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And of course, a huge thank you to Freemen and TSC Dance Studio, together with our collaborator SLCK.
To the core Freemen team who made all of this happen—thank you for the weekly meetings, planning sessions, brainstorming, discussions, debates, and every decision that brought this vision to life. Despite the odds—some of us being hospitalized before the event, others getting sick during it, even losing our voices—we still got the job done. Kudos to us for turning the impossible into reality.
🎯 Core Team:
Tj Zech – Director of Freemen / CEO of TSC Dance Studio
Stephanie Yao – Executive Producer / Emcee
Verity Sue Hernandez – Event Coordinator / Chief Financial Officer
Wendell Diocampo – Social Media Manager / Emcee
Ian Jahn Umacob – AV Technician / Social Media Marketing
PJ Cantal – Multimedia / Social Media Marketing
Neil Patrick – Padayaw Exclusive T-Shirt Design / Social Media Marketing
🏢 Venue & Support:
Endless gratitude to TSC Dance Studio and The Roofdeck for providing a safe, welcoming space for our staff, participants, and audience—both during the competitions and the after-party.
From the renovations to every detail of the preparations, thank you to Romeo Sanchez, Milagros Sanchez, NC Taboy, Claire Blossoms Sanchez, and Shemaine Sanchez for your tireless support.
🫱🏽🫲🏾 Family Support:
To the Yao and Cantal families—thank you for covering the airfare for two of our judges, and for caring for them throughout their 5-day stay. A special thank you to Fidelita Yao for standing firmly behind Stephanie Yao and PJ Cantal throughout their entire Padayaw journey.
🧠 Judges:
To our esteemed judges—Lema Diaz, Dhztine Bernardino, and KC Titan Francisco—thank you for your heartfelt presence, wisdom, time, support, and the inspiration you shared with both our staff and competitors. You truly elevated the spirit and soul of the event.
🛠 Padayaw Staff (Freemen & SLCK):
To every committee involved—Flow Management, Judges Coordination, Registration, Crowd Control, Tech & Production, Media & Documentation, and the Certificates & Prizes team—your contributions were invaluable.
A special shoutout to our backup emcees, Mika Ramos and Dominic Aquino, for stepping up when it mattered most.
While not everything went perfectly, what we accomplished together was unforgettable. From setup to clean-up, you showed up with heart, grit, and dedication. You all deserve a huge pat on the back.
🩺 First Aid Team:
To our first aid nurses, Shemaine Sanchez and Ajc Cruz—thank you for being there and taking care of everyone in need of medical attention. Your presence brought comfort, safety, and peace of mind to all.
🕺 To the Dance Community:
And finally, to our dance community—thank you for showing up and celebrating with us. Padayaw: The Redemption 2025 was a celebration of movement, passion, artistry, and devotion. Without you—the battlers, performers, and participants—this event would not have existed. You are the heartbeat of Padayaw.
Thank you for sharing the stage, the space, and your spirit with us. See you all next year—let’s keep moving.
