LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES — Step into the spotlight and become a scholar at this year’s Kanto Kultura Camp (KK Camp) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Los Baños LGU, the performing arts training program is designed to immerse the Filipino youth in music, dance, and theater.
The KK CAMP is open to high school students from Los Baños, Laguna, and aims to unleash their hidden potential through workshops and training in music, dance, and theater, slated from June to August.
The camp hopes to nurture the young artists for a triple-threat performance. Through the training, the high school students will learn to perform cultural exchanges locally and nationally.
The CCP also hopes to develop art appreciation among the students, establish a sustainable performing arts group, and provide future employment for training artists.
Interested applicants must be 16 to 20 years old, legit residents of Los Baños, Laguna, and Grade 11 or 12 students currently enrolled in a public high school or Alternative Learning System School in Los Baños, Laguna.
Applicants must submit the following requirements: a letter of intent to join the program addressed to the mayor of Los Baños, Laguna, a duly accomplished application and waiver form, and a certificate of residency in Los Baños, Laguna.
An endorsement letter or certification highlighting their qualifications issued by the official from the school/educational institution they are enrolled in is also required.
Out-of-school youth need an endorsement letter from the LGU and additional supporting documents that may be asked by the CCP management and the selection committee.
Applicants are required to undergo auditions. They have to prepare a one-minute acapella number, a one-minute dance routine with music, and one monologue in either English or Filipino.
Auditions will start from June 01 to 02 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, 3/F New Municipal Building, Los Baños, Laguna.
Only 50 scholars will be accepted and attend the intensive performing arts training that aims to enhance their technical and artistic skills. The scholars will also attend various performing arts classes, get a glimpse of the production processes and rehearsals, and engage in dialogues with esteemed artists and theater practitioners.
