JPC- Office of Performing Arts

16/06/2026

The countdown is on! ⏳ If you haven't signed up yet, now is the time.
Register here: 🔗
https://forms.gle/EjB5Q2farH2spw279
Let’s get to work! 💪✨

𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏!

The stage is set, the lights are waiting, and your moment has arrived! Do you have a passion for dance, a voice that needs to be heard, or a story waiting to be told? This is your chance to shine and find your second home!

The JPC Performing Arts is officially opening its doors for the Screening and Auditions for Academic Year 2026-2027!

WHAT WE ARE ᒪOOKING FOR:
• DANCE: Hip-hop, Contemporary, Dancesport, Ethnic, Folk Dance, and Festival
• DRAMA: Acting and Musical Theater
• MUSIC: Vocals and Instrumentals

FIND YOUR SQUAD. JOIN OUR GROUPS:
• JPC Cyber EXtremes (Hip-hop/Modern/Contemporary)
• JPC Folkloric Troupe (Folk/Festival/Ethnic)
• JPC Dancesport Society (Latin American/Modern Standard)
• JPC Chorale (Vocal Ensemble)
• Phoenix Band (Instrumentalists/Rock/Pop/Reggae)
• Teatro Juan Pablo (Theater Arts)

SAVE THE DATES: July 02 & 03, 2026 (Thursday & Friday)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
VENUE: AVR 1

WHAT TO BRING & PREPARE (AUDITION REQUIREMENTS):
1. PRE-REGISTRATION: Accomplish the online registration form prior to the audition dates.
2. Accomplish Parental Consent/Waiver Form.
3. PERSONAL ESSENTIALS: Please bring your own water, towels, and extra clothing.
4. DANCE (Hip-hop, Contemporary, Dancesport, Folk, Ethnic, Festival):
o Wear proper, comfortable dance attire and appropriate footwear (sneakers, jazz shoes, or ballroom shoes).
o Prepare a 1 to 2-minute dance routine in your chosen style. Bring your backup music on a phone or flash drive.
5. DRAMA (Teatro Juan Pablo):
o Prepare a 1 to 2-minute monologue (Tagalog or English).
o Be ready for impromptu acting or script-reading exercises.
6. MUSIC - VOCALS (JPC Chorale):
o Prepare one Acapella song (Chorus and Verse only) that showcases your vocal range.
7. MUSIC - INSTRUMENTALS (Phoenix Band):
o Bring your own instrument.
o Prepare a short piece or solo demonstrating your skills.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Basic Education students (Incoming Grade 7-11) and College students (Incoming 1st Year - 3rd Year) for AY 2026-2027

Don't let your talent stay hidden. Step into the spotlight and be part of a legacy of excellence!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMuTO72LtiXGeqmlktF1FIyZeiLhu2Iqe45In-AP3Ao7JeMQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114135392836297845950

For Inquiries Please Message:
FB Page: JPC-Office Of Performing Arts / SirRhan Isler / MsDee Isler

12/06/2026

Ang dancesport ay hindi lamang sining; ito ay isang mataas na antas ng isport na nangangailangan ng disiplina, tibay ng katawan (stamina), at matalas na memorya ng muscle.

Ano ang mangyayari kapag ang isang athlete ay nagpabaya o naging tamad sa training?

05/06/2026

𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏!

The stage is set, the lights are waiting, and your moment has arrived! Do you have a passion for dance, a voice that needs to be heard, or a story waiting to be told? This is your chance to shine and find your second home!

The JPC Performing Arts is officially opening its doors for the Screening and Auditions for Academic Year 2026-2027!

WHAT WE ARE ᒪOOKING FOR:
• DANCE: Hip-hop, Contemporary, Dancesport, Ethnic, Folk Dance, and Festival
• DRAMA: Acting and Musical Theater
• MUSIC: Vocals and Instrumentals

FIND YOUR SQUAD. JOIN OUR GROUPS:
• JPC Cyber EXtremes (Hip-hop/Modern/Contemporary)
• JPC Folkloric Troupe (Folk/Festival/Ethnic)
• JPC Dancesport Society (Latin American/Modern Standard)
• JPC Chorale (Vocal Ensemble)
• Phoenix Band (Instrumentalists/Rock/Pop/Reggae)
• Teatro Juan Pablo (Theater Arts)

SAVE THE DATES: July 02 & 03, 2026 (Thursday & Friday)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
VENUE: AVR 1

WHAT TO BRING & PREPARE (AUDITION REQUIREMENTS):
1. PRE-REGISTRATION: Accomplish the online registration form prior to the audition dates.
2. Accomplish Parental Consent/Waiver Form.
3. PERSONAL ESSENTIALS: Please bring your own water, towels, and extra clothing.
4. DANCE (Hip-hop, Contemporary, Dancesport, Folk, Ethnic, Festival):
o Wear proper, comfortable dance attire and appropriate footwear (sneakers, jazz shoes, or ballroom shoes).
o Prepare a 1 to 2-minute dance routine in your chosen style. Bring your backup music on a phone or flash drive.
5. DRAMA (Teatro Juan Pablo):
o Prepare a 1 to 2-minute monologue (Tagalog or English).
o Be ready for impromptu acting or script-reading exercises.
6. MUSIC - VOCALS (JPC Chorale):
o Prepare one Acapella song (Chorus and Verse only) that showcases your vocal range.
7. MUSIC - INSTRUMENTALS (Phoenix Band):
o Bring your own instrument.
o Prepare a short piece or solo demonstrating your skills.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Basic Education students (Incoming Grade 7-11) and College students (Incoming 1st Year - 3rd Year) for AY 2026-2027

Don't let your talent stay hidden. Step into the spotlight and be part of a legacy of excellence!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMuTO72LtiXGeqmlktF1FIyZeiLhu2Iqe45In-AP3Ao7JeMQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114135392836297845950

For Inquiries Please Message:
FB Page: JPC-Office Of Performing Arts / SirRhan Isler / MsDee Isler

02/06/2026

The countdown is on! ⏳ If you haven't signed up yet, now is the time.

Register here: 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMuTO72LtiXGeqmlktF1FIyZeiLhu2Iqe45In-AP3Ao7JeMQ/viewform?usp=header

Let’s get to work! 💪✨

𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏!

The stage is set, the lights are waiting, and your moment has arrived! Do you have a passion for dance, a voice that needs to be heard, or a story waiting to be told? This is your chance to shine and find your second home!

The JPC Performing Arts is officially opening its doors for the Screening and Auditions for Academic Year 2026-2027!

WHAT WE ARE ᒪOOKING FOR:
• DANCE: Hip-hop, Contemporary, Dancesport, Ethnic, Folk Dance, and Festival
• DRAMA: Acting and Musical Theater
• MUSIC: Vocals and Instrumentals

FIND YOUR SQUAD. JOIN OUR GROUPS:
• JPC Cyber EXtremes (Hip-hop/Modern/Contemporary)
• JPC Folkloric Troupe (Folk/Festival/Ethnic)
• JPC Dancesport Society (Latin American/Modern Standard)
• JPC Chorale (Vocal Ensemble)
• Phoenix Band (Instrumentalists/Rock/Pop/Reggae)
• Teatro Juan Pablo (Theater Arts)

SAVE THE DATES: July 02 & 03, 2026 (Thursday & Friday)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
VENUE: AVR 1

WHAT TO BRING & PREPARE (AUDITION REQUIREMENTS):
1. PRE-REGISTRATION: Accomplish the online registration form prior to the audition dates.
2. Accomplish Parental Consent/Waiver Form.
3. PERSONAL ESSENTIALS: Please bring your own water, towels, and extra clothing.
4. DANCE (Hip-hop, Contemporary, Dancesport, Folk, Ethnic, Festival):
o Wear proper, comfortable dance attire and appropriate footwear (sneakers, jazz shoes, or ballroom shoes).
o Prepare a 1 to 2-minute dance routine in your chosen style. Bring your backup music on a phone or flash drive.
5. DRAMA (Teatro Juan Pablo):
o Prepare a 1 to 2-minute monologue (Tagalog or English).
o Be ready for impromptu acting or script-reading exercises.
6. MUSIC - VOCALS (JPC Chorale):
o Prepare one Acapella song (Chorus and Verse only) that showcases your vocal range.
7. MUSIC - INSTRUMENTALS (Phoenix Band):
o Bring your own instrument.
o Prepare a short piece or solo demonstrating your skills.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Basic Education students (Incoming Grade 7-11) and College students (Incoming 1st Year - 3rd Year) for AY 2026-2027

Don't let your talent stay hidden. Step into the spotlight and be part of a legacy of excellence!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMuTO72LtiXGeqmlktF1FIyZeiLhu2Iqe45In-AP3Ao7JeMQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114135392836297845950

For Inquiries Please Message:
FB Page: JPC-Office Of Performing Arts / SirRhan Isler / MsDee Isler

29/05/2026

Sending the biggest waves of support and good luck to our very own Xyrylle Galachico and Prince Edgar Bagon, alongside their incredible coach, Ma'am Donna Bae Belo! 🌟

Today, May 29, 2026, they take the floor for the Preliminary Round of the Dancesport Competition at Palarong Pambansa 2026! Dance your hearts out and make John Paul College shine. The entire JPC community is cheering you on! 🏆✨

26/05/2026

From the halls of John Paul College Dancesport Society to the grandest national stage! 👑

Today, our very own Dancesport pride, Xyrylle Galachico and Prince Edgar Bagon together with their coach Ma'am Donna Bae Belo, graced the floor for the 2026 Palarong Pambansa General Rehearsals. Every step, every spin, and every beat carries the pride of the entire MIMAROPA Region.

The rehearsals are done, the chemistry is locked in, and we are ready to dance our hearts out for the gold. Let’s show them what MIMAROPA magic is made of! 🩵💚

21/05/2026

Beyond the Gold: Bakit ang Tunay na Atleta ay Palaging Bumabalik sa Basics

Kahit ang isang atleta ay nasa advanced level na o naging kampeon na, ang pagbabalik sa foundation o basics ay hindi senyales ng pag-atras—ito ang sikreto para manatili sila sa tuktok. Sa sports at sining (gaya ng Dancesport), ang basic ang pinagmumulan ng mastery.

Narito ang mga pangunahing dahilan kung bakit napakahalaga nito:
1. Pagwawasto sa "Muscle Memory Drifts" (Bad Habits)
Sa katagalan ng training at kompetisyon, madalas nagkakaroon ang atleta ng mga "shortcut" o maliliit na bad habits nang hindi nila namamalayan. Kapag laging advanced routine ang ginagawa, natatakpan ng bilis at porma ang mga maling anggulo, maling paglipat ng bigat (weight transfer), o maling postura. Ang pagbabalik sa basics ay parang pag-reset ng system para masigurong malinis at tama ang bawat galaw.

2. Pagpapatatag ng "Biomechanical Efficiency"
Ang advanced movements ay kombinasyon lang ng magkakadugtong na basic movements. Kung may kaunting lamat o kahinaan sa basic component, magiging marupok ang buong advanced routine.
Halimbawa: Sa sayaw, hindi magiging swabe o kumpetitibo ang isang komplikadong serye ng spins o power moves kung ang basic posture, balance, at footwork ay may kaunting "off."

3. Injury Prevention (Pag-iwas sa Sugat)
Kapag bumibigat o bumibilis ang training, tumataas ang pressure sa katawan. Kung hindi perpekto ang basic alignment at ex*****on, mas madaling ma-strain ang mga kalamnan at kasukasuan. Ang pagbabalik sa foundation ay nagpapaalala sa katawan kung paano gumalaw sa pinaka-ligtas at pinaka-efficient na paraan.

4. Pundasyon para sa Susunod na Antas (Next-Level Innovation)
Walang "advanced" kung walang "basic." Para makapag-innovate o makapagdagdag ng mas mataas na antas ng emosyon, bilis, o bangis sa isang performance, kailangang awtomatiko at perpekto muna ang basehan. Kung hindi mo na kailangang isipin ang basic footwork o balanse dahil pulido na ito, doon lang papasok ang tunay na artistry at artistry na pang-kampeon.

5. Pagpapanatili ng "Humility" at "Mental Discipline"
Ang pagbabalik sa basics ay isang magandang mental exercise para sa mga kampeon. Pinapaalala nito sa atleta na ang mastery ay isang walang katapusang proseso (self-mastery). Tinatanggal nito ang complacency (pagiging kampante) at pinapanatili ang gutom na matuto pa—ang tinatawag na Beginner's Mindset.

"An elite athlete doesn't do different things; they just do the basic things better than everyone else."

Ang tunay na kampeon ay hindi sinusukatan sa kung gaano karaming mahihirap na tricks ang kaya nilang gawin, kundi sa kung gaano kalupit at kalinis ang ex*****on nila sa mga simpleng bagay kahit nakapikit ang kanilang mga mata.

20/05/2026

Ang Dancesport ay isa sa mga pinaka-pisikal at nakakapagod na sports. Kombinasyon ito ng sining ng pagsasayaw at ng tindi ng athletic performance.

Kung ilalapat natin ang tuloy-tuloy na training sa Dancesport (maging Latin man o Standard), narito kung bakit hindi ito pwedeng "i-cram" o madaliin:

1. Muscle Memory at Teknikal na Katumpakan (Precision)
Sa Dancesport, bawat galaw ay may tamang linya, anggulo, at bagsak ng paa (e.g., footwork, posture, hip action, shoulder leads).

Dirediretsong Training: Ang paulit-ulit na pag-eensayo kahit malayo pa ang laban ay nagiging second nature o reflex na ng katawan. Pagdating sa dance floor, hindi mo na kailangang isipin kung saan itatapak ang paa mo; kusa na itong gumagalaw, kaya naman makatutok ka sa emosyon at koneksyon sa partner mo.

Maigsing Preparation: Malaki ang tsansa na mag-isip ka pa habang sumasayaw (Saan nga ba ang sunod na step?). Kapag nag-iisip ang isang mananayaw, nawawala ang swabe at natural na daloy ng sayaw, na agad na napapansin ng mga hurado.

2. Stamina at Cardio Endurance
Ang pagsasayaw ng limang sunod-sunod na dances (gaya ng Samba, Cha-Cha, Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, at Jive) sa loob ng 1.5 hanggang 2 minuto bawat isa, na may napakaikling pahinga sa pagitan, ay katumbas ng pagtakbo ng isang mabilisang sprint.

Ang aerobic at anaerobic capacity na kailangan para hindi ka hingalin at manghina sa pang-apat o panlimang sayaw ay binu-buo sa loob ng maraming buwan sa pamamagitan ng stamina drills at cross-training (gaya ng pagtakbo).

Kapag short preparation lang, mapapansin na napakaganda ng unang dalawang sayaw mo, pero pagdating sa huling dalawa, bagsak na ang energy, kuba na ang posture, at wala na sa tiyempo ang galaw dahil sa matinding pagod.

3. Koneksyon at Pagtutugma ng Partner (Partnership Synergy)
Ang Dancesport ay hindi pang-isahan; ito ay sayaw ng dalawang tao na kailangang gumalaw bilang iisa.

Kailangan ng buwan o taon para makabisado ninyo ng partner mo ang bigat ng bawat isa, ang timing ng paghila at pagtulak (lead and follow), at ang pag-iwas sa disgrasya o pagkakabuhol habang mabilis ang ikot.

Ang tiwala at komunikasyon sa dance floor ay hindi nabubuo sa loob lang ng dalawang linggong ensayo.

4. Pagbuo at Pagpino ng Koreograpiya (Choreography & Routine Polish)
Bago maging perpekto ang isang routine, dadaan muna ito sa yugto ng pagkakamali, pagbabago ng steps na hindi bagay sa katawan, at pag-aangkop sa iba't ibang tempo ng musika. Ang dirediretsong training ay nagbibigay ng oras para "maluto" nang tama ang routine, maging malinis ang bawat poses, at maging sharp ang bawat galaw.

Tandaan: Ang mga kampeon ay hindi nakikilala sa galing nila sa mismong araw ng laban, kundi sa disiplina nila sa loob ng madilim at walang taong studio habang nag-eensayo buwan bago ang kompetisyon.

19/05/2026

Narito ang ilang pangunahing dahilan kung bakit kadalasan hindi na nag-i-improve ang isang atleta:

1. Pagiging Komportable sa "Comfort Zone" (Autopilot Mode)
Kapag paulit-ulit na lang ang ginagawa natin at naging madali na ito, pumapasok tayo sa autopilot. Kung ano ang nakasanayan, doon lang tayo.

Ang problema: Ang utak at katawan ay mabilis masanay. Kung hindi mo dadagdagan ang hirap, bigat, o bilis ng iyong ginagawa, walang dahilan ang katawan o isip na mag-adjust at lumakas pa.

2. Kakulangan sa Layunin at Direksyon (Clear Metrics)
Minsan, masipag lang tayong mag-ensayo o magtrabaho, pero wala tayong malinaw na target. Kung ang layunin mo lang ay "mag-improve," masyado itong malawak.

Ang problema: Mahirap makita ang pag-unlad kung hindi mo alam kung ano ba talaga ang sinusukat mo. Kailangan ng mga partikular na detalye—tulad ng pag-perpekto sa isang partikular na teknik, pagpapataas ng stamina, o pag-master sa timing.

3. Masamang Pundasyon (Flawed Fundamentals)
May mga pagkakataon na mabilis tayong umabante noong una dahil nakuha natin ang mga "advanced" o madadaling shortcuts, pero may mga butas pala sa basic fundamentals.

Ang problema: May limitasyon ang mararating ng galing kung marupok ang pundasyon. Kapag umabot na sa mataas na antas, doon na babalik ang mga maling nakasanayan (bad habits) na pumipigil sa mas mataas pang pag-unlad.

4. Kawalan ng "Deliberate Practice"
Hindi sapat ang basta "pumasok at gawin" ang training o trabaho. Ang deliberate practice ay ang sadyang pagtutok sa mga bahagi kung saan ka mahina, kahit na ito ay nakakainis, nakapapagod, o paulit-ulit.

Ang problema: Mas masarap gawin ang mga bagay na magaling na tayo. Kung iiwasan natin ang mga anggulo o teknik na doon tayo nahihirapan, mananatili tayong nakapako sa parehong antas.

5. Mental at Emosyonal na Pagkapagod (Burnout)
Ang pag-improve ay nangangailangan ng mataas na antas ng focus at enerhiya. Kung sagad na ang katawan o puno na ang isip dahil sa stress, pressure, o kawalan ng pahinga, hindi na nakakapag-absorb ng bagong impormasyon.

Ang problema: Ang pag-unlad ay hindi lang nangyayari habang gumagalaw o nag-eensayo; nangyayari rin ito sa panahon ng pahinga at pag-recover. Kung walang sapat na pahinga, bumababa ang kalidad ng performance.

6. Takot Magkamali at Saradong Isip (Fixed Mindset)
Kapag ang isang tao ay natatakot nang sumubok ng bago dahil ayaw niyang magmukhang tanga o magkamali, doon humihinto ang paglago. Kasama rin dito ang hindi pagtanggap ng puna (constructive criticism) mula sa mga coach, mentor, o kritiko.

Ang problema: Ang pagkakamali ay hindi senyales ng kawalan ng galing; ito ay impormasyon kung ano pa ang dapat ayusin. Kung sarado ang isip sa feedback, mananatili tayo sa sarili nating bersyon ng katotohanan.

Upang mabasag ang plateau, madalas na kailangan nating bumalik sa basic, baguhin ang nakasanayang routine, magtakda ng mas mahihigpit na micro-goals, at magkaroon ng disiplinang harapin ang sarili nating mga kahinaan nang may pasensya.