Video: Alonzo Williams (Rhythm City) workshop - "Burn"

Alonzo Williams (leader of ABDC4's Rhythm City) taught a class at BDC Broadway Dance Center NYC. The videos shows his solo work and dancing by class members. From CallmeZo1 Youtube. You can find out more about his classes and current projects at Rhythmcityent.com

Video: Rhythm City members dance in Tal's new music video

Members of Rhythm City (ABDC Season 4) dance with French superstar singer Tal in her new music video "Le Sens de la Vie".

Video: The Midas Touch (TMT) dancing with Rhythm City on BET's 106th and Park

On February 8, 2012, Rhythm City (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) returned to the stage of BET's 106th and Park. This time, they brought The Midas Touch (TMT) with them to perform. TMT is one of the kid crews that did well at the New York auditions for Season 7 of ABDC. I don't know how MTV is going to choose between all the talented younger groups this time!

Help Alonzo Williams (Rhythm City) with Kickstarter project to make music video

Alonzo Williams, leader of Rhythm City (ABDC Season 4) just posted on Kickstarter. He is trying to raise money for a music video for DOMO (a Rhythm City member), that would feature dancing by the crew: "I'm trying to shoot my first OFFICIAL Music Video and possibly launch it on any major network that will have me. But of course it has to be on a MAINSTREAM LEVEL. And this takes a lot of money that I don't have :(  I only have 30 Days to make my goal, if not then i get NO MONEY AT ALL :(

We need to hire a director, dancers, choreographer, costumes, wardrobe, locations, rental, equipment for the set, cameras, lighting etc... Its a lot! Also I'm giving away SOME REALLY great stuff if you make a DONATION!!! :) --- Click here to read more about the project and to donate.

Videos from Elements XII: winners UFP, Project D, Static Noyze; exhibition crews Rhythm City, Mischief Makers

Elements XII, one of the biggest dance competitions on the East Coast.  was held at Boston University on January 28, 2011. The winners of the event: 1st Place: UFP, 2nd Place: Project D, Third Place: Static Noyze. Click here to watch the performances from Project D and Static Noyze, as well as Rhythm City and Mischief Makers (both of which performed in exhibition). All videos from BUFusion Youtube.

Exclusive interviews at NY ABDC auditions: Lil Phunk, TMT (kid crew of Rhythm City)

America's Best Dance Crew alums were also represented in the kid crews auditioning in New York for ABDC Season 7. I interviewed Lil Phunk, who was there with Phunk Phenomenon's Kassandra (though Phunk Phenomenon was not re-auditioning). Outside, I got to talk to and watch some dance steps from The Midas Touch (TMT), a kid crew connected to ABDC4's Rhythm City. There's a lot of really good kid talent coming out for ABDC this year -- wonder how they'll pick!

Video from The Takeover with Rhythm City

Rhythm City (ABDC Season 4) helped host The Takeover in December 2011. Here's a highlight video with performances from the crew, the Midas Touch, and DOMO. From HouseofCrews Youtube.

Video: Rhythm City members: "Slight Work"

Alonzo 'Zo' Williams, Dominique 'Domo' Rosario, and Cochise 'Phramez' Quinones Jr from ABDC4's Rhythm City show that they've lost none of their swagger with this dance to Wale's "Slight Work". From CallmeZo1 Youtube.

8th Day of Crewmas: fitness confessions from ReQuest, Phunk Phenomenon, Rhythm City & more

No 8 maids a-milking for the 8th day of Crewmas. Instead, HouseofCrews Youtube presents a discussion on milk and other fitness and diet tips/confessions from ABDC alums from ReQuest Crew, We Are Heroes, Phunk Phenomenon, and Rhythm City, as well as members of SGBM, New Styles Crew and other dance groups.

4th day of Crewmas: phone call wishes (living or dead) for We Are Heroes, Phunk Phenom, SGBM & more

The 4th day of Christmas present is 4 calling birds, so the 4th day of Crewmas covers the question: If you had one person to call -- living or dead -- who would it be and what would you talk about? Among the answerers: America's Best Dance Crew alums from We are Heroes, Rhythm City, and Phunk Phenomenon; Elektrolytes, SGBM, 5 Crew Dynasty, Ven 15, New Styles Crew, and PLAGUE. Among the choices: Bruce Lee, 'my cat', Albert Einstein, Jesus, family members, Michael Jackson, and various hotties. 

I applaud HouseofCrews for this ingenious and engaging series! If you missed the beginning of the series, click to watch: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

Video: 2nd day of Crewmas: Rhythm City, Phunk Phenomenon, Elektrolytes, In da Clutch - Crew romances?

For the second day of Crewmas, House of Crews stitches together interviews from Rhythm City, Phunk Phenomenon, Elektrolytes, and In da Clutch with some dance footage. The big questions: Who's dating within the crew, and who (from any crew) would make a good pair. Find out who they match up with Chachi (IaMmE), Brian Puspos (Architeks, SoReal Cru), Shorty (Beat Freaks), and Kassandra (Phunk Phenomenon).

Video: First Day of CrewMas - Rhythm City, Plague, New Styles Crew

HouseofCrews Youtube is holding a 12 days of Crewmas extravaganza. First day: freestyle from members of Rhythm City (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4), Plague, and New Styles Crew. Join us over the next 11 days for the dance holiday countdown

Rhythm City is back -- new website, new major US show!

We hadn't heard much from Rhythm City (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) lately. They've returned with a new website -- RhythmCityEnt.com -- to bring news, videos, photos, etc. The first news: They have a big show called The Takeover in New York on December 23. It is "an off- Broadway-style show that is theatrically staged, with complete stage props, elaborate sets and wardrobe, and energetic performances that will shake New York City." This production builds on their highly successful tour in China this summer, and promises to have all the energy and excitement that Rhythm City showed on ABDC. Tickets go on sale November 11; more info on their website

Video: Rhythm City - Catching Up

RhythmAddictsTV conducted an interview with ABDC 4's Rhythm City. The crew recently returned from a tour in China and talk about their experiences there and more. Stay tuned for more footage from the interview and Alonzo's class!

More dance auditions: Join Rhythm City for their second China tour!

Rhythm City (ABDC4) is having auditions for their 2nd annual China Tour. They are looking for 10 dancers to come along to share the experience of a lifetime! This trip will be for a 3 month time span. If you are chosen then you will join the rest of the Rhythm City Members in August to October 2011. They will be traveling to several different cities such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, etc... This is a full 2 hour show of Rhythm City Entertainment with Artist Dominique as an opening act. They are looking for all styles. Dancers must be 18+.

This is a paid job. The chosen dancers will be given a salary, food, travel and accomodations. Auditions will be held in the next few weeks. If you're interested, email them at rhythmcityent@gmail.com.  You can also get more information on Facebook or by following them on Twitter @rhythmcity.

Here's some footage from their last China tour:

Videos: ABDC alums at World of Dance NY -- Rhythm City, Static Noyze, Concept Artists

Alumni of America's Best Dance Crew performed at World of Dance New York 2011. Rhythm City (the larger team that includes the ABDC members) performed in exhibition. And there were two competing crews with ABDC alums: Static Noyze (the larger team) and Concept Artists (which contains members of Static Noyze and Phunk Phenomenon).

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!

World of Dance NY - May 28: major talent lineup!

The next stop for World of Dance is New York on Saturday May 28, and the lineup is remarkable! Competing crews that have already signed on include ABDC crews/auditioners Static Noyze, Nia Dance Troupe, The Rockwell Family, 8 Count, Thee Slap Bracelets, Part Time Models and many more. Exhibition performances will include Mos Wanted Crew, Future Funk, Rhythm City, StrykeForce Ent., Culture Shock DC, and some surprise appearances! Click here for all the details and to buy tickets.

In addition to their Debut East Coast performance, Mos Wanted Crew will also be debuting a new line of gray Mos Wanted T-shirts as seen in the picture. In a few days, I will post a short promotional concept video for the t-shirts, featuring frequent BBDC contributer, Koopa. Stay tuned!

Non-spoiler reports from the taping for Thursday's show

Here's some brief non-spoilery news about the episode that will air on this Thursday, from TimeToFlytoThe Cheese, Crazed Beats, and YoYoYo. I promised MTV that I would hold off all reporting about the April 14 episode until after the April 7 one aired, so I'll post Yoo's report early next week. Thanks guys!
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From TTFTTC and Crazed Beats: Five crews performed --Street Kingdom, Eclectic Gentlemen,.I.aM.mE, Phunk Phenomenon, and ReQuest...The five crews danced to Lil Wayne songs and they were all amazing!!! I think the judges had the hardest decision for this one. But somebody had to go. New stage, new judge, and new crews are gonna take this show to a whole new level. 

From YoYoYo (edited by Nancy): 

• IaMmE was up first.....very clean and sharp...Their story is that Jaja is not from america and she left home to dance in America  
• Phunk Phenomenon were like Rhythm City meets Phresh Select...very versatile crew. Their story is that the leaders' father passed away and it was his dream for his boys to be on the show.    
• Request-  very clean, sharp, and hard....story is that Kaili has a birthmark on her face and she always felt self conscious
• Eclectic Gentlemen- they had fireman....they were very clean and versatile with tricks and isos and popping
• Street Kingdom-everyone SK knew was at the taping. They did free-style the whole time 

Hype 5-0 x Aloha Inc. Collaboration - Vote for them now!

Who remembers "The Jerk" from the New Boyz? (Rhythm City from ABDC4 maybe?)  They're holding a contest to find the best jerkers out there, and members of Hypersquad studio (home of Hype 5-0 ABDC5) have put together a crew known as Aloha Inc.  

This week, they battle Second to None from California.  You can view their battle here, and vote for whoever you think did better.  Voting ends January 31st so get on it!

In order to show their love for their studiomates, Hype 5-0 has put out this collab video with Aloha Inc. in order to get your votes!  Dope dancing guys!