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Gela Atayde reveals who inspired her love for dancing

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Liezel dela Cruz

There’s another Atayde making waves in showbiz. Gela Atayde, the sibling of Arjo Atayde and Ria Atayde, is ready to embark on bigger adventures in her career. Apart from starring in the much-anticipated series “Senior High,” she’s also bound to represent the country in the 2023 World Hip Hop Dance Championship with her dance group, Legit Status. Awesome, right?Join the conversation with the multi-talented gal in this episode of Kapamilya Chat! During the ‘kumustahan’ session, Gela talked about her group’s first runner-up placement at the 2023 Philippine Hip Hop Dance Championship, which means they’re going to compete with other countries in Phoenix, Arizona in two months.Gela is still over the moon, grateful for the support of the local dance community. For her, this only means Filipinos are a force to be reckoned with in the world of dance. And she’s excited to carry the Pinoy banner with her group.Her team started training this week, almost every day. “It’s actually long hours of training. But, kailangan, eh, I mean, that’s a tough competition and we have to work even harder,” she smiled, adding that she is happy but tired with her busy schedule. Gela’s life is a big juggling act these days. And she’s thankful that people around her help her manage her time. Her dance coach, for example, considers the demands of her showbiz career. “Both dance and showbiz have been my childhood dream. So, when I’m not able to train naman, I just have to catch up. Although I have to do two times the work kasi minsan wala ako sa training, it’s still worth it kasi I get to do the two things I love the most at the same time,” she related.If you’ve been following the Atayde family, Gela’s dancing skills shouldn’t come as a surprise to you. The Ataydes are known to be a bunch of dancers, especially Arjo, who was also one of the OG members of Legit Status. Gela mentioned that it was her ‘kuya’ who sparked her passion for dancing. “Watching him when I was a kid, I saw how supportive the dance community is. I guess just watching him dance and watching other dancers dance, it inspired me talaga because I realized how this art form is so inclusive. I just realized how much music makes me feel,” she expressed.According to Gela, the dance community is so supportive that it doesn’t feel like a competition at all. Everyone shares the same desire to just do what they’re passionate about. There’s a feeling of connection and unity, which inspires them more to dance. Of the upcoming competition, Gela feels “scared” yet excited to meet the defending champions, Kana-Boon from Japan. But, more than anything, she’s eager to showcase what the Filipinos can offer to the world of dance.

Gela Atayde’s group, Legit Status, will represent the Philippines in the 2023 World Hip Hop Dance Championship. 