Videos: Bionic (Machine Gone Funk) vs. JRock (ABM Crew) at KOD (Keep On Dancing) US Popping Final

KeneTickbot Youtube has the first two rounds and the two tiebreakers for the 2012 KOD (Keep On Dancing) US popping semi-finals between Bionic (Machine Gone Funk, was in ABDC2's Supreme Soul) vs. JRock (ABM).In the end, Bionic was victorious -- congratulations!

Video: Mike Song & Pharside (Supreme Soul) - "Something Different"

Here is Pharside's latest video from his official Youtube Channel. This time, he teams up with Mike Song for his very first concept video.

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Video: Pharside & Academy of Villains - "Bare Bad Habit"

Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (member of ABDC's Supreme Soul) choreographed and danced "Bare Bad Habit" with Krystal Meraz and Academy of Villains (which he helped found). This is the first video that Pharside filmed -- hope there's many more! From Youtube.

Video: Headbangers Crew free-style and krump

Headbangerz Crew consists of Pharside Jennings (ABDC's Supreme Soul, Academy of Villains), Bang Jenkins aka Lando Wilkins (ABDC's Boxcuttuhz, co-director of SGBM), and Ruin. WORLDOFDANCETOUR Youtube brings this free-style and krump performance to "Anti Freeze". 

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.

Video: Jekajane (The Company) - I Just Wanna Love Ya

Jekajane is back with another amazing piece of choreography. This time, assisted by the dancers Ian Eastwood, Pat Cruz, Mike Fal, Shingo, Jun Quemado, and Bionic (Supreme Soul), Jeka was able to film this amazing one-shot video! Subscribe for her other pieces [Here]. Check it out:

Teaching reel from Bionic (Supreme Soul, Rockforce, Machine Gone Funk)

We've seen Bionic in competitions -- solo and with his crews including ABDC2's Supreme Soul -- but I feel another side of his ability and personality with this teaching reel. The music is "Stay Strong" is a tribute to his first dance teacher, Skeeter Rabbit. From BionicSupreme Youtube.

In case you missed it: Frost (Supreme Soul) "Krawling"

Antoine "Frost" Troupe (member of ABDC Season 2's Supreme Soul) goes solo to Linkin Park's "Krawling". Thanks for the tip, Greg!

Upcoming Event: UK B-Boy Championships

This weekend, October 15th and 16th, the 2011 UK B-Boy Championships will take place in London. This is one of the biggest events of the year in the bboy community, and it will feature some of the world's best bboys, poppers, and bboy crews. Click here to check out the lineups for this weekend. Among the highlights are defending R16 and Battle of the Year champions Jinjo Crew, ABDC alumnus Bionic from Supreme Soul, and an exhibition performance by defending HHI champions Plague.

Here's the official promo for the event:

Video: Pharside Demo

Pharside (Supreme Soul/Academy of Villains) uploaded a demo video onto his YouTube channel. The video was put together by his editor and showcases his abilities as a popper and a choreographer.

KoopaTV | Dance Clip of the Day: "Nexgen Judge Showcase"

Hey! We're staying in Cali once again! Today we find World renowned popper, Bionic (Machine Gone Funk/ Movement Lifestyle) as he showcases his talent at the Nexgen -September monthly Jam, held this past Saturday.

It was hard to choose between this clip and the showcase of the popper, Tetris, because both dancers were so proficient at their own unique styles. Feel free to check out both!

: : : Submissions for tomorrow's "Dance Clip of the Day" are always open, by Youtube message at www.youtube.com/KoopaOviasu : : :

***Submissions can be no older than TWO WEEKS!***

KoopaTV, signing off.

LXD is back with 3 new episodes, especially for fans of robotics, tutting, and breaking

LXD (Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) returns from their one-week break with three new episodes, all taking place in current day LXD world (wherever that is).
First up: Salvage (Episode 5 in Season 3). Sp3cimen tries to rescue his old girlfriend Autumn in an ominous warehouse. But he has to dance-fight battle with a strange creature (reminded me of an evil cloaked Ewok wearing a gas mask), followed by a Robot-a-thon battle. And, Autumn is...different. Jonathan Bayani (Supreme Soul, ABDC Season 2) is one of the robots.

Episode 6 - Reprogram -- takes up where Salvage ended. Autumn reveals her new nature, necessitating a battle of the sexes. Autumn is backed up by the Umbras, while Energies have Sp3cimen's back. Among the Energies: Kaba Modern's Mike Song and Tony Tran. This is my favorite of the three new episodes, due to the intense plot-driven choreography, masterful battle of tut vs. robot, and spotlighting of a wonderful girl dancer (Marie Medina) for a change.

RA Games: The last new episode returns us to LXD training school. This one is for the b-boy fans out there. The tension is much lower than the last two episodes, but there's some minor plot advancement -- will there be a battle to determine the LXD messiah? Stay tuned!

Legendary Hip Hop | Demons of the Mind/Medea Sirkas - 1984 Performance

After my last Legendary Hip Hop Post, Guest suggested I post up a video of this other legendary crew, Medea Sirkas. Whoever you are Guest, your wish has been granted.


Reppin the Bay Area, Medea Sirkas are pioneers of dance, helping found strutting and Filmore styles of dance.  While this video doesn't show it, they also used masks in their performances, and their particular style of dance has been very influential upon crews we know and love today, including Jabbawockeez and fellow Bay-Area dancers Supreme Soul and Academy of Villains.  They were creating illusions with their bodies long before I.aM.mE thought of Brain Banging, or were even born. Previously known as Demons of the Mind, they continue to stay relevant and perform together, such as in Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" music video. Check them out at their website: http://www.medeasirkas.com

In Case U Missed It: Hype 5-0 Realm Of Fate Recap

A couple of weeks ago, Hypersquad Studio (home of Season 5's Hype 5-0) held their annual show in Hawaii! The event featured many special guests, such as Glenda (Fanny Pak), Pharside (Supreme Soul), Goose (Static Noyze), Smart Mark (Phresh Select), and Kristal Meraz (AOV).

This video is the recap of the intense day of performances. Check out the rest of their channel at, [Hype50TV]:

Upcoming Events: Hype 5-0 "Realm of Fate" Commercial

If you're in the Hawaii area this weekend, be sure to check out Hype 5-0's very own "Realm of Fate" Concert, Saturday, July 23rd. The event, held in the Mckinley Highschool Auditorium, will have two showings: Matinee 1pm, Evening 6pm:

PRICES--
$15 General Seating | $20 VIP Seating (includes celebrity meet & greet) | $12 Matinee Special! (Only if ordered on June 5)

MEET & GREET for VIP--
Pharside of AOV & Supreme Soul (ABDC 2)
Glenda of Fanny Pak (ABDC 2)
Goose of Static Noyze (ABDC 5)
Smart Mark of Phresh Select (ABDC 2)
Hype 5-0 (ABDC 5)
Kristal Meraz of AOV (former L0stKidz)
Nika Clark of AOV
K-Luv
Angry Locals

Legendary Moments: Slim Boogie vs. Kite

Here's a classic, for everyone! This popping battle, between "Salah & Friends" and "Machine Gone Funk" (featuring Bionic and Pharside of Supreme Soul) marked the 10 year anniversary of Bionic & Salah's legendary battle, just before the turn of the millennium. That battle, (now 12 years ago) sparked a new generation of poppers to break into the scene.

*This particular clip, however, is widely regarded as the 'highlight' of this 10 year anniversary battle: Slim Boogie's crazy precision (Machine Gone Funk) vs. Kite's mind-blowing footwork (Salah's Friends)!

Disclaimer: Yes, Kite does indeed regularly perform to the song in his set, but that does not take away from his footwork. Don't let this devolve into a fan-war of 'who was better,' and let it remain as a piece of Hip-Hop history, that will continue to inspire us all.

Can I Have My Fries Seasoned?

A lot happening from the season 5 family- seasoned Fries. First up is a performance from the beasts down south- Jungle Boogie :::YULE!!!::: They performed to a new medley of songs at a local ATL dance competition as they get ready for HHI:

-- Jungle Boogie Performs at Chit Chats Dance Competition

Speaking of... Jungle Boogie will also be making an appearance at the annual Hypersquad Dance Co. show along with guests such as Glenda from FannyPak, Goose from Static Noyze, and Pharside & Kool Raul of Supreme Soul. It will be the first concert presented by new company directors, Hazmat & KCKay (Hype 5-0). Check out this trailer promoting the event called Realm of Fate: Heroes vs. Villians. Go to Hype5-0.com for more details.

-- Realm of Fate: Heroes vs. Villians Promo

Heavy Impact members- Stephan "Isi" Tuifua & "CooLeon" Henderson are teaching all summer at the CF Dance Academy. Here's a sample of what you can expect:

-- Stephan "Isi" Tuifua teaches to Frank Ocean - "Dust" at CF Dance Academy

And finally, the House Of Crews recently met up with the Boston wonders, Static Noyze 6 (minus 'Juan'-- get it?) in these fantastic series of videos:


-- SN6 routine to "New Moon" by Eric Liniger
-- SN6 freestyle to "M.I.A. Club" by Eric Liniger

::BURP!!:: Yum, those seasoned fries were good...

....Five - Six - Seven - Eight!

We got some workshop activity from ABDC alumni. First up, Frost of Supreme Soul (season 2) killin' it to Kelly Rowland's "Motivation (Remix)". Thanks to GroveAgainsTheMachin.


Up next is our robot champion friend, Chad of Poreotics (season 5 champ) cookin' it up with Chiddy Bang's - "Guinness Flow". Thanks to boogiezone.


*EDIT* And our latest champions, ChaChi & Moon (Fire & Machine) of I.aM.mE (season 6 champs) jamming out to "Buzzin" by Mann from the Quest Learning Center featuring Feng of Quest Crew (season 3 champ). Thanks Koopa!

Performance videos from Urban Street Jam: Congratulations Choreo Cookies, Villains, Jungle Boogie!

The winners at Urban Street Jam 2011 were some of our old favorites -- First place: Choreo Cookies; Second Place: Academy of Villains (affiliated with ABDC2 crew Supreme Soul); Third Place: Jungle Boogie (America's Best Dance Crew 5 alums). Pacific Rim filmed the winning performances. Here's Choreo Cookies. Click here for Academy of Villains and Jungle Boogie performances.

ABDC6 auditions spotlight - LA Pt. 3: Marvel Inc., Mos Wanted Crew, Oceans 11 (Eclectic Gentlemen), Proteges, ReQuest

Time for more attention and information on the crews that did well at the America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 auditions and might be chosen to appear on the show.  We know names for most of the crews that did well during their auditions.  We will soon run a contest to let you 'cast' which of the crews you think should make it to ABDC6 Top 10.  To help you choose and give these crews some exposure, we'll spotlight each of them and show any recent performance videos we can find. 

Today: Part 3 in our coverage of the Los Angeles auditions, featuring five more crews that made it to callbacks during the LA tryouts. Tomorrow: Part 4 of 5  on our coverage of the LA crews.

• Marvel Inc. is a Los Angeles group with an established fan base that loves  their jerkin' style. You can follow them on Twitter and TheMarvelInc Youtube.The videos don't show much group dancing, but here's a recent one showing some group moves and the individual members' skills, starting around 2:28.

• Mos Wanted Crew is already phenomenally popular, though almost nobody has ever seen them perform together. The members have been leaders in the Hip Hop dance community and have been part of 29 other dance groups including ABDC alumni SoReal Cru. Supreme Soul, Team Millennia, and Boxcuttuhz. Click here to hear MWC's creator Myron Marten explain how and why the group formed, their working style, and their feelings about ABDC. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. So far, there is no video to show Mos Wanted Crew dancing together, but here's Koopa's unofficial demo reel that demonstrates the amazing individual dancers.

Click here for info and videos on Oceans 11 (aka Eclectic Gentlemen), Proteges, and ReQuest.