The Halili-Cruz school of ballet wins big in Malaysia

THE Halili-Cruz School of Ballet brought home more than a hundred awards from the 19th Asia Pacific Dance Competition, spearheaded by the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD )– Singapore. The four-day competition was held at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

HCSB topped in different categories competing with more than 1600 dancers from 38 dance schools in China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Macau, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and the Philippines. Among the categories for competition are classical ballet, lyrical ballet, modern jazz, tap dance, hip-hop, contemporary dance, and the song and dance category.

The Halili Cruz School of Ballet has been known throughout the years as one of leading ballet schools representing in the Philippines in different competitions. Lauded for their versatility, technique, artistry and discipline, the HCSB has stayed true to its vision of creating a community of excellent artists and youth leaders with high self esteem, discipline, elegance, integrity, and initiative.

HCSB is led by Ms. Shirley Halili Cruz, Head of the NCCA Dance Committee, and its associate directors Grace Perez and Anna Halili Cruz Bueno.

Apart from their recent win in August, HCSB also represented the country in China and Hong Kong last July. Due to the success of the group locally and internationally, it has constantly been awarded the Ani ng Dangal from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).