13/05/2026
West Visayas State University proudly co-hosts the ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐๐ต ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐น๐ธ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ (๐ก๐๐๐ช ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ) together with the Provincial Government of Iloilo and the Samahang Tagapagtaguyod ng Katutubong Sayaw ng Pilipinas, Inc. (Philippine Folk Dance Society), on May 17โ23, 2026, in Iloilo City.
As part of the partnership between PFDS and WVSU, the workshop aims to:
โข develop knowledge, skills, understanding, and appreciation of Philippine folk and traditional dances as bridges of culture and identity;
โข upgrade competencies of teachers, choreographers, trainers, directors, dancers, and cultural workers;
โข provide valuable dance resource materials and learning opportunities; and
โข create spaces for discourse on significant issues and concerns in dance and cultural education.
This yearโs NFDW also features PANUHID: National Dance Research Forum, a flagship national dance research gathering that brings together scholars, artists, choreographers, and cultural leaders from across the country.
Through the partnership, WVSUโthrough its Center for Teaching Excellenceโalso supports the workshopโs Continuing Professional Development (CPD) initiatives for participants, reinforcing its commitment to quality education, cultural preservation, and community transformation.
Join us as we celebrate the richness of Philippine dance heritage and strengthen our collective mission to preserve, promote, and pass on Filipino cultural traditions to future generations.
