Th 10-6 | Fri 10-5
If you’d like to help KAMP during or before the event, send us an e-mail!
(kamp.fsa@gmail.com)
Check out the Pilipino Cultural Celebration Social #1
- come meet new people
- learn about the Pilipino Cultural Celebration
- and have fun
SUNDAY, JAN 24 – 3-5pm @ Cervantez Valasquez Conference room above the baytree bookstore
Haven’t seen a PCC before and want to know what it looks like CHECK OUT :
PCC 18 DVD premiere
Thursday Jan 28 – time and location TBA
Hiiiii friends!
Cole and Renee here sending ya’ll a friendly reminder that People Power Auditions are coming up soon! These auditions will help us with casting the acting roles for FSA’s 19th Annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration which will be held in Spring 2010. In addition to being cast in PCC XIX, Alamat (Legend), coming out and auditioning will make you a member of People Power where you can participate in on-campus performances (such as SIO weekend!).
Dates, Times & Locations:
Wednesday, Jan. 13: 8-10P @ Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room
Thursday, Jan. 14: 8-11P @ Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room
Friday, Jan 15: 5-7P @ Amah Mutsun Conference Room
Saturday, Jan 16: 1-3P @ Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room
Sunday, Jan 17: 2-4P @ Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room
*All conference rooms are located on the 3rd floor of the Bay Tree Bookstore. If you need directions feel free to message us!
AUDITION DAYS:
The first two days of auditions listed above are our open audition days. That means you can come in from 8-10P on Wednesday or 8-11P on Thursday and audition for us! What’s needed for auditions? A 1 MINUTE monologue of your choice and a 30 SECOND movement of your choice. The movement of your choice will allow us to see how comfortable your are with your body on stage and in front of an audience…there’s going to be a lot of physicality in this year’s PCC!
CALL-BACK DAYS
PP’s call-back days will be held on Friday, Jan 15 and Saturday, Jan 16. On these days we’ll have those who were called back from auditions to come in and cold read for us in groups.
MAKE-UP DAY
The last day of auditions is our make-up day for those who couldn’t make any of the dates listed above for auditions or call-backs.
DONT FORGET!!! We are still looking for a sound and lighting designer so if you are interested please contact myself or send an email to peoplepower.fsa@gmail.com
Thanks!
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Hello FSA Community!
FSA Community Gathering is TOMORROW!!
WHAT: This event creates a space for discussion and reflection of Filipino Identity and how the Filipino culture has developed from generation to generation. Everyone is welcome!!
You will……..
- Get to know more about your friends and their cultural backgrounds
- Meet new people on campus and FSA folks
- Start some good conversation and make good connections
- Get in touch with what’s going on in the Philippines after the Typhoons
- Eat FREE FOOD and enjoy it! WHERE: Porter RM 144 (by the bathrooms)
WHEN: Tomorrow, Monday! TIME: 7PM- 9PM If you have any questions let us know. Bring your friends, good attitude, and an open mind! See you there!!!
KAMP Family Meet-n-Greet is the event where you meet who are the members in your KAMP family for the school year.
Where? Oakes Learning Center (Above Oakes Cafe)
When? Monday, 11/16 from 7PM-9PM
Kuya-Ate Mentorship Program is a family based retention program under engaging education (e^2). Our goal is to increase the graduation of the community through academic, social, and cultural support.
If you have not joined KAMP or know others who are interested, please fill out a questionnaire from our KAMPsite (http://sites.google.com/site/ucsckamp09/) Anyone can join!!!
We are proud to announce that HALUAN HIP HOP DANCE TROUPE WORKSHOPS/AUDITIONS will be held on November 19th – November 22nd. YAYYYY !!! TELL YOUR FRIENDS !!
THE TIME IS TBA AND WE’LL LET YA’LL KNOW THE FINAL TIMES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Here’s the BREAKDOWN OF THE WORKSHOP/AUDITION PROCESS:
1. You will learn a total of 3 dance routines on Nov 19th-21st (1 per day)
2. On the 4th day (Nov 22nd), for those of you who are auditioning, you will be given an audition number and will perform the routines in groups of 3.
3. During this time, you will get the chance to perform the routines 3 times.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!! We would absolutely love to see you enjoy the routines we’ve made, so remember to just have fun !! =]
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Kasama Ballroom Dance Troupe is the ballroom dance aspect of UCSC’s Filipino Student Assocation (FSA). We have done a variety of ballroom dances in the past, which may include modern cha cha, ballroom cha cha, swing, tango, waltz, and more.
Audition Workshops: Tuesday, November 10 & Thursday, November 12 6-8PM*
Auditions: Saturday, November 14 12-4PM
Please come to both audition workshops since we will be teaching two separate pieces both nights.
If, for any reason, you cannot make it to these dates please email us and we will gladly schedule a makeup workshop/audition.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at kasama.fsa@gmail.com
Hello FSA Community!
Please take advantage of this great opportunity!
A Step Forward is an outreach program run through UC Santa Cruz’s Filipino Student Association (FSA) in accordance with Engaging Education (e^2) . This program targets already admitted high school and transfer students. For three days and two night, the students will have the opportunities to learn and understand community and the purpose of higher education.
ASF requires dedication and commitment in order to plan and organize such an event. There is an available INTERN POSITION as we are looking for potential future coordinators. This opportunity will enable students to embody the position of an ASF leader, learn the logistics, work ethic and obligations required for this outreach program first-hand.
If you are interested in fulfilling this intern position, please fill out the ATTACHED application in word document format, DUE Friday, November 6 by 11:59pm. If your responses fit what we envision in an intern, you will be contacted by Wednesday, November 11. From there, interviews will be set up.
Please keep in mind this is a large time commitment. We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you. GOOD LUCK!
From your ASF Co’s
Kirsten Layug, Adrianne Sebastian
ASF 14 Co-Coordinators
asf14.fsa@gmail.com
“Begin. Maintain. Continue.”
Intern Application
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The final Friendship Games meeting prior to Friday will be..
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009
@ KRESGE 327, 7-9pm
We will be coming up with chants, cheers, going over our 1-minute skit, & creating decorations & whatevers.
We will also be releasing seating arrangements and departure times for SoCal.
This is super mandatory. If you can not make it, please respond back. If you haven’t filled out a questionnaire, please get on it. If you haven’t paid yet, you better cash in by this meeting.
ALL DRIVERS MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING.
This will be the absolute LAST meeting for Friendship Games information & absolute deadline to submit cash/check fees or fill out the online questionnaire, which a few of you have still not done! NO QUESTIONNAIRE = NO GO. NO MONEY = NO GO. No exceptions. If you cannot attend this meeting, please email us back, or we may forfeit your spot.
Below is the Rules & Regulations for Friendship Games 2009:
1. Must show valid ID (Drivers license, student ID, passport)
2. Must be over 18 or have consent of an adult over the age of 25.
3. All attendees will be patted down and bags will be checked by security.
4. Alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, guns, knives, pornographic or sexually explicit material is prohibited.
5. No dogs are allowed on campus unless you have a medical condition that requires you to have a dog.
6. Must sign liability form in order to enter.
7. Must have wristband. Anyone that is caught without a wristband will be removed from Friendship Games.
Car Rides & Hotel Arrangements will be released by Wednesday.
Attached is our Friendship Games information packet.
If you know anyone who would still like to attend, the fees to attend this week is $70 until the FG Meeting. The roster will be finalized Wednesday night.
We wish for everyone to be PUMPED UP to attend this event. We definitely do NOT need a kawawa repeat of the previous year (no blast). Remember to keep in mind, that though this is a social event, CHECK YO’SELF ‘FO YOU WRECK YO’SELF. Please regulate yourself this weekend, but have as much fun as you want, just don’t burn yourself out or get yourself prohibited from attending next year (if we are allowed to attend next year).
CHECK OUT THE FRIENDSHIP GAMES PROMOTIONAL VIDEO.
Below is the information for FG After Party:
The House of Blues in Downtown Disney
1530 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 778-BLUE (2583)
$15 PRESALE (Sold at FG Info Booth on the day of FG)
$20 REGULAR PRICE (Sold at the door)
One last note:
We would like people to wear khaki shorts / cargo shorts / dark colored shorts.
&/or JUNGLE ATTIRE. Y’all can get crazy.
If you have helmets (legit or plastic), elbow pads, knee pads, animal masks, fabrics, spray paint, face paint, whistles, bring them. We are tryna go all out this year. If you can make a quick stop to the costume store/department store, you can pick a few of these items up. GET THEM, GET THEM, GET THEM. They’re everywhere, they’re within your budget, & you can contribute to one of the most epic weekends ever. FTW.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us back. We would like as MUCH feedback as possible. Silence will get you nowhere.
So we’ll see you all on Wednesday!
Have a good rest of the week, & hope you all do well on midterms.
PCC Aspect Workshop Day
October 17th 2009
East Field Dance Studio
12 – 6 PM
For the first time ever, FSA is holding a day long event that compromises of workshops/info sessions held by the coordinators of Kasama, Haluan, Isang Himig, Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe, People Power and Tech Crew. Each workshop will be relatively 45 minutes long. We’ll announce the line up of the workshops soon! For more information, email pcc.cochairs.fsa@gmail.com or check out http://pccslugs.wordpress.com
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October 13th at the Merrill Culture Center at 6:30 PM. PLEASE INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS!
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Check out the website
http://bayanihan4ondoy.wordpress.com
More information on the flooding and typhoon in philippines..
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If you would like more info on how to bring the show to your campus or
community, please check out the website at:
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feel free to contact us anytime with any questions, thanks.
Mabuhay FSA Community!
Hope you’re all excited for the upcoming year. We just wanted to let you know that KAMP has a new website: http://sites.google.com/site/ucsckamp09/ So if you want to know all things KAMP related, stay updated with their website!
