Multi-awarded Filipino dance groups bring honor to the country yet again after winning and placing in a recent international dance competition abroad.
Philippine dance crews VPeepz and UPeepz win big at the International Dance League (IDL) Seoul Community Division in Seoul, South Korea.
VPeepz led the Philippine contingent as Junior Division Champions, beating crews from South Korea.
Its win marks another milestone for this youth crew, and highlights Filipino excellence, proving that this group is the next generation of Filipino dancers to be reckoned with.
On the other hand, UPeepz danced its way to second place in the Adult Division, with the crew's own rendition of "Where Is My Husband" by the artist Raye.
The group’s performance featured new styles from its set, such as krumpography with the introduction of new key members.
Meanwhile, Bawz, another Philippine dance crew, added another feather to the Filipino cap after it placed third in the Adult Division.
The IDL Seoul Community Division was held on August 1, 2026, at Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace in Seoul, South Korea.
The competition gathered together top junior and adult dance crews from across the region.
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Having won numerous championship titles internationally, UPeepz's latest success only strengthens the dance group’s versatility and legacy as one of the Philippines' most accomplished and influential dance crews.
The latest Community Division event strives to build a lasting ecosystem for dancers and elevate dance through league-based competition.
It is central to the International Dance League, bridging regional dance and professional competition.
Included in every IDL Series event, it enables junior and adult crews to perform alongside international professional franchises, creating opportunities for dancers and celebrating local dance communities all over the world.
As UPeepz celebrates its 15th anniversary, the continued international presence of UPeepz and VPeepz reflects a legacy defined by mentorship, excellence, and a commitment to developing the next generation of dancers.
Its journey resonates with the IDL's vision of building a future where dance is recognized not only as an art form, but as a sustainable professional pursuit for generations to come.
UPeepz is a dance company based in Manila, Philippines, founded in 2011 and has been competing, representing the Philippines, and winning internationally every year since 2015.
VPeepz is the youth-varsity team of UPeepz, with members 18 years old and below and has been competing internationally since 2017.
Both dance groups are headed by their director and head choreographer Chips Beltran and also mentored by co-founder Niko Francisco.