Silayan was born in the 70′s out of the vision of its founder, Sonia Capadocia. Motivated by a continuous search for cultural identity in a foreign land, Sonia, an award-winning school teacher and noted dance instructor, gathered a handful of young students and taught them some Filipino folk dances. Fascinated by the exotic rhythms and intricate dance steps, the youngsters wanted to learn more. What began as a fun-filled activity achieved professional recognition when the group was invited to perform throughout the Philippine-American community and in many events throughout the city. At this time, the ensemble was called “Sulu,” a Filipino word for light. From donations collected at performances, new costumes and musical instruments were ordered from the Philippines. Sonia managed the ensemble and changed the name to “Silayan.”
Silayan Dance Company
316 N. Reno Street
Los Angeles, California 90026
(213) 957-4778
Fax (213) 738-7844
http://www.bibingka.com/silayan/history.htm
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