Hashtag Indak 24/7 Wins as Grand Champion of Healthway Medical Dance for Health 2: Take the Lead

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Congratulations to Indaks 24/7 (Team Hashtag) for winning the grand prize for the Healthway Medical "Dance for Health 2: Take the Lead" dance competition.

They were actually my bet as well from the very first time I saw them, not only from their exceptional dance moves but also based from their excellent branding using the popular hashtag symbol, their cool and edgy dance outfits, their outstanding choice of dance beats, and their overall presence on and off the stage.

Ms. Eleonor Bengco-Tan, President of Healthway Medical, was there for a short message to welcome the participants and attendees of the Dance for Health yearly dance competition sponsored by Healthway Medical to promote dancing as an avenue of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

Ms. Carmi De Leon, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Healthway Medical, said that they only hire employees that can dance. I also believe that dancing should be a part of our lifestyle. We should make dancing a habit if we want to reach our full potential. She also gave a sample of her belly-dancing steps during the introduction of judges.

Healthway Medical, the country’s trusted and most preferred network of mall-based clinic began its search for the best dance group from among the country’s top corporations in Metro Manila when it launched the “Dance for Health 2: Take the Lead” last November 14, 2014 at the Glorietta 5 Activity Center.

Marybeth Nave with some representatives of the six teams competing at the grand finals

The host for the day was the energetic Marybeth Nave, Radio Host at DZRJ 810 AM- Voice of the Philippines and Facilitator at John Robert Powers.

Marybeth Nave says hello to the audience and explains the details of the event

Ms. Eleonor Bengco-Tan, President of Healthway Medical, delivering a short message

Ms. Carmi De Leon, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Healthway Medical, interviewed by the host

Ms. Carmi De Leon, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of Healthway Medical, performing a short belly dance

Ms. Krista Roma, Member of award-winning hip hop dance group, The Philippine Allstars, being interviewed by the host

Ms. Krista Roma, Member of award-winning hip hop dance group, The Philippine Allstars, showing off her dance moves

Ms. Magie Salvador, Dancer, choreographer. and FTX Gym Manager, being interviewed by the host

Ms. Magie Salvador, Dancer, choreographer. and FTX Gym Manager, enjoying the beat

Special dance number from the Healthway Dancers featuring Ms. Carmi de Leon, VP for sales and Marketing of Healthway Medical

Another special song and dance number from Healthway Medical Alabang employees

Out of the 12 groups that participated at the elimination rounds, five were chosen by the judges to move on to the grand finals held last December 14, 2014 at the Glorietta Activity Center. The groups that competed were Powered Iox (Powerdiox Entertainment), One Vibe Convergys (Convergys One), EV Dance Crew (Eastvantage Business Solutions Inc.), Landbank Got Talent All Stars (Landbank of the Philippines), and the grand winner, Indak 24/7 (24/7 Inc.).

One Vibe Convergys got the 2nd place, while Maynilad (last year's grand champion), won the 3rd place award. There were also special awards given to Indak 24/7 as the People's Choice, Landbank Got Talent All Stars for Best in Costume, Mr. Chico for Male Dancer of the Year, and Sherymay Zamora for Female Dancer of the Year.

Winners will be given P50,000 for the first prize, P30,000 for the second prize, and P20,000 for the third prize. More important than the prize money and recognition is the greater assurance that each one of the members of the team involved in the competition are in good health due to the admirable dancing lifestyle.

The grand champion will again compete next year to defend their title from new contestants of Healthway Medical Dance for Health 2: Take the Lead.

The Judges of the Healthway Medical Dance for Health 2: Take the Lead grand finals were:

Ms. Krista Roma, Member of award-winning hip hop dance group, The Philippine Allstars. Philippine Allstars won the 2006 and 2008 World Hip Hop Dance Championships.

Ms. Carmie de Leon, Healthway Medical’s Vice President for Sales and Marketing, Wellness Committee Head of one the top HR organization in the Philippines, People Management Association of the Philippines. For her, dancing is life, she joined Bellyfest.

and Ms. Magie Salvador, Dancer and choreographer. FTX Gym Manager.

Zumba Instructor Mark Angeles being interviewed by the host

The day was made even more complete with the free 1 hour Zumba session led my Mark Angeles from FTX Gym, one of the very much sought after Zumba instructor in the country, for everyone to enjoy and to give the judges plenty of time to evaluate their choices for the winners.

All participants of the Healthway Medical Dance for Health 2: Take the Lead dance competition even joined the Zumba session led by the the very in-demand Zumba instructor.

There were also a few booths from the sponsors (FTX Gym, Gatorade, Avon, and YanYan Inyternational) and most were giving away samples and freebies to the attendees. Of course, there's a photo booth where you can bring home a souvenir photo ops from the event.

Congratulations once again to all the participants of the Healthway Medical Dance for Health 2: Take the Lead dance competition. All of them are winners!

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