CPDRC Inmates Gangnam Style (2012) 

For those who are wandering why they all wearing the same converse shoes,it was donated by converse Philippines.

To all haters out there. This is a rehabilitation activity for inmates. These inmates are in jail 24/7 so this will help them physically and mentally active and healthy. It also promotes discipline.

Why all the hate.......This keeps the prisoners minds occupied on something positive for a change. It shows them how to work with others in a team. Think of all the horrible things they could have been getting up to if they weren't doing something as good as this. This prison warden deserves recognition for allowing this and for getting the prisoners involved in something like this that in my opinion can only have a great outcome. They're all actually really good dancers as well and they're all dancing in perfect sync with each other. Well done inmates! Other prisons around the world could learn a lot from something like this.

Dancing as exercise/ daily routine and therapy should be introduced around the world. It is effective in keeping inmates positively occupied as well as radiating positive energy to the dreary, boring, numbing environment of incarceration

They should really introduce this in the US and Canada, worldwide for that matter..

I really want to see them perform one day, this is so mesmerising. Humans can really accomplish incredible things if they use their capabilities in a good way.

I was here 2 times to watch them perform LIVE... it was a good experience... we even had our picture taken with them.... They are not as dangerous as what others think.. they like their FAME.

i admire their dedication & commitment in continuing their dance show even w/ heavy rains...very much appreciated w/ their efforts...a good way of relieving their stressful life in prison...it shows unity & relaxation as they express themselves through dance...

Hats off to them for doing it in the rain! 💪👍

the guy at the front with the mohawk looks like he his having so much fun and enjoying it. lol

these are asian prisoners dancing in the pouring down rai., and they're still better than me.

This is the best performance that I've ever seen, including Flash Mob dance!!!!

I'd been to this place and seen them personally, I am proud of them. Everyone can visit and watch them personally you just need to go to Cebu..It's a tourist attraction..

music and dance is always good for the soul.....

Everywhere in the Philippines knows the word fun

i dont know why..but im crying saw them :'D

raining 🌧 and they still dance, that dedication right there folks! 👌

and they filmed it in the rain, makes it more awesome

i can't but shed my tears to these people.. despite the rain and all they put up a awesomegasmic perf. i hope nobody get sick after the hardwork..

This makes make happy. And the way it had the lot of them moving from the back to the front looked awesome there at the end.

This is a good thing. This way,those people will be able to focus on other things in life, insted of beating people and being on drugs.

OMFG i found myself clapping at the end, this was the best one yet. I have to go to cebu to see this live one day

WOW! This is an amazing piece of choreography! I can't even imagine how hard everyone worked to bring this together. Definitely impressive.

Fights in this this prison: "that's it! I challenge you to a dance-off!”

I have made my choice. I'm moving to the Philippines,

performing in the rain - good on you inmates!

Filipinos are very talented people! Undoubtedly

is good to know that people who engaged in unlawful things now engaged in the choreography ... Congratulations to the organizers of this fabulous event

This wants me to go to the Phillipines and get arrested

how to rebab prisoners level: Asian

This is awesome! They are so in to this. Great activity for them!

ang galing galing....natutuwa akong panuorin yan kase hindi ko akalain na ang gagaling nilang sumayaw....keep it up!!!

I feel bad that they have to dance in the rain, but damn do they look good! Lots of energy there

this is awesome..of a wife to a officer i think he would agree that doing this once in awhile with them all would be great teach them to be kind to each other, have fun, dance your heart out with of course consequences to anyone starting shit..i tried to dance to this song multiple times lol i think it'd be fun to have a group of people to do this song with!!

This is why i liked being a Filipino. Inspite of being incarcerated being given the chance they still find the true meaning of happiness and strive to do more rather than suffer loneliness and be miserable.

Super-Duper WOW. Love it, Love it, LOVE IT!

I totaly love this, it is so great what they make💓

It's more fun in jail in the Philippines!😂😜 Good job guys!👍

I'm having goose bumps here

WOW! awesome! i cried at the last part. parang flashmob lang. nakakatuwang makita na ganito sila. sandaling nakakalimutan na nasa kulungan sila. :)

And it's RAINING in the video....people still want to DANCE!

So damn good I almost wanna spend time in this prison to be a part of it.

respect

AMAZING !!!! Follow this way boys !!! It's perfect...

brb committing crimes in philipines to be part of this :{D

Only in philippines

I remember watching the dancing inmates and seeing them all over the news nine years ago. Looking back at the events now and recollecting the memories that happened, all I could pinpoint was how entertained and amused everyone was at the unusualness of the dancing prisoners, and the Filipinos took a lot of pride of this new program. Therefore, even as I look into the details today, all the articles that involve the dancing inmates were celebrations of how much the public admired the program and the choreographer’s “art.” However, I believe that there is something that no one has brought attention to, which is the prison labor associated with the program. Due to the merchandising of the dancing inmates and their popularity across all section of the social media world, I argue that the prisoners turned into a brand and the program took the public’s response as means for commercialization. I think that although the program was successful in publicizing and making the dancing inmates popular, they failed in helping prisoners re-enter society because regardless of their big part in the program, they were not treated as performers but as products. By bringing up this issue, do you believe that the program truly helped the prisoners and the facility by decreasing the crime rate inside the rehabilitation? I would further this discussion by stating that although the main claim of the program was to reduce gang violence, there was no logistical evidence such as statistics that prove their claim except for mentioning that the prisoners are supposedly “happier.” Did the CPDRC use the title of the "dancing inmates" beyond just a dance program and more as a product label?

grabe super like., habang pinapanood ko kinikalibutan ako..two thumns up para sa mga inmates..super galing...

awesome!

what i wanna know is how do these guys do once they are released?

lol then a riot breaks out hahaha

It is amazing to see that a few minutes of grace and joy, can erase the exterior of an inmate! The world needs love and dance!

yo yo yo world. I say, everyone in the world needs to do this at the same time on new years day 2017. whose with me????

Orange is the new black: Philippine edition

Who’s here from Netflix!

You just got to love the Cebuanos. They really know how to make the best of a bad lot in life! Three cheers to you, kabayans!

Proud Of those criminals By the way I'm from the future at ANG HINA NG SMART AT GLOBE!

Hello to everyone that has arrived here from HAPPY JAIL 😊

wer is von joko hier?

They all look so happy. I think it's great that CPDRC are doing this, hopefully these prisoners will change their minds about committing crimes and perhaps do something more productive with their lives after these experiences.

Who does the choreography for them??? This is great!

i got chills. :)) awesome filipino inmates ;)

Totally Awesome!!! Couldn't help but smile as i watched this.....

This should be mandated, worldwide, for every citizen in every country. It's a wholesome activity. Cameras should be installed in every home, so our leaders can watch us and make sure no one misses out on the fun. 😉

Just freaking amazing ♡

wow ang galing... mga talented jud ning mga cebu sukad pas sa una jud.. tssk tssk

I hope they had fun, cus that as bloody awesome

Great! And the board of Cebu is also great.

they still danced even if it's raining. They're really good and it's a nice form of rehabilitation for them

Just when we thought how miserable it would be in the prison.. these inmates show the true spirit of a Filipino amidst any hardship in life and that everyone deserves a second chance. These inmates committed mistakes and found themselves in a desolate place only to find out a new haven they called CPDRC whose management is exceptional in rehabilitating these once lost souls.. More power to the CPDRC management and may the Almighty guides the inmates specially when they are set free.. PTB Pinoy!

very nice soo love it

Its awsome! the best Interpretation I ever seen! I really love this inmates!

great!~ AMOR

I love it. And it's amazing that Philippine can do the dance. Have all inmates to participate in a programs that can do them good. There goes a big change and have good chances to live a better lifes....this can make their lives around. Not bad, it's amazing to see ''only'' the Philippine that can put up a show to entertains.....

Nkakatuwa naman.., nkakaproud ang Dancing Inmates... Keep it up po and Godbless you all... i hope you continue what you're doing guy'z... :D

I love this so much they should do this in all jails.!!!!!!!!!

This is the most epic version, by far!

I've got a feeling the guy dancing up the front right in the middle with women around him is the BIG BOSS .

You guys are GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent video. About time that someone took the time to look at education and rehabilitation in a different way and make it a positive thing.

This makes me so happy

thank you for this video.. we have faith for humanity

Maybe i don't know how to help you, but its hopless see happy people or doing happy things in this situation. Thanks for share it this video!! i really enjoy it!

I agree. It almost brings tears to my eyes to see such forgotten people being people again...

congrats guys hnd q alam if iiyak ako or tatawa na touch lang poh!! amazing dance keep up ur good work guys pakabait kayo lage dyan.....

what a great performance keep it up

wow at 3:36 it's just amazing! so many people together! Congrats to the organisers, it's fantastic! :D

so good ~!

wow awesome kip it up CEBU DANCING INMATES I admire you because of your cooperation.. :P i hope my classmates do the same thing:) congratz!

thats like make your life changed!u are so amazing!=)

great performance inmates!

That idea is actually brilliant!

Nice!!d makapuol tan.awn..good JOB inmates..bsan uwan padayon ghapon...

as i watch the video, i felt that they are not only prisoners but they inspire us to be happy because even if they are in jail still they can do such thing as like that.. well done :))

wawa naman sila umulan,galing nila! Go Go Go! =)

two thumbs up.. now i love cebu..ehehe

Must share this. Cebu Dancing Inmates in the Philippines are awesome. :)

Nice despite the weather!! tht man in the middle singin was hilarious and pretty cute!

ay wow super ganda!!!! i like it! keep it up:)

whoo bravo dancing inmates proud of you do it next time in other dance and other music