Groove Unlimited

the beginning...

The group was accidentally created through the University of the Immaculate Conception Intramurals 2000. Two rival groups were joined together to represent the Engineering Department in the modern dance contest that year. These eight young UICians became the original members of this very promising group.

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Carlo Barniego Paul Kwong
Bryan Grandeza Randolph “Raeyan” Biñas
Michael Mira Michael Obenque
Christopher “2pang” Nellas Alexis “2ts” Jabido

The group started performing in the University of the Immaculate Conception College Community in 2000. Though the original members of the group are engineering students, they did appear on almost all school activities and programs.

UIC Freshmen Orientation Programs
UIC Department Orientation and Acquaintance Parties
UIC Club Fair Programs
UIC Teachers’ Day Programs
UIC Engineering Exhibits, Programs, Symposiums and Celebrations

Few years prior to the group’s existence, a group of engineering dancers were also known in the UIC community. They were also performing in school events and programs. That particular group was known as the Groove Unlimited. The original members of the first bearer of the name “Groove Unlimited” are:

Cromwel Castillo
Anthony Albinda
Jerome Sy
Archie Casas
Glenn Delos Reyes
Michael Sarenas
Allen Acebedo
Wynbol Quisel

Since these guys were already appearing less in school after some of the members graduated, our group decided to carry on their group name since along side with it is being known as the engineering dancers of UIC. From then on, we were known as the torch-bearers of the engineering dancing popularity in the school. However, the group did not only limit their exposures inside the school. They also have extended their participation to events of other schools and on community oriented youth organizations.

San Pedro College
Ateneo de Davao University
Holy Cross of Davao College
Holy Cross Academy of Sasa
Youth for Christ
YCSC
many more…

 

The new Groove Unlimited was very young then when it appeared on prestigious events and variety shows of Davao City. It is a very blessed group that it has received not only local and regional projects but nationwide-covered projects as well.

National
Metropolitan Basketball Association
GMA’s Eat Bulaga
GMA’s S.O.P.
Lovapalooza
Metro Manila Film Fest Davao Parade and Show
“Celebrity Fans Day”
many more..

Regional
Mutya ng Pilipinas Regional Finals
Ms. Earth Regional Finals
many more..

Davao City
Mutya ng Davao
GMA’s Singgit Davao
NCCC’s Circle of 8
NCCC’s Teenclub Search
Close up’s Campus Idol Search
Search for Ms. Teen Davao
Coke’s Hotta-hotta Bikini Search
Skin Doctor’s F.A.B Search
“Fashion Shows”
“Product Launchings”
“Company and Organization Celebrations”
“Variety Shows and Concerts”
many more..

Out of Town
Coca-cola Bottlers Philippines Incorporated - Gensan
Dole Philippines – Polomolok
many more..

 

The group has worked and appeared together with well-known personalities, bands, and dance groups in shows and events. Here are some:

Female Celebrities
China Cojuanco
Kristine Hermosa
Bea Alonzo
Cherry Lou
Jennylyn Mercado
Yasmien Curdi
Pia Guanio
Karyl Marques
Sheree
Aiza Marquez
Tanya Garcia
Joyce Jimenez
Ruffa Mae Quinto
Sheryn Regis
Rachel Ann Go
Nancy Castillone
Roxanne Guino-o
Erich Gonzalez
Geneva Cruz
Regine Tolentino
Kayla
Regine Velasquez
Jaya
Tuesday Vargas
Angel Locsin
Mel Tiangco
Candy Pangilinan
Pauline Luna
many more…

Male Celebrities
Rico Yan
Dominique Ochoa
Marvin Agustin
John Loyd Cruz
Vhong Navarro
Danilo Barrios
Spencer Reyes
Small <Terry Aunor> Medium Large Comedy Trio
John Lapus
Christian Vasquez
John Pratz
Carlo Aquino
Vic Sotto
Allan K
Onemig Bondoc
Rafael Rossel
Carlos Agassi
Ding Dong Dantes
Ramon Bong Revilla
Rudy Fernandez
Fernando Po Jr.
Eddie Garcia
Piolo Pascual
Charles Christianson
Raymond Gutierrez
Richard Gutierrez
Wendel Ramos
Janno Gibs
Ogie Alcasid
Drew Arellano
Jerome Sala
Luis Alandi
many more…

Dance Groups
Sex Bomb Dancers
Streetboys
Kids At Work
Dance Squad
Abstract Dancers
many more..

Bands
Rivermaya
Sugarfree
Cueshe
6cycle mind
Many more..

The group has yet a short list with regards to contest participation. Here are the competitions that the group has participated in:

UIC Engineering Talent Show 2000 - Champion
UIC Intramurals 2000 - Champion
K-lite Y3K Showdown 2001- Champion
GMA’s Singgit Davao’s Dance Feva 2003 - participant
GMA’s Singgit Davao’s Dance Feva 2004 - participant
Mindanao Street Dance Battle 2006 – finalist
NCCC’s Certified Sayaw Idol Group Edition 2006 – 2nd Placer
Pasko Fiesta Sa Dabaw Street Cheerdance 2006 – 5th Place
Pasko Fiesta Sa Dabaw District Eliminations 2006 - participant
Medicol Mindanao Hip-Hop Challenge 2007- participant
U Can Dance Version 2 Mindanao Auditions – 2nd Placer
NCCC’s Certified Sayaw Idol Group Edtition 2007 – Champion
2nd Medicol Mindanao Hip-Hop Challenge 2007- 4th Placer
Damosa Hip-Hop Challenge 2007 - Champion
Halo Hip Hop 2007 - Champion
Sony Ericsson’s Sumayaw Ka Dance Contest 2007 – 2nd Placer
Pasko Fiesta Sa Dabaw Modern Dance District Eliminations 2007 – 3rd Placer
Krump Wars 2007 – Finalist
Krump Wars 2 2008 – 2nd Placer
Aquarium Modern Dance Contest 2008- Participant
Coke Musicola Dancemasters Mindanao Grand Showdown 2008 – 2nd Placer

Groove Unlimited matured as a group through their exposures. It did not only improve its performances but also its working skills and attitude. The group then earned the people’s trust and support. Now, Groove Unlimited has expanded, from being a small dance group to a huge dance community. The group has initiated an alliance with other groups, clubs and establishments. Here are the groups considered to be part of the Groove Unlimited Dance Community as of the moment:

DAVAO CITY SCHOOL BASED GROUPS

F.A.C.E.S. (UIC)
supervised/ sponsored by John Dandoy, Mike Omandam & Groove Unlimited
CAMPUS GROOVE (UIC Nursing)
supervised/ sponsored by Bryan Grandeza and Ruel Tupas
Alternative Groove (UIC Engineering)
supervised by Cromwell Castillo and Noel Laud and sponsored by Christopher Nellas
Bandila Fusion (AdDU College)
supervised by Carlo Chua and sponsored by Bryan Grandeza
Crimson Crew (AdDU College)
supervised by Argel Dequit and sponsored by Bryan Grandeza
Young Motion/ Lordz Artwerkz Beta (AdDU Highschool)
supervised by AJ Grandeza and sponsored by Bryan Grandeza
Groove Gangsters of God (SPC Nursing)
supervised by Ian Aquino and sponsored by Carlo Chua & Bryan Grandeza
Bayla Vinta (UP Min)
supervised by Gian Abian and sponsored by Bryan Grandeza

OUTSIDE DAVAO CITY SCHOOL-BASED GROUPS

Off Limitz (ND of Kidapawan)
supervised/ sponsored by Ruel Tupas
Poketoots (Gensan College of Technology)
supervised/ sponsored by Toots Jabido

OUTSIDE SCHOOL GROUPS

Hot Stuff
supervised by Madeline Villegas sponsored by Bryan Grandeza
Faces of Groove
supervised by Corazon Edison, Nhorj & Ysung and sponsored by Bryan Grandeza & Mike Omandam
Street Guys
supervised/ sponsored by Roger Lomod and Elwin Palconite
Cool Katz
supervised by Chyselle Nice Rodaje and sponsored by Roger Lomod
Adrenaline
supervised by Corazon Edison sponsored by Marlon Asis
Groove Unlimited Dance Classes
supervised/ sponsored by Bryan Grandeza & Groove Unlimited

OUTSIDE DAVAO CITY GROUPS

Male Attraction (Island Garden City of Samal)
supervised/ sponsored by Jobert Alcoriza

OTHERS

Unorganized groups supervised by Groove Unlimited Members
Parents and friends who have supported the group willingly through all these years

More groups are formed and revived through the “Groove Stylz” event which started in 2007 as part of the Groove Unlimited Dance Community Program.

The Groove Unlimited Dance Community was conceptualized by Bryan Grandeza and Christopher Nellas, and was formally launched in the summer of 2006.

Groove Unlimited is not merely a group of dancers but a network of friends. It has grown to almost a thousand members through its community. The Groove Unlimited Dance Community is spearheaded by the original members where the seniors maintain a core group selected out of the extended groups supervised by them in order to regularly promote and expose the name of the group at its best.

Original Members (1999-2000)
Bryan Grandeza
Carlo Barniego
Christopher Nellas
Alexis Jabido
Paul Kwong
Randolph Biñas
Michael Mira
Michael Obenque

Batch 1 (2001-2002 Recruits)
Roger Lomod
John Dandoy
John Clovis Lumayno

Batch 2 (2002 Recruits)
Mike Omandam
Niño Cinco
Lloyd Barol
Jeffrey Duka

Batch 3 Recruits (2003-2004)
Alan Casona
Jan Sanchez
Charles Joseph Ferrariz
Michael Javier
Jobert Alcoriza

Batch 4 (2005 Recruits)
Ryan Co

Batch 5 (2006 Recruits)
Dennis Mahipus
Valentino Sabila
Elwin Palconite
Jason de Ocampo
Lloyd Paigan
Marlon Asis
Dan Gelua
Ken Songcayoun
Ruel Carlo Tupas

Batch 6 (2008 Recruits)

Groove Unlimited is just a common “self- taught/ street-grown” dance group, but what makes it unique is its dance community. The following is a list of the community’s performance:

2006 Philippine Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do National Summer League
2006 National Open Blackbelt “Battle of Champions”
2006 Pasko Fiesta sa Dabaw Street Cheerdance Competition -- 2nd Runner Up
2007 Mutya ng Dabaw Finals

Prepared & Updated by
Bryan Grandeza
April 2008

Profile

 

Bryan Grandeza
Carlo Barniego
Christopher Nellas
Alexis Jabido
Paul Kwong
Randolph Biñas
Michael Mira
Michael Obenque

Batch 1 (2001-2002 Recruits)
Roger Lomod
John Dandoy
John Clovis Lumayno

Batch 2 (2002 Recruits)
Mike Omandam
Niño Cinco
Lloyd Barol
Jeffrey Duka

Batch 3 Recruits (2003-2004)
Alan Casona
Jan Sanchez
Charles Joseph Ferrariz
Michael Javier
Jobert Alcoriza

Batch 4 (2005 Recruits)
Ryan Co

Batch 5 (2006 Recruits)
Dennis Mahipus
Valentino Sabila
Elwin Palconite
Jason de Ocampo
Lloyd Paigan
Marlon Asis
Dan Gelua
Ken Songcayoun
Ruel Carlo Tupas

 

 

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