District 78 - Audition Callback Mixes

For those of you following the ABDC auditions, here are the mastermixes used in the callbacks at auditions this season. 
-West - Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO
-South - Rain Me Over - Pitbull
-Midwest - N*ggas in Paris - Kanye ft. Jay-Z
-East - T.H.E. - will.i.am & Jennifer Lopez

Check them at District 78's site by clicking here
As a bonus, for you K-pop fans out there, District 78 also has a Girls Generation remix of their song "The Boys." Maybe we'll see a K-pop week this season? Check out this mix by clicking here.

Videos: Chachi (IaMmE) on the ABDC7 auditions & an announcement! + speed round on boys, pizza, dance styles & more

We were so fortunate to have Chachi join Chris Trondsen in conducting interviews at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7. She has charming, funny, and really engaged the nervous auditioners. At the end of the day, Chris interviewed her about the experience, and she announces that she and Dtrix have scheduled a dance battle. And he conducted a 'lightning round' of quick questions on topics like: dance style she wants to learn, what she wants on her pizza, what kind of boys she likes, how long it takes her to do her hair, what birthday gift she wants for her birthday, her cellphone, favorite place to sing, dance clothes vs. dressing up. And she ends with a message to her fans. Thanks Chachi and Chris!

Street Kingdom free-style demo & interview (w/Chachi & Chris) at LA ABDC auditions for Season 7

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interviewed Street Kingdom at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7. As we've reported earlier, we've heard from many sources -- including an anonymous observer of all the LA auditions as well as We Are Heroe's Riquel -- that Street Kingdom had one of the best auditions in LA this season. 

Tight Eyez and Chachi reminisce about their time together on ABDC6. Tight Eyez and the crew talk about auditioning again for ABDC after appearing on ABDC Season 6, how they've modified and cleaned up  their krump style for Season 7, the potential of a Chachi-Tight Eyez battle, Tight Eyez undeserved reputation as a scary guy, and the idea of an ABDC alum season. Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production.

Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) at ABDC7 auditions w/Chachi: impressions of the auditions

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview Riquel Olander (member of ABDC4 winning crew We are Heroes) at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew. Riquel watched many of the LA auditions and raves about how much she loved some of the crews -- especially Street Kingdom! She talks about both of We Are Heroes' auditions for ABDC, what We are Heroes is up to now, and how to reach her.Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production.

ABDC audition coverage w/ Chachi & Chris: Body Poets interview & freestyle demos

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities.  Today's crew is Body Poets from San Diego.

Josh & Will (Hype 5-0) at ABDC7 auditions:interview with Chachi & Chris

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview Will and Josh from Hype 5-0 at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew. They talk about advising Skool Rascals about the auditions (a kid crew with members from their home studio), talk about how they'll prepare the girls for their callbacks, whether to move to LA (with advice from Chachi), and reminisce a little about their time on ABDC.

ABDC audition coverage w/ Chachi & Chris: interviews, dance demos- Stepboys, Crush on Arrival, Puzzle Peace

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities. 

Today's set of interview videos includes D-trix's old crew called StepBoys (and click here to watch StepBoys turn the tables and tease/interview Chachi and Chris!) and click here to see the interviews and dance demos from Crush on Arrival (a group that includes Dellalicious from ABDC2's ASIID) and Puzzle Peace (an electro crew, which is a dance form that audition judge Michelle McNulty specifically mentioned wanting to see in this round).

Video: Turning the table on us - Stepboys mock interview Chito/Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris at ABDC auditions

The BloggingBestDanceCrew team of Chachi (IaMmE), Chris Trondsen, and Scott Yoshimoto filmed dozens of interviews at the Los Angeles auditions for ABDC7. Here's one of my favorites: after the Stepboys interview (which I'll post later today), the crew turned the camera on us with a mock interview of Chito and Chris.  Imbookie!

More new videos from ABDC auditioner: WRT's audition routine, Wylde Style promo video

Several of the crews who auditioned for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7 followed up with videos showing their recent work (demo reels), their audition routines, or their 'road to ABDC'. I have no inside information, but most of these crews did make callbacks at the recent auditions. Today's featured crews: WRT and Wylde Style. Click here to watch both.

ABDC audition coverage w/ Chachi & Chris: interviews, audition routine demos- Blank Canvas, Bootz Crew, Flavahz Crew

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities. 

Today's set displays three crews that definitely made it to the callback rounds: Blank Canvas; and click here to watch Bootz Crew (founded by Supreme Soul member Antoine Troupe) and Flavahz Crew.

Napoleon Dumo & Chachi talk at ABDC auditions: personal lives (family, motocross!), projects

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview choreographer Napoleon Dumo at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew. It's a long interview but contains revelations for fans of Chachi and the Dumos:
-In the first part, Napoleon talks about working on MOBBED, hoping to work on ABDC as well as American Idol this spring, his contact with the ABDC producers and Pacman (IaMmE) during ABDC Season 6, and the challenges for choreographing for multiple cameras
-The second half of the interview focuses on personal lives of Napoleon and Chachi: Napoleon being a father-to-be (and wanting a son!), family size, their mutual interest and involvement in Motocross. Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production. 

ABDC audition coverage w/ Chachi & Chris: kid crews dance/talk- Miniotics, Empire Crew, Chi-Town's Finest Breakers

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities. 

Today's set displays three better-known kid crews: Miniotics (the kid crew formed by Poreotics); and click here to watch Empire the Crew (formerly called Urban Empire Kidz), and Chi-Town's Finest Breakers (semi-finalists on Live to Dance).

ABDC audition coverage w/ Chachi & Chris: interviews, dance demos- Praise Team, Knucklehead Zoo, Persona, Muse

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities. Here's our next set:
Praise Team and click here to watch Knucklehead Zoo, Persona, and Muse 

Chachi & Chris interview Ryan Higa at ABDC auditions: Best Crew, rooming with D-trix, IaMmE collabo?

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview Ryan Higa (creator and star of nigahiga Youtube) at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7. They talk about how Best Crew can't compete since there's only one member, and how he taught Miniotics everything they know. He also talks about rooming with D-trix and what D-trix is like in the morning, shows a few signature moves (similar to Scooby Doo), does his impersonation of Quest's Victor, describes his video strategy and what's next for him including a possible collaboration with IaMmE. Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production.  

ABDC audition coverage w/ Chachi: interviews, dance demos- Elektrolytes, Fortissimo, Heart Stopperz, Floorteenth St.

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities. Here's our next set:
Elektrolytes (USA winners for 2011 Hip Hop International) and click here to watch  Floorteenth Street, Fortissimo, and Heart Stopperz. 

More new videos from auditioners: Elevation, Mix'd Elements

Several of the crews who auditioned for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7 followed up with videos showing their recent work (demo reels), their audition routines, or their 'road to ABDC'. I have no inside information, but most of these crews did make callbacks at the recent auditions. Today's featured crews: Mix'd Elements and Elevation.
Mix'd Elements

Elevation: Leave a comment if you have others for crews that have not already been covered.

More Chachi/Chris at LA audition w/ Instant Bun, Goodfellas, SHMOB Squad, Wrecking Clowns (great dance demos!)

Chris Trondsen, Chachi (of ABDC6's IaMmE), and Scott Yoshimoto (MOVeMEDIAProductions.com) stayed almost all day at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7, and we've got a LOT of crews for you to meet. In all cases, they demonstrate part of their audition routine or do some free-style, so you can see what they might bring to ABDC, as well as talking and showing their personalities. Here's our next set:
Instant Bun from Australia (Chachi clearly loves the Aussies!); and click here to watch Goodfellas, SHMOB Squad and Wrecking Clowns. Many of these crews moved on to callbacks, so you might be seeing them on MTV in April.

Chachi & Chris' LA audition interviews: 9-1 Pact, Mix'd Elements - 2 incredible free-style demos!

More of our coverage from the Los Angeles ABDC auditions: Chachi (from IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen talk to 9-1 Pact from France and Mix'd Elements. Both crews show outstanding free-style demos along with their interviews. And Chachi shows Chris how to communicate with the French crew! Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the tech help!

LA Times' coverage of ABDC7 auditions, with video interviews of D-trix and Rosario McCoy

LA Times visited the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7. The story includes interviews with audition judge Rosario McCoy who talks about judging almost all the auditions since the beginning and his favorite audition ever -- Quest Crew. They also talked to D-trix (ex-Quest Crew, now an ABDC judge) who talks about what it's like to move "across the table" after having danced on the show, and mentions that this season has the potential to "Not just America's Best Dance Crew" but the World's Best dance Crew, with people of all ages.

Favorite line from the article was a quote from Randy Jackson: "When asked if he could ever see the day when "ABDC" might somehow merge or cross paths with "American  Idol," he said "You never know, man. Stranger things have happened.""

Chachi & Chris' LA audition interviews (with dance/free-style demos): Block Rockas, Physical Poets

More video interviews from the LA auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7: Chachi (from ABDC6 winners IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen talk to Block Rockas and Physical Poets, and get them to demonstrate free-style skills and parts of their audition routines. Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com!