Video: Vinh Nguyen Class in Norway

Here is a recent upload from the TheVibeBlog, Youtube channel. Vinh Nguyen (SGBM /Movement Lifestyle) taught this, Omarion - "What Do You Say" piece, in Norway. Also featured in the select group is Bam Martin (GRV /Mos Wanted).

Vinh Nguyen is competing in Hip Hop International's first ever "Megacrew" division, as the Director of his crew Super Galactic Beat Manipulators (SGBM). Keep a look out for his performance!

Byeynyn's review of ABDC6's Lil Wayne Challenge

You have no idea how much I’ve missed this show, probably because you don’t know who I am. But after a whole year, I’m pumped for Season Six. I’m so pumped that I’m going to provide my own recap of the episodes.

But let me get a few issues out of the way. I’m skeptical about this season’s music selection, and the challenges have gotten more ridiculous since the first season, and needlessly so. I suspect that a lot of these crews might be held back by both this season. Can you imagine krumping to Justin Bieber, or while performing a magic trick? I feel it’s like judging Paul McCartney based on how well he sings “Friday.” Second, D-Trix is the third judge who replaces Omarion (whom I do not miss). Despite his horn-dog tendencies, at least Shane Sparks provided the credibility of an articulate hip-hop choreographer, a unique perspective that won’t be offered by JC (not hip-hop), D-Trix (not a choreographer), or Lil Mama (not articulate). D-Trix does a passable job for now, but that void is still hard to fill.

Click here to read the rest of the review. Thanks, Byenyn!

Tickets for the first two ABDC tapings now available on 1iota.com

1iota.com is the place to go if you want to be in the studio audience for America's Best Dance Crew. They now have tickets available for the taping of the first two shows. Both are on Sunday April 3 in the afternoon. I don't know if this means that taping will shift to Sundays this season. Click here for information and to get your tickets.

The site lists ABDC 'guests': Mario Lopez, J. C. Chasez, and Lil Mama. No mention of Omarion or another 'guest'.

Dancing ABDC Judges Video Part II: Omarion dances Bangra

ABDC5 judge Omarion battled a group of Bhangra dancers in a promotional video for Desi Hits. Thanks for the tip, CSG!

ABDC Master Mix Week 9 answer: Status Quo dancing to "Hey Baby (Jump Off)"

This week, the 5 second clip featured America's Best Dance Crew Season 1 runners-up Status Quo dancing to "Hey Baby (Jump Off)" performed by Bow Wow and Omarion. Almost everyone who entered this week got it right, and there are still 50 people with perfect scores!

Here's the clip again, followed by Status Quo's performance. Thanks again to DirtfaceX for creating this contest and all the videos. And come back tomorrow of the next challenge -- we're down to 3-second clips from now on!

Video: Poreotix at Myx Mash with mix featuring ABDC judge quotes

Poreotix appeared at Myx Mash in San Francisco on May 22, 2010 along with T-Pain, Brown Eyed Girls, and Bruno Mars. Jonas Approved has a review along with some great photos (like the one above). Froiboimon Youtube Channel has a video of Poreotix group performance with a sound mix that incorporated quotes from America's Best Dance Crew judges JC Chasez, Omarion, and Lil Mama, with some Kanye West thrown in.

Mailbox: Rhythm City wins international competition; Omarion interview

• Congratulations to Rhythm City! They won the Dance2Dance International Competition in Zurich Switzerland, in their first competition after America's Best Dance Crew.
•  Omarion spoke to Honey Magazine recently about his impact on ABDC, working with Lil Mama, Kim Kardashian, and his art. His discussion of  ABDC begins around 2:52

 

Talk of Fame at the ABDC Finale: Poreotix, Blueprint, Saltare, the judges, Randy and more!

Albert at Talk of Fame has assembled clips of his interviews on the red carpet after America's Best Dance Crew's Season 5 Finale. He talks to Randy Jackson about the West Coast's dominance, Omarion about his work on ABDC, Blueprint Cru and Saltare about the East Coast jump rope routine in the finale, Jungle  Boogie on showing their bodies, Lil Mama calling Poreotix the new Ninja Turtles, We are Heroes on Poreotix, and how Poreotix incorporated the crowd in their winning routine.

Exclusive Video: Omarion talks about which crews he WANTED to see battle in the finale!

We JUST retrieved a few more interviews from America's Best Dance Crew Season 5's Finale, and will post them in the next few days. Here's our talk with ABDC Judge Omarion, where he describes the battle he would have liked to have seen in the finale, his views on whether the fans vote 'right', how he characterizes his own dance style, whether he's planning to return for another ABDC season, and more. Note: I make a quick appearance on this interview to talk to Omarion about our ABDC Madness competition. My voice is not usually that high -- I was hoarse from all the shouting and noise on the finale red carpet!

The winner of our ABDC Madness competition is: JC Chasez!

ABDC Madness is over!. Readers voted for their favorite America's Best Dance Crew judge quotes, choosing between 32 choice phrases by Lil Mama, JC Chasez, Omarion, and Shane Sparks. Click here to see the detail for all the rounds.  The results are in and the top phrase is JC Chasez' "Tik tik tik tik tik tik tik tik tik tik tik tik tik."  JC -- you rule!

ABDC Madness Semifinals Round 1: JC Chasez vs. Omarion

We are into the Semi-finals round of our ABDC March/April Madness contest, pitting 32 primo quotes by Lil Mama, JC Chasez, Shane Sparks, and Lil Mama against each other to determine the 'Best ABDC Judge Comment EVER'.   Each day we'll give you 2 quotes; vote every day for your favorite. Click here for rules and explanation.  Today, you pick your favorite between 2 judges: Did ABDC veteran judge JC Chasez give the iconic quote, or did the rookie Omarion sneak in there for a place in the finals. You decide:

poll by twiigs.com

ABDC Madness -- the contenders for best ABDC Judge Quote

We're taking a few days off from our March/April Madness contest now that Round 3 is over. In a few days, we'll pit the judges against each other Here's where we stand, with the best quotes from each:

• Lil Mama: "She held her legs apart -- so classy" (to Static Noyze) 
• JC Chasez: "Tik tik tik tik tik tik tik tik tik" (to Poreotix)
• Omarion: "People might think you just go and eat" (to Heavy Impact)
• Shane Sparks: "I don't know if I can say this on TV...but ya'll just s*** on EVERYBODY!"

Any preferences on how we choose which judges to match up for the next round?

JC Chasez: "In our prime, 'NSync would be fine competitors on ABDC"

JustJared.com talked to America's Best Dance Crew judges JC Chasez, Lil Mama, and Omarion on March 25. Among the article highlights:

• JC Chasez on how 'NSync would have done on ABDC: "We could've made it a singing and dancing challenge and cleaned up on that one"
• Lil Mama cites Super Cr3w's tower as one of the top highlights from all ABDC seasons

Round 2 for Omarion in our March/April ABDC Madness!

Though it's now April, we are still working through  ABDC March Madness (aka the Big Boy Challenge), pitting hard-hitting competition from 32 primo quotes by Lil Mama, JC Chasez, Shane Sparks, and Lil Mama against each other to determine the 'Best ABDC Judge Comment EVER'. Now we're into Round 2, where we narrow down the best from each judge. Each day we'll give you 2 quotes; vote every day for your favorite. Click here for rules and explanation.  Today, we choose between Round One favorites from Omarion:

poll by twiigs.com

Preview from the Pressbox - Cris Turnson on ABDC5's Hip Hop Nation/Last Chance Challenge

Hi guys, this was the best week ever. I know I keep saying that but I mean it this week. The press didn't get to do any backstage interviews before the show this week because they were busy fireproofing the stage. If you think you've seen fire on ABDC before, wait until you see what they have planned this week.

The press also had trouble getting through because of the protests from Canadian separatist people, Hawaii for the people protesters, and the people who heard that Americas Best Dance Crew is going to ban Asians in the future. It's not true, I don't think.

Things to watch for:

• Omarion and JC argue over whether the girls in Hype or Blueprint is hotter and if that should matter because they need some hot girls in the Finale
• Poreotix does tutting
• The hot girls who sit behind Mario start fighting just before the elimination because 3 of them are wearing the same dress
• Legendary 7 gets an unexpected wildcard and competes in the Last Chance Challenge

Here's some outtake footage for you. And watch tonight, it's the best show ever.

ABDC March Madness Round 1 ends today with Omarion Part 2!

ABDC March Madness (aka the Big Boy Challenge) ends its first round today with more Omarion.  Each day we'll give you 2 quotes; vote every day for your favorite so we can crown the 'Best ABDC Judge Comment EVER'. Click here for rules and explanation.  Today's choices for best Omarion comments:

poll by twiigs.com

ABDC March Madness - Omarion Day 1 Round 1 (of 2)

ABDC March Madness (aka the Big Boy Challenge) continues today with Round 1, Day 1 of Omarion. The new guy might sneak in and take the title!. Each day we'll give you 2 quotes; vote every day for your favorite so we can crown the 'Best ABDC Judge Comment EVER'. Click here for rules and explanation.  Today's choices for best Omarion comments:

poll by twiigs.com

ABDC March Madness begins! Round One: Lil Mama quotes

ABDC March Madness (aka the Big Boy Challenge) begins today! Ladies (and Voice of the Young People) up first.  Vote for your favorite between these two memorable Lil Mama moments.

Rules and Explanation: Each day for the next few weeks you get to vote between 2 memorable quotes from the America's Best Dance Crew judges. Each survey will be open until Noon NY time the next day. Then, NCAA style, we'll narrow it down until there's a final battle for the most memorable quote. Based on reader nominations, we've picked 32 quotes and catchphrases: 8 from Lil Mama, 8 from JC Chasez, and 4 each from Omarion and Shane Sparks. Your votes will choose the best quote from each judge, then we'll pit judge-against-judge until the end. By the ABDC5 finale, we will reach the semi-finals round and will try to interview the judges on their best quotes, their judging/phrasing strategy, and their feelings about the competition.

Video: Lil Mama talks about Shane Sparks and Omarion

TheMandoShow asked Lil Mama on her feelings about Shane Spark (and her reactions on hearing about his legal troubles) and what it's like to work with Omarion "He brings energy back".

Exclusive Interviews with Omarion and Lil Mama - how are they doing!

At ABDC's Lady Gaga Challenge taping, our crew of Chris Trondsen, Glenda Morales (Fanny Pak) and Dashaun Williams (Vogue Evolution) interviewed both Lil Mama and Omarion. Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezKqSgYQmwYfor Lil Mama's take (funny and/or inspirational at different times) on her look, her understudy,  how she feels about critics and haters, and her opinions on the youth of America. And, here's Omarion - among other things, he finds it 'hilarious' to be booed and wants harder challenges for the crews. Thanks to World of Dance, our partner for the ABDC tapings, who are also busy planning some kick-ass shows for 2010!