FEU Dance Company

FEU Dance Company: A Legacy of Excellence

The FEU Dance Company (FDC) is a premier collegiate dance group in the Philippines, excelling in various dance disciplines, national and international competitions, and cultural preservation. Established in 1957 as the FEU Folk Dance Group by National Artist Alejandro Roces, it debuted at the Philippine Folk Dance Festival. In 1959, it became the first Philippine university-based dance group to win in Europe, securing victory in Cáceres, Spain. The group extended its stay for a performance at Paris’ Sarah Bernhardt Theater and had an audience with Pope John XXIII.

FDC has consistently dominated dance competitions, earning numerous awards:

• Championships in events by ACTS Dance and Arts Academy, Lyceum of the Philippines, University of Makati, San Beda College, and Rizal Technological University.

• 1st Runner-Up in the Drum & Bugle Nationwide Competition at Quirino Grandstand and Tejeros DBC Competition with the FEU Drum & Bugle Corps (DBC).

• Champions of The Q Filipino Festival Dance Competition (2011) for UST’s 400th anniversary.

• Grand Champions at Dance Supremacy (2017) and 1st Runner-Up at Ego Dance Competition (2017).

• Winners of the 2014 Folk Dance Competition at CCP, leading to 3rd place at the 2015 Cheonan World Folk Dance Competition in Korea.

• UAAP Street Dance Champions (2018) and 1st Runner-Up (2019).

• 2nd Runner-Up at the 2019 Andong Mask Festival and World Mask Play Competition in South Korea, representing the Philippines.

FDC is the only collegiate dance group excelling in Classical & Modern Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Philippine Folk Dance, Street Dance, and Dance Sport.

As part of the FEU Center for the Arts, FDC continues to train and develop young artists, providing a platform for artistic and professional growth. Their mission is to inspire, innovate, and preserve Filipino dance, representing the Philippines on the global stage.

With mastery in all major dance disciplines, FDC remains a powerhouse in Philippine dance, cementing its legacy as a prestigious institution for aspiring dancers.