'World of Dance PH': 'Masked Rider' pranks judges; kiddie dancers deliver highlight | ABS-CBN
ADVERTISEMENT

Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
'World of Dance PH': 'Masked Rider' pranks judges; kiddie dancers deliver highlight
'World of Dance PH': 'Masked Rider' pranks judges; kiddie dancers deliver highlight
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 16, 2019 10:56 PM PHT

A young dancer's dramatic confession about how dancing helped him move on from the split of his parents may have taken center stage in Saturday's episode of "World of Dance Philippines," but there was still plenty of room left for some humorous moments.
A young dancer's dramatic confession about how dancing helped him move on from the split of his parents may have taken center stage in Saturday's episode of "World of Dance Philippines," but there was still plenty of room left for some humorous moments.
This included Luis Manzano donning a black mask over his face and joining the auditions with his sexy dance routine, and Maja Salvador sharing banter with a contestant who has a crush on her.
This included Luis Manzano donning a black mask over his face and joining the auditions with his sexy dance routine, and Maja Salvador sharing banter with a contestant who has a crush on her.
First up was T.A. Duo, who delivered an impressive acrobatic ballet routine for an average score of 83.7 --enough to move on to the next round. But more than passing their audition, Roy, who is one half of the duo, was no doubt smiling because of another reason.
First up was T.A. Duo, who delivered an impressive acrobatic ballet routine for an average score of 83.7 --enough to move on to the next round. But more than passing their audition, Roy, who is one half of the duo, was no doubt smiling because of another reason.
He got to share a dance with his celebrity crush since he was a kid: Salvador, who was caught by surprise when he lifted her. Check it out below:
He got to share a dance with his celebrity crush since he was a kid: Salvador, who was caught by surprise when he lifted her. Check it out below:
ADVERTISEMENT
A couple of teen dancers from Canada took the stage next. Their hip-hop number caught the judges' eyes right from the get-go, but, as it was noted, the energy of their choreography dropped during its second part. Nevertheless, they got 80 points --exactly the minimum score contestants needed to move on to the next round.
A couple of teen dancers from Canada took the stage next. Their hip-hop number caught the judges' eyes right from the get-go, but, as it was noted, the energy of their choreography dropped during its second part. Nevertheless, they got 80 points --exactly the minimum score contestants needed to move on to the next round.
VMA Poseidon delivered an intense contemporary routine, but the judges thought that the message they wanted to convey wasn't quite clear, nor did their performance have the cleanest sequences.
VMA Poseidon delivered an intense contemporary routine, but the judges thought that the message they wanted to convey wasn't quite clear, nor did their performance have the cleanest sequences.
They failed to reach 80 points, notching only 77. It was after this when Luis Manzano, as The Masked Rider, donned a black mask and performed a sexy dance for the judges.
They failed to reach 80 points, notching only 77. It was after this when Luis Manzano, as The Masked Rider, donned a black mask and performed a sexy dance for the judges.
Last up for the episode were the Junior Electro Groovers, a group of kiddie dancers who have already competed and won in dance competitions abroad.
Last up for the episode were the Junior Electro Groovers, a group of kiddie dancers who have already competed and won in dance competitions abroad.
Their experience --impressive considering their age-- showed as they managed to get the highest score of the night with 86 points.
Their experience --impressive considering their age-- showed as they managed to get the highest score of the night with 86 points.
Though their routine took a backseat of sorts to the story of one of their members, who shared how dancing helped him move on from the unfortunate split up of his parents.
Though their routine took a backseat of sorts to the story of one of their members, who shared how dancing helped him move on from the unfortunate split up of his parents.
The judges' comments revolved around this, with all three of them giving the kid words of encouragement.
The judges' comments revolved around this, with all three of them giving the kid words of encouragement.
Read More:
World of Dance Philippines
TA Duo
Kristique
The Masked Rider
Junior Electro Groovers
VMA Poseidon
ADVERTISEMENT
Jessica Manalo patutunayan ang galing sa 'The Voice USA' Season 27
Jessica Manalo patutunayan ang galing sa 'The Voice USA' Season 27
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 24, 2025 09:24 PM PHT

Watch more on iWantTFC.com. Watch hundreds of Pinoy shows, movies, live sports and news.
Watch more on iWantTFC.com. Watch hundreds of Pinoy shows, movies, live sports and news.
Matapos ang makasaysayang panalo ni Sofronio Vasquez sa 'The Voice USA,' isa na namang Pinoy ang patutunayan ang galing sa bagong season ng kompetisyon. Ang eksklusibong panayam kay Jessica Manalo, sa pagpapatrol ni Hollywood correspondent Yong Chavez. TV Patrol, Lunes, 24 Pebrero 2025
Matapos ang makasaysayang panalo ni Sofronio Vasquez sa 'The Voice USA,' isa na namang Pinoy ang patutunayan ang galing sa bagong season ng kompetisyon. Ang eksklusibong panayam kay Jessica Manalo, sa pagpapatrol ni Hollywood correspondent Yong Chavez. TV Patrol, Lunes, 24 Pebrero 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT