Battle of the Bamboo 2026: Pagsibol || Cheers To Our Youth

In order to be considered to participate in Battle of the Bamboo 2026, please fill out this form by the following deadline: December 10th, 2025 @11:59PM CST

This event will be held in person on February 21, 2026 at the Copernicus Center (5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630).

Battle of the Bamboo is a cultural dance showcase hosted by Filipinos in Alliance at the University of Illinois Chicago since 2004. Performers have portrayed stories that have been passed down for generations, retold through our rich cultural history and diverse collection of dances in the Philippines. 

Pagsibol - Tagalog (n.) sprouting; germination; growing

It is the moment when seeds break through the soil, reaching toward the sun with strength and promise. In this spirit, Battle of the Bamboo 2026 honors the beauty of growing up, the joy of celebrating our youth, and the courage it takes to step forward into new beginnings. As we say goodbye to the innocence of childhood, we carry forward the lessons, laughter, and resilience that shaped us. We celebrate youth not as a fleeting stage, but as a powerful force that fuels creativity, determination, and hope. Pagsibol reminds us that growth is both a continuation and a transformation, the act of holding onto our roots, igniting our creativity, and inspiring us to stretch into new horizons.

Please make sure to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) found on our website:

Confirmation to perform at our event will be released on December 17th, 2025  by 11:59PM CST

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Battle of the Bamboo 2026 Principal Coordinators Sarah Parayno, at fia.vpexternal@gmail.com or Logistics Directors Georgette Laririt or Rydel Salazar, at botb.logistics@gmail.com.
Email *
Name of School *
Example: University of Illinois Chicago 
Full Organization Name *
Example: Filipinos in Alliance
Full Dance Group Name *
Example: FIA Cultural
Primary Contact *
Full name, email (This should be your cultural email), phone number (Example: Rydel Salazar, botb.logistics@gmail.com, 123-456-7890)
Secondary Contact *
Full name, email email (This should be your cultural email), phone number (Example: Georgette Laririt, botb.logistics@gmail.com, 123-456-7890)
Select a performance type *
If this is your group's first time performing ever at Battle of the Bamboo, it is MANDATORY to select "Exhibition".
Full Description *
Please provide a brief description about your dance group and its parent organization
Dance Name
Dance Description *
Please provide a description about the story you will be portraying in your dance
Backup Dance *
Due to the vast amount of groups that sign up for Battle of the Bamboo, your first choice of dance may not be chosen. Dances will be assigned to each participating group based on a first come, first serve basis. In order to avoid multiple repeats of dances, please provide a second dance along with a description of that dance.
Backup Dance Description *
Number of Performers Including Musicians (Rough Estimate) *
Please include below links to 3 prior performances executed by your group *
I acknowledge that filling out this form does not guarantee that my group will be selected to perform at Battle of the Bamboo 2026. *
Due to high demand and limited capacity, the Principal Coordinators and Battle Council cannot guarantee that filling out this form will give you a spot to perform in Battle of the Bamboo 2026. An email will be sent on December 17th, 2025 by 11:59PM CST.  to the designated main contacts regarding the status of the submitted registration form.
I acknowledge that exhibition groups involving cultural dance will be prioritized for a slot in Battle of the Bamboo 2026.
 *
Please acknowledge that Battle of the Bamboo is a cultural dance competition. With that being said, the number of accepted exhibition groups is subject to change and will be based on the number of competing groups that register. Your performance slot will be confirmed via email on December 17th, 2025 by 11:59PM CST. once the registration form has closed.
Performer Guidelines (includes performer fee information, final roster, waivers, etc.)
 *
The main contacts of the accepted participating groups will be emailed the Performer Guidelines on December 17th, 2025 by 11:59PM CST. After having reviewed the Performer Guidelines, the designated main contacts of each performance group must reply back to the Principal Coordinators to ensure that their groups have reviewed the Performer Guidelines (more on this will be specified in the actual Performer Guidelines document). Please note that there will be a performer fee of $15 per participant. Please also note that payments, final rosters, contracts and any other necessary documentation and information MUST be turned in no later than Friday, January 14, 2026 by 11:59. Check the box below to acknowledge that you must review the Performer Guidelines with your group and to also verify that all the information on this form is correct.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR STAGE AND PRACTICE SPACES FOR DAY OF BATTLE* *
For returning competitors or exhibition groups, the size of the stage and practice rooms compared to the UIC forum ARE NOT THE SAME at the Copernicus Center. Please come in the day of Battle with the expectation that there will not be as much practice space the day of. The stage dimensions will be included in the hospitality packet if you are accepted as a performer. 
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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