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DANCE PARTNERS for HIRE

It really is easy to get a dance instructor. Just visit any of the many dance places, try out a few DIs and select or book one for your next night out. Or you may wish to contact Ms. Valerie de Belen, a ballroom manager, who also keeps an extensive listing of dance instructors under her wing, at telephone number (632)890-2029.
Here is a listing of some DIs I've encountered over the years, whom you may want to contact directly. Please note though that this list is not complete. If a good DI's name isn't included here, it just simply means I haven't tried him out, or no one has recommended him/her, or I simply don't know where to contact him/her. Feel free to negotiate the rate with them directly for individual and group sessions.

(Note: I don't get commissions for listing them here, but please let them know that you got the name from The Dance Addict.)

Name	Regular Outlet	Contact Phone
Rene 'Smile' Canlas Photo & Story	* Principal Partner and Dance Director of the Heritage Dance Center. also available for booking Profession: Businessman Other Interests: adventure sports, martial arts, drum playing, and singing. Smile is the Dance Addict's favorite partner. He can make even the beginner dancer look good on the floor.	Cellph:0912-3288200 or (632)455-9230 vikkycab@pacific.net.ph
Ms. Vikky Cabrera Photo & Story	* Principal Partner, Founder and Dance Director of the Heritage Dance Center. * WebMaster of the Dance Addict's Guide available for booking and serious dance lessons only. Profession: Public Relations & Marketing Counselor Other Interests: advertising, foundation and program management, community development, arts and culture, adventure sports	Ph (632)455-9230 vikkycab@csi.com.ph
Sol Eugenio Visit his website	available for booking in Cebu City * Founder: Cebu City Dance Sport Association http://www.angelfire.com/de/soleugenio 315516@mailexcite.com Interests: Animal Welfare, mountaineering	Pager:141-315516 315516@mailexcite.com
Voltaire M. Bernal	Wednesdays at Alfoz; Saturdays at Iligan Day Inn Plaza Ballroom * Founder: Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) Ballroom Dance Club. * Past President: Iligan Ballroom Dance Instructors Association, Iligan City. available for booking in Iligan City Profession: Guidance Counselor MSU-IIT in Iligan Other Interests: Stress Management through Ballroom Dancing! The Dance Addict enjoyed hours of dancing with Voltaire when he visited Manila in May. His refreshing style allowed his partner enough freedom o dance and musical interpretation, which is crucial for social dancing.	CellPh: Iligan 0918-490-1639 OR MSU-IIT 221-4050 local 162 Botik@cc1.msuiit.edu.ph
Raul Villegas	available for booking only	Ph (632)6435615
Allan Beltran	available for booking only	Ph (632)416-7990 (053)3226063
Ms. Dang Ibardaloza	available for booking only	Ph (632)9289811
Philip Balajadia	available for booking only	Pager 141-255236
Mark Navarro	available for booking only	Ph (632)551-5536 (632)513-8721
Ernie Soriano	available for booking only	Pager 141-278060
Ms. Belinda Adora	6th PLACER in the October 1997 HONGKONG OPEN dances daily at Savannah Moon also available for booking	Ph (632)6310497 Pager 125-8005790
John Co	6th PLACER in the October 1997 Hongkong Open dances daily at Savannah Moon also available for booking	Ph (632)9125263 Pager 125-1036386
Tony Galvez	Founder: Philippine Ballroom Dancing Association available for booking only	Pager 141-122072
Edmund Fradejas	dances daily at the Savannah Moon also available for booking	Ph (632)650-5798
Tammy Lagua	M - Th & Sat at the Ballroom Club also available for booking	1441-1076333 Code: Blue Ice
Ariel Wenceslao	daily at the Ballroom Club also available for booking	Ph (632)4275666
Romy Mendoza	Tu & Th at the Westin Philippne Plaza also available for booking	Ph (632)4562373
Ms. Leah Alabado	available for booking only Petite, classy and simply decent. Coule be your lovable daughter.	Ph (632)4002934
Frank Millari	available for booking only	Ph (632)8331227
Tom Edison Pena	UP College of Human Kinetics, QC Conducts dance classes at Pro-gym (Capitolyo, Pasig, 6337385) M-Th 6-7:30 UPCHK Sat. 1:30-3 & 3-4:30. I give classes in Social dancing, Modern Ballroom, CSTD Syllabus Booking: By appointment	253-4648 (home) 920-5301 (4555-UPCHK) 1277-56270 (pager) tomvp@chk.upd.edu.ph stomevpena@yahoo.com stomevpena@goplay.com stomevpena@angelfire.com
Jeffrey Sibal	available for booking only	Ph AngelesCity 0455-6025936
Nico del Rosario	available for booking only	Ph 0455-6020839
Tony Tuazon	available for booking only	CellPh 0912-3496494
Mannix Lizardo	Mo at The Zu, Th to Sat also available for booking Profession: Technical Specialist	Pager: 125-1195957 mannix_lizardo@ccm imn.intel.com
Loloi Rendon	available for booking in Cebu City * Co-Founder: Cebu City Dance Sport Association	Phone: Cebu 032-2724855
Tony Villaroza	Dances regularly at The Ballroom Club, Harmony and In the Mood also available for booking	0912-8645522
Noli Santillan	Available for booking in Metro Manila. "My DI is a natural dancer and surely has the prowess of an international dancer.", says his regular guest Elisa del Rosario.	Pager 141-070807
Bong Tampon	Rady's Afternoon Ballroom in Cebu City	1273-35197 Cebu Bong_45@hotmail.com
Paul Nunez	dances regularly at the Harmony in Greenhills, and is also available for bookings in Manila and Angeles City. "Paul has attended several workshops conducted by visiting foreign champions, so his guests avers that he can teach you the basics and proper techniques of Latin-American dancing."	Pager 1277-82646
Louie Tan	available for bookings in Manila. Says his guest, "Louie Tan introduced Latin-American style of dancing (International Standard) to many guests. He will teach you the proper way in executing the techniques needed in ballroom dancing. He is credited in bringing to the Philippines Corky and Shirley Ballas, Chuck and Serena Danza."	Pager 1441-131386
Jerswin Poloyapoy	"Jerswin is one of the few dance instructors who has joined the National Competitions and competed in both the Latin-American and Modern Style of Dancing. He is credited in popularizing the West Coast Swing."	CP 0917-9042626
Jojo Carino	Jojo is most proficient in Rumba. He just completed his bronze level workshop in Modern Dancing where he graduated with honors.	CP 0918-9015010 Pager 1388-47448
Michael Mendoza	Says his guest, Michael is one of the better dancers in the Latin-American division of ballroom dancing.	Pager 151-291838
Gemini Sangual	"A very patient dance instructor. He is proficient in all dances. Plenty of variations and dances using the International Standards," his guest claims.	Phone 719-2980
Aries Martinez	His guest says: "Aries is the BEST in Swing. He can dance the Swing either as a boy or as a girl. You should see him with Patrick Malinis (another great Swing Dancer!!)."	Pager 150-358008
Michael Fernandez	Mon - Sat at the Danz Cafe Nennette Palomique, his balikbayan guest, speaks highly of Michael's attitude and potentials as a DI.	Pager 152-601546
Carmelo Baysa	Dances regularly at Savannah Moon Quezon City. Carmelo describes himself as: "Trained in USA. Have been teaching both American and International style of ballroom dancing in Rhythm (Latin) and Smooth (Standard) for over 20 years. Available for coaching, workshops/ lectures, demonstrations/show, private or group lessons and choreography. Booking is also acceptable."	152-543208 mrbee@hotmail.com
Robert Maya	available for booking only	Ph 936-4628 Pager 125-6004593
Jimboy Jumawan	available for booking Extensive training in Davao City and experience in Metro Manila ballrooms.	Ph 729-5882
Danny Madulin	"I guess the only way to find out is for you to see him yourself. Anyway, one trait I like about him is that he is a very nice person." says Anna Louis Mayor, his regular guest	(0973)664386
Ms. Ticia Canlas	Ticia is the 1995 undefeated champion, Philippine National Dance Contest (Swing Division)	Pager 1277-97048

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DISCLAIMER: This list of ballroom dance partners and DIs in the Philippines is by no means a complete one, and is only as accurate as the information supplied by the outlet, an employee or guest. Note too that this is simply a listing, and not necessarily a recommendation from the Dance Addict.

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Some of your comments

"I've found that the best DIs are those who have other careers as professionals."

"Roving DIs shouldn't insist on sitting with a guest unless asked to."

"I'd rather not have a regular DI. They tend to expect regular bookings, which my budget does not often allow".

"DI's have it so good. Many who aren't even high school graduates and have been dancing for only 3 months can command P1500 a night from gullible matronas."

"A professional DI does not demand a minimum rate. His guests realize he's worth much more than the amateurs."

"Professional DIs tend to give way to the amateurs."

"Lonely matronas spoil their amateur DIs, trying to buy them off with a new car, a condominium unit, or capital for a business. Tsk, tsk. I wonder what else they get in return aside from dancing."