Booking PhilCAS
Please note that performance requests must be made at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the event to be considered.
Stage Requirements for Non-Theatrical (Standard) Show
* Minimum stage dimension 20x20 or 10x15 for dance floor
* CD player (for recorded music)
* Sound System, Mics and Mic Stands (for live music) (negotiable)
* Proper entrance area from dressing room
Dressing Room Requirements
* Location should be near the stage or dance floor if possible
* Room large enough for at least 12 dancers
* Mirrors, 12 chairs, 2 tables (negotiable)
* Room to set up clothes racks (negotiable)
* Pitchers of water w/ glasses
* Snacks or food (negotiable)
Fee Requirements
Fees are on a per quote basis and are based on the following:
* Length of performance or type of performance (e.g. wedding, festival)
* Number of dancers required (e.g. muslim dances requires live music-+ 3 musicians)
* Type of event (e.g. theatrical, public, charity, private, etc.)
* Live music (igorot and muslim dances) or recorded music (Ma. Clara & Rural dances)
* Mileage from homebase Richmond.
Please note that performances can only be booked in 15 minute increments (15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, etc.). We will consider other performances not in these increments. Please inquire!
BOOKING COORDINATOR: Ilona de McCoy at 604-726-2853.
Out of Province and International Bookings:
Contact: Tonette Gatus - 604-277-4262 (evenings)Or email @ tonettegatus at philcas.org
9151 Bakerview Drive, Richmond BC, V7A 1Z7
Telephone: Eva @ 604-241-8649
Cell: Eva @ 604-562-9452
Board of Directors
Executive Director: Tonette Gatus - tonettegatus at philcas.org
President: Nes Gatus - nesgatus at philcas.org
Finance Director: Eva Jimenez - evajimenez at philcas.org
VP of Programs: Ilona De McCoy - ilonacervantes at philcas.org
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Download: Registration Form
Please print form and send by fax or mail.
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Webmaster: John Gatus - johngatus at philcas.org
Photographer: JG Photography - http://www.johngatus.ca
Links
SIVO - Website of the Odoorn Dance Festival in the Netherlands
Sevec - Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada
FOLKLORICO FILIPINO - Philippine Folkloric Dance Company of Toronto, Canada
The PAMANA ng LuzViMinda - Philippine Folkloric Dance Company of Montreal, Quebec
Dahong Pilipino - Filipino Canadian Business Directory in British Columbia
Pasacat - Asian Pacific Arts Company in San Diego
City of Richmond - Hometown of PhilCAS
Kaisahan ng Lahi - Annabelle Lopez Executive Director
Noel's Pilipino Folkdance Glossary - Links and info about filipino folk dance
Other Dance Groups
FOLKLORICO FILIPINO - Philippine Folkloric Dance Company of Toronto, Canada
The PAMANA ng LuzViMinda - Philippine Folkloric Dance Company of Montreal, Quebec
Pasacat - Asian Pacific Arts Company in San Diego
Kaisahan ng Lahi - Annabelle Lopez Executive Director
