Video: Sal Banuelos - "Beautiful"

Here's ABDC7 Champion, Sal Banuelos of the Elektrolytes dancing to Carly Rae Jepsen's "Beautiful".  I really hope George is okay from the end of this video.  My prayers go out to him and his family :)

iLuminate Presents 'Artist of Light' in NYC

If you find yourself in the NYC area from now until January, be sure to check out iLuminate (America's Got Talent Finalists) in their own production entitled 'Artist of Light' at The Duke Theater on 42nd St.  The show opens tonight (which I will be attending) and ends January 5, 2013.  Check out iLuminate.com for tickets and more info.

Video: Microsoft's ad with Cloud & Madd Chadd -- now with extended kid dance sequence

I love this ad for Microsoft Surface starring Daniel 'Cloud' Campos whenever I see it, but here's an improvement edited by Jay Fry-- the dance section featuring the kids is extended and amazing. Click here to watch.  As a reminder, the original ad directed by John Chu is shown here:

Video: Kyle Hanagami - "Locked out of Heaven"

On his kylehanagami Youtube Channel, Kyle Hanagami announces that he is about the release a lot of new videos. For now, we have his choreography to Bruno Mars' "Locked Out of Heaven", with Brandon Dumlao (So You think You Can Dance) as one of his dancers.

Poreotics & Anthony Lee video #2 of the day: "Let Me Love You"

Second take of the day on Poreotics members Charles, Chad and Lawrence, with Anthony Lee. Charles choreographs to NeYo's "Let me Love You." From charlesporeotics Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Video: Anthony Lee, Mike Song & Poreotics members - "Cry Me a River"

Anthony Lee (member of Kinjaz) gathers together dancer friends including Mike Song (member of ABDC Season 1's Kaba Modern as well as Kinjaz) and Can, Law and Chad from Poreotics (ABDC Season 5 winners) in this cover of DrDr's "Cry Me a River". From anflowny Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Video: Parris Goebel (ReQuest) & Royal Family on Dancing with the Stars

Parris Goebel (leader of ABDC Season 6's ReQuest Crew) was featured on Dancing with the Stars episode that aired on November 20, 2012. She was the AT&T Spotlight Dancer,  along with members of The Royal Family (the larger dance company that includes members of ReQuest). They performing to "Girl On Fire" by Alicia Keys. Thanks for the tip Tafari!

America's Best Dance Crew marriage in the works! Congratulations Yuri (Kaba Modern) & Ben (Jabbawockeez)

Yet another great thing that's come out of America's Best Dance Crew: Ben Chung (from America's Best Dance Crew Season 1's Jabbawockeez) and Yuri Tag (from ABDC Season 1's Kaba Modern) have announced their engagement. Congratulations!
Photocredit: SthanLee Mirador

Video: SoReal Studio TV - "Rated R"

Now that Houston's SoReal Performing Arts Center is open, it's also time for an all new season of SoReal Studio TV.  Check out the latest choreo from Trenton Tabak - accompanied by Rian Beriones, Andrew Baterina, Jheru Alba, & Jackie Lautchang - to Jeremih's "Rated R".  Then watch a teaser of what to expect this season.  Be sure to check out www.sorealpac.com for more info and events.

Video: Jabbawockeez on OTRC

The original ABDC Champions, the Jabbawockeez, were recently visited by magazine talk-show - OTRC - promoting their latest instructional DVD (which you can get here) and their upcoming move from the Monte Carlo to the Luxor Hotel in 2013.

Video: Fallen Kingz on Shake It Up | D-Trix, BBoyMorris, BBoyKareem

Check out the latest appearance of ABDC Alumni on Disney's Shake It Up by D-Trix (Season 3 Champion and Judge), BBoy Morris, and BBoy Kareem of the Fallen Kingz (3-on-3 HHI BBoy Battle Champions).

Video: Congratulations to Vagabondz -- winners of 2012 Braun Battle of the Year

In Montpellier France, 19 of the world's best b-boy crews faced-off on November 17, 2012 in the world championship of breakdancing, the Braun Battle of the Year (BOTY).

After an epic night of b-boy action French crew Vagabonds were crowned the 2012 Braun Battle of the Year champions for the second year in a row after an electric battle against Flooriorz of Japan. Vagabonds secured their victory with another signature display of incredible power moves, fast and furious footwork and choreographed routines that left the crowd whooping in delight.  Judge Niek Traa, said afterwards: "It's well deserved. You could see the difference in the quality of their show. It really stood out. And they didn't make any mistakes in the final battle."
 

Videos of Jaja Vankova (IaMmE) from REACT 2012

These videos of Jaja Vankova (member of ABDC6's IaMmE) were taped several months ago, but didn't get the attention from us (or others!) deserved. Click here for her dance to Aaliyah's "I Care For You"; below is a dance to "Oh Go".  Thanks for the links, Greg!