DFALF Continues 2022 Wellness Series with Dance, Calligraphy, and Bike Lessons
PASAY CITY, 28 November 2022 – The DFA Ladies Foundation, Inc. (DFALF) recently concluded three activities as part of its wellness series - a Dance Class with the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe, the 2nd Batch of the Calligraphy lessons with Ms. Elna Smith, and a Bike Class with the DFA Bike Society.
The dance class was conducted on 17 November 2022 at the DFA Bulwagang Elpidio Quirino (BEQ). It was facilitated by the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBFDT), headed by their administrative and creative director, Mr. Ronnie Del Barrio. Founded in 1946, the PBFDT is one of the oldest dance troupes in the Philippines. Mr. Del Barrio is also the founder of the Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company in London. Participants were taught the dance “Sua Ku Sua” which originated in Jolo, Sulu and means “My Pomelo Tree”. The tree in the dance, which is described as having fragrant flowers, slender branches and bears a beautiful fruit, symbolizes a lady of sophistication.
Due to popular demand, the Foundation conducted a second calligraphy session with Ms. Elna Smith on 22 November 2022 at the BEQ. It was attended by almost thirty (30) DFALF members. As with the first batch, the DFALF provided the calligraphy kits containing a dip pen, calligraphy nib, walnut ink, and a grid paper to the participants. In line with the holiday season, participants were taught how to write Christmas greetings using the “Copperplate” calligraphy font.
For its final wellness activity for November, the DFALF partnered with the DFA Bike Society and conducted a biking class on 24 November 2022 at the DFA Basketball Court for members who wanted to learn how to ride a bike. DFALF Corporate Secretary Atty. April R. Casquejo acted as the facilitator and was assisted by the DFA Bike Society members Mark Ponce, Ronniemar Napao, Marco Flores, Joena Flores, Bernie Arroyo, Leo Marquez, and Keiichi Fulcher. Aside from coaching and guiding the participants on how to ride a bike, the activity also taught the basic rules of biking and the different parts of the bike, and also included stretching exercises.
The DFALF will hold its last wellness activity for the year on 1 December 2022, with a Krav Maga class to be conducted by the International Krav Maga Federation Philippines at the DFA Bulwagang Apolinario Mabini (BAM) from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. The activity is being held in observance of the National 18-day Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women. END
Mr. Ronnie Del Barrio of PBFDT (center) and participants pose after performing the “Sua Ku Sua”.
Ms. Elna Smith (leftmost) teaches “Copperplate” Calligraphy to DFALF Members
Bike class facilitator and DFALF Corporate Secretary Atty April R. Casquejo (4th from right) poses with the members of the DFA Bike Society and class participants.