This is a celebration of Philippine Independence Day. When the Philippines won their independence with the help of the United States and became a Republic after World War II.
Location: Westin Park Hotel
12720 Merit Drive
Dallas, Texas 75251
Festivities started at 6pm until 12 midnight. This included dinner, a show and dancing. Balikatan Performing Arts performed Pandanggo sa Ilaw, a beautiful dance where the performers used candle lights as part of the dance. The performance was well received.
Catch the photo slide show on the 'YouTube and Photo Gallery' page.
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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.
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.
Would You Like Us to Perform For You?
For more information about upcoming events or how to contract Balikatan Performing Arts for your program, send an email to our Promotions Director, Jo Adams. In your email please provide as much information about your upcoming engagement, including dates, type of event, current contact information such as mobile phone number and email address.
Thank you.
(jo.adams59@gmail.com)
Thank you.
(jo.adams59@gmail.com)
Affiliations and Associations
- DFW International Community Alliance
Mission Statement
The goal of Balikatan Performing Arts is the new innovative interpretation of people's lives and feelings "cross cultures" of the world and how they are expressed today. 'Balikatan' means unity, of oneness; togetherness; helping each other as one.