Melencio's recent victories keep danceport's flame alive

Dancer Judith Anne Melencio has competed internationally for decades and continues to win.

Melencio of San Rafael, Bulacan, who is 32 years old, has been a competitive dancer for a long time and continues to motivate young people to compete more successfully against foreign opponents in international dancesports wherever they may be.

As a national athlete registered with the DanceSports Council of the Philippines Inc. (DSCPI), the nation's top dancesports governing body, has been dancing professionally since 1998, actively competing locally and internationally in the Latin and Standard categories.

The Amateur Open Latin of 2023 Asia Open Dance Tour - Asian Open Dance Championships, which takes place in Tokyo on February 26 against 30 competitive couples, will feature Melencio and partner Jumil Edera Bacalso rocking the world's dance floors.

“I have been in the dance sports competitions since when I was six or seven. I really love this sports. And aside from competing, I also teach aspiring dance athletes in different fields — basics and advance.” Melencio said.

“But I still compete internationally, which I love most. I love winning not only for myself but also for our country,” she added. “It’s not just expressing our inner self when we dance, it also shows the proper perfect movement, the grace and how competitive you are.”