The "Latin Group"
How it all began, from a group of friends who enjoyed dancing
that became the hottest show in Manila during the 1960's...
"DANCETIME WITH CHITO"
the original dance show that gave inspiration to
"PENTHOUSE 7"
Nini, Susan, Rosie with Archie
Still Together, Dancing!
Way back in the 60s, when GMA-7 had only 2 studios (and probably only 2 cameras), and Cable TV was just a far-fetched dream, a dance show that literally brought its home audience to their feet was born -- Dancetime With Chito, hosted by the late Chito Feliciano, became every household’s favorite Sunday evening show. It was the first show of its kind, a dance show featuring Latin Dances and audience participation portions through Instructional dancing and guess the Celebrity Shadow .
"Dancetime with Chito" started as a 1 - time TV event and quickly turned into a hot show that lasted almost 10 years.
Rehearsals for Dancetime at the Feliciano residence
From the collection of: Susan Payawal, original member
Angie Pineda models for the fashion of the Ladies of "Dancetime"
From the collection of: Angie Pineda, original member
Chito and Angie Pineda doing the "cumbia"
From the collection of: Angie Pineda, original member
A young Liza Lorena on Archie's lap at Dancetime
From the collection of: Susan Payawal, original member
Susan Payawal, Boying Geronimo, Rudy de Leon & Jun Zamora & the rest
From the collection of: Susan Payawal, original member
Rehearsals in full swing for Dancetime at the Feliciano residence
From the collection of: Susan Payawal, original member
Susan Payawal, Boying Geronimo, & Jun Zamora
From the collection of: Susan Payawal, original member
Dancing the Boogaloo at "Dancetime"
From the collection of: Susan Payawal, original member
Boying Geronimo, takes the lead with the ladies of "Dancetime"
From the collection of: Susan Payawal, original member