'Dance with my father': South Australian Filipino dad empowers his children to develop their talents

With every graceful step, a devoted Filipino dad in South Australia dances not for the spotlight, but for the future he’s building for his children. Devout dad Eric Cuyugan brought his entire family to Australia through his skills in dancing. Cuyugan was sponsored to teach at a dance school in South Australia in 2023. Namana ng 9-taong-gulang na bunsong anak ang hilig ni Eric sa pagsasayaw; hilig naman niya sa musika ang nakuha ng tatlong anak na lalaki. Eric's youngest 9-year-old daughter inherited his passion for dancing, while his three sons got his love for music.

Dad Eric Cuyugan (right, standing) hopes to provide everything for his four kids as they reach for their dreams in life. Credit: Korean Style Studio via Eric Cuyugan

Key Points

• Devout dad Eric Cuyugan brought his entire family to Australia through his skills in dancing.
• Cuyugan was sponsored to teach at a dance school in South Australia in 2023.
• Eric's youngest 9-year-old daughter inherited his passion for dancing, while his three sons got his love for music.

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'Dance with my father': Ama sa South Australia, gabay at inspirasyon sa paglinang ng talento ng kanyang mga anak

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Pampanga native Eric Cuyugan brought his entire family to South Australia after being sponsored as a dance teacher.

'Lahat ng ginagawa ko mula pa simula ay para sa kanila at blessing na magkakasama kaming lahat sa pag-abot ng aming mga pangarap bilang pamilya.' - Eric Cuyugan Credit: Supplied by Eric Cuyugan

I want my children to pursue their passions and achieve their dreams. I am just always here to guide them.

Eric Cuyugan, dance teacher and father of four

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