Martha Graham once said "Wherever a dancer stands, that place is sacred." If that is so, then Ateneo is holy ground. There isn't a building where a CADs member hasn't , not only stood, but probably danced.
We pride ourselves in our ability to engage in SOULPLAY ...spontaneous, effortless fun.
The Company of Ateneo Dancers is the first and only organization in the Ateneo dedicated to the art of dance. It came to life in 1994 and has since grown to become a well- respected memeber of the Ateneo community. They can be found performing for almost all activities sponsored by both the administration and fellow organizations.
CADs is divided into four groups - Jazz, Ballet, Street and the Creative Staff. Each, though different in practice, are all dedicated to dancing excellence.
There is music coming from the Loyola Gym, the Sunken Gardens, the Libsteps...and even in Berchman's late at night. There are sounds of people counting to eight. Groans of pain. The squeak of sneakers. And laughter. Especially laughter.
Who else could it be but the Company of Ateneo Dancers?
CADs strives for dancing excellence through rigorous work-out sessions which often extend past the scheduled 3 hours. It was hard work putting it all together for a performance. CADs knows how to suffer for the art of dance, to hone their skills and pursue perfection in their chosen craft.
But in between the beats, there is someting about this org that implies there is more to them than their name indicates. They see movies together, go malling together, get drunk with each other, crash at each others' places, they even hang out on campus together.
I was blessed to be a part ofCADs
all four years of college. It was going to work-outs everyday for a month at least 4 hours a day to learn a 3 minute dance. It was staying in school overnight to finish choreography. It was back-breaking sweaty work that I looked forward to everyday. Because there's something about dancing that frees your body...and your mind. And there's something to be said about being w/ people who understand your body's need to move to the music.
But it went far beyond dancing. There were nights at Jay's drinking. And countless afternoons hanging out at my place or at the Steps. Beach trips. Nights stargazing in the field. Or tripping out at Tia Maria's. Much bonding. On-stage, Backstage and Offstage I loved every minute of being with the CADsters...check out the links to see why!
