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CALL FOR AUDITION
NEW DANCERS | BATCH 2026
STEP INTO A LEGACY. DANCE THE FUTURE.

📌 Application Deadline: Fri, Jan 23, 2026, AM
See details for how to apply below

Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe
80th Anniversary Celebration | Auditions for New Performers.

For 80 years, the world-renowned Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe has stood as a living expression of Filipino identity, artistry, and cultural pride. As the longest-running folk dance company of its kind, PB continues to honor tradition while shaping the future of Philippine cultural performance led by Creative Director, Ronnie del Barrio. As we mark this historic milestone, we invite a new generation of dancers to step forward.

This is more than joining a troupe.
This is becoming part of a legacy.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Aspiring performers with a deep passion for Philippine indigenous and traditional dance, music, culture, and heritage, and the commitment to grow, learn, and create with purpose.

Whether your background is in folk, contemporary, ballroom, hip-hop, jazz, or theater, you are welcome to audition if you bring discipline, curiosity, and love for the craft.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years old or above

  • Hold a valid National ID

  • Passport required for international touring

  • Have a background in dance or performance

  • Possess at least 2 years of performance experience

  • Be committed, communicative, open-minded, and passionate about the artistic process

MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Women:  160cm / 5’3”
Men: 170cm / 5’7”


WHAT AWAITS YOU AS A PB PERFORMER
✨ Regular training and artistic projects beginning Jan 25 onwards

✨ Collaborative learning from PB’s Creative Team, and through workshops and field studies with indigenous cultural bearers, dance masters and respected artists

✨ Nominal honorarium for outside performances

✨ Opportunities to perform in local festivals, events, experimental spaces, and international touring as a cultural ambassador of the Philippines

AUDITION DETAILS
📅 When:  Sun, Jan 25, 2026

Time: 12PM (2hr session)

📍 Where: Central Manila (venue details disclosed upon receipt of applications)

👕 What to Wear: Comfortable clothes for movement, black legging / shorts / loose pants, white T-shirt/polo (Neat, simple, and presentable)

HOW TO APPLY

📌 Application Deadline: Fri, Jan 23, 2026, AM

Send the following to 📩: hello@philippinebaranggay.com

  • Provide a short background max 100 word (plus dance resume if you have one)

  • Recent photos (1 head shot, 1 full body)

  • Dance photos and videos (if available), please only share from online albums/folders (like Google Photos or Drive, DropBox, or similar) please do not attach to email

  • Your Height (cm)

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