Kiddie Ballroom 2019 is the third edition of Eat Bulaga!'s dance competition for child pairs who are skilled at different types of ballroom dances such as cha-cha, boogie, jive, rumba, and pasodoble. The segment premiered on 23 September 2019 and concluded on 28 September 2019.
The first edition of Kiddie Ballroom was originally released in 1997, with Krystel Tadeo being declared as the grand champion. A special edition was later produced in 2009.
This 2019 edition was part of the show's 40th anniversary resurgence of its "Tatak Eat Bulaga!" segments, such as Mr. Pogi, That's My Boy, and Little Miss Philippines. The short-lived revival of these segments was meant to give the new generation of Filipinos an opportunity to get a taste of the show's several iconic competitions. These segments were done in "limited engagement" only.
Siblings Jhon Vincent and Jerraine Parcon of Antipolo, Rizal were hailed as the grand winners of the competition. Marleo Buñing and Alyza Balanon of Antipolo, Rizal bagged the title of first runner-up.
Overview
Registration and audition
The dance contest was open to young dance pairs who are 15 years old or below who are able to perform ballroom dances such as cha-cha, boogie, jive, rumba and pasodoble. Auditions were held at APT Studios.
Daily rounds
The daily rounds was held from Monday, 23 September to Friday, 27 September 2019. They were primarily hosted by Allan K, Pauleen Luna, Ruby Rodriguez, and Ryzza Mae Dizon.
Each daily round featured two new pairs who competed against one another dancing to the featured ballroom dance of the day. Pairs must perform the basic elements of the dance while incorporating creative moves in their choreography.
The regular panel of judges rotated with dancesport icon Belinda Adora, dance choreographer Egai Bautista, dancer Rochelle Pangilian, beauty queen Winwyn Marquez, and actress Ciara Sotto. The criteria for judging were as follows:
- 60% – Overall performance
- 40% – Creativity
Daily winners received ₱10,000 and additional prizes from the show's sponsors. They also advanced to the next round of the competition.
Grand finals
The grand finals was held on Saturday, 28 September 2019. It was hosted by Allan K, Pauleen Luna, Maine Mendoza, and Ryzza Mae Dizon.
The panel of judges included dancer Rochelle Pangilinan, beauty queen Winwyn Marquez, dancer Rochelle Pangilian, beauty queen Winwyn Marquez, professional Latin coach Victoria Huyatid, and the members of the Dance Sport Council of the Philippines, Inc. The criteria for judging were as follows:
- 25% – Posture
- 25% – Timing
- 50% – Movement to music
The grand finals was divided into two rounds.
In the first round, the five grand finalists one-by-one performed the ballroom dances that they originally presented in the daily rounds. Pairs must perform the basic elements of the dance while incorporating creative moves in their choreography. The performances in the first round determined the three pairs (Top 3) that would advanced to the second round.
In the second round, the Top 3 finalists were asked to perform simultaneously onstage. The pairs performed three Latin dances: samba, rumba, and jive. The performances in the second round determined the final rankings of the competition.
Siblings Jhon Vincent and Jerraine Parcon of Antipolo, Rizal were hailed as the grand winners of the competition. They took home ₱100,000 in cash, ₱5,000 worth of Pampanga's Best Bacon, and gift packs from Silver Swan Wow Sarap Seasoning.
Marleo Buñing and Alyza Balanon were given the title of first runner-up. They received ₱20,000 in cash
Hosts
Below is a list of hosts who been involved in the segment at some point in its run. This may include main, co-, substitute, and one-time presenters.
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Results
Daily rounds
The daily rounds were held from Monday, 23 September to Friday, 27 September 2019. Each daily round featured two new pairs who competed against one another performing to the featured ballroom dance of the day. Daily winners received a cash prize and advanced to the next round. The daily rounds were hosted by Allan K, Pauleen Luna, Ruby Rodriguez, and Ryzza Mae Dizon.
Date | Pair | Members | Origin | Dance | Result |
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Monday 23 September 2019 |
The Mighty Besty | Marleo Buñing Alyza Balanon |
Antipolo, Rizal | cha-cha | Advanced |
Mica & Amiel | Amiel Se Michaelah Sanchez |
Quezon City | Eliminated | ||
Tuesday 24 September 2019 |
Besty Groovers | Ariel Recosana Jan Ferreras |
Quezon City | boogie | Eliminated |
D' Parcon Duo | Jhon Parcon Jerraine Parcon |
Antipolo, Rizal | Advanced | ||
Wednesday 25 September 2019 |
Mae & TJ | Timothy Vasquez Cherry Mae Bareng |
Quezon City | jive | Eliminated |
Rock Step Duo | Daniel Chavez Princess Bona |
Antipolo, Rizal | Advanced | ||
Thursday 26 September 2019 |
Rumbuddies | Alddin Ambay Kassandra Claui Clado |
Rizal | rumba | Advanced |
First Step Cuties | Rogie Cantor Kathleen Bonto |
Pasig City | Eliminated | ||
Friday 27 September 2019 |
Legacy Duo | Kurt Mantal Michaela Alexander |
Rizal | pasodoble | Eliminated |
Latin Movers | Adriel Adora Wella Tipones |
Rizal | Advanced |
Grand finals
The grand finals was held on Saturday, 28 September 2019. It was hosted by Allan K, Pauleen Luna, Maine Mendoza, and Ryzza Mae Dizon. The grand finals was divided into two rounds.
In the first round, the five grand finalists one-by-one performed the ballroom dances that they originally presented in the daily rounds. The performances in the first round determined the three pairs (Top 3) that would advanced to the second round. In the second round, the Top 3 finalists were asked to perform onstage simultaneously. The pairs performed three Latin dances: samba, rumba, and jive. The performances in the second round determined the final rankings of the competition. Jhon and Jerraine Parcon of D' Parcon Duo were proclaimed as the grand winners of the competition.
The Mighty Besty |
D' Parcon Duo |
Rock Step Duo |
Rumbuddies |
Latin Movers |
Pair | Members | Origin | Dance | Result |
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The Mighty Besty | Marleo Buñing Alyza Balanon |
Antipolo, Rizal | cha-cha | Advanced |
D' Parcon Duo | Jhon Parcon Jerraine Parcon |
Antipolo, Rizal | boogie | Advanced |
Rock Step Duo | Daniel Chavez Princess Bona |
Antipolo, Rizal | jive | Eliminated |
Rumbuddies | Alddin Ambay Kassandra Claui Clado |
Rizal | rumba | Eliminated |
Latin Movers | Adriel Adora Wella Tipones |
Rizal | pasodoble | Advanced |
Trivia
- The grand finals of Kiddie Ballroom 2019 was replayed in full on Saturday, 2 May 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the suspension of all live shows, Eat Bulaga! opted to replay throwback videos of some of its most iconic segments from way back in the past.
List of contestants
A total of 10 pairs competed in the 2019 edition of Kiddie Ballroom. The pairs are listed in alphabetical order.
Full List of Contestants | ||
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Pairs | Members | Origin |
Besty Groovers | Ariel Recosana | Quezon City |
Jan Ferreras | ||
D' Parcon Duo | Jhon Vincent Parcon | Antipolo, Rizal |
Jerraine Parcon | ||
First Step Cuties | Rogie Cantor | Pasig City |
Kathleen Bonto | ||
Latin Movers | Adriel Adora | Rizal |
Wella Tipones | ||
Legacy Duo | Kurt Mantal | Rizal |
Michaela Alexander | ||
Mae & TJ | Timothy Vasquez | Quzon City |
Cherry Mae Bareng | ||
Mica & Amiel | Amiel Se | Quezon City |
Michaelah Sanchez | ||
Rock Step Duo | Daniel Chavez | Antipolo, Rizal |
Princess Bona | ||
Rumbuddies | Alddin Ambay | Rizal |
Kassandra Claui Clado | ||
The Mighty Besty | Marleo Buñing | Antipolo, Rizal |
Alyza Balanon |