Video: MIguel (Boogie Bots) workshop

Boogie Bots (America's Best Dance Crew Season 2) may not be performing as a group, but members are still teaching and dancing. Here's Miguel Alvarez teaching a workshop at Major Definition's Dance Class. From RhythmAddicts Youtube.

Video: Lando Wilkins (Boxcuttuhz) choreo w/ ABDC alums, Ian Eastwood, Jun Quemado & more

Lando Wilkins (Boxcuttuhz, Mos Wanted Crew, Movement Lifestyle) choreographed and dances with "random talented dancers" including Ian Eastwood, Jun Quemado, Joesar Alva (ABDC's Boogie Bots), Pharside Jennings (ABDC2's Supreme Soul, Academy of Villains), Mami Kanemitsu (ABDC's We are Heroes), Aye Hasegawa (Boxcuttuhz), Amanda Grind, Krystal Meraz (Academy of Villains), Knicole Haggins, Terence Dickson (The LXD, and Jonathan Rabon. 

This is the first in a series of videos where dancers will create performances within a day -- rehearsing one day/night and filming the next day to see what can be accomplished in "the heat of the moment". From LandoWilkins Youtube.

World of Dance NY May 28 and Most Wanted Crew workshops May 29 - let us know if you're attending!

World of Dance New York is all set for Saturday May 28, and the lineup is remarkable: Mos Wanted Crew, Static Noyze, Future Funk, Rhythm City, Bryan East (Boogie Bots), StrykeForce,  Nia Dance Troupe, The Rockwell Family, 8 Count, Thee Slap Bracelets, Part Time Models and many more.  Click here for all the details and to buy tickets.It sounds like many of our readers are planning to attend. Leave a comment if you're going -- I hope to be there too!

On May 29, Mos Wanted Crew members will be teaching workshop sessions at Step by Step Studio at 24 New Bridge Road in Bergenfield, NJ. Click on the poster for the details.  If you go, let us know all about it!

Video: Can and Jet Li (Poreotics) on touring with Justin Bieber and impressions of ABDC6 crews

Can and Jet Li  of Poreotics spoke to Bryan East (Boogie Bots) and Chris Trondsen before the taping of ABDC's Nicki Minaj Challenge. They talk about Poreotics touring with Justin Bieber in the Philippines (and manage to get the name of every Bieber song in the interview),  how sad they are about the crews that have been eliminated in this season of ABDC, and which crews they are glad that they didn't compete against. Thanks to MOVeMEDIA Productions.

Video: ICONic Boyz -where they get their swag, their inspirations, love to fans, answering bullies, LA vs. Jersey

ICONic Boyz talked with Bryan East (Boogie Bots) and  Chris Trondsen after the taping of ABDC's Nicki Minaj Challenge.  The boyz say thank you (and blow a kiss) to some fans, talk about how it feels to be in the Top 3, what they have to say to bullies who made fun of them dancing, what inspired them to become dancers, show their good luck charms, how 'real men wear pink', what gives them their swag, their favorite things about Los Angeles, and what it's going to be like to go home. Thanks to MOVeMEDIA for all the production help! 

Video: Layla Kayleigh talks about the backstage scene, crews she misses, & why she'd join ICONc Boyz

ABDC Insider Layla Kayleigh spoke to Bryan East (Boogie Bots) and Chris Trondsen before the taping of ABDC's Nicki Minaj challenge.  She describes how the crews seem less confident than other seasons, spending time with the dancers acting as their big sister, and why she wished ReQuest and 787 had lasted longer this season. When asked which Top 4 crew she'd join, she compliments all the crews but explains why she would join ICONic Boyz,   Thanks to MOVeMEDIA for the production help!

Video: IaMmE answer reader questions including crew names they DIDN'T take!

Members of IaMmE talked to Bryan East (Boogie Bots) and Chris Trondsen (with a jump-in by Poreotics' Cam) before the taping of ABDC's Nicki Minaj Challenge. They talk about preparing the group performance, Pacman's funny soup moment during the ABDC season, what it's like to be in the Top 4, other crew names that were considered by MTV for the crew (Kaboom, Short Fuse, Tada, inky Babies!),  and how tired they are. Thanks to MOVeMEDIA for the camera and production work!

Video: Phunk Phenomenon and Nick (ICONic Boyz) -- East Coast represents!

Phunk Phenomenon and ICONic Boyz' Nick (jumping in on the interview) talked to Bryan East (Boogie Bots) and Chris Trondsen before the taping of ABDC's Nicki Minaj Challenge. They talk about working together on the group routine this week, their favorite things about LA, the biggest difference between ABDC and Hip Hop International, the glitter season, and give thanks for fan support. Thanks to MOVeMEDIA for the camera and production work this season.

Video: ICONic Boyz answer fan questions on celebrity crushes, what they miss from home

ICONic Boyz answered reader questions in an interview with Bryan East (Boogie Bots) and Chris Trondsen before the taping of ABDC's Nicki Minaj Challenge. They talk about how Bryan has worked with the Boyz, what celebrities they have crushes on, the hardest thing about being away from home, and their message to their home studio. Thanks to MOVeMEDIA!

Video: Boogie Bot/Static Noise Collaboration!

Here's an excerpt from a workshop with Bryan East aka BoogieMIND  from Boogie Bots (America's Best Dance Crew Season 2) and Gustavo Polanco from Static Noyze (ABDC Season 5). Video from Bryan's dvsmind33 Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, AG!

Video: Terrific interview with Bryan East (Boogie Bots) by high school student

Here is an utterly charming MUST-SEE interview with Boogie Bot Bryan East, conducted by a student and posted on the PCSuryaaa Youtube Channel. They talk about America's Best Dance Crew, how Bryan learned to host World of Dance, workshops, and how to get East Coast dancers more noticed and work together. The interviewer gets Bryan to open up and talk more openly than most professional interviewers.  

Video: The BEST Robot Crew

Watch out Madd Chadd, Poreotix and Boogie Bots! You've got some unstoppable competition. In honor of this week's The LXD, here's some major robot action. According to Gizmodo: "the dance party went down at Shanghai 2010 Expo, where 20 Nao robots, designed by the French team Aldebaran Robotics, synchronized over Wi-Fi to strut their stuff. The robots come kitted with "x86 AMD Geocode 500 Mhz CPU, 2 GB flash memory, two speakers, vision processing capabilities, Wi-fi connectivity and ethernet port," and respond to commands in both English and French, like this: "STOP DANCING BETTER THAN I EVER WILL."

Fanny Pak performance at Beau Bday/ Other Duck Web Launch + lots of crew interviews!

Chris Trondsen and Glenda Morales (BloggingBestDanceCrew's trustee interview team during the ABDC season) attended the party for Beau Fournier (Fanny Pak)/Other Duck Web Launch party on July 1, 2010 and conducted interviews for Pacific Rim. They have interviews with birthday boy Beau,  Miguel Almario (Boogie Bots), Mike Murda (Super Cr3w) and Phil Nguyen (JabbaWockeeZ), April Rodriguez and Kyle Hanagami, and Meme and Della (ASIID). Here's the Fanny Pak performance from the night:

Upcoming Events: July 1-14, 2010

7/1: Rhythm City promotional workshop 5pm, J&L Dance Center, North Bergen, NJ. 
7/1: Fanny Pak at Dance Crave in Montreal
7/2-3: Vogue Evolution  performing at Transverse stage in Toronto on 7/2 and opening for Cyndi Lauper concert in Toronto on 7/3. VE will also perform at a Hindu pride festival in the area this weekend.
7/3: East Coast Collaborative Workshop taught by Goose (Static Noyze) and BoogieMind (Boogie Bots) at Creative Image Studio in Bergenfield, NJ
7/3: Heavy Impact at House of Blues in San Diego
7/4: B-Girl Movie starring Beat Freak Lady Jules premieres on Lifetime at 4:30pm (all time zones) 
7/5-11: Blueprint Cru teaches 5 classes at the Dance Lab in Plantagenet, Ontario
7/5: Fanny Pak's Matt and Meg teaching for Triple Threat Dance Convention in Anaheim, CA
7/5-30: Summer Intensive Session 2, featuring workshops taught by members of Poreotics, Team Millennia, Boxcuttuhz, Blueprint Cru, and many other dance crews
7/9-10: BreakEFX featured at Vail International Dance Festival in Vail Colorado, sharing a stage with Savion Glover, Paul Taylor Dance Theater, Beijing Dance, and Pacific Northwest Ballet!7/9-10: Massive Monkees and Napoleon & Tabitha D'umo (ABDC choreographers) perform in DANCE This at Paramount Theater in Seattle
7/10: Poreotix and We are Heroes at Kababayan Fest in Santa Clara, CA
7/11: Quest Crew in Singapore along with Joyce and the Boys (Hip Hop International 2009)
7/15: Blueprint Cru performing at the Just For Laughs Festival hosted by Pamela Anderson in Montreal
7/17: Poreotix and We are Heroes at Kababayan Fest at Knotts Berry Farm

Leave a comment if there are other events you'd like to include in our list.

Mailbox: Lil Mama "1 of TV's Best Judges"; Blueprint Cru shirts; Fanny Pak's Glenda in movie trailer

• The New York Post names Lil Mama as one of TV's 5 best judges, call her "the real, messy thing".
• Threader.com has added a Blueprint Cru shirt to their merchandise line. Buy it here. Threader also sells shirts for We Are Heroes, Beat Freaks, Boogie Bots, Ringmasters, and Philippine Allstars 
• Glenda Morales of Fanny Pak makes a VERY brief appearance in this movie trailer to get people to turn off their phones

Videos: Joesar (Boogie Bots) behind-scene, performing at Lady Gaga's Monster Ball

Joesar Alva from Boogie Bots is one of the backup dancers for Jason Derulo at Lady Gaga's Monster Ball tour. There are several videos  Derulo's performance of  "Whatcha Say" with minimal footage of the male dancers; this one clearly shows Joesar's performance. Here's a behind-the-scenes video of the backup dancers in New Orleans. Thanks for the links, abdc!

Upcoming Events: Week of January 15, 2010

• 1/15 B-Girl the Movie screening, including Q&A with Beat Freaks Lady Jules and after-party in Austin, TX
  
• 1/16: Boogie Bots 2nd anniversary party in Washington, DC featuring Rhythm City, Beat Ya Feet Kings and Kick Rocks Crew
• 1/16: Vogue Evolution performing at King Party in New York
• 1/16: Quest with Kobe Bryant in Hollywood
  
• 1/16: We are Heroes Workshop and appearance in Twin Falls, Idaho
  
• 1/16-17:Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul and many others at Empower II in Hayward, CA
• 1/19: B-Girl the Movie premiere in Los Angeles
  

Boogie Bots post an audition video for ABDC Season 5

Magic Mike from Boogie Bots posted a new video on his Youtube channel with the description: "my friends and I decided to turn in a video for season 5 of abdc. this is the set we came up with. enjoy." Indeed -- I did enjoy it!

Video: Boogie Bots performance at GMU

Boogie Bots performed at George Mason University on October 10. This excellent front-row view of the performance comes from twstdc0c0's Youtube channel:

Cute kid video of the day: Boogie Bots Magic Mike dancing in 1990!

"Magic Mike" Arellano (Boogie Bots) posted a video of his dancing back in 1990, dancing in his home. Joesar Alva is in there too! From the Magicmic04 Youtube Channel: