Videos: Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) and Shane Sparks -- showing their non-dance skills!

What do talented dancers and choreographers do when they're not dancing? Here are videos showing another side of America's Best Dance Crew people:
- Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) gave the commencement speech at her old high school in Twin Falls, ID. KMVT-TV filmed a few clips of the event, as well as a workshop she held afterward

Shane Sparks (ex-judge on America's Best Dance Crew) appeared on The Kiya Show, talking about his work dancing, singing and designing clothing for dancers.

Exclusive interview: Steve Terada (Quest Crew) backstage at ABDC LMFAO week - impressions of Season 7 & working with LMFAO

Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) and Chris Trondsen interviewed of Steve Terada Quest Crew, who worked with the crews on the America's Best Dance Crew's LMFAO Challenge. He talks about the different teams, what it's like to return to the show, whether he'd want to come back and compete again, recovering from injuries, how to follow him, and working with LMFAO in concert.

Exclusive: RNG pre-ABDC LMFAO taping - talking about celebrity crushes, what attracts them, and the competition

Riquel Olander (We Are Heroes) and Chris Trondsen interview RNG before the taping of America's Best Dance Crew's LMFAO Challenge. They answer fan questions about celebrity crushes, their biggest competition, and what they look for in boys (and what Bailey looks for in a girl). And they show their cheer -- now that's entertainment!

ABDC Alum news: Parris (ReQuest) choreographing for JLo, FootWorKINGz in documentary;We are Heroes photos

 - Parris Goebel (dancer and choreographer for ABDC6's ReQuest Crew) has a busy summer ahead. According to TE News, She was just hired by Jennifer Lopez to choreograph for J-Lo's upcoming world tour. After that, she will teach workshops in Rome, followed by a return to Hip Hop International.
- We are Heroes (ABDC4 winners) did a new photospread for The Bull Magazine
- Fortune and Bang reports that members of FootworKINGz (ABDC6) are featured in a new documentary called "Underground" about street dancing. Here's the trailer:

Video: Riquel Olander (We Are Heroes) Highlights Reel

Ricquel Olander (member of ABDC4 winning crew We Are Heroes) just created a highlights reel from her television appearances, on Riqdiculous Youtube. In the next few weeks, she'll be teaching in Paris with 9-1 Pact Crew, one of the non-US crews that reportedly had a standout audition for America's Best Dance Crew Season 7.

Mailbox: We are Heroes news, Puzzle Peace's Dance Idol Competition; Introducing The Movement in UK

- We are Heroes is now a 4-member group; Nichelle has decided to leave the group to take up acting. Click here to watch their announcement.
- Puzzle Peace Crew has a new dance competition called Dance Idol held in Upland, CA. It's weekly on Wednesdays starting March 14, with cash prizes.  For all the rules, sign up at Puzzle Peace's Facebook, or call  the sign up hotline at 909-545-4667 and ask for Don
- The Movement is a new UK dance group, with 16 dancers fusing dance disciplines from street to contemporary/ballet. This interdisciplinary approach was used to great effect by The LXD, and it may be high time for the concept to gain greater acceptance and exposure. Click here for further information about The Movement or to discuss a booking for 2012.

Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) at ABDC7 auditions w/Chachi: impressions of the auditions

Chachi (IaMmE) and Chris Trondsen interview Riquel Olander (member of ABDC4 winning crew We are Heroes) at the Los Angeles auditions for America's Best Dance Crew. Riquel watched many of the LA auditions and raves about how much she loved some of the crews -- especially Street Kingdom! She talks about both of We Are Heroes' auditions for ABDC, what We are Heroes is up to now, and how to reach her.Thanks to MOVeMEDIAproductions.com for all the filming and production.

Video: We Are Heroes Free-style for Vlado Footwear

We are Heroes, winners of America's Best Dance Crew Season 4, made a promo video for Vlado Footwear showing each woman free-styling in the company's shoes. From VladoFootwear Youtube. Thanks for the tip, jtiera!

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.

Concept video from Mami (We Are Heroes) - "Promise"

Mami Kanemitsu (member of ABDC4 champions We are Heroes) co-choreographs and co-stars in a new concept video with G Madison called "Promise". I particularly like the split screened choreo. From mamikworld Youtube.

9th day of Crewmas= ladies dancing: ReQuest, We Are Heroes, Ven15

Since today's Christmas present is 9 Ladies Dancing, it's no surprise that the Crewmas focus today is on ladies of dance: ReQuest Crew, We are Heroes, and Ven15. The video from HouseofCrews shows older performance footage. The discussion: goals as a girl group and advice for women aspiring to become dancers.

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.

7th day of Crewmas: hidden talents of ReQuest, ICONic Boyz, Phunk Phenomenon, We Are Heroes

For the seventh day of Crewmas, the HouseofCrews couldn't come up with any swans a-swimming, so they asked crews about their other talents. ReQuest Crew, ICONic Boyz, Phunk Phenomenon, We are Heroes, Ringmasters, SGBM, and others. There's a lot of singers, as well as some strippers, rappers, knitters, jugglers, and an on-command farter (guess which crew!)

6th day of Crewmas: How ReQuest, Ringmasters, We Are Heroes, SGBM relax

Halfway through the 12 days of Crewmas from HouseofCrews Youtube. Instead of 6 geese a-laying, we've got dancers laying around. ABDC alums from ReQuest Crew, Ringmasters, We Are Heroes, as well as members from Super Galactic Beat Manipulators, 5 Crew Dynasty, In Da Clutch, PLAGUE, and New Styles Crew talk about how they kick back. Here's the previous 5 days of Crewmas videos: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5

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

Two more We are Heroes video dance tutorials: Ali and Nichelle

The We are Heroes/Sony Biggie tutorial series continues: Nichelle teaches flips and Ali teaches a routine. From WeareHeroesCrew Youtube.

Video: Hiro (We Are Heroes) teaches tut technique

As we reported earlier this week, Sony is partnering with We Are Heroes (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4 winners). The women are promoting Sony Bloggie MP4 cameras by creating video to showcase their competition-winning moves. For the next several Wednesdays, Sonybloggie Youtube channel will feature one of their videos.   

Up now: Hiro demonstrates how to tut, so that viewers can learn and do the moves. Thanks for the link, PerezOverride!

MTV Danceathon October 30-31 with We are Heroes

MTV is holding a 24-hour danceathon on October 30-31 for a charity to combat bullying. We Are Heroes (ABDC Season 4 winners) are among the participants. It will be live-streamed at OMusicAwards.com, though it's not clear what time that starts. 

Learn We are Heroes' moves with Sony video workshops

Sony is partnering with We Are Heroes (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4 winners). The women are promoting Sony Bloggie MP4 cameras by creating video to showcase their competition-winning moves. For the next several Wednesdays, Sonybloggie Youtube channel will feature on of their videos.   

First week: Riquel shows the routine that We are Heroes performed during the first week of America’s Best Dance Crew. Each step is demonstrated so that viewers can learn and do the moves.

Randy Jackson's Top 5 Most Memorable Performances

Today on his blog, Randy Jackson listed what he feels are the five most memorable performances from the past six seasons.

1. Jabbawockeez -Thriller Challenge, Season 1, Episode 4
2. Fanny Pak -Missy Elliott Challenge, Season 2, Episode 7
3. Beat Freaks-Magic Ball Performance, Season 3, Episode 5
4. Poreotics-Hip Hop Nation Challenge, Season 5, Episode 7
5. We Are Heroes -Who Run the World, Season 6, Episode 10

Tell us what you think of this. Was he spot on or was he way off?