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Happy teachers day + coaches day tomorrow! 🙈💓🧋

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#figureskating #ballet #sports

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My first YGP Philippines! 🇵🇭 #270

What an experience to see dancers from all over the world and learn from amazing teachers. ✨

Thank you so much to my sdbl teachers @eirajoanne @katrenesm & @j_laforteza and most especially to teacher @dancebylina_ for believing in me that I can do this & for pushing me to work harder and be stronger for this big competition. Plus preparing me to compete on pointe for the first time! 😅 Thank you! 🤗 💗☺️💗🫶

Til next comp season! 😁

Ps My beautiful blue costume by @dancebylina_dancewear made it to so many stages this year! 💙💙💙

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And suddenly, #AChorusLine made us realize… that showing up, even when we’re scared, is already part of getting there. #TheatreGroupAsia #ACLPH #PhilippineTheater #MusicalTheatrePH @theatregroupasia @conradricamora

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I love Sports Science.

I tried doing some neuromuscular rehabilitation and relearning.

Coach just wanted to measure jump mechanics , height distance, acceleration etc.

So i just ended up doing a variation that we are currently learning in SDBL 😅

Pardon the form 🤕🤢

Guess my standing jump height? 😂

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first time collab w/ the big bro

thank you to everyone who danced with us last night, and thank you @nudefloor for the opportunity to share and create 🤎

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I haven’t visited my hometown in 3 years, and I haven’t seen my parents in 4 years. As much as I have missed home, it was a difficult situation for my trans journey. However, to reconnect, reunite, and relearn my relationships with my family and friends during this visit was rather very healing for my “journey”. I did not see this coming and I am so grateful to be surrounded with so much love and acceptance. A couple of months ago, if you would have asked me if it’s possible that things could change for the better, I would have laughed and said no. And I would be at peace with that as I feel extremely happy with the life I’ve built in Germany and I feel also so blessed with the love that I receive from my chosen family. But now — now I know that with time (regardless if it took a lot of time), it is definitely possible. Oh, Philippines 2026. A last minute trip that changed my life for good. Grateful is an understatement.🥹❤️‍🩹✨

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#familyiseverything #casalibao #manilaphilippines #philippines2026 #grateful

Always the best drinking buddy 🥂 @sansuelibao

Looooooove this night with both old and new friends 💕
Amazing that we managed to all go home at the same time!✨

The beautiful @babynikiya 🥹😘🤗

Steps alumni will always be home ❤️‍🩹

Dad got me a watch that matches his 😭❤️😍

Always a great time at @casa_cataluna 🏡

With our forever second mom @sofiazelizalde 🥰🥰🥰

Latest obsession: @harryberrynewyork bracelets!!!🤩🤩🤩

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He said “we are both beautiful!” And he is right 🤭

A night at the ballet. Watching “La Bayadere” @balletmanila 🩰

If you know Manila traffic, then you must now how much time you spend in a car 🚗😂

This was an absolute highlight!!! Saw my favorite actress Eugene Domingo in “Ang Babae sa Septik Tank 4” at @petatheater ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Celebrated 20+ years of friendship with these two 🥹❤️😍

Casa Libao 🏡

The Duo Libaos dancing to Dua Lipa 👯‍♀️

forever twin sisters 👯‍♀️♾️

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🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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A huge thank you to our creatives and production team for your guidance, creativity, patience, and dedication as we worked together to build the wondrous world of Narnia! ❄️🏞

We couldn't have done it without you. 🙌

🎭 Directed by Nelsito Gomez
🎼 Musical Direction by Jay Pangilinan
🕺 Choreography by Julio Laforteza
📖 Book and Lyrics by Jaime del Mundo & Luna Griño-Inocian
🎶 Original Music by Lito Villareal

#TrumpetsPlayhouse
#TrumpetsPlayhouse_LWW

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Remembering @theatregroupasia ‘s “A Chorus Line” during this rainy day.

Photo collage by @stephenvnas

#achorusline #achoruslineph #musicaltheatre #instagram #karlafied

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Man of La Mancha 🗡️
27.06.26

Definitely (one of) the best musicals I've seen this year! Sobrang feast for the eyes, ears and heart.

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A childhood dream come true!!! 🥹

It has been a week since @trumpetsplayhouse ✨The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe✨ and my heart is still so full. I’m immensely grateful for the opportunity to tell this story on stage.

My deepest thanks to our Playhouse instructors @gomez_nelsito , @_jpangilinan and @j_laforteza —for entrusting me with the role of Mrs. B 🦫 and for your guidance, encouragement, and belief in us throughout this magical journey.

Thank you as well to our awesome production team and my castmates, who poured so much heart into bringing Narnia to life. It was such a joy to share the stage with all of you!! 🫶

This experience is one I’ll treasure for a looooong time. Until the next adventure. ✨🦁

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Happy Birthday to our favorite teacher! 🥳 here’s a fun memory from last weeks class together!

Thank you, Teacher Julio, for always being the fun teacher, for being there for all of us, and for caring so much about our kids and adults. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our Studio Dance by Lina family.

We’re so excited to see you continue to grow with us, and we hope this year brings you more opportunities, more happiness, and many more wonderful memories together.

Happy Birthday, Teacher Julio! We love and appreciate you! 🩵🩰🎂

Dance with us: Studiodancebylina.com
Shop our dancewear: Dancebylina.com

#studiodancebylina #ballet #philippines

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#theatre #trumpets #thelionthewitchandthewardrobe

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