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JOEL FUENTES GALLARDE
Founder. Director. Choreographer
“In Dancing Excellence”
Uni of Auckland - Bachelor of Arts in Film, TV, Media & Spanish. Graduate.
Uni of Auckland - University Blues Awardee.
Tertiary Studies in Communications, Maori Performing Arts, & Business Management.
“To give & not count the cost, to labor & not seek reward...” There’s nothing like Filipino food & fresh hot bakery bread! Breathe dancing or nothing at all! Travelled 5 continents around world in 2006. Learned, taught, & enjoyed dance all over the globe :) Loved every minute of it!
Teaches HipHop dance classes at:
and more...
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DEANNE PINTO
T8F Assistant Executive Director. Artistic Circle
"Dance & smile like no one is watching..."
Uni of Auckland - BA Sociology & Education. Graduate.
Been dancing ever since I could walk but TRiPLe8FuNk taught me how to really shake my booty! lol :) I love life & love livin' it to the fullest...make every second count! Go hard & do your thang xoxo
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ALBY YAP
Artistic Circle
“Dance and smile like you mean it!”
Unitec - Masters in Architecture.
Hip Hop with passion! A bit of jazz and ballet, and still trying it all out. Loving every single moment of it!
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KRISTINE ANDERSEN
LiL FuNk Artistic Director
"dance to express, not to impress"
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) - Bachelor of Business.
Marketing and Tourism. Graduate.
I'm loving life and taking each day as it comes. I'm proud to be a Filipina, even though I can't speak it! And love L.A. as my second home! Top 5 Likes: FOOD (all kinds), T8F (my other family), scary movie nights, strawberry dacquiri's and spontaneous laughter. Travelling the world and meeting people that inspire me to dance, or better myself, is what keeps me going everyday; performing on stage is what I live for.
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EMILY JACKSON
"Dance is the language of the soul"
Uni of Auckland – Bachelor of Arts & Law.
I'm currently finishing a BA/ LLB at the University of Auckland, majoring in English. I love good food, good conversation and most importantly, good friends! I love all forms of dancing, from ballet, jazz and contemporary to salsa and (of course) Hip Hop. My aim is to one day travel the world and meet people with the same passion in life.
www.myspace.com/
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MARK HUYNH
T8F Alumni Association Coordinator. Media Team
"Once it's in your blood it'll never go away."
Uni of Auckland - Bachelor of Arts. Linguistics Major. Graduate.
Currently finishing Masters Studies.
Dance has always been a passion. Now I am able to do it with people who have the same dream and drive. Funk, Hip hop, Swing, Jazz- all dance is the food for my soul. Dream it. Live it. Dance it!
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IVANA KOSTOVIC
"It works if you work it, so work it, it's worth it"
Uni of Auckland - Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.
Specializing in Marine Science. Graduate.
Everyone has a passion, my passion is dance. T8F has given me so many rad opportunities & shown me I can do anything if I aim for the stars. One thing I'll never forget was meeting my idol Marty Kudelka. Thanks T8F, I can't live without you now!! ♥♥♥
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VINCENT BATUCAN
CUDZ Officer.
"Drink, Eat, Sleep, S%&! Hip-Hop :D"
Uni of Auckland - Bachelor in Business and Information Management.
I was in Funkadelic in 2005 when I first joined the TRiPLe8FuNk Company. I'd like to say I love all music but some genres just confuse me :S, although i do love all types of dancing yay not a hater lol. Currently working on my bboying.
"Live to Love, Love To Dance"
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ALICIA LI
Company Treasurer. Artistic Circle
"this is more intense than that time I forgot how to sit down" - Peter Griffin
Uni of Auckland - Commerce and Arts.
My name's Alicia, but all my friends call me sexy. (Ha! I wish) Always harbored a secret desire to dance and be gansterly, T8F fertilized this little black seed in my heart. Now it is a giant afro-domed gun-toting tree. My goal is to be the best dancer in the world, or at least better than you. I hail from PRC, don't mess or I'll go commie on yo ass. Holla! xoxo
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ASHLEIGH CARDEN
Company Secretary
"Just you, me and the dance floor"
Uni of Auckland - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology.
Love, dance, family, laughter, food, animals, friends, sneakers, fun, holidays, sleep, happiness, the country, energy, memories.. and of course the amazing TRiPLe8FuNk!! :D
Teaches Hip Hop dance class at:
YMCA Ellerslie.
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VAL YUMUL
"There are a few things that Filipino's always do... eat... sleep... play ball.. and DANCE! ...and i DANCE!"
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) - Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Been dancing since I was in the womb... ya can ask my mum.. she'll tell ya! I East, Sleep, Dream and Breathe dancing and cant get enough! My dream is to be pretty good at dancing.. not the best.. but pretty damn good! haha.. One day! TRiPLe8 equals - triple the fun, triple the dance, triple the YOU GOT SERVED!!! haha
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LAUREN HARRINGTON
"Don't dream it, BE it!"
University of Auckland.
Discovered Latin and Ballroom at 10, went on to learn Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz and HUNGRY for more! Theatre, music and dance is my life. I also love to EAT and laugh with friends to my hearts content. Have found these things within TRiPLe8FuNk and finally feel like i have found my place next to these insane people.
www.bebo.com/dirtiedancer
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KOHEI IGUCHI a.k.a. 'KAZ'
CUDZ Vice-President. Artistic Circle
Uni of Auckland - Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
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EMILY HARRIS
Uni of Auckland.
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JASON LEE
T8F Assistant Artistic Director. Choreographer. Artistic Circle
"Dancing is Jabbawockeez, Jabbawockeez dance"
University of Auckland - Bachelor of Commerce & Law.
I don't think I can fully express how much this crew has changed my life. It's a rare thing to find a place where you truly belong and I'm thankful to have found such a place with these crazy fools called TRiPLe8FuNk.
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KYM TY
T8F Assistant Artistic Director. Choreographer. Artistic Circle
They say, "your eyes are the windows to your soul" ...well I say, "dancing is the key that sets your spirit free"
Travel and Tourism Graduate.
I've always been energetic ever since and dancing was the major element in my life that served my body, mind and spirit with the beauty of movement. It feels good to release it all to the beat of the music, and everyday is just vibrant filled with it. So for me, this is an addiction that fueled my days and made everything fun and exciting. I am proud of it and I look forward to even more fun and exciting styles, moves and choreographies. So c'mon, "Gimme gimme more.. gimme more!"
www.myspace.com/onpointetoxic
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