Written by Cristina Dea Y. Tamayo
The University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School or UBLES Street KEENetix Dance Crew has secured a spot in the prestigious UDO Asia Pacific Street Dance Championships 2026 after successfully competing in the United Dance Organization (UDO) National Competition held on November 21–23 at the Amoranto Sports Arena in Quezon City.
Composed of 14 student dancers, the UBLES contingent earned their qualification following standout performances across the three-day national event. The team members include Dean Dreigh Krayon Yra Tamayo, DeAndre Archer D. Enriquez, Nathalie S. Galagala, Krizza Xerynne R. Dela Concha, Michael Jeffrey R. Domingo, Sweet Samantha C. Supnet, Sacia Zabrina F. Pelias, Aariyah Pauleene Abuan, Eliah Rose C. Mwaura, Czar Sendrick G. Liwanag, Kris Ysabel W. Lamong, Zyreel Vicente, Hershey Nicole Q. Villanueva, and Beatrize Dana F. Saldaen.
The dancers were accompanied by their coach, Wreigh Jann Tamayo, along with supportive parents and their adviser, Harvey Velasquez. With their qualification confirmed, the team will represent the Philippines at the UDO Asia Pacific Championships set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand on January 23–25, 2026. The group has already begun intensive training in preparation for the international competition.
