EMBODIED CONFLICTS

A production by Arjay Madrid

📆 April 8, 2026, 6:00PM
📍 6th Floor, Black Box, Design + Arts Campus, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila
  • What is “EMBODIED CONFLICTS"?

    Embodied Conflicts is an intimate dive into inner battles—fear, doubt, identity, and contradiction—unfolding through raw, vulnerable movement. What begins in everyday bodies and real environments is brought onto the stage, listening to the body and giving form to what is often left unspoken.

    This is part of Arjay's partial fulfillment of the ETEEAP - Bachelor of Performing Arts, Major in Dance at De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde.

Show Rules, Regulations, and Protocols

No eating & drinking inside the venue.

No smoking/vaping inside the venue.

In case of emergencies, please take a moment to locate your nearest emergency exit. Our ushers will guide you to the nearest emergency exit.

Please turn your mobile phones to silent mode and turn off all electronic devices as this may disrupt your fellow audience members and the performers.

Taking short video clips and photos is allowed. No flash photography.

Please ensure not to disturb other audience members when taking photos and videos.

Don't forget to give your feedback and evaluation. There will be QR codes available to scan at the exit after the show.

FLOW OF PROGRAM

There will be a 10 Minute break/interval between Act 1 and Act 2.

Please stay after the show. There will be a short talkback and Q&A session with Arjay Madrid, the visionary behind embodied conflicts.

Cast & Choreographers

Arjay Madrid

Miguel Revina

Jose Martin Dizon

John Rey Rivera

James Carl Espanto

Ivan Carullo

Warren Mendoza

Kyle Delfin

Crew

Producer

  • Jude Salvador Buelva

Director

  • Arjay John Madrid

Music Directors

  • Miguel Revina
  • Arjay Madrid

Front of House, Lights & Tech

  • Students from Bachelor of Performing Arts, Major in Dance - De La Salle - College of St. Benilde / Ben-X-Dance

Stage Managers

  • Jude Salvador Buelva
  • Jessa Micah Hidalgo
  • Tiara Bernardo
  • CJ Son

Spinner

  • Edrian James Barnedo

Photographers & Videographers

  • Ronmark Acero
  • Luisa Barreda
  • Jaira De Guzman

Marketing & Promotions

  • Jude Salvador Buelva
  • Jason Badong
  • Luisa Barreda
  • Jerico Aglugub
  • Aldwin Chia

Costume Design

  • Yjay Sadol
  • Tiara Bernardo

Graphics & Video Promotions

  • Edrian James Barnedo
  • Luisa Barreda

Sponsors & Partners

hyp.ed

Cloud Coffee

Foot Forward

Chilldren Apparel Co.

Atty. Fe Rosario P. Buelva

Anita Papa

Nick San Jose

Special thanks to:

Family

  • Aunt: Anita Papa
  • Mother: Yolanda Madrid
  • Father: Augusto Madrid
  • Brother: Arvin Jay Madrid

DLS - CSB Journey

  • Mycs Villoso
  • Nina Anonas-De Santos
  • Melbourne Piccio
  • Jhazmin Sevilla
Instructor Photo - Arjay Madrid

ARJAY MADRID

A seasoned Bicolano professional dancer. He is the Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Head Choreographer of Foot Forward. He is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of hyp.ed. Arjay is a consistent titleholder and top placer in various dance competitions in Bicol, the Philippines, and world. He is also finishing his Bachelor in Performing Arts, Major in Dance at the De La Salle - College of St. Benilde.
One of the notable achievements of his team, Foot Forward, was representing the Philippines and winning the Championship Title in the Small Crew Category of the Dance Supremacy International 2024 World Finals in Tokyo, Japan.
Email: arjaymdrd@gmail.com
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Foot Forward

Established in 2018 aimed to connect artists and form a deeper appreciation of the art of dance.
Based in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines, Foot Forward is a premier dance collective that masterfully fuses technical precision with the vibrant energy of Bicolano street culture, serving as a creative powerhouse that elevates regional talent through high-caliber performance and community-driven mentorship.
Since 2023, Foot Forward has consistently ranked as one of the top teams in various dance competitions in the Philippines and the world such as Dance Supremacy, World of Dance Philippines, and many more.
Email: footforwardofficial@gmail.com
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hyp.ed

Founded January 2023, hyp.ed Naga is an organization that aims to provide quality programs and activities for artists, by artists. We developed hyp.ed with the idea that artistry and craft should be supported with spaces, programs, and activities that bring the community together for collaboration, knowledge, and development.
With the continuously growing dance, music, and art scene and communities in Naga and in the Bicol Region, hyp.ed aims to mitigate and support this growth with its expertise and offerings. Hyp.ed's co-founders provide a strong and complimentary dynamic in empowering and supporting Bicolano artists.
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