Video: Jay Battle (Southern Movement) & Tyrone Foster (Royal Flush) collabo and tour

Jay Battle (Southern Movement Season 4) & Tyrone "Neyon" Foster (Royal Flush Season 5) are touring the country with the UniverSoul Circus, check them out in a city near you at universoulcircus.com.  Here is the most recent project we've worked on while  in  Washington DC

Video: Roast Beast intro and sample freestyle -- auditioning crew with ABDC alum from Royal Flush - REVISED!

America's Best Dance Crew is welcoming returning crews for the ABDC Season 7 auditions, so we hope they give a serious second look to  new crews with leaders from prior ABDC seasons. Here's Roast Beast from Atlanta featuring  Tyrone 'Neyon' Foster, a member of ABDC5's Royal Flush Crew. They will be auditioning in Houston on January 15. We hope Roast Beast  has the stuff to make it to Season 7! From ROASTBEAST4 Youtube.

Mailbox: Keep It Live 2 Street Dance Jam, Royal Flush' Neyon in "Hall Pass", Quest interview

-- Keep It Live is back with a second street dance competition on March 12 in Los Angeles! It will feature a 2-on-2 popping battle, 2-on-2 all styles battle, and a showcase by local crew Distinguished Gentlemen. The winners of our 2-on-2 popping battle will go on to battle dancers from the JRock (Dark Doctor from LXD) and JSmooth (Step Up 3D) and others on March 19 at the Truth of Poppin' event in LA. 

-- Neyon of Royal Flush has a featured part in the hit movie "Hall Pass". Just look for the guy with the goggles in the bar scene!
-- Channel APA has a new interview with Quest Crew, where they answer the usual questions, plus talk about where they'll be in 10 years, words of wisdom, and regrets

Memorial tribute video from Neyon (Royal Flush) to honor four untimely deaths

It's Martin Luther King Day/ I think it would be great if all of us take time to remember why the Reverend deserved commemoration, and also to honor the memories of others who lived in an upright and inspiring manner. That's why I want to feature this video from  Neyon of Royal Flush (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5), who created a touching tribute to four teens who died too young --Cameron Irvin, Jamark McCloud, Bobby Tillman, and Ben Napier. 

ABDC Trivia Contest Week 2 answer: Royal Flush

Over 50 of our readers knew that Royal Flush auditioned for all five seasons of America's Best Dance Crew. Come back tomorrow for our next question!

Videos World of Dance Chicago -- Congratulations to Homegrown (crew from SoReal Studios) + Royal Flush and Poreotics!

At World of Dance Chicago on November 27, 2010, the competition was won by Homegrown, a crew from Houston that originated in Soreal Studios and was directed by SoReal Crew members (America's Best Dance Crew Season 2 runners-up) Andrew Baterina and Jackie Lautchang as well as Jheru Alba. Second place went to Redefinition and third place to Design Dance. Congratulations to all and we hope you audition for ABDC6!  Thanks for the tip Wes! Here's the Homegrown performance as well as the exhibition performance by Royal Flush (and click here to see Poreotics in exhibition) , from the AlterEGOmn Youtube Channel.

This Week's Big U.S. Dance Event: World of Dance Chicago, with Poreotics, Royal Flush, Footworkingz ++

The major dance event this weekend in the U.S. takes place in Chicago at World of Dance. Exhibition crews include America's Best Dance Crew 5's Poreotics and Royal Flush, as well as  Footworkings (America's Got Talent), and Remote Kontrol (So You Think You Can Dance). Maybe you'll see one of the next ABDC competitors there. And, the event will feature b-boy and b-girl battles too. Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

Upcoming Events: November 19 and beyond

11/19 - whenever: MUS.I.C. starring JabbaWockeez, with Super Cr3w appearing also, opens an extended run in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo
11/19: Quest Crew perform at Dynasty IX at Fordham University in Bronx, NY 11/20: Blueprint workshop in Quebec City
11/20: Glenda Morales and Kyle Hanagami among the teachers at Mischief Makers workshop in Alhambra, CA
11/20: Pride 3 dance competition at Rutgers University
11/20-21: Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo among the choreographers at the Monsters of Dance workshops in Kansas City
11/21: Quest Crew, Beat Freaks, Legacy among the performers at Showdown III in Visalia, CA
11/21-24: Poreotics in ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure Park
11.24: Rhythmology Jr. auditions in Bergenfield, NJ
11/24: Poreotics at Tent Club in Los Angeles
11/27: Poreotics, Royal Flush, and many other dance groups at World of Dance Chicago

 Leave a comment if you want to add to this calendar for this period or in the future. Thanks!

Upcoming events:November 12 and beyond

11/12 - whenever: MUS.I.C. starring JabbaWockeez, with Super Cr3w appearing also, opens an extended run in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo
11/12-14: World-class Bboys in action at 37th Anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation in Bronx, NY
11/13: Poreotics, Future Funk, Les Twins, Academy of Villains, and many more dance teams at World of Dance San Francisco  (in Vallejo)
11/13: Boxcuttuhz, Static Noyze6, Phunk Phenomenon in exhibition, and a dozen crews compete at Elements XI in Boston
11/13-14: Beat Freaks workshops: 6/13 - Huntington Station 1-4pm (631-423-8277), Kings Park (631-269-0751); 6/14 - Rockville Center 9-noon (516-536-1720), Inspiration Dance Studio 1-4 (631-474-5321)
11/14: Blueprint Cru and 8 Count perform at Coastal Dance Rage Benefit in Ottawa
11.14: Academy of Villains and many other groups compete at Prelude Norcal in Hayward, CA
11/19: Quest Crew perform at Dynasty IX at Fordham University in Bronx, NY
11/20: Blueprint workshop in Quebec City
11/21-24: Poreotics in ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure Park
11.24: Rhythmology Jr. auditions in Bergenfield, NJ
11/24: Poreotics at Tent Club in Los Angeles
11/27: Poreotics, Royal Flush, and many other dance groups at World of Dance Chicago

 Leave a comment if you want to add to this calendar for this period or in the future. Thanks!

Video: Royal Flush promo video

The individual talents of the members of Royal Flush (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) are showcased in this promotional video shot at the Savannah College of Art and Design. From the RoyalFlushCrewAtl Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, Ninjaboi!

Mailbox: Beat Freaks at PETA Gala; Royal Flush members set for BET awards

- Beat Freaks walked the red carpet at the PETA gala on September 25, 2010 and performed at the after-party. Photo from Nikki Nelson/WENN.

- Royal Flush members Neyon (aka Black Naruto) and Jared (aka JFlip) will dance with Soulja Boy at the BET Hip Hop Awards show on October 12 8PM ET/PT. Thanks for the tip, Ninjaboi!

Video: Royal Flush's Dakota Smith dances "Find Your Love"

Dakota Smith from Royal Flush (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) created a dance drama called "Find Your Love", posted on his dksmithroyalflush Youtube Channel. Later this year, Royal Flush will be performing at World of Dance Chicago, as part of a larger Seasoned Fries group at World of Dance Hawaii (more on this soon!) and in workshops in Louisville, KY. Also, Dakota has a principal dancing role in the upcoming remake of "Footloose"!

Video: More ABDC Behind-the-scenes from Royal Flush

'The Royal Life' with Royal Flush (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) is back with more offstage and backstage views from ABDC. Video from RoyalFlushCrewATL Youtube Channel.

Mailbox: Jungle Boogie, Swagger Crew and Royal Flush; lyrical hiphop from Brian & Uyanga

• Koifysh.com shows that Southern alums of America's Best Dance Crew are successfully continuing their dance careers. They talk about recent performances by Jungle Boogie, Swagger Crew, and Royal Flush 
• Brian Johnson from Nemesis Crew (ABDC Season 5 auditioners) has a lovely lyrical hip hop video with Uyanga (a primo dancer from Mongolia). Check it out:

Video: Love King's 'The Dream' featuring Gisette Valentin (Royal Flush)

ABDC performers continue to make notable appearances in music videos. Gisette Valentin (aka Hunnie) from Royal Flush is the backup dancer on the far right. Video from GisetteValentin Youtube Channel.

Vote for Jungle Boogie or Royal Flush in Atlanta's Hottest Club Awards

Both Jungle Boogie and Royal Flush have been nominated for 'Hottest Dance Crew' in Atlanta's Hottest Club Awards. Vote for your favorite and help them win!

Video: New Step Up 3D Promo featuring Royal Flush and Swagger Crew

To hype everyone for the imminent release of Step Up 3D, there's a new Youtube Video of 'My Own Step', the movie's theme. The video has some great dancers including two Southern crews from America's Best Dance Crew Season 5: Royal Flush (wearing wife beaters and Khaki shorts) and Swagger Crew (wearing black Swagger Crew Tshirts).

Answer to ABDC Blowup Contest Week 7: Royal Flush

The contest must be getting harder -- we had far fewer correct entries this week. The crew in our Week 7 blowup photo was Royal Flush, from America's Best Dance Crew Season 5. Here's the picture we posted:

 Here's the original photo from MTV.com, when Royal Flush danced to Down in Episode 4:

 The clue was: 'What you get when you embarrass Beat Ya Feet Kings!' The answer used the royal connection (Kings and Royal). And, when you're embarrassed you flush with color (no we did not refer to any other meaning of flush here. Get your mind out of the toilet.)
Next blowup: tomorrow!

Upcoming Events - May 21-31, 2010

• 5/21:  Adrian Causing of Fr3sh teaching workshop at DLM Studio in Toronto at 11am
• 5/21-26: JabbaWockeeZ MUS.I.C show in Las Vegas, with Super Cr3w as featured performers
• 5/21-5/30: LXD performing in the Glee tour in California, Illinois, and NY. Good luck trying to get tickets!
• 5/21: Supreme Soul performing in Pleasanton, CA
• 5/21: Blueprint Cru at Tonic Club in Montreal. Click here for tickets
• 5/21: Poreotix, Tripl3 Threat, and DeLa Femme at Pulse Lounge in San Francisco
• 5/22: Body Rock in San Diego, with Boxcuttuhz, KM Legacy, SH!kingz and many more crews in exhibition and competition. Click here for details 
• 5/22: Beat Freaks teaching workshops at Rock with H.E.R. in Phoenix, AZ
• 5/22: Royal Flush dance at Fierce Dance Battle 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky
• 5/23: Adrian Causing of Fr3sh teaching Culture Shock Toronto workshop at Goodlife Fitness Manulife Center in Toronto, 3pm
• 5:28: Dumbo of Poreotix teaching a workshop in Roselle Park, NJ
• 5/28-29: Massive Monkees Weekend in Seattle
• 5/29: Welcome home bash for Hype 5-0 in Honolulu
• 5/29: Poreotix,  Blueprint, Static Noyze, Jungle Boogie, Rhythm City, BeatYaFeet Kings, Southern Movement, Vogue Evolution, FR3SH!and dozens of other crews in exhibition and competition at World of Dance NY in Brooklyn
• 5/29: Super Cr3w performing at Sun Tzu Sound in Seattle
• 5/30: Poreotix performance at Amnesia nightclub in NY 
• 5/31 - 6/3: GOP Boot Camp and tryouts in Puerto Rico

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

Photos from the 'Seasoned Fries' Wrap party, including group shot of all the crews!

Hype 5-0 has new photos on their website of the wrap party after America's Best Dance Crew 5's Finale. Click here to see the full photo set including (above) probably the last photo together of members of Poreotix, Blueprint, Hype 5-0, Swagger Crew, Royal Flush, Heavy Impact, Saltare, Jungle Boogie and Static Noyze.