Ogie Diaz on Sunday, May 14, revealed a statement from Georcelle Dapat-Sy, the artistic director of G-Force Dance Corporation, regarding the noticeable absence of her group at Sarah Geronimo’s 20th-anniversary concert.
Tons of rumors rose from the incident particularly because their dance steps for the song Tala, which they created, were not utilized in that concert.
“Hindi daw nagkasundo kaya ayaw ipagamit ni Teacher Georcelle ‘yung dance steps, ‘yung choreo na mga ginawa for Sarah noon,” Ogie shared.
“Lumalabas pa sa Twitter na nabuwisit daw si Boss Vic. Parang may nagsabi pa na ang taas daw maningil kaya raw hindi na inaprubahan ni Boss Vic.
“E may requirement pa si Sarah. Gusto niya maraming dancers. Ito naman ay nakarating lang sa amin, ewan ko kung true. Sabi naman nung kabila, nung GForce, gusto nila limited lang yung dancers. E gusto ni Sarah marami. Ang nagwagi raw sa dulo si Sarah kaya nawala sa eksena ang GForce kaya kumuha na lang ng dancers na mapo-provide siya ng maraming back up.
“Si Teacher Georcelle, sabi ha e parang nagbigay ng demand letter. If ever gamitin ‘yung choreo, sa anumang awitin ni Sarah lalo na doon sa Tala, Php150,000 per choreo ‘yung sisingilin nila. Kaya kung mapapansin niyo hindi masyadong ginamit ‘yung ano ba ‘yung mga steps,” said Ogie’s source.
According to the text messages from Georcelle, Sarah wants to try other things.
@darwin_dbg Replying to @Maejoy Sarah G X GForce ISSUE #fy #fyp #sarahg #sarahgeronimo #sarahgeronimoph #sarahgatthebigdome #sarahguidicelli #sarahgeronimo20thanniversaryconcert #talasarahgeronimo
“We’ve been training her and G-Force have been dancing with her for 16 years. She’s looking for growth as an artist and as a person. She wants to try other things. There were artistice differences ang I wanna support her as she embarks on this new chapter even if it means stepping out for a while. Mama Ogs, I did everything out of love and respect for her as an artist and a friend,” she shared.
She said G-Force was hurt by Sarah’s decision.
“This process was painful for G-Force. Most of them cried, especially the choreographers who have been training hard to bring out the best in her. It’s like a break up. SG wants something else, I want her to exercise that artistic freedom. But it’s also my right to exercise my artistic freedom. I had to pull out two months ago in March Of Course my team will always understand and respect my decision. This is me encouraging SG to experience that creative freedom and to be the ultimate decision maker in producing and directing her 20th anniversary concert.”
Georcelle also clarified that there is no truth to the circulating rumor that she allegedly sent a demand letter to the producers of the Popstar Royalty’s concert.
“Mama Ogs, OMG. Demand? Why will I demand? Wala ako sa position to demand for anything especially when no work is delivered but I can quote for the price of the use of my copyrighted works. I sent a personal letter not a demand letter. I did not demand. Not being a part of her 20th is my gift of freedom so she can fully express her creative dreams.”
However, Sarah and Georcelle reportedly exchanged messages when they greeted each other during the Popstar Royalty’s 20th-anniversary in the entertainment scene.
“Our relationshop should be okay and not be affected by public opinion,” she revealed.
Just recently, on May 12, Sarah successfully concluded another sold-out concert, celebrating her 20th year in the entertainment industry.
