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Filipino dance champions grace Jakarta event ahead of world competition in Rome

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Wendy Palomo

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759317798993viber_image_2025-10-01_18-52-24-837.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Sean and Ana Aranar JAKARTA -- Southeast Asian Games dance sport champions Sean and Ana Aranar showcased their world-class talent at the elegant showcase event “Ballroom Bites &amp; Tea Delights” held Tuesday, September 30, at the historical Tugu Kunstkring Paleis.</div>The celebrated Filipino duo, who clinched gold at the 2019 and 2022 SEA Games, were the highlight of the event organized by Catherine Kasim of Katinka Dance Center. The gathering brought together Jakarta’s vibrant community of dance enthusiasts, who were treated to a world-class display of ballroom performance and artistry. The Aranars captivated their audience with their execution of tango, waltz, and quickstep.Joining them were Filipino dancers Jonas Napoli, Marvin Marquez, and Glenn Fabol who also took part in the cultural exchange, strengthening the connection between the Filipino and Indonesian dance communities. According to Ana, “The Indonesian dance community is very active. But the Philippines has a larger and more active dance community.”“Hindi pahuhuli ang mga dancers natin,” added Sean.Charge d’Affaires and Philippine Consul General Gonaranao Musor, who attended the event, expressed his thanks to the organizers and pride in the performers.&quot;I&#x27;m glad to represent the Philippine Embassy in this event, as I was able to witness the talent and artistry of Filipino dance sport champions,&quot; the official said.The performance in Jakarta precedes the Aranars’ participation in the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) GrandSlam Series in Rome, where they will once again represent the Philippines on the global stage.

Southeast Asian Games dance sport champions Sean and Ana Aranar showcased their world-class talent at the elegant showcase event “Ballroom Bites &amp; Tea Delights” at Jakarta's historical Tugu Kunstkring Paleis.

Southeast Asian Games dance sport champions Sean and Ana Aranar showcased their world-class talent at the elegant showcase event “Ballroom Bites & Tea Delights” at Jakarta's historical Tugu Kunstkring Paleis.