Taste The Rainbows

Type: Profile Feature

Category: Unpublished

"Taste The Rainbows"

by Charito Chua

"Dancing is a journey of a group of people whose moves are in their hearts and whose music are in their souls - that's what we have. We aim to inspire. And to show others how dancing and family can be used to glorify God", shared Chynna. Do you have the same passion as she does? So why don't you join Skittlez?

The Skittlez Crew started in the year 2007. Some dancers who auditioned for La Salle Dance Company - Street unfortunately did not make it through. But driven with the passion to continue dancing, they decided to form their own dance group. Thus, the Skittlez Crew was born! Until now, more people from DLSU and DLSU-CSB who share the same passion join the dance crew.

They don't run with a crew captain, or an official coach, because they consider themselves as family. They are all equal. They are well known for doing their own choreography, with some help from their friends outside the crew whom they call The Skittlez Community. When asked if they hold auditions for aspiring members, Chynna answered, "Who are we to do that? We are founded on the basis that anyone can dance as long as there is the passion to do so."

Innah, a Skittlez member since 2008, shared a little secret, "I didn't tell my parents at first that I joined Skittlez. They only knew when I told them I entered the competition. My dad kept telling me how tiring and troublesome it was for both of us during rehearsals. So, even until now, I would always tell him I would hitch a ride with a friend while I was actually commuting home, just so I could practice with Skittlez."

The Skittlez Crew has been a consisten finalist for the LSDC - Street annual dance competition "Remix". Not only that, they also brought home the gold last 2008. So how do they prepare for competitions? "We always say bawal chillax," told Innah. She shared that they work hard rehearsing late at night. "Even though we didn't win this 2009, the feeling was so good because we knew we worked hard for it."

Their genres and styles differ from krump to house, from street to ballet. They adjust to different personalities and attitude towards one another. But they all have one thing in common - the desire to dance. When not dancing on stage or practicing at the Yuchengco lobby, you can find them watching dance concerts, clubbing or simply having a good time at GP. As they said, they are not just a crew, they are also a family.

37 various people with one mutual passion. So what do the Skittlez get for being part of the Skittlez Crew? God. Family. Dancing. And more dancing. Now, wouldn't you like to taste the rainbows?