#ufpx

[cassybee]

With my brief moment back center on stage, it took me long enough to do something with my face during this Rhythm of Love chorus. 😌 To my stupid team whom I love dearly (sometimes), it's been a pleasure sharing the stage with you. ❤️💃🏽 #ufpx #ufpwarmup (at George Street Playhouse)

[cassybee]

My UFP/x directors have always said that you can just do the choreography and be clean, but to actually dance and show the audience how much you enjoy it is what really matters. Out of all the things they’ve taught us throughout the season, that was exactly the one thing I felt on stage last night. For the first time in awhile, I actually felt like I was really dancing.

When UFPx and I were on deck, my nerves were skyrocketing. Before every performance, it wasn’t uncommon for me to feel nervous. But this was different. We worked our asses off for months to perform this set at The Warmup. Countless hours of rehearsal for just a four-minute set makes it mean something to you. So as soon as I heard the first second of the music, I told myself, “You’ve worked so hard for this. So it’s time for you to just enjoy it.” And what an amazing feeling it was to do that. Now, I get it.

In the middle of the season, I had a MRI done for my left knee. It’s given me numerous problems for years and I needed to know why. It turns out, that I didn’t just one have tear, but TWO tears in my meniscus. So I had to make a decision. Get knee surgery resulting with a month recovery and completely miss UFP’s The Warmup or just take the chance and be apart of the show. And you know what? I don’t regret the decision I made because last night was exactly what I needed after the rough time I was going through. So I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity I was given to perform. It really was the perfect ending to the season. UFP Season 5 will always be my favorite.

A big thank you to our directors Bo/Megan/Karlo for dealing with our shit and always pushing us to be better so that we learn to never settle.

So with that being said, It makes me sad to say that I won’t be part of the first half of UFP’s Season 6. Being that I graduated from college this past May, it’s time for me to get my life together. Time for me to get that big girl job and stop avoiding responsibility. My body also needs a break and needs recovery. So I’ll be having that knee repair surgery in order for me to consistently work on my fitness and health to (maybe) be ready for season 6.5.

Video above: One of the performances with UFPx I was in last night.

[718-732]

@b0seff @jay_cheddah @bonguno @idontknowkatrinasinstagram blast from the past. Miss y'all #UFP #ufpx #dancelife

[jasperzabala-blog]

Been dancing for about 6 years now and always thought it'd be a good idea to collect the wrist bands they make you put on just to show you're a preformer. Pretty sure this isn't all of it but mad memories just looking at these bad boys. #dance #wristbands #mooks #ufp #ufpx #fr3shjuniors #fr3sh

[franksamuel]

Week 4 of UFPx Practice

Today's practice was great! When I heard we were going to learn Bo's piece on "Dance With Me Tonight" by Olly Murs, I just got so hyped. I remember watching the piece a while ago, and I automatically loved it. It was because of that piece that I actually first heard the song. To actually have the moves embedded into my brain, is such a blessing. It's just such a fun and happy dance! Today's rehearsal was more on picking up the choreography quick, which I struggle the most in. But surprisingly, I did better than I would have three weeks ago. Though I don't have the execution down just yet, I'm really looking forward to going over the piece once again. 

The future looks bright. I'm learning. 

[franksamuel]

Week 1 of UFPx Practice

So today was my first official practice in UFPx! It’s hilarious because coming into practice, I did not expect to be worked out so hard LOL. Maybe it’s just cause I never really exercised since my sophomore year of High School.. And I’m a sophomore in College now! Yup. I am out of shape! Well, now I know what to expect. Oh man. The stretches were painful. The ab workouts were painful. The arm workouts were painful. Everything was painful LOOL

I have to admit, I got frustrated because I still can’t pick up choreo as fast as the others. I’m still learning how to execute moves properly too. I completely freeze when we split into groups. I’m too focused and distracted on the next move, that I forget what I’m doing on my current move. My body can’t keep up with my mind. Not yet though.

But I’m excited to see my progression over the following weeks. This is where is starts. Right here.

[thealicetran-blog]

I've never managed to achieve a dream that I've actually wanted. I'm so used to being let down after working so hard for something. But now I'm determined to do it again.

I want to be on Ven15 because I feel as though I belong in there. No, I'm not saying that I should be there, I just feel like I would fit in because what they do complements my style and what I'm looking for.

I'm hoping that joining UFPx will help me get there. Even being on X itself is something I never thought that I could achieve, having started dance so late compared to everyone else.

I need to stop comparing myself to people. I need to stop letting other people determine what I should do next. I need to stop letting people bring me down. I need to do things solely for myself. This whole process is something that I want and I think I'm ready to start sacrificing things for it.

[ufpdanceco-blog]

THIS SUNDAY!! 8-18-13

25 Morristown Rd has been our home for dancing for the past 5 years, and we are glad to say that we are moving out into a new and bigger studio. We would love to celebrate with everyone and dance together as a community in the studio one last time. Registration begins at 1pm. 1 Class - $8.00 2 Classes - $12.00... 3 Classes - $20.00 4 Classes - $25.00 Bong Buno- 2pm - 315pm AnikaFanlo and Bo Belza - 330pm - 445pm Joseph Ancheta and Katrina Endozo - 5pm - 615pm The Powerpuff Boys ( Norbert Reyes, Charles Espinoza, Jason Lai, Anthony King ) - 630pm - 745pm Open Freestyle Session 8pm Thank you for everyones support and of course a big thank you to Kim and Amy for their success.