Balikatan Performing Arts

We are a group of individuals who enjoy entertaining and teaching the world about the Philippine Culture. We do this through our native dances and songs. The Philippine culture is very diversified. We embrace other cultures and add it to our own. This has made us a fusion of these different cultures (American, Spanish, Pacific islands, Asian).
In 1996, a group of friends were asked to perform native Philippine dances at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Garland, TX. This was to raise money for a new roof and pave the parking lot. The fundraiser was a huge success. Many who attended enjoyed the performances provided by this group of friends. During that time, another Church was planning a fundraiser and asked if they would do the same; Balikatan was formed.

Through time, Balikatan was asked to perform for many charity, community service and fundraising events. The dance troupe continued to grow and add more dancers and performers. The age and cultural background are very diversified. The dances and costumes have become more colorful and elaborate. Other functions and events that this dance troupe perform include: Good Morning Texas, State Fair of Texas parade, Dallas New Year's Parade, Taste of Dallas, Thanksgiving Square,Mayfest in Ft. Worth, Dallas Arts Festival and the 2000 Religious Delegates Meeting, just to name a few.

May 30, 2010 Recovery Inn Performance

Balikatan opened the Summer for Recovery Inn with a fiesta that included food (Filipino barbeque, fried rice, pancit, egg rolls and more)  and a Philippine cultural dance performance. A great day was had by all and new friendships created.  Click to review the photos.

Recovery Inn is a non-profit company that provides housing for women in recovery. Their sole purpose is to provide a safe, drug and alcohol free living environment where women seeking recovery can build a foundation for their future.  Their hope is to incorporate recovery with new life skills in a peer support type living environment.