By Ruzein S. Asistin

As the competition was held in Juan Sumulong Memorial Junior College, the Vallenian X Crew (VxC) went forward and performed with one goal and one passion.

On November 23, 2024, the VxC received a bronze medal after competing and representing Rizal province in the National Alliance of Private School Philippines (NAPSPHIL).

“It is our first time to represent Rizal sa NAPSHIL and we are very grateful that we have [been] given a chance na mag-perform and compete with other regions,” the school directress principal, Regina Quimno stated. 

After winning the 2024 ROPRISA and RIPRISA, Vallenian dancers took its legacy to be part of NAPSPHIL for the first time. They placed 3rd out of five participants in the whole CALABARZON Region.

"Sobrang saya kasi last year talo kami noong RIPRISA tapos sabi namin babawi kami ngayon. Ngayon okay lang [kung] manalo, matalo. Manalo bonus na, yung makasayaw kami rito sobrang sarap kasi dati sabi ko lang babawi kami tapos ngayon nandito na kami,” dance coach of VxC, Ej Piopongco said.

They prepared for almost two months. According to Piopongco, their training starts from 8 AM to 5 PM every day. 

“Hindi man kami nakaabot noong nakaraang taon sinabi namin sa sarili namin na makakabawi kami. Hindi naman namin magagawa yun kung wala yung coach namin tsaka si ma’am Dixie and ma’am Redg,” graduating member of VxC, She Navarro said.

During the preparation, full support was given by the school admins, faculty, and staff.

“Sa three years kong sumasali sa VxC, feel na feel ko talaga yung support nila: sa pagte-take care pa lang sa amin sa school hanggang sa labas ng school, sa pagti-treat sa amin tuwing nananalo kami, emotional support, and physical support hindi nawawala yun,” Joyce Mari Boongaling shared. She has been a member of Vallenian X Crew for three years and she is to graduate this year. 

“VxC, lagi naming sinasabi [na] always be humble. We are happy and proud of you,” Quimno said to Vallenian dancers.