Audition Celebrity Dance Battle, the first TV dance contest based on the popular online dance game, is set to launch on May 17 on GMA-7’s Sunday musical variety show S.O.P.
George Royeca, VP for X-Play Online Games Inc., the company
behind Audition Celebrity Dance Battle, said this bold new move is part
of the direction of the company to bring its titles mainstream.
“Audition Dance Battle is all about the music, fashion, and fun
game play which mirrors S.O.P.’s exciting musical and dance numbers and
the fashion trend the show sets. They absolutely complement each other
which is why going mainstream via S.O.P. is an almost natural thing to
do. We are excited for Audition Celebrity Dance Battle and happy that
GMA-NMI and GMA Network are giving their full support for this,” said Royeca.
Kapuso stars who were chosen to participate in the dance
battle have already begun their strenuous training and practice. The
list of participants includes Mark Herras, Chynna Ortaleza, Rainier
Castillo, Ryza Cenon, JC Tiuseco, Yasmien Kurdi, Vaness Del Moral and
Dominic Roco.
Jason Tomas, Audition Dance Battle Product manager said that
Audition Celebrity Dance Battle is actually similar to one of the
game’s dance modes, Couple Mode, where players compete with other
players in pairs. They will also be performing popular Audition Dance
Battle dance moves.
“Audition Celebrity Dance Battle will be a guaranteed hit for
our online players and the show’s avid followers. It’s like bringing
the game into the real world with a celebrity cast to boost. So expect
the Audition Dance Battle players who are 2 million strong and counting
to watch this unique event,” he pointed out.
The winning pair will receive P100,000, fifty percent of which
will go to X-Play’s charity partner, IP Foundation. The healthcare
program of IP Foundation is administered in collaboration with Family
Vaccine and Specialty Clinics, which operates the largest chain
of privately run vaccination clinics in the Philippines, with 30
clinics across 17 provinces nationwide. Each celebrity pair will
sponsor one FVSC clinic.
Scores will be based on the judges’ vote, 50% and via SMS or text voting, 50%.
For more information, visit www.clubaudition.com.ph.