< Congratulations to UCF on 1st Place! > DTJ XIV is finally over! We hope everyone had a great time! For those in attendance, you already know that the University of Central Florida Golden Knights took home the grand prize at this year's DTJ: Rewind! So congrats to Orlando for dancin their hearts our this year, and taking home the $1,500 , bragging rights for the next year, and the glory of DTJ Champion! Placing 2nd and 3rd are the Lost Boys , also from Orlando, and Georgia State ! Congrats to both those teams too for their hardwork! We want to thank everyone, especially the performers for working through all the changes, and being a part of a terrific show yet again.
Abbey Road was packed before the show even started, and after the show the entire building was packed! Jin, and Niko and the Ivey Leegue rocked the house just before the 238 Complex turned into the biggest party in the world! We thank everyone for coming out and supporting DTJ, as we worked our hardest to putting on the best nite ever!
For those interested, DTJ T-shirts, FSA Hoodies, and DTJ DVD's are still/will be on sale! Contact
[email protected] or message this DTJ myspace for info!
< ABOUT DTJ >
Def Talent Jam! Enough said. But incase there are anyone out there who may not know,
DTJ is an annual talent competition born n bred at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, home of the Gators! What began in 1993 as a small 4-act competition at a little local diner on campus, has exploded into the BIGGEST annual Talent Competition/Concert/Party in the Southeast. People from all over the nation flock to DTJ to showcase their skills and capabilities. Entering it's 14th year, DTJ now features up to 10 performing acts that include dance troupes, singers, and musical performances.
This year we decided to change it up a bit. The theme is
“DTJ XIV: Rewindâ€. There will be a series of decades, ranging from the
1940’s to the
1990’s, and each competing group will have the opportunity to select a specific decade that will be the focal point of their act. We have decided to allow each group more freedom with their performance in hopes of eliminating repetitive songs and dance moves. So be prepared and expect to see a variety of different routines!
DTJ XIVwill be held on the evening of
Friday, November 10th, 2006 … so mark your calendars and keep checking in for more updates! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Liza Medina (
[email protected] ), Lordfer Lalicon (
[email protected] ), or Janel Buranday (
[email protected] ) for more information.
And of course as always Top 3 @ DTJ will receive
cash prizes . Last year we set a precedent of making DTJ a MAJOR Talent showcase by upping the prize purse. This year we're continuing the trend...
3rd Place: $250
2nd Place: $500
1st Place: $1,500!In addition, portions of the door proceeds will be donated to Ace-International , which is a charity program dedicated to helping troubled youths in the Phillipines...Thank you to the following sponsors of DTJ:
- BentoCafeSushi.Com @ the Newberry Movie Theater Plaza in Gainesville, FL
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Dragonfly Sushi in Downtown Gainesville
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Lollicup Boba Tea on 34th St. in Gainesville, FL
< Ricky Tan and the Triads Victorious @ ADOBOWL!!! >
After an entire day heart-pumping, gut-wrenching tournament style flag football tournament involving 14 determined teams...Ricky Tan and the Triads came out on top! Congratulations!
Thanks to Happy Alcubilla and Ryan Balmes for putting on the spectacular tournament...
< DTJ XIV: REWIND Performers >
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JIN THE EMCEE
Biography: Hailing from Miami, FL, now residing in Queens, NY...many know this freestyle battle champion from his 7 week str8 into the Hall-of-Fame triumphs on BET's 106 and Park Freestyle Fridays, topping off with a signed deal to Ruff Ryders. Others remember him from 2 Fast 2 Furious, or winning 2 Fight Klub Battle Championships, with a $50,000 grand prize. However, he's not just your typical rapper. He's a true hip-hop believer, with a grassroots mentality, underground edge, all wrapped up with a hint of mainstream popularity. If anyone is wonderin if Jin's performing jus old material...nope. Jin has a brand new independent album comin out November 1st! So jus days before his scheduled appearance at DTJ, Jin will have brand new hot material...
Ivy Leegue
Biography: Ivy League will be opening up for Jin, and performing their own mini-concert set! They are doin big things in ATL, and will bring the hype to Gville once again! ATL STAND UP!
UFFSA
Biography: UFFSA is a dance team that is built around family, culture, and of course, great bum shaking! Anyone is allowed to be part of the excitement. Just come out, get down, and make kick ass memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
RAMIELE
Biography: Ramiele has been singing since she was 2 years old. She is an aspiring singer and the 2006 Tawag Ng Tanghalan Champion. She has opened for numerous Filipino artists and music is her passion. She will be singing the Filipino national anthem at this year's DTJ XIV !!
< Now the Competitors >
FRESH OFF THE BEAT (UCF FSA)
Biography: Fresh Off the Beat is composed of members from UCF's Filipino Student Association. They stemmed from the UCF FSA groups that competed in Def Talent Jam in the past. Originally, the group started with twelve members and has since expanded to about forty five. This year's performance at DTJ is going to bring you to the throwback, while keeping it fresh. The group is coordinated by Angela Polito, Chris Favis, Sean Cinco, Gisele Buenaventura, and JR Cabotaje.
G-STATE (GA FSA’s)
Biography: ATL FSA is a big, diverse, unique group of young adults who have loads of amounts of fun. We are dedicated to educating members and peers about the Filipino culture as well as catering to the needs of our community. We continue to grow and bond with various events and trips.
LOST BOYS DANCE COMPANY:
Biography: The Lost Boys Dance Company was founded in 2006 by Justin Ordillas. Based out of Orlando, we seek to promote the diverse styles of hip hop through dance. We are all dancers who are committed to our passion for dance and love of hip hop.
MAG KA ISA (UM FSA)
Biography: Mag Ka Isa is the dance group for Filipino Student Association of University of Miami. They are widely known on campus for doing hip hop dances along with both traditional and hip hop tinikling.
MARIA JOSE SUBIRIA
Biography: Maria has been singing since she was 4. She enjoys musicals and jazz and admires singers such as Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra. She has been in school choirs all of her life including The Gulf Coast Youth Choir and Bel Canto, a selected women's chorus at USF.
NEXT LEVEL DANCE KREW (Jacksonville):
Biography: Next Level was originated in Jacksonville by the S.O.E. productions. The group placed second at the Philfest talent competition in 2006.
RHYTHMIC SOUL (FSU FSA):
Biography: Rhythmic Soul was established in 2005 under FSU's Filipino Student Association. A group of students from FSU, FAMU, and TCC make up the team. Using original routines, choreographed by a few students themselves, the members united to learn and perform hip hop dances for various shows. We saw them at last year's DTJXIII in Gainsville, Phil-Fest '06 in Tampa Bay, FSU's Barrio Fiesta '06, and many other local events. Trying to keep the finesse and passion for dancing alive, this year's Rhythmic Soul is ready to get crunk.
USF AFS
Biography: USF AFS is unlike any organization on any college campus. AFS is more of a home… away from home, where its members can interact and bond as a family. And as a family, they help strive for perfection, and that includes our dancing. Despite the different adversities that each person faces in their daily lives, the members know that within AFS, they are always welcome.
pictures (c) darren sabino and mark viray
