In Case U Missed It: Kaba Modern vs. Poreotics

Waaayyy before ABDC was on the air, Team Millennia held an annual event called "In The Spotlight"- showcasing all sorts of local dance/hip-hop styles. Although, the exact dates of these events are unknown, these videos were posted as early as 2007 (courtesy of tovu & onynn) Here's a battle featuring Kaba Modern's Tony Tran going up against Poreotics' Dumbo from ITS2. My my, how they've grown so much! ::tear:: Check out some more ABDC related battles from ITS events below.


ITS: Mike Song vs. Twitch
ITS2: Mike Song vs. Jet Li
ITS3: Tony Tran vs. Jet Li
ITS3: Mike Song vs. Tony Tran

Video: Del's interview with Collizion (another ABDC6 auditioner)

Del interviewed Collizion Crew outside the Houston auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6. Thanks Del! (and we've got one more special interview set for tomorrow, since I'll be unable to post much of the day, since I'm going to the New York auditions).

And here's the crew's demo reel.

Another ABDC auditioneer: JHHA Droppas

JHHA Droppas posted this video on Youtube, announcing that they will be at the America's Best Dance Crew auditions in New York tomorrow.

Video: Behind the scenes at the taping of Beat Freaks and Jungle Boogie's Old Navy Ad

Here's a delightful video about the making of the Old Navy "Gobble Dance" Thanksgiving ad that featured Beat Freaks and Jungle Boogie, from thetse986 Youtube Channel. It gives a rare picture into the creative process for creating an ad and the best way to incorporate the dancers.

Hype 5-0 Auditions Round 2, AOV auditions

In Hawaii and need something to do tonight? Missed last week's auditions for The Hype (Mother crew of Hype 5-0 ABDC5?) Then go to Hypersquad Dance Co. for their second round of auditions!  7-9PM

And for those of you unlucky to not be in Hawaii but lucky enough to be in the Bay Area (San Francisco), Academy of Villains (Supreme Soul [ABDC2] 2nd Generation) will be having their auditions in a month.  So plan ahead!

Video: Del's interview with Second 2 None (another ABDC6 auditioner)

Del went to the Houston auditions for America's Best Dance Crew 6, and interviewed several crews. Here's his talk with Second 2 None:

 
And here's the crew's performance at World of Dance in 2010:

Jungle Boogie at VIBE 2011

Taking a break from some audition stuff... We blogged a while ago about the upocming VIBE dance competition on January 30th.  Here's another promo with some of our favorite dancers, Jungle Boogie.  Mad energy and crazy moves in this one, wish I could make it to VIBE.  

Looks like there are other promo videos on the same channel.  Looking forward to seeing if some other crews like Kaba Modern, Boxcuttuhz, Team Millenia and Poreotics among others put out promo videos.

Another ABDC auditioneer: Oceans 11 (Eclectic Gentlemen)

Ocean's 11 will audition for America's Best Dance Crew 6 in Los Angeles. The group consists of members of  Heavy Impact, Iconic, LXD and Destined 2 Be. Video from Tfreshestkid Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, The Trend! UPDATE: The group will compete on ABDC6 as Eclectic Gentlemen

Live to Dance Party Room is now open -- come on in!

Tonight, we learn if Jalen or Twitch will make it to the finals, and watch a few more acts get showered with Paula's motherly mentoring and acceptance. So, let's party. Did America get it right? Is this show something that should return for a new season? And, what about the America's Best Dance Crew auditions -- what crews do you want to see on MTV in April? Type away!

Another ABDC6 auditioner: T.O.Y.S

 T.O.Y.S. (Turn On Your Soul) Crew will be auditioning for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 in New York on January 29. Here's a sample of the work of the larger group, from the TheBSeth Youtube Channel:

Join us tonight for Live To Dance Party Room!

Join us tonight during and after Live To Dance. Find out whether Jalen, Twitch or Du-Shant Stegall made it to the finals, and watch 6 more acts with us. We'll set up a party room just before 8pm ET for you to talk about L2D, the ABDC6 auditions, or whatever else is on your mind. 

Second field report on the Houston ABDC auditions - callback crews, experience inside the auditions studio

Art reports back on the action inside the studio where the Houston auditions were held:

I attended the Houston audition. At first all the crews were standoffish to each other. The producers and cameraman had all the crews join together in the street in a big freestyle circle. I have videos that I can post if you guys like. The vid shows PacMan and a couple members of his crew freestyling. All kinds of crews were there, and all ages, from little girl crews who looked like they were 5, to crews with a ton of experience. 41 crews auditions and 18 received call backs. Didn't really have time to walk around since my crew was auditioning itself, because they wanted everyone to stay in a certain area after you received a call back so they could find you.  

A couple of the crews who received a call back were: 
--Wreckless - crew from Florida, which you might remember on America's Got Talent season 5 

--I.Am.Me - PacMan's all star crew  

--TRAFFIKjam - an Austin based crew with an interesting style close to Fanny Pak's   
--Second 2 None- didn't really get a chance to talk with them  
--U4ria Dance Crew - featured on 106 N Park, along with other shows  
--Mad Skills Dance Crew - a portion of a much larger dance company who have a down south swag type of style  
--Alien Tactics - an Austin based crew with clean hard hitting choreo  
--STAK'D - another Austin crew whos have a down south swag style to them with hard hitting choreo  
--Beat Junkeez - didn't really get a chance to speak with them  
--Illovation

Click here to read the rest of his report. Thanks Art!

Del reports about the Houston ABDC Auditions (with a video interview of STAK'D, a called-back crew)

Reader/contributor Del attended the Houston auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 and talked to some of the crews. We'll post his video interviews over the next few days; here's his conversation with STAK'D and his field report:

Since I got there real early I got to see the crowd develop as time went on. There seemed to be a nice turn out there and even when I was leaving there were more and more crews coming in to get into the line. I didn't get a chance to meet that many BABDC favorites like U4Ria or Ben10 and his new crew, but I did run into I.aM.mE and Second2None (from San Antonio) along with STAK'D and a couple of others. Click here to read about those that I met.

Thanks Del!

Enter ABDC Trivia Contest Week 8 now!

Time for more trivia about America's Best Dance Crew, for a chance to win some ABDC-related merchandise or an ITunes gift certificate.  Full rules here. The prize goes to the highest cumulative score (plus winner of the tie-breaker) over this 10-week contest. The deadline for this puzzle is midnight on January 30, 2011.

This week's question:  America's Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance have had a lot of people appear on or audition for both shows. What members of Poreotics tried out for So You Think You Can Dance? Email your answer to ABDCContest@gmail.com. Good luck!

A Third field report (listing favorite crews) for the Chicago ABDC auditions

Jean Sebastian reacts to our earlier posts about the Chicago auditions for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6. Thanks Jean! Here's the report:

I was there too from the beginning and I saw probably 35 to 50 crews, the room was hot as Hell at the beginning and nearly we keep inside. This was a really big dance room. In the registration table I looked upon a three pages of the crews that were registered to take over the dance floor.  With this detail out of my chest, the crews that take my breath away are the following: 

•  An all-girl crew (don't remember their name but I think they had someone from A.S.I.I.D. choreograph their number). These girls were hot like hell, they dance ok but they have a great opportunity to get into the show cause they have a great sex appear like the Fly Khicks from season 3. Looking forward to see them on the show.  
• Stereo Junkies. With the headphone in their heads mark something interesting, and their style of dance. Sick!!!  
• 787 Crew. I don't understand what is the problem with people leaving comments to this crew, they were great. They don’t have only the dance factor. Styles, props that they use, and the neon part is what really complements this crew. Everybody in the audition stops once to watch their performance and It was off the hook. 
• N-10city.  This crew seem to me like a part of Vogue Evolution but they bring an more hoody flavor cause they perform different styles in the same routine...and the guy with the Mow hack that I never seems before was crazy like hell.  I think they had been auditioning quite a while for ABDC and pass till the final stage but never get the call to get into the show.  I hope they made it this time.   
• And finally but not less important: 8 count.  This guys was like being seeing Blueprint back again into the stage. They were really awesome with their transitions and routine. Wasn't nothing new about it. They were one of my favorite though cause they really killed it at the call back. I know the Blueprints will be more than happy to see this crew back again into the stage of ABDC season 6. 

Teldon's ABDC Rewatch - Season 1, Finale!

About this series: Teldon is going to watch every episode of America's Best Dance Crew to try and see them with a fresh outlook, judging them on their own merits.  He invites you to join him, rewatching and reviewing the shows. Click here to read his criteria and how he is judging the performances. His only request:  "please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light."

Well we are now at the end of Season One.  How do all the crews do when they pair up with the others in their region?  Only one way to find out.  Watch it here!, then click here to read the review. Season 2 Rewatch starts in a day or so.

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!

Another field report on the crews auditioning for America's Best Dance Crew in Chicago

Finn the Human reports on the America's Best Dance Crew auditions in Chicago on January 21. Thanks, Finn the Human!

I attended the Chicago auditions and was surprised at how many crews did NOT show up considering this is the first time in 2 or 3 seasons the Midwest was back in the picture. I'd say about 15 to 20 crews were there. Amongst all of the auditioning crews I recognized quite a few of them:

• 8 Count as we all know to be affiliated with Blueprint Cru. Their choreo was very clean and precise! A mixture of Fanny Pak and Blueprint! Def a team we should all watch out for. 
• A group with really big terrible masks on called Incognito.
• There was an awesome group of guys from Canada called The Union. As they were running through their set everyone stopped and watched in awe! They are also a team we should look out for. 4 crews out of Indianapolis attended the audition.
• Dynasty, who brought a different style to the show called Buckin. They give off the vibe that Ringmasters gave off. Kind of unkempt but they made the shortlist. Too much dance.
• A group of about 10 with members no older than 17. The youngest girl in the group is 8 and she is definitely the star but with RNG auditioning, I doubt this crew will see any time on the show.
• J'Dore, All girl crew all scantily clad who sadly didn't make it past the first cut. 
• My favorite crew from the Chicago auditions and they went by the name D2B short for Destined 2 Be. They have been a crew to look out for ever since the Auditions for Season 2 so hopefully this is their year. The group is very different from the group we've all seen on America's Got Talent: Only 1 original member and the other 6 are all from other Midwestern states.   
• 787. A group from Puerto Rico. Amazing dance team with amazing stunts and an amazing look. They all look like little Puerto Rican Dumbos with a mix of hype 5-0.
• Vixenz crew that has a team of 7 GORGEOUS ladies. The whole room froze when the entered the room. They could be trouble for other crews solely on their look. 
• N-10City. A group of 5 guys with wild colors and crazy hairstyles. Looks like a vogue crew. 
• Stereo Junkiez from Chicago with members from A.S.I.I.D. They had a fresh look and choreo that puts you in the mind of Fanny Pak. 
• Puzzle League from Chicago. If any crew from these auditions could make it based off of choreo alone then this would be the crew. Insanity!
• There were about 3 crews there that were foot work crews so maybe we will see some footwork on the show.

Answer to ABDC Trivia Contest Week 7: Lady Gaga

Thanks to everyone who entered Week 7 of our ABDC Trivia Contest. At this point, we have a 3-way tie between AnotherCreator, Florian, and VivalaVix with 7 points each, and quite a lot of people just one point behind.  If we still have a tie after Week 10, I'll announce a tie-breaker challenge (if anyone has some superb ideas on this, please email me at BloggingBestDanceCrew@gmail.com).

This week's question:What musical artist has been performed to by the most crews? Answer: Lady Gaga's songs were danced to by 17 America's Best Dance Crew competitors,  beating out close contenders Beyonce (15), Chris Brown (12), Britney Spears (12), Black Eyed Peas (12), and Lil John (12). An interesting factoid mentioned by 3 entrants: Ke$ha is the only artist who has been danced to by 7 crews in a single season without having her own artist challenge. Here's the enumeration for Lady Gaga (thanks, Ninjaboi): 

• Season 3: 6 crews -- Quest, Beat Freaks, Fly Khicks for Hip Hop Decathlon; Dynamic Edition Illusion Week; Team Millennia and Boxcuttuhz (along with Beat Freaks who are already counted) in the reunion
• Season 4: 4 crews --We Are Heroes, Afroborike, Massive Monkees for the top 3 challenge;Beat Ya Feet Kings for Martial Arts Week
• Season 5: 7 crews performed during Lady Gaga week

  The next trivia question will be posted tomorrow!

Teldon's ABDC Rewatch - Season 1, Episode 7 - Evolution of Hip Hop Challenge

About this series: Teldon is going to watch every episode of America's Best Dance Crew to try and see them with a fresh outlook, judging them on their own merits.  He invites you to join him, rewatching and reviewing the shows. Click here to read his criteria and how he is judging the performances. His only request:  "please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light."

This is it.  The last episode until the final vote.  Who will rise above the others and who will fall by the wayside?  Watch it here, then click here to read my Rewatch Review. Click here if you to watch ahead to the finale.

Video: Pat Garrett (ABDC Ghost Crew) and the new Ghost Crew plus I.aM.mE's Chachi

Ghost Crew only appeared for a short time on ABDC5, but demonstrated originality and flair. Ghost's leader, Pat Garrett, has reassembled the crew and they MIGHT audition for the new season of America's Best Dance Crew. Here's some of their recent work from the HoustonGhostCrew Youtube Channel.  Thanks for the tip, Austin!

Field report from Dance Fan on the Chicago ABDC auditions

DanceFan (a BloggingBestDanceCrew.com reader) left a brief report on the America's Best Dance Crew 6 auditions in Chicago on January 21, 2010. Here's the writeup. Thanks DanceFan!

I attended the Chicago audition on the 21st and it surprised me. Chicago brought out major talent this year with many styles. It was a couple crews that stood out 2 me though bcuz they were unique.One crews goes by the name of N-10-City (I think that's how they spell it) but this was unique from their dance style to their outfits.They had funky outfits in yellow,purple,black,and white; all crew members with a different look.One of them even had a Mohawk designed like i never seen before. This crew style is interesting to me because they combine more than one style. Would be nice 2 see them on the show. I actually think they might have a chance because they are unique, just stood out from other crew styles. A lot of crews had the same similar style and similar as crews from past seasons.

Another crew was 787 from Puerto Rico. Amazing crew with amazing moves. Some crew members danced with G.O.P. Crew who was on season 3 but this new crew 787 brings more talent than G.O.P. They would be an excellent choice also for the show.

One more crew i remember was 8 Count, another crew from Canada. They also were at the audition with Blueprint Cru members. This Canadian crew brings energy, hardcore choreo,and wicked moves...very ready and willing to take what Blueprint Cru was short of getting.

I really want to see all these crews make the show. I hope they do.

Today's video picks: Dumbo solo; I.aM.mE

Two videos to share, as recommended by Den: 1. Dumbo from Poreotics solos at SoReal Studios and 2.Moon and Chachi from I.aM.mE

Teldon's ABDC Rewatch - Season 1, Episode 6 - Broadway Remixed Challenge

About this series: Teldon is going to watch every episode of America's Best Dance Crew to try and see them with a fresh outlook, judging them on their own merits.  He invites you to join him, rewatching and reviewing the shows. Click here to read his criteria and how he is judging the performances. His only request:  "please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light."

The first major outside the box challenge. When I first heard of this concept I was skeptical. Did they actually manage to marry Hip-Hop and Broadway? Time to find out. Click here to watch the show, then click here to read my Rewatch review. And, here's Episode 7 if you want to watch ahead.

Another ABDC6 auditioner: 787 Crew from Puerto Rico

787 Crew from Puerto Rico auditioned in Chicago on Friday. The crew has some ties to G.O.P. who competed in America's Best Dance Crew Season 3. They also performed at Hip Hop International 2010. Here's part of their audition performance, from GOPDance Youtube Channel. What do you think?

Teldon's ABDC Rewatch - Season 1, Episode 5 - Thriller Challenge

About this series: Teldon is going to watch every episode of America's Best Dance Crew from The Season 1 live auditions all the way to Season 5 Champions for Charity, in order to try and see them with a fresh outlook, judging them on their own merits.  He invites you to join him, rewatching and reviewing the shows. Click here to read his criteria and how he is judging the performances. His only request:  "please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light."

What happens when you take one of the most iconic albums of all time and some of the best dance crews in the country?  Magic!  This episode celebrates the 25th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson's album Thriller.  Will the five remaining crews be able to do justice to these legendary songs?  Let's find out! Watch the episode by clicking here, then click here to read the Rewatch Review. If you want to prepare for the tomorrow's Rewatch, click here to watch.

Two Possible ABDC Auditioners from Washington: Audacity Cru, RNG

Here are some more videos from crews that we think are auditioning of the next season of America's Best Dance Crew:
- Audacity Cru, who also performed at World of Dance Seattle this year. Update: their audition video was removed from Youtube. Here's their performance at World of Dance (note: no soundtrack for their dancing):  -
-RNG (Rated Next Generation), another Washington group that also appeared on America's Got Talent and competed at Hip Hop International and World of DanceSeattle. From RNGDancers Youtube Channel. This is their appearance at a recent Monsters of Hip Hop Showcase. Thanks for the tip, Ninjaboi and Kid Bowser!

VIBE 16 coming to Irvine January 30: Poreotics, Kinjaz, Kaba Modern Legacy, Choreo Cookies and dozens more!

VIBE is back on January 30, 2011 with an impressive line-up. The event at UC Irvine will feature some America's Best Dance Crew alumni, the family teams for other ABDC crews, and other noteworthy dancers and acts including:
-- A special performance of Poreotics with their junior team Miniotics
-- Exhibition performances by Kaba Modern Legacy, Kinjaz (formally known as Anbu Black Ops), Jungle Boogie, and Unity LA
-- Competition from Choreo Cookies, Kaba Modern, Team Millenia, CADC, Pac Modern, GRV, 220, Common Ground, NSU Modern,IV League, The Company and Super Galactic Beat Manipulators
-- Musical from Victor Kim (Quest) featuring rapper Dumbfoundead and electric violinist Jason Yang (Electric Violinist)

If that doesn't convince you -- here's their Youtube promo video. For more information and tickets, go to VibeDanceCompetition.com.

Another ABDC6 auditioner: Puzzle League Crew

Puzzle League Crew is auditioning for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 in Chicago. Here's their performance at World of Dance in Chicago. What do you think? Thanks for the tip, The Trend is Happy!

Update: This was their audition set for ABDC; thanks for the link J.Doe! Good luck Puzzle League!

Teldon's ABDC Rewatch - Season 1, Episode 4 - Movie Character Challenge

About this series: Teldon is going to watch every episode of America's Best Dance Crew from The Season 1 live auditions all the way to Season 5 Champions for Charity, in order to try and see them with a fresh outlook, judging them on their own merits.  He invites you to join him, rewatching and reviewing the shows. Click here to read his criteria and how he is judging the performances. His only request:  "please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light."

 Finally we get to what is possibly my most favorite episode from all seasons.  Are the rose colored glasses fogging my memory?  Let's find out shall we! Click here to watch it, then click here to read my rewatch review. And, if you want to get ready for Episode 5, click here.

Video: Mami (We Are Heroes) in Tiësto vs. Diplo's 'C'mon'

Mami from ABDC4 Champion crew We Are Heroes appears as one of the featured dancers in 'Cmon' from Tiësto vs. Diplo featuring Busta Rhymes. Thanks for the tip, Shahin! 

Mailbox: Profile of Blueprint Cru, Another Canadian crew for ABDC?, PureMovement at Stanford

• JustalilHype.com posted an in-depth interview with ABDC5's Blueprint Cru. Among the topics: how they formed, the hardest parts of working on America's Best Dance Crew, differences in the dance scene between Canada and the rest of the world, and advice for aspiring dancers. Thanks for the tip, DirtfaceX! 
• According to BC Local News, Canadian crew Kick It Up a Notch will be auditioning in Los Angeles for the new season of ABDC. Their choreographer was urged to audition by Blueprint Cru's president, Steve Bolton. No video available yet.
• PureMovement, a group using hip hop as concert dance will be performing at Stanford on January 22. SFGate just published an interview with Rennie Harris, the group's founder, where he decries ABDC and how other countries have incorporated hip-hop choreography into theater. Here's a recent video of PureMovement:

Hype Auditions

Sorry for the last minute post, but...

Just a reminder that The Hype (parent crew of ABDC 5's Hype 5-0), are holding auditions tonight!

So if you're in Hawaii, definitely go out and show your support!

If you can't make it tonight, don't worry.  They'll be having another round of auditions next Thursday, the 27th. 

Let us know if you attend the ABDC auditions in Houston and Chicago this weekend!

America's Best Dance Crew's audition judges are now on the road. They will be in Chicago on January 21 and Houston on January 23. We hear that nobody except MTV will be allowed to video or photograph any of the auditions, but we'd still like to hear about the scene or see any footage outside the audition room! If you attend either of the try-outs as an auditioner, a supporter, or a member of the press, please let us know which crews you see, what the atmosphere is like, who the audition judges are, the audition process this season, etc. We'll post your report with the proper credits (of course). Thanks!

Teldon's ABDC Rewatch - Season 1, Episode 3 - Dance Craze Challenge

About this series: Teldon is going to watch every episode of America's Best Dance Crew from The Season 1 live auditions all the way to Season 5 Champions for Charity, in order to try and see them with a fresh outlook, judging them on their own merits.  He invites you to join him, rewatching and reviewing the shows. Click here to read his criteria and how he is judging the performances. His only request:  "please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light."

Well now that we have seen what happens when crews are forced to leave their comfort zone, the competition is well and truly on.  Last week the judges have shown they can and will make hard choices.  Will the challenge this week lead to more heartache? Click here to watch, then click here to read my rewatch review. And, if you want to get ready for the next episode, you can watch it here.

Advice for crews auditioning for ABDC6 from the Casting Director

Here's some advice on auditioning for America's Best Dance Crew, from ABDC Casting Director Michelle McNulty. We posted many of these word of advice (with some modification for Season 6) just before Season 5, and it still applies:

• How to register: For audition location, registration, how to apply, and other details, go to ABDCCasting.com
• Key success factors are the same as earlier seasons: branding, versatility, being true to yourself, engaging the audience, staying non-defensive. Details here.
• Who should audition: Season 6 has slightly different rules: it is the first season that will allow dancers of all ages. Crews should have 5-7 members (if you want to include more members, contact ABDC@mtv.com for permission). They welcome crews that auditioned for earlier seasons. Details here.
• Advice to new crews: If you are forming a new crew, make sure that all performers are at the same high level. One weaker dancer can pull down the entire crew
• Show something new! Traditional hip hop styles are welcome -- they want the b-boys and choreo crews to come out to audition. But crews have to show something different than what's already appeared on the show. Example: since Ringmasters were successful in Season 3, several crews auditioned for Season 4 showing similar bone-breaking moves. MISTAKE!
• NO BYTING of other crews' signature moves, whether or not the original appeared on ABDC!
• Common mistakes: here are three common problems with audition routines that should be avoided

Videos: Klaamation and Baby-Maation in music videos and in live performance

Some news from Klaamation, who may also be auditioning for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6: they choreographed "Magnetic" by Audio (featuring Akon), and performed in Japan with Baby-maation and in Korea  with Drake. Thanks for the link, theEmp!

Vote for Your favorite Live 2 Dance semi-finalist of the night!

Voting is now open for the remaining spot on Live to Dance. Among the contenders:
1. Jalen  breakdancing cutie extraordinaire (855)LIVE-TO-1 or text 1 to 97979
2. Twitch -- contemporary team. (855) LIVE-TO-3 or text 3 to 97979
3. De-shaunt Stegall-- lock-er (855) LIVE-TO-4 or text 4 to 97979

You can also vote online at CBS.com/vote(though it's not working at this moment).  At this time, there are no video clips available on-line for tonight's performances. VOTE!

Live to Dance/American Idol Party Room is now open -- come on in!

Tonight, Jalen is one of six acts trying to make it into the Live to Dance finals. That's reason enough for a party room! What do you think about the other acts? For that matter, what do you think about the new American Idol judges and wannabes? How about Adventure Time? Or, whatever -- the space is yours. Just keep it PG-13 and interesting.

Life after ABDC: Quest's Ryanimay in "Green Hornet", will appear with Glee Cast in Superbowl ad

Interesting tweet of the day: Ryanimay Conferido (Quest Crew): "Just finished shooting a Superbowl commercial with the cast of GLEE for Chevrolet ! Excited to see it !" In other recent tweets, he mentions that he appears in the opening party scene in "The Green Hornet".

Teldon's ABDC Rewatch - Season 1, Episode 2 - Video Star Challenge

About this series: Teldon is going to watch every episode of America's Best Dance Crew from The Season 1 live auditions all the way to Season 5 Champions for Charity, in order to try and see them with a fresh outlook, judging them on their own merits.  He invites you to join him, rewatching and reviewing the shows. Click here to read his criteria and how he is judging the performances. His only request:  "please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light."

Our first true challenge week.  This week kicks off what was to become somewhat of a tradtion through out the series.  Most of us who follow the series have fond memories every time a version of this challenge is performed.  For this episode onward I will be adding a section to each crew's write up on my feelings of how well they did their challenge for the week.  In addition, to make sure I get everything I will be watching each performance three times instead of twice. Watch here and click here to read his review. (If you want to watch ahead to the next episode, click here).
Thanks Teldon!

Party Room tonight -- Watch Jalen on Live to Dance!

Poor Paula Abdul -- her Live to Dance show is going head-to-head with the American Idol premiere tonight. Jalen is her only weapon. So, we'll set up a party room just before 8pm ET for you to talk about whatever you watch, or whatever you want to talk about. We're easy, so join us.

Video: The Hype "No Hands"

The Hype (family crew for ABDC5's Hype 5-0) are holding auditions the next two weeks. They've posted a video of their latest effort, for fans and for prospective members on the Hype50TV Youtube Channel. Thanks for the link, Kid Bowser!

Enter ABDC Trivia Contest Week 7 now!

Time for more trivia about America's Best Dance Crew, for a chance to win some ABDC-related merchandise or an ITunes gift certificate.  Full rules here. The prize goes to the highest cumulative score (plus winner of the tie-breaker) over this 10-week contest. The deadline for this puzzle is midnight on January 23, 2011.

This week's question: What musical artist has been performed to by the most crews? This includes crew reunions, tribute challenges and battles. It does not include DJ Unk's "Walk It Out"! Email your answer to ABDCContest@gmail.com. Good luck!

Teldon's ABDC Rewatch - Season 1, Episode 1 - The Battle Begins

About this series: Teldon is going to watch every episode of America's Best Dance Crew from The Season 1 live auditions all the way to Season 5 Champions for Charity, in order to try and see them with a fresh outlook, judging them on their own merits.  He invites you to join him, rewatching and reviewing the shows. Click here to read his criteria and how he is judging the performances. His only request:  "please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light."

So here we are ready to start off the first season.  The nine crews have been selected and thay have to battle each other to see who is going to stay to fight for our votes.  How well did these nines crews do this first week?  Did they live up to their legacy?  Lets find out! Watch here and click here to read his review. (If you want to watch ahead to the next episode, click here).

Poreotics: is a TV show and Las Vegas revue in their future?

RadarOnline reported that ABDC5 winners Poreotics are in negotiations for a TV show that documents their preparations for Hip Hop International and for a Las Vegas show like JabbaWockeeZ' MUS.I.C.  "A source close to production told RadarOnline.com the new show will follow the dance crew to Las Vegas, where they'll be headlining their own act on the Strip. "The show is about the cameras following the current champions' journey to defend their title from ABDC to the World Championships in Vegas...It's also a behind-the-scenes look into creating their live Las Vegas show.""

Another ABDC6 auditioner: Illmatic Phlow

Illmatic Phlow from Miami are the latest team to announce their intention to audition for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6. Here's some of their work, from the bboyexclu Youtube Channel.

Answer to ABDC Trivia Contest Week 6 = 2

Thanks to everyone who entered this week's ABDC Trivia Contest. The number of entries is declining, either because 1. people aren't enjoying this as much as earlier contests, 2. they don't know the answers and don't want to guess, or 3. they think mistakenly that they are out of the running if they skipped a week or two.

There were 13 correct answers this week to the question: How many times did Poreotics audition for America's Best Dance Crew BEFORE getting onto the show? Poreotics unsuccessfully auditioned for the third and fourth season, and were successful in their third attempt. I am giving credit to all answers that showed they knew the right answer (i.e., those who said three but included Season 5 in their explanations).  I'll post a new question tomorrow.

ABDC Rewatch - Season One Audition Special -- what really happened!

Hi folks!  For those that do not know me, I am Teldon.  I have been a huge fan of the show since almost the beginning (I started watching season one at Thriller week) and I love to talk about what has happened on the stage.  For a while now I have seen that many of us are always comparing crews from different season against each other.  I feel that most of us unfairly (whether good or bad) remember performances from past seasons.   What I am challenging us as fans to do is to go back and re-watch all the seasons without the previous love, hate or indifference we had for the crews performing.

I am going to start at the beginning of the series and work my way to the Champions for Charity Episode.  I am going to watch every episode all the way to the end with no skipping past anything.  This time around I am going to be more open minded to all performances and judge them on their own merits.  Nothing they do before the show or after the show will factor in.  Only time spent on the ABDC stage will count. I only ask you all that you please keep an open mind through out this look back.  You may surprise yourself and learn to enjoy crews you did not like or see one of your favorites in a new light.

Watch the live audition here, then click here to read my criteria, how I am going to judge, and this episode's review. [Note from Nancy: definitely try this at home. You may be surprised at what you find, just as Teldon is surprised that he has JabbaWockeeZ in the bottom 3].

More World of Dance Awards coverage: Video Montage; Ellen Degeneres show

As befits the winner of the Best Media Coverage award from World of Dance, Pacific Rim created a montage of the action at the WOD awards, including: interviews with Poreotics, Beat Freaks, Arnel Calvario and more; snips of some of the dance acts, and scenes from the afterparty.
In addition, Ellen Degeneres mentioned on her show that she was nominated for a WOD award for best TV dance performance and reran the So You Think You Can Dance Clip. Thanks for the tip, ubiquitous Guest!

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. 

New BABDC feature starting this week -- Teldon's ABDC Rewatch!

One interesting phenomenon about watching a competitive reality series like America's Best Dance Crew: most of us shift our opinions about crews as the season goes along, and we forget how we really felt about crews week-to-week. We all think we are right in what we do remember about how well the crews did with their time on the show. We become fanboys/fangirls for a crew and remember neither the stellar performances from crews that leave early nor the mediocre performances from crews that stepped up their game later in the season. 

Teldon came up with the idea of rewatching all the episodes of America's Best Dance Crew, breaking down each crew's performance on each show. We'll post these a day at a time, along with a link to the show. You might be surprised, upon reflection, about how America's Best Dance Crew and your favorite groups evolved. At the very least, we should have some involved commentary!
So, come back tomorrow for Part I of America's Best Dance Crew Season 1, where Teldon critiques the crews on the Audition Special. And, if you want to play along, you can watch the ABDC1 Audition special today. There are 11 clips at this link that show the full program. And, thanks Teldon!!

Videos: Brian Puspos talks about Architeks and SoReal Cru + workshop footage

Brian Puspos taught a workshop at U4ria Studios in Florida a few months ago. From U4ria Youtube Channel, there are two videos from that time -- one where he talks about the breakup of SoReal Cru and the formation of the Architeks and one showing his  workshop. Thanks, Rogue!

Videos: Performances at World of Dance Awards from Culture Shock LA, Jungle Jills, Future Funk, Mischief Makers, Bridging the Gap

The World of Dance Industry Awards held on January 14 also featured several performances from dance teams. LilMiZZSH0RTiiEX3 Youtube Channel captured several of them, including Jungle Jills, Future Funk, Bridging the Gap, Mischief Makers, and Culture Shock LA. Thanks for the tip, PerezOverride!

Another ABDC6 auditioner: Audiovoz Crew

Audiovoz Crew from Puerto Rico posted this video, announcing that they are auditioning for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6.

Congratulations to the World of Dance Award Winners

World of Dance held their first awards last night in Los Angeles. We haven't seen a complete list   but here are the awards we've seen Twitter reports about. Thanks for the help, DirtfaceX and theSoulGirl! And congralations to all these winners and the ones I haven't listed yet!

• Best Team of the Year - Poreotics
• Best Female Crew - Beat Freaks
• Best International Team - Blueprint Cru
• Best Competition street team - Choreo Cookies
• Best Collegiate team - Pac Modern
• Best Youth Group - Emanon 
• Best Live Performance - GRV
• Best International Choreographer - Shaun Evaristo
• Best male Choreographer - Keone Madrid
• Best Female choreographer - Mari Martin
• Best Media Coverage - Pacific Rim
• Best College Competition - VIBE 
• Best Dance Workshop - Coastal Dance Rage 
• TV Dance Performance of the Year - The LXD on the Oscars 
• Best Dance website - Danceplug.com

Randy Jackson: ABDC6 starts Thursday April 7

Randy Jackson just appeared on MTV's The Seven. He stated that America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 will premiere on Thursday April 7, and there will be some surprises that he wouldn't name. He also talked about American Idol, body odor, kissing, and dogs.

Video: U4ria -- getting ready for ABDC6?

Here's a new teaser video from U4ria, a Florida group that also appeared on America's Got Talent. It looks like they will be auditioning for the new season of America's Best Dance Crew also. Are they ready for MTV?

Reminder: World of Dance Awards show tonight in Los Angeles -- be there!

I can't attend (wrong coast!) but I encourage anyone in the Los Angeles area to spring for a ticket to the World of Dance Awards and after-party tonight. It appears that many acts will perform, with special awards for Arnel Calvario, John Chu, and the LXD. Click here to purchase. If you attend, please leave a comment about the event.

Mailbox: Bieber and Poreotics, Award for Massive Monkees, JabbaWockeeZ net worth

• Radar On-line shows footage of Poreotics fooling around with Justin Bieber
• Massive Monkees (ABDC Season 4) won a 2011 Martin Luther King County Executive Award for Excellence in Hip Hop. Click here for information and tickets for the awards ceremony in Seattle on January 17.
• According to Famenetworth.com, JabbaWockeeZ have a net worth of $5 million. No information on how they derived that number, but I'm glad to see the guys are being remunerated for their success

TiVO Alert: Randy Jackson might be on MTV's The Seven on Friday Jan. 14

There are two good reasons to believe that Randy Jackson will appear on MTV's The Seven on Friday January 14:
- MTV told me he would be a guest on the show this week, but he hasn't been on yet
- American Idol returns next week to Fox, so it's time for a little promotion
I'm going to TiVO the show on Friday (set to air at 5pm ET) to see if Jackson makes an appearance and, if so, if there is news about America's Best Dance Crew. If any of you attends the taping, let us know!

In Case U Missed It: Blueprint Cru wins @ Monsters of Hip-Hop 2007

Welcome to the newest column on bABDC! As we await for the new ABDC season to begin (and on slow news days), In Case U Missed It will feature videos and news tidbits relevant to ABDC, but aren't exactly 'up to date' (and wasn't previously posted on this site). If you would like to contribute to this column, leave a comment on the board and I'll take care of it.

Nearly three years before dancing their way to the finals of Season 5, Canada's Blueprint Cru (made up of ALL females at the time) took first place at Orlando's Monsters of Hip-Hop 2007 with this dance piece entitled 'Angel'. The performance below took place at 8Count's 2008 Year End show. The actual Monsters of Hip-Hop performance can be found here.

Video: Elektrolytes prepare for ABDC 6

It looks like Elektrolytes will also be auditioning for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6. They've won Arizona's Best Dance Crew and have auditioned for multiple seasons of ABDC-- maybe their time has finally come. From Salsgroovefactory Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, JJVirus!

Live to Dance Party Room is now open -- come on in!

Tonight, Live to Dance announces whether  hip hop group Inside the Box or Theatrix makes the top 18 (why 18??) and shows some more dancing. The show has a lot of filler, so fill it with us. Let us know what you're up to, whether you've gone to some good dance events lately, what you think of Britney's new video...and talk about Live to Dance too! Are you going to keep watching? Any suggestions for the show?  Very few holds barred here. 

UPDATE: Live to Dance will not start until 9PM ET.  Sorry for the incorrect info (from TV Guide). 

Yet another TV Dance Show: The Dance Scene

According to Entertainment Weekly, E! has a show called the Dance Scene that will premiere April 10, 2011. The eight-episode half-hour show will document Laurieann Gibson (Lady Gaga's choreographer) as she trains assistant choreographers and dancers.
"The competitive world of the professional dancer is grueling creative work,” says Lisa Berger, executive vice president of programming at E! “Watching Laurieann mentor these young artists, who will do anything to make it in the business, gives us a glimpse into a world where the pursuit of success and excellence outweighs all else."

To get a feeling for the show, here's Gibson's reel from the AbramsArtistLA Youtube Channel (her talent agency).

Join us tonight for the Live To Dance Results Show Party Room!

We'll have a party room open tonight at 7:45pm ET for those of you watching Live to Dance on CBS. Will Inside the Box or Theatrix make it to the Top 18? Is this show more like America's Got Talent or So You Think You Can Dance? You decide and let us know all about it -- later today. Or just join us to talk about the upcoming auditions or other semi-related topics. Update: Live to Dance will start at 9PM ET/PT, not 8PM as previously announced.

Video of STAK'D -- auditioning for ABDC6

STAK'D crew has posted on Youtube that they will audition for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6. From their STAKDTV Youtube description: "STAK'D is focused on bringing dance to the world and showcasing talent from THE best city in Texas -- Austin. STAK'D plans to represent the South and Texas in a new way by combining our love of dance with our cultural backgrounds and the flavor of Austin. Austin is known as an eclectic center for arts and entertainment and as the heart of Texas. We have an intense desire to bring this spirit to life in our performances." The name is taken from first letter of the members' first names, since their goal is to showcase the individual talents of each member. 

Enter ABDC Trivia Contest Week 6 now!

Time for more trivia about America's Best Dance Crew, for a chance to win some ABDC-related merchandise or an ITunes gift certificate.  Full rules here. The prize goes to the highest cumulative score (plus winner of the tie-breaker) over this 10-week contest. The deadline for this puzzle is Midnight on January 16, 2011.

Email ABDCContest@gmail.com with the answer to this question: How many times did Poreotics audition for America's Best Dance Crew BEFORE getting onto the show? Good luck!

Video: Saltare dance on Disney's Shake it Up

Saltare (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) appeared in the first few minutes of Disney's Shake it Up. Here's their performance:

Jungle Boogie website launched, including some outstanding dance videos

Jungleboogie.com has just launched, with news, a media section with videos, a performance calendar, and a twitter feed for all the fans who want to follow the ABDC5 alumni. The site has two videos that haven't yet been posted here but are definitely watch worthy: "Dance or Die" and their excellent Supra Sneaker promotion. Thanks for the tips, Ninjaboi and DirtfaceX!

"3 MInutes" release today starring Harry Shum Jr. and tWitch (but with no dancing!)

Posted today: "3 Minutes” starring Harry Shum Jr (The LXD, Glee) and Stephen “tWitch” Boss (So You Think You Can Dance) along with Thaine Allison and Katrina Law. It’s a thriller with no dancing. Watch it here, from iharryshum Youtube Channel.   
The comments promise a prequel and a sequel, probably for a total of 9 minutes. Thanks for the reminder, PerezOverride!

Answers to ABDC Trivia Contest Week 5: Isaac (Heavy Impact) OR Jia Huang (Kaba Modern) and...

Thanks to all of you who entered Week 5 of our ABDC Trivia contest. Despite our efforts to get a question with only one answer, there are two that are totally correct, and one other that I will give credit for. The question was: What ABDC contestant performed in a popular video that was used for another crew's "Music Video Challenge"? 
 
I used quotations to try and make it clear that the name of the challenge was the "Music Video Challenge" and not just a challenge that incorporated videos. The only time the week's contest was called "Music Video Challenge" occurred during Week 2 of Season 5.  For that challenge:

•  Static Noyze performed "New in Town" by Little Boot The original video included Isaac Tualaulelei from Heavy Impact as one of the dancers
• Hype 5-0 performed "1 2 3" by Britney Spears. The original video featured Jia Huang of Kaba Modern. 

In addition, because my instructions were not sufficiently clear, I am also giving credit to the 4 people who answered JabbaWockeeZ, since ABDC 1 Champions performed in the Daddy Yankee "Pose" video that Strikers All Stars danced to in season 3. Twenty answers were given full credit this week, with 5 weeks left to go. I'll have a new question up tomorrow.

Two videos on the history of digits and finger-tutting!

Here's some detailed lecture and demonstration on how finger-tutting has evolved, from the MrDigitalRelic Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, Steve!

Video: Swagger Crew promote Osiris Shoes

Osiris Shoes is the proud Sponsor of Swagger Crew (ABDC Season 5). This is the trailer for their upcoming promotional video which will debut on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 from the SwaggercrewTV Youtube Channel. I'm glad to see they are able to stay together and find sponsors for their dance -- America's Best Dance Crew alums seem to do better at this than former contestants on other competitive reality shows. 

Saltare appear on Disney Channel's Shake It Up Tonight

The next America's Best Dance Crew group to appear on Shake it Up is Saltare -- their episode airs tonight (January 9, 2011) at 8:30 ET/PT. Here's the promo video for the episode. Thanks for the info, Brandon!

Video: Behind the scenes with JabbaWockeeZ

JabbawockeeZ (winners of ABDC Season 1) posted a video on the thewockeez Youtube channel that shows behind the scene footage of their halftime  at the UNLV game. It also document the crew members hanging out, as a glimpse of a day in the life of a JabbaWockee. Thanks for the tip, JabbaJake!

Video: Pacman and Hok take the "Stairway to Hell"

The description of this video starring Hok Konishi (ABDC's Quest Crew) and Phillip "Pacman" Chbeeb (I.aM.mE and Marvelous Motion) on the Hokuotkonishi Youtube Channel: "We wanted to play with the dynamics of both structured logical lines and animalistic formations with our bodies." Thanks for the link, BSG!

Live to Dance videos: Inside the Box, Jalen, Chi-Town's Finest Breakers

The website for CBS's "Live to Dance" posted full episodes and a few clips. The clips include two hip hop contenders already chosen for the Top 18 -- Chi-town's Finest Breakers and Jalen. In addition, CBS chose two clips of Inside the Box, who will learn next week if America voted them in or out: their initial audition and their dance-off. There is no official video posted for Theatrix (another hip hop group subject to viewer votes) at this time.

Video: Saltare Lee Reisig's show reel, including backstage footage at ABDC5

 Lee Reisig of Saltare (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) created a show reel with footage of Saltare and some of their backstage action on the ABDC5 set. The video's purpose: to attract people to "Flight Crew", a team who competes professionally and works for entertainment. From yessuzzy Youtube Channel. Thanks for the info, Brandon! 

Randy Jackson to appear on MTV's The 7 -- and YOU can be in the studio audience!

Randy Jackson is going to appear on MTV's The 7 in the next few week, probably talking about the new season of America's Best Dance Crew. The show has a live audience in New York, with coverage of celebrities, music news, and fashion.  If you want to be part of the audience, send an email to thesevencasting@mtvnmix.com for tickets. Please include name, age, email, phone, number of tickets, and date you’d like to attend. The show is  LIVE 5 days a week, you must be there from 3:15-5:30 and must be at least 16 years old or appear to be younger than 25.

I don't know the airdate (it's not listed in TV Guide or on MTV.com) but I'll report that when I find out. 

Vote for your favorite Live To Dance Act now!

Voting is now open for the remaining spot on Live to Dance. Among the contenders:
1. Inside the Box -- a Pomona, CA group that auditioned for ABDC.  (855)LIVE-TO-1 or text 1 to 97979
2. White Tree -- Ballet duo. (855) LIVE-TO-2 or text 2 to 97979
3. Theatrix -- a hip hop group from Temecula (855) LIVE-TO-3 or text 3 to 97979

You can also vote online at CBS.com/vote. It was announced on TV that voting is only open for 2 hours; according to the on-line FAQs, they are using software that recognizes the time-zone for the originating call/text so that each area has an equal amount of time (2 hours) to watch and vote. If you call or text outside of these times, you'll get a busy signal or message that voting is not open. At this time, there are no video clips available on-line. VOTE!

The Party Room for Live to Dance's Results show is now open -- join us!

Tonight, Live to Dance announces some of the acts that will compete in the semi-finals for the show, and they'll probably show more dance too. I'm really not sure; they didn't show much dance during the first episode and this one is half as long. In any case, you probably have an opinion on this, so join us in the party room and let it out! Will Jalen be robbed? Will Inside the Box be network stars? Is there some amazing talent on Live to Dance that will eventually appear on America's Best Dance Crew Season X? Tell us! Or just hang out and dish. Whatever. Oh, and that's Paula Abdul dancing here, showing you how it's done.

ABDC6 Audition video clip for Fallen Kings (consisting of ex-members of Flex Flav)

Fallen Kings is coming out for America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 auditions in Los Angeles. The crew's founders tried out for Season 4 as Flex Flav and won support from many of our readers though they didn't get picked for the show. Several members broke off into a new group, changed names twice (Street Scientists, and now Fallen Kings), added members (with an expanded crew that includes Quest members Dtrix and Victor Kim, who will not be part of the ABDC6 audition team), and modified their style. Here's the audition video showing both their ABDC4 routine and their new style. From the DereleekTV Youtube Channel. How you like them now?

Join us tonight for the Live To Dance Results Show Party Room!

Are you still interested in Live to Dance after last night? Then watch with us and let us know what you think. A party room will be posted shortly before 8PM ET and stay open long enough for the West Coast to react. So, join us to see if Jalen, Inside the Box, and other BABDC favorites make the cut tonight.

Video: Vogue Evolution's Prince Milan solos

Prince Milan of Vogue Evolution (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) recently performed at the New Agenda show. From the YesNewAgenda Youtube Channel. Thanks for the link, Shawn!

Live to Dance Party Room is now open -- come on in!

The Party Room is now open for Paula Abdul's Live to Dance Premiere episode!  Just think of tonight as practice for the America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 party circuit.  Join us to comment on this new show, the dancers, the stories, the costumes, you name it. As always, snark, humor, nostalgia and almost everything else (except obscenity and blatant disrespect) are expected and welcome!

Enter ABDC Trivia Contest Week 5 now!

Time for more trivia about America's Best Dance Crew, for a chance to win some ABDC-related merchandise or an ITunes gift certificate.  Full rules here. The prize goes to the highest cumulative score (plus winner of the tie-breaker) over this 10-week contest.  The deadline for this puzzle is midnight on January 9, 2011.

Email ABDCContest@gmail.com with the answer to this question:  what ABDC contestant performed in a popular video that was used for another crew's "Music Video Challenge"? Note: please read the question carefully, since its specific phrasing ensures (I hope!) only one correct answer.

World of Dance 2011 -- New website, 12 events, 11 cities, 3 countries!

World of Dance looks to be a powerhouse in 2011. They've redesigned their WorldofDanceTour.com website, adding more information, photos and videos. And their show schedule has been expanded, bringing dance to more places in the United States (Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, Hawaii), Canada (Toronto, Winnepeg, Vancouver), and Europe (London). Click here for the full event schedule.

World of Dance's first event for 2011 is their Awards ceremony and party in Los Angeles on January 14 to honor top dancers, choreographers, dance events and other players (including websites and media coverage) in the dance community. I can't afford to fly out to Los Angeles for this event, but I'd love to have a field reporter there!

Tonight: Premiere of Live to Dance -- and we'll have the party room open for the event!

Paula Abdul's Live to Dance premieres on CBS tonight at 8pm ET/PT. Based on preview videos like the one below, it looks like a dance version of American Idol with its focus on interesting and more-than-capable dancing, and less like So You Think You Can Dance or America's Best Dance Crew (which tries to showcase the best of the best dancers) or America's Got Talent (where novelty often trumps ability).


Will you watch? If so, feel free to join our party room post which will open at 7:30PM ET. Let us know what you think and who you want to win.

Answers to ABDC Trivia Contest Week 4: Saltare OR Legendary 7

It's not easy putting together an ABDC trivia contest. I thought that we had a simple to understand (but difficult to solve) question for Week 4:"What is the only crew in America's Best Dance Crew history to replace more than half its members from the original audition?" 
It turns out there were two equally correct ways to understand the question:

• If you consider only one season, Saltare was the only crew to replace more than half its members. Due to personal conflicts and issues with school, only two of the original six crew members who auditioned in Season 5 actually participated that season.
• If you focused on the word 'original' in the question, then you could think of the question as covering multiple auditions and seasons. Legendary 7 participated in Season 5, but a few of the members tried out on Season 1 and performed on the show as Status Quo. This was NOT the intended answer, but is a legitimate reading of the question.

Even with multiple acceptable answers, there were only 10 correct responses this week. That means that anyone can still win if they do well in the next rounds of this contest. So, come back tomorrow for more! 

Video: Lost Kid's Ellen Kim travels in the Philippines for the Mahal Foundation

Ellen Kim (Lost Kids) visited the Philippines for the Mahal Foundation and worked with orphaned and needy children. She posted a very touching video travelogue on her EllenKimCHEEE Youtube Channel. Visit helpMahal.org to help this worthy cause. Thanks for the tip, LMFAO!

Namaste and Happy New Year! Tell us how we can improve BABDC in 2011

I'm back from a two-week family trip to India, refreshed and ready for a new year on BloggingBestDanceCrew.com. First, I REALLY want to thank Ninjaboi, DirtfaceX, and Del for all their efforts keeping this site going for the last two weeks. I feel honored and lucky to have talented members of this community to keep it fresh, entertaining, and fun while I was mostly internet-less.

In keeping with that theme, I'd like suggestions on how BABDC might improve over the next year. I know that many of you are interested in discussion boards, which I will look into in a few weeks. What other improvements or features would you like to see -- party rooms during the off-season (and on which day?), more surveys, other types of content, more reader involvement (and if so, in what form)? Leave a comment. And thanks again!

Thanks Nancy! Show some love!

As most of you know, over the past few weeks, Nancy has been out of town, unable to post on BABDC. We were honored when she asked us to keep posting stuff up in her absence. It has truly been a great experience to be part of something so much larger than ourselves. We hope that we were able to keep things running smoothly. For those of you who haven't experienced it, it really is tough to keep things both professional and find relevant news every day of the week, and she really deserves a round of applause (several in fact) for the great job she does. Whenever you need it, we're all down to do it again.

"AND AS WE EXIT, OUR BANNER MUST FALL...."

Again, thank you Nancy for this responsibility! Congratulations and good luck at the World of Dance Awards!

-Del, DirtfaceX, and Ninjaboi

P.S.- In case Nancy doesn't back till late, here's a little news to hold you over.... The PacMan/Moon auditions went down and it looks like we have the crew- I.aM.mE. Check this video out from pacman's YouTube channel. Could the SOUTH take the crown this season????(-DirtFaceX)

HAPPY NEW YEAR from BABDC!!!!

1.1.11 is here! Hope everyone had a fun and safe night last night. It's a new day and a new year. And we keep it movin'!

• If you missed the Jabbawockeez performance from Nancy O'Dell's New Years Eve Party on Fox last night, don't worry. DirtfaceX has the hookup. ::wink::
• Well, he warned us!... The latest video from Andrew Baterina is up on his YouTube channel. And if you look closely, it's dedicated to special person who we all may know and love.
  

*Nancy comes back tomorrow! Happy New Year everyone!