UAAP 73 Street Dance Competition and Closing Ceremony

(Photo by Roy Afable)

With all the sporting events done and new (and old) champions crowned, De La Salle University have done a great job hosting season 73 of the UAAP. DLSU decided to spice up the closing ceremony by organizing UAAP's first ever Street Dance Competition at the Araneta Coliseum. Before the festivities, there was a Special Awards ceremony prior to the, well, main event.

The Special Awards ceremony was held at Gateway Suites in Araneta Center Cubao. Athletes representing the other organizations and UAAP in International Tournaments and Athlete Scholars were honored. The following is the list of Special Awardees of UAAP 73:

Athlete Scholars

Ferdinand Reyes, Jr. (Chess) - Adamson University
John Ezekiel D. Valera (Athletics) - Ateneo De Manila University
David Andro G. Rivera (Taekwondo) - De La Salle University
Kenneth Grace B. Ferrera (Athletics) - Far Eastern University
Jennylyn S. Reyes (Volleyball) - National University
Ramon Lorenzo G. Guerrero (Badminton) - University of the East
Salvador Juan F. Depante III (Volleyball) - University of Sto. Tomas
Joshua Jerahmeel Fernando C. Paunil (Fencing) - University of the Philippines

ATHLETES REPRESENTING OTHER SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS in INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

Athletics

Bettina Maria R. Maclang ADMU 57^th Sabah Open Championship Sabah, Indonesia

Maria Angelica S. Sibayan ADMU 57^th Sabah Open Championship Sabah, Indonesia

Carlos Xavier H. Soriano ADMU 57^th Sabah Open Championship Sabah, Indonesia

Angelo T. Arayata ADMU 57^th Sabah Open Championship Sabah, Indonesia

John Patrick V. Azcueta ADMU 57^th Sabah Open Championship Sabah, Indonesia

Franco Agustin T. Imperial ADMU 57^th Sabah Open Championship Sabah, Indonesia

Margarita P. Ochoa ADMU 57^th Sabah Open Championship Sabah, Indonesia

Paulina Maria C. Villar ADMU 57^th Sabah Open Championship Sabah, Indonesia

Robert Miguel France L. Nasis UP Asian Area Qualification Bishan Stadium, Singapore

Youth Olympic Games 2010 Bishan Stadium, Singapore

Badminton

Joper Escueta NU Lining Badminton Tournament Singapore

Charlo R. Tengco UP 2010 Laos International Badminton Challenge Cambodia

2010 Maldives International Badminton Challenge Maldives, Caravians

Baseball

Fernando Imperial (DLSU) - Asia Pacific Baseball League Jakarta, Indonesia

South East Asia Youth Baseball Tournament – Indonesia

Big League Division World Series USA

Luis Carlos Laurel II (DLSU) - Asia Pacific Baseball League Jakarta, Indonesia

South East Asia Youth Baseball Tournament – Indonesia

Big League Division World Series USA

Martin Luigi Nolasco (DLSU) - Asia Pacific Baseball League Jakarta, Indonesia

South East Asia Youth Baseball Tournament – Indonesia

Big League Division World Series USA

Gerald Alvin G. Mitra ( UST) - Big League Division World Series USA

Asia Pacific Baseball League Jakarta, Indonesia

Martin M. Senador UP Big League Division World Series USA

Asia Pacific Baseball League Jakarta, Indonesia

Basketball

Lester Andrew Alvarez (ADU) Super Sheung Cup – Hongkong

Eric James Camson (ADU) Super Sheung Cup – Hongkong

Alexander Nuyles (ADU) Super Sheung Cup – Hongkong

Jan Julius Colina (ADU) Super Sheung Cup – Hongkong

John Aldrech M. Ramos (FEU) 16^th Asian Games – China

22^nd Dubai International Tournament Dubai

Kevin M. Ferrer (UST) SEABA Under 18 – Thailand

FIBA Under 18 – Yemen

Chess

Jan Jodilyn Fronda (DLSU) - Asean Age Group Championship Philippines

Judith Pineda (DLSU) - Asean Age Group Championship Philippines

Aices Salvador (DLSU) - Asean Age Group Championship Philippines

Akiko Suede (DLSU) Asean Age Group Championship Philippines

Antonio L. Chavez Jr. (FEU) GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship – Malaysia

Kevin T. Mirano (FEU) GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship – Malaysia

Sheider T. Nebato (FEU) GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship – Malaysia

Lennon Hart D. Salgados (FEU) GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship Malaysia

Jedara R. Docena (FEU) GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship – Malaysia 39^th World Chess Olympiad - Russia

Lovelyn O. Medina (FEU) GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship – Malaysia

Ronna Reigner C. Señora (FEU) GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship – Malaysia

Nelson I. Mariano III (UE) International Masters Norm Singapore

Fencing

Alvin A. Almonte (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet - Philippines

Manoah S. Baal (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Carlos Aurelio C. Del Pilar (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Michael P. Nicanor (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Nathaniel M. Perez (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Francois Nowell Licono (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Cristine H. Almas (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Clicheilyn B. Del Rosario (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Elaine Kea H. Gonzales (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Jaime P. Nicanor (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Jylyn P. Nicanor (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Rose Ann M. Reyes (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Norielyn V. Villaviray (UE) Asian Jr. & Cadet – Philippines

Football

David Mark S. Basa (UST) Member of the Philippine Azkal Team

Qualifying For Suzuki Cup –Laos

Group Stage Suzuki – Vietnam

Taiwan Long Teng Cup – Taiwan

Mary Hope S. Solis (UP) Under 19 Asian Football Confederation (FIFA) – Philippines

Mary Jane B. Peñol (UP) Under 19 Asian Football Confederation (FIFA) – Philippines

Maria Beatriz N. Quintos UP Under 19 Asian Football Confederation (FIFA) – Philippines

Judo

Jamie D. Reyes (ADMU) 2011 Hongkong International Judo Tournament –Hongkong

Samantha Francis M. Dela Costa (ADMU) 2011 Hongkong International Judo Tournament –Hongkong

Kevin Francis O. Movido (ADMU) 2011 Hongkong International Judo Tournament –Hongkong

Christian Daniel L. Velasco (ADMU) 2011 Hongkong International Judo Tournament –Hongkong

Lorenzo Benjamin D. Vicencio (ADMU) 2011 Hongkong International Judo Tournament –Hongkong

Alejandro Gabriel V. Umali (ADMU) 2011 Hongkong International Judo Tournament –Hongkong

Matthew Simon E. Jao (ADMU) 2011 Hongkong International Judo Tournament –Hongkong

Nicolas Patrick B. Beltran (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament - Korea

Patrick Jacob L. Lledo (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament – Korea

Alaric Alexander J. Topacio (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament – Korea

Raphael G. Tee-ten (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament – Korea

Miguel Enrico A. Pangalangan (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament – Korea

Hagen Alexander J. Topacio (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament – Korea

Maria Victoria E. Balleser (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament – Korea

Agnes P. Suga (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament – Korea

Donna M. Padilla (UP) Jikji International Cup Judo Tournament - Korea

Lawn Tennis

Michelle U. Pang (ADMU) Asean University Invitation Tennis Tournament 2011 – Malaysia

Christian Carlo C. Canlas (ADMU) Asean University Invitation Tennis Tournament 2011 – Malaysia

Mark Joseph T. Triños (ADMU) Asean University Invitation Tennis Tournament 2011 – Malaysia

Ivy Kristel P. De Castro (ADMU) Asean University Invitation Tennis Tournament 2011 – Malaysia

Ma. Akita C. San Andres (ADMU) Asean University Invitation Tennis Tournament 2011 – Malaysia

Mary Grace M. Rivero (ADMU) Asean University Invitation Tennis Tournament 2011 – Malaysia

Softball

Julie Marie Muyco (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia Asean Softball Championship

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Elma Parohinog (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia

Asean Softball Championship

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Anavic Jugos (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia Asean Softball Championship

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Nerissa Benjamen (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia Asean Softball Championship

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Elvie Entrina (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia Asean Softball Championship

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Rizza Bernardino (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia Asean Softball Championship

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Cindy Carol Banay (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Melanie Macatangay (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Yrrla Jean Rojo (ADU) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia

Big League Softball World Series Michigan, USA

Alexandra H. Zuluaga (UP) 2010 Asian Games – China

Ana Cariza A. Paghubasan (UST) Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Indonesia

Swimming

Johansen Benedict Aguilar (DLSU) Sea Age Group - Philippines

Christine Grace Tan (DLSU) Asean School Games - Malaysia

Table Tennis

Hera Pearl I. Baldo (UP) Teo Chew Indonesia Table Tennis Open 2011 - Indonesia

Taekwondo

Jyra Marie Lizardo (DLSU) 6^th KTA Open – Korea

16^th Asian Games – China

Leigh Anne Nuguid (DLSU) 6^th KTA Open – Korea

Patricia Mae Sembrano ( DLSU) 2010 World Hammadang – Korek

Wilson Dumo (DLSU) World Junior Taekwondo Championship

Karla Jane D. Alava (FEU) 19^th Asian Taekwondo Championship – Kazakhstan

6^th Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship- Korea

16^Th Asian Games Taekwondo Championships - China

Maria Camille P. Manalo (UST) 16^th Asian Games – China

2010 Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship –Korea

Paul E. Romero (UST) 16^th Asian Games – China

2010 Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship –Korea

Nicole T. Mapilisan (UST) 2010 Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship –Korea

Jade V. Zafra (UST) 16^th Asian Games – China

2010 Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship – Korea

Anthony Ray C. Matias (UP) World Poomsae Championship - Ajerbaizan

Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship - Korea

Christine A. Baldonado (UP) Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship- Korea

Charizza Camille S. Alombro (UP) Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship- Korea

TOURNAMENT

ASEAN UNIVERSITY GAMES in THAILAND (December)

Athletics

Bettina Maria R. Maclang (ADMU) Asean University Games

Maria Angelica S. Sibayan (ADMU) Asean University Games

Joy Albertine Mae G. Valenton (ADMU) Asean University Games

Carlos Xavier H. Soriano (ADMU) Asean University Games

John Ezekiel D. Valera (ADMU) Asean University Games

Angelo T. Arayata (ADMU) Asean University Games

Jesson Ramil DS. Cid (FEU) Asean University Games

Dalyn DR. Carmen (FEU) Asean University Games

Mary Ann G. Dela Cruz (FEU) Asean University Games

Joel E. Sta. Mina (FEU) Asean University Games

Kenneth Grace B. Ferrera (FEU) Asean University Games

Jennefer C. Penepona (FEU) Asean University Games

Art Thomas S. Fronda (UE) Asean University Games

Ernie Opiana (UE) Asean University Games

Richard Salano (UE) Asean University Games

Wenlie S. Maulas (UE) Asean University Games

Viena Mae B. Banebane (UST) Asean University Games

Ma. Delapaz B. Banebane (UST) Asean University Games

Meriam M. Colangoy (UST) Asean University Games

Luville J. Dato-on (UST) Asean University Games

Keizel L. Pedriña (UST) Asean University Games

Roger P. Denolo (UST) Asean University Games

Swimming

Denjylie D. Cordero (ADMU) Asean University Games

Evan Brian T. Uy (ADMU) Asean University Games

Sean Paul B. Tan (ADMU) Asean University Games

Roanne Florence A. Yu (ADMU) Asean University Games

Johansen Aguilar (DLSU) Asean University Games

Timothy Vincent Yap (DLSU) Asean University Games

Carmina Marie Quilala (DLSU) Asean University Games

Carla Beatriz A. Grabador (UP) Asean University Games

Jacklyn Judith Junio (UP) Asean University Games

Kendrick L. Uy (UP) Asean University Games

Taekwondo

Mark Reynald B. Dizon (ADMU) Asean University Games

Gyle Michael Geñoso (ADMU) Asean University Games

Frances Beatrice L. Alarilla (ADMU) Asean University Games

R-jay Y. Del Rosario (DLSU) Asean University Games

Patricia Mae Sembrano (DLSU) Asean University Games

Jyra Mae G. Lizardo (DLSU) Asean University Games

Iyra April B. Tindoc (DLSU) Asean University Games

Jude Andrew S. Solis (FEU) Asean University Games

Karla Jane D. Alava (FEU) Asean University Games

Winlove H. Dela Cerna (FEU) Asean University Games

Crizobelle Gayle L. Vargas (FEU) Asean University Games

Christian Al A. Dela Cruz (UST) Asean University Games

Marlon G. Avenido (UST) Asean University Games

Maria Camille P. Manalo (UST) Asean University Games

Izel Carmel S. Masungsong (UST) Asean University Games

Jade V. Zafra (UST) Asean University Games

Winners of the first UAAP Photo Contest for Main Stream, Online and Campus media were announced as well. I joined the contest but I knew it was pretty much a long shot to win at least 3rd place. Since all my photos were taken by my trusty digital camera, I didn't stand a chance. Hopefully in June, I'll get a major, major upgrade. On the good side, my entries were exhibited at the entrance of the Araneta Coliseum. What an honor it was to have my photos showcased there. Nevermind the quality of the images but they don't matter.

Iya Villania and Gab Valenciano hosting the UAAP 73 Closing Ceremony.
(Photo by Roy Afable)

It was actually good to set foot at the Big Dome once again and my first in a UAAP event. I think it was great idea to have a street dance contest with the emergence of dance crews all over the Philippines. I think it's about time crews from different schools get some love. I forgot to mention about the Drumline Exhibition from UAAP schools like La Salle, National U and Adamson U. It was well received by everybody in attendance so expect a competition like that in the works for Season 74.

Flowers for the boys.
(Photo by Roy Afable)

Iya Villania and Gab Valenciano hosted the event. Billy Crawford was originally scheduled to be the co-host of Iya, by the way. I have to admit, even though the competition is not entirely related to sports, the energy of the crowd is just awesome. Having that kind of feeling is one of the best since I started covering the 2nd semester of UAAP 73.

While I have been agog with the atmosphere of the event, I forgot which school that kicked off the competition -- oh wait, it was UP. The University of the Philippines is perhaps one of the teams/schools that have participated in many street dance competitions. Having won the Skecher's Street Dance Contest twice a few years back, that makes them the team to beat.

The UAAP Drumline exhibition jump starts the festivities.
(Photo by Roy Afable)

While there were a lot of newbies in the street dance scene like Adamson, National U, FEU and UE (they all did a good job though), I reckon University of Santo Tomas aren't new in street dance. UST has a crew (I don't quite remember what they called themselves) that joined the Skecher's Street Dance Contest and I expected that same crew to compete -- or so I thought.

Honoring the MVP's of UAAP Season 73.
(Photo by Roy Afable)

UST's Salinggawi Dance Troupe came out and did their thing, Nothing against Salinggawi but if the crew's routine had more Jazz and Cheerdance moves than hip-hop -- they're not gonna win. I had the same observation with FEU's crew. They started off with hip-hop but everything else was cheerdance. UE on the other hand, had a few hip-hop in them but was overshadowed by
their tribal moves.

In between the competition, host school De La Salle University honored the Most Valuable Players and Rookies of the Year for the UAAP season 73. University of Santo Tomas were the Overall Champions for this season, by the way. Without further ado, here's the complete list of UAAP 73 MVP and ROY athletes:

MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS

I.

1. Basketball Men’s Division Ryan Roose B. Garcia (Far Eastern University)

2. Basketball Juniors Division Kevin M. Ferrer (University of Sto.Tomas)

3. Beach Volleyball Men’s Division Nestor D. Molate (Far Eastern University)

4. Badminton Men’s Division Peter Gabriel D. Magnaye (University of Sto.Tomas)

5. Taekwondo Men’s Division David Andro G. Rivera (De La Salle University)

6. Taekwondo Junior’s Division Jeicco Dainiele M. Lozano (University of Sto. Tomas)

7. Table Tennis Men’s Division Cristian A. Vicente (University of Sto. Tomas)

8. Table Tennis Junior’s Division Jasper Kelly P. Morelos (University of the East)

9. Judo Men’s Division Christian D. L. Velasco (Ateneo de Manila University)

10. Judo Junior’s Division Glenn Rafael P. Bordonada (Ateneo de Manila University)

11. Swimming Men’s Division Evan Brian T. Uy (Ateneo de Manila University)

12. Swimming Boy’s Division Gabriel Lorenzo D. Castelo (Ateneo De Manila University)

II.

1. Basketball Women’s Division Analyn E. Almazan (Adamson University)

2. Beach Volleyball Women’s Angela J. Benting (Adamson University)

3. Badminton Women’s Division Rochelle Anne P. Reyes (Far Eastern University)

4. Taekwondo Women’s Division Maria Camille P. Manalo (University of Sto. Tomas)

5. Table Tennis Women’s Division Beverly C. Villar (Far Eastern University)

6. Judo Women’s Division Annie L. Ramirez (University of Sto. Tomas)

7. Swimming Women’s Division Denjylie D. Cordero (Ateneo de Manila University)

8. Swimming Girl’s Division Sabrina Ingrid C. Illustre (University of Sto. Tomas)

9. Fencing Women’s Division Jamie P. Nicanor (University of the East)

10. Softball Luzviminda D. Embudo (Adamson University)

11. Athletics Women’s Division Dalyn D. Carmen (Far Eastern University)

12. Lawn Tennis Women’s Division Ma. Regina D. Santiago (De La Salle University)

13. Chess Women’s Division Jan Jodilyn P. Fronda (De La Salle University)

14. Football Women’s Division Frea O.Fado (Far Eastern University)

15. Volleyball Women’s Division Jacqueline B. Alarca (De La Salle University)

16. Volleyball Girl’s Division Kianna M. Dy (De La Salle Zobel)

III.

1. Baseball Nikko C. Reyes (University of Sto. Tomas)

2. Athletics Men’s Division Jesson Ramil D. Cid (Far Eastern University)

3. Athletics Junior’s Division Robert Miguel France L. Nasis (University of the Philippines)

4. Lawn Tennis Men’s Division Ralph Kevin B. Barte (University of Sto. Tomas)

5. Chess Men’s Division Sheider T. Nebato (Far Eastern University)

6. Chess Junior’s Division Jerad R. Docena (Far Eastern University)

7. Football Men’s Division Stephen Ralph E. Permanes (University of the Philippines

8. Football Junior’s Division Alandel D. Domekyas (Far Eastern University)

9. Volleyball Men’s Division John Paul C. Torres (University of Sto. Tomas)

10. Volleyball Boy’s Division Kim Reginald Y. Relcopan (University of the East)

11. Fencing Men’s Division Bryant R. Cabantac (Ateneo de Manila University)

12. Fencing Junior’s Division Nathaniel M. Perez (University of the East)

ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

IV.

1. Basketball Women’s Division Aracelie E. Abaca (De La Salle University)

2. Badminton Women’s Division Katherine Kim P. Mayono (Far Eastern University)

3. Taekwondo Women’s Division Jean Claudette D. Rosales (University of Sto. Tomas)

4. Table Tennis Women’s Division V M. Lupeba (University of Sto. Tomas)

5. Judo Women’s Division Agnes P. Suga (University of the Philippines)

6. Swimming Women’s Division Jasmin Veronica M. Ong (Ateneo de Manila University)

10. Swimming Girl’s Division Christine Jhoy S. Mendoza (University of the East)

11. Fencing Women’s Division Hanielle Abella (University of Sto. Tomas)

12. Softball Sarah Theresa A. Stewart (De La Salle University)

13. Athletics Women’s Division Aprilen G. Laudencia (Far Eastern University)

14. Football Women’s Division Pearl Anjanette P. Aguilar (University of Sto. Tomas)

15. Lawn Tennis Women’s Division Sarah Jane R. Lim (University of the Philippines)

16. Chess Women’s Division Jan Jodilyn P. Fronda (De La Salle University)

17. Volleyball Women’s Division Maria Mikaela S. Esperanza (De La Salle University

18. Volleyball Girl’s Division Alessandra Isabel Z. Narciso (De La Salle Zobel)

V.

1. Basketball Men’s Division Terrence Bill V. Romeo (Far Eastern University)

2. Basketball Junior’s Division Roque O. Estoce (National University)

3. Beach Volleyball Men’s Division Josephenry P. Tipay (National University)

4. Badminton Men’s Division Philip Joper F. Escueta (National University)

5. Taekwondo Men’s Division Jaime Alejandro B. Pablo (De La Salle University)

6. Taekwondo Junior’s Division Joaquin J. Mendoza (University of Sto. Tomas)

7. Table Tennis Men Adolfo A. Bazar, Jr. (University of Sto. Tomas)

8. Table Tennis Junior’s Division Ryan Rodney A. Jacolo (National University)

9. Judo Men’s Division Angelo Gabriel G. Gumila (Ateneo De Manila University)

10. Judo Juniors Glenn Rafael P. Bordonada (Ateneo De Manila University)

11. Swimming Men’s Division Lawin D. Dacera (Ateneo de Manila University)

12. Swimming Boy’s Division Alberto N. Batungbacal (Ateneo de Manila University)

13. Fencing Junior’s Division Nathaniel M. Perez (University of the East)

14. Fencing Men’s Division Michael P. Nicanor (University of the East)

15. Baseball Arvin John C. Plaza (University of Sto. Tomas)

16. Athletics Men’s Division Al Geroin C. Bugarin (Ateneo de Manila University)

17. Athletics Junior’s Division Daveson Kyle C. Narido (University of the East)

18. Football Men’s Division GerardoW. Valyamor (University of the Philippines)

19. Football Junior’s Division Jose Roberto A. Andres (Ateneo de Manila University)

20. Lawn Tennis Men’s Division Alberto Lorenzo M. Villamor (De La Salle University)

21. Chess Men’s Division Lennon Hart D. Salgados (Far Eastern University)

22. Chess Junior’s Division Jerad R. Docena (Far Eastern University)

23. Volleyball Men’s Division Peter Den Mar Torres (National University)

24. Volleyball Boy’s Division Edward V. Camposano (University of the East)

Like UP, Ateneo and La Salle are veterans in the street dance scene. They both competed with UP in the college division of Skecher's Street Dance for a couple of years before UP decided not to compete there after winning their second street dance title. Ateneo did a tribute to Michael Jackson for their routine -- which is great and their moves were on point. La Salle was impressive as well. The host school didn't exactly have a theme in their run but they did incorporate a few moves from the Jabbawockeez. It was straight up hip-hop and everything they did was spot on.

DLSU's Bro. Bernard Oca: "You are the real heroes."
(Photo by Roy Afable)

Before the announcement of the Inaugural UAAP Street Dance Competition winners, La Salle officially turned over the hosting duties to Ateneo De Manila University as host of the UAAP season 74. All I can say is, DLSU's Bro. Bernard Oca was the real star of the event. If y'all watched the entire thing whether on TV or at the Big Dome, you'll know what I'm talking about. Oh and hosts Iya and Gab did a little dance showdown after the turnover ceremony.

The UAAP Street Dance Champs De La Salle University.
(Photo by Roy Afable)

I'ma go straight to the point, the 2nd Runner-up plum went to Ateneo De Manila University while UP got 1st Runner-up. The winner and first ever UAAP Street Dance Grand Champions -- De La Salle University! What a way to wrap up UAAP 73. De La Salle closed the season after capturing the UAAP Women's Volleyball championship and the UAAP Street Dance title. hats off to De La Salle University as host of the UAAP season 73. I had a blast!

See y'all on Season 74.