Video: Beat Freaks - "Fun House"

Beat Freaks just posted "Fun House", a concept video that departs from their usual videos in its use of camera and lighting effects to support the dancing. From DanceOn Youtube.

Exclusive interview with Teresa Espinosa (Beat Freaks) on ABDC: why Beat Freaks lost - "The most consistent crew will win Season 7)

Chris Trondsen interviews Teresa Espinosa (Beat Freaks) backstage at the America's Best Dance Crew Pitbull Challenge. Teresa talks about how Season 7 is different from all other ABDC seasons,  how consistency is so important to winning ABDC, her feelings about not winning ABDC Season 3, how the other crews helped Beat Freaks by pushing them, her love of Fanny Pak, dismay over haters of Fanny Pak and Mos Wanted Crew, and her involvement with contract negotiations to protect dancers on dance videos (go to dancealliance.org for more information)

Exclusive interview with ICONic Boyz at ABDC Pitbull Challenge - answering fan questions on tattoos, girls, weekends and more

Teresa Espinosa (Beat Freaks) and Chris Trondsen interviewed ICONic Boyz before they appeared as guest performers on America's Best Dance Crew's Pitbull Challenge. They talk about the honor of being invited back to dance, They also answer fan questions on tattoos vs piercings vs hair dye, their favorite part about dating, their favorite weekend activities, and how long they rehearsed for this week's show.

Mos Wanted Crew pre- ABDC Pitbull Challenge: ABDC bromance jokes, their creative process

 Chris Trondsen and Teresa Espinosa (Beat Freaks) interview Mos Wanted Crew before the taping of America's Best Dance Crew's Pitbull Challenge. They joke about fictional ABDC bromances, talk about how Ian Eastwood got involved with Mos Wanted Crew, talk about how their group creative process for the dance routines for ABDC, and tell Chris that he reminds them of the host of Ghost Hunters.

Exclusive interview: RNG pre-ABDC Pitbull Challenge: ABDC life besides dancing: hanging with ICONic Boyz, days off & homework

 Chris Trondsen and Teresa Espinosa (Beat Freaks) interviewed RNG before the taping of America's Best Dance Crew's Pitbull Challenge. They talk about how they used being in the bottom the previous week to improve, how they're enjoying the process of ABDC, what they do on their days off, Bailey hanging out with ICONic Boyz, getting them on twitter, and doing homework while on ABDC, and show their cheer.

Exclusive interview backstage at ABDC Drake Taping - Shorty (Beat Freaks) talks about ABDC7, Beat Freaks, Britney tour & more

Emilio Dosal (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interviewed BGirl Shorty (member of ABDC3' Beat Freaks) backstage at the taping of America's Best Dance Crew's Drake Challenge. She talks about having fun conducting crew interviews, what's coming up for her and for Beat Freaks (including Shake It Up), touring with Britney Spears, and why she loves ABDC Season 7

Video: Beat Freaks and Quest Crew join LMFAO on American Idol

LMFAO performed "Sorry for Party Rocking" on the April 19 American Idol. Both Quest Crew and Beat Freaks joined them onstage toward the end of the song.

Video: Beat Freaks dance in Anjelah Johnson's comedy/music video - "I'm a Cut You"

Beat Freaks (ABDC Season 3 runners up) are the backup dancers in the latest music video from Anjelah Johnson "I'm a Cut You".  Anjelah takes on the gangsta persona of Bon Qui Qui, and this is an admirable send-up of tough-girl songs. From AnjelahComedy Youtube.

Video: Maryss from Paris (Beat Freaks) freestyle

There's no information about time and place, but here's a sample of freestyle moves by Marie 'Maryss from Paris' Courchinoux (Beat Freaks, Geminiz). From MaryssfromParis Youtube.

LMFAO's newest video with Quest members: "Sorry for Party Rocking"

LMFAO is back with a self-referential new song "Sorry for Party Rocking". Some good dancing including Moon of IaMmE, Beat Freaks, and Quest members around the 5:00 mark. At this point, it is exclusive to EOnline -- watch it here.

Video: Beat Freaks on "Shake it Up"

Beat Freaks (America's Best Dance Crew Season 3 runners up) appeared on the latest episode of  Disney Channel's "Shake it Up". Click here to watch the full episode.

MTV Remote Control interview with Beat Freaks - "Where are They Now?"

MTV's Remote Control blog talked with Beat Freaks, runners up for America's Best Dance Crew Season 3. Among the topics: what it felt like getting judges' feedback on the show, their favorite ABDC performance, their legacy, whether they thought they would win ABDC, "Freak the Dream", and their upcoming project for comedian Anjelah Johnson's character "Bon Qui Qui.  We hope Remote Control has more interviews like this soon!

Watch the full episode of MADE, with Beat Freak Bonita as dance coach

MTV's MADE recently aired an episode where Bonita (Beat Freaks) coached a girl in hip hop dance in order to win friends at her new school. The full episode is now available online:

Video: Steelo's Christmas party (including Beat Freaks and Groovaloos)

The dance community came out to support Steelo's recovery and his family at the recent Steelo 444 fundraiser (read about it here). This new video provides an update on Steelo -- as you can see, he's made major progress since the aneurysm that sidelined his dancing career. The video also includes members of Beat Freaks and Groovaloos at this holiday party.

Here's hoping for continued progress for Steelo in the new year! While the fundraiser was a great success, additional contributions will be helpful in supporting Steelo until he's fully recovered. For more information (and for information about the video of the Steelo 444 event once it's available) go to Steelo444.com. Thanks for the tip, Joanie and Greg!

Tivo Alert: Bonita (Beat Freaks) on MADE tonight

Bonita, a member of Beat Freaks, is the coach on the episode of MTV's MADE that airs December 21, 2011. Check your local listings. Here's a preview:

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Video: Teresa Espinosa (Beat Freaks) workshop - "Girls all Pause"

Teresa Espinosa of Beat Freaks (ABDC Season 3) teaches workshops throughout the year; here's a recent workshop using "Girls all Pause" from Kurupt (ft. Nate Dogg RIP). From Youtube.

Exclusive interviews with Beat Freaks at the Steelo 444 Fundraiser

Chris Trondsen interviewed Beat Freaks at the Steelo 444 fundraiser. They talk about what Steelo helped them improve their dance, and their special performance for the night with guests added to the crew. Separately, he talked to Maryss, who shows off her new engagement ring and what what's coming up for Beat Freaks in 2012.

DirtfaceX's review on Steelo 444 Fundraiser, w/ red carpet interview video of dozens of hiphop dance stars!

On December 6, 2011, the friends and family of Richard “Steelo” Vazquez held a historical fundraiser in support for their loved one in need. Steelo had suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm back in June, and miraculously endured a total of three hemorrhages. This unprecedented night brought together some of the biggest names in dance featuring performances by The SUPERwockeez, The Beat Freaks, Team iLuminate, The LXD, B-boy Cloud, Twitch, and many others. All proceeds from the show went to the Vazquez family to aid in their medical bills. I was fortunate enough to attend this amazing show, and I must say... it was truly a once in a lifetime event. CLICK HERE to read more about my experiences at the show including some of great talents I met, and reviews of the performances. 

This video has clips of red carpet interviews with dozens of dancers (including many from ABDC) who came out to perform or attend the fundraiser, including JabbaWockeeZ, Super Cr3w, Beat Freaks, the LXD, Team iLuminate, Instant Noodles, Nigel Lithgoe, John Chu, and Affion Crockett.


If you want to learn more about Steelo and keep updated on his condition- including a soon to be released documentary shot during the event- visit Steelo444.com

Video: Rino Nakasone (Beat Freaks) dances with Leehom Wang

Rino Nakasone (alum from ABDC3's Beat Freaks) continues to branch out in new directions. Here she's dancing with Leehom Wang in Taipei.

Tickets on sale now for Steelo Fundraiser: JabbaWockeeZ, Team ILumimate, Groovaloos, LXD & more

Tickets are now on sale for the December 6 dance fundraiser in Los Angeles to help fellow dancer Richard 'Steelo' Vazquez. Among the performers: JabbaWockeeZ, Team iLuminate, Super Cr3w, Beat Freaks, The LXD, the Groovaloos, Twitch (So You Think You Can Dance), Flomaster of Footwork Fanatix, and Killafornia. Full info on the event, buying tickets and making donations at Steelo444.com. 

As we reported earlier, the event is held to help out Steelo, an exceptional dancer who suffered a brain aneurysm and must now undergo major rehabilitation to restore basic living functions. All proceeds go to raise funds to help with medical costs and support of Steelo's child. Here's a sample of Steelo's earlier work with Groovaloos (who will be performing that night) -- Steelo is wearing a Puerto Rican flag shirt. Do yourself and Steelo a favor -- buy a ticket. If you can't go, please make a donation!