Video Mashup of #thatPOWER, w/ Collizion Crew, Antoine Troupe (Supreme Soul), Willdabeast (Eclectic Gentlemen) + 16 other choreographers

DanceOn presents a mashup of #thatPower by Will.I.Am featuring Justin Bieber. Among the featured choreographers and dancers are America's Best Dance Crew alums: Collizion Crew, Antoine Troupe (member of ABDC Season 2's Supreme Soul) and WilldaBeast Adams (member of Eclectic Gentlemen).

Hip hop Video highlights from So You Think You Can Dance Detroit Auditions: tWitch, auditioners Jade and

So You Think You Can Dance held auditions in Detroit for the first time in its 10 season history. Some of the standouts who were profiled on the show include wave dancer Jade Zuberi (who was sent immediately to the Las Vegas round), Sysko (who made it to the choreo round but was eliminated for not sticking to the routine) and a solo by guest judge tWitch.

Michael Jackson: One (including ABDC alums) set to open June 29 in Las Vegas

Cirque du Soleil and the Estate of Michael Jackson unveiled Michael Jackson ONE, a new creation to open exclusively at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Directed by Jamie King, Michael Jackson ONE will start its preview performances on May 23, 2013 and have its media premiere on June 29. 
 

Michael Jackson ONE is a fusion of acrobatics, dance and visuals that takes the audience on an immersive journey through the music and spirit of Michael Jackson. Among the dancers are members of 787 Crew (America's Best Dance Crew Season 6). Click here for more information and to get your tickets!

Hiphop videos from So You Think You Can Dance Season 10 LA auditions, incl. Bboy Morris, Fik-shun

So You Think You Can Dance has started up again. On May 14, 2013 they aired footage from the Los Angeles auditions. Among the hiphop highlights: an audition by street performer Fik-shun who was given an immediate ticket to the Las Vegas round, and Bboy Morris (member of Fallen Kings, winner at UK Bboy of the Year and high place finisher at Redbull BC One) who made it to the choreography round but didn't advance. IMO -- the two should have been treated equally -- either both in the choreo round or both through to Vegas.

Video: IaMmE issues Extra TV Dance Challenge

A new contest from IaMmE (winners of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6): watch the video, learn the dance routine and upload your own video of it. If you win, you could appear on Extra TV with IaMmE, Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos. More details here on IaMmECrew Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Shane Sparks - setting the record straight on his views about Wade Robson being molested by Michael Jackson

There has been a lot of buzz in the last week -- seems like Perez Hilton didn't fully quote Shane Sparks when it reported that Shane believed Michael Jackson molested Wade Robson (a charge made by Wade to TMZ). The full quote in today's PerezHilton.com:  
"Wow! TMZ can't wait to destroy a person's reputation.They call me for a statement about Wade and Michael and I told them this is hard because I respect both of them. I know Wade personally and Michael through his music. I have so much respect for Michael that's why I wanted to make a statement. I told them I'm on the fence on this because I wasn't there, so I don't know what's true. I did tell them I saw gifts from Michael which is normal for Michael to do (nothing weird about that) and that Wade took us to the NeverLand but that's it. I never took a side on who I believed."

Beat Freaks to pay tribute to "In Living Color's" Fly Girls

The Examiner has an exclusive interview with Carrie Ann Inaba, judge for Dancing with the Stars. Inaba talks about her career, mentioning that she got her start as one of the Fly Girls on "In Living Color". And, she states the Fly Girls will be getting back together soon because Beat Freaks (runners up for America's Best Dance Crew Season 3) will be paying tribute to them. Read it here.

Video: Elektrolytes - "Pusher Love Girl"

The season 7 champs are back!.... Well, they didn't really go anywhere... But here they are with their production to Justin Timberlake's "Pusher Love Girl" showing us that they still got it! (Again, they didn't go anywhere).  From Elektrolytes Dance crew YouTube.
 

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

To all the Mothers out there, thanks for everything!  If you're a Mom, I hope you have a wonderful day. And if you're not, give your mom a call or a hug and tell her how much you love her.  

Today's post is brought to us by Mama Song (Mother of Mike Song) and her "Mama's Boy Crew".  Check out this brilliant production to "Happy Mother's Daze" (Produced by Nick Ngo Bangerz & Mayeda) with cameos from Anthony Lee, Philip "Pacman" Chbeeb, and Lawrence Kao.  And below that, is some behind the scenes footage.  From mikeosong YouTube.
 

Video: Static Noyze dance at Vibes IMPACT showcase

Dance Netwerk (sic and sick) taped the Static Noyze performance at the 2013 Vibes IMPACT showcase

Video: Mix'd Elements - "The Cube"

A concept video from ABDC's Mix' Elements, playing with space.

Video: IaMmE at Drexel's Best Dance Crew

A super performance by IaMmE minus Chachi at Drexel in May 2013. From DFPika Youtube.

Stepboys Episode 6 - give them another chance!

I think that Stepboys (ABDC Season 7) were one of the most underappreciated crews in America's Best Dance Crew history -- their shtick distracted people from their skills. So give them another shot with this video from their SBvdo Youtube channel

Newly released video of Jaja Vankova (IaMmE) in 2011 workshop

PazdernikPavel Youtube just posted a short video from a Prague workshop featuring Jaja Vankova (member of ABDC Season 6's IaMmE and now performing with Street Kingdom). Thanks Greg!

Video: Nick Mara (ICONic Boyz) in New York Flash mob

RealityDanceTV has stills and video from a flash mob event on May 4, 2013 that included Nick Mara (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's ICONic Boyz).

mL theSPOTLIGHT: Rino Nakasone (Beat Freaks)

Movement Lifestyle spoke with the Far East Beat Freak, Rino Nakasone (ABDC3) in this edition of theSPOTLIGHT.  It doesn't take a genius to figure out who her inspiration is and dedicated this dance to.  From MovementLifestyle YouTube.

Video: Emilio Dosal (IaMmE) - "Spirit Tricks"

Emilio Dosal (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE) solos in this technique-driven performance. From WorldofDanceTour Youtube.

New 'Outrage' Video from Pharside and Academy of Villains and Headbangerz

Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (member of ABDC Season 2's Supreme Soul and founder of Academy of Villains) choreographed and dances in this intense video with Academy of Villains and Headbangerz. On Pharside Youtube.

Jabbawockeez dance, record, and talk about the "Road to Luxor" Part 2

More from Jabbawockeez about their new show and how they've been preparing for it. Click here to buy tickets for the show.

Video: Lorena and Funkdation girls - "Bohemian Rhapsody"

A fun stage performance choreographed by Lorena Valenzuela (Americas Best Dance Crew Season 7 Funkdation Crew) danced by her, fellow Funkdation members Lily Frias and Scarlett Nabil. From FunkdationCrewTV Youtube.

Video: Kinjaz w. Charles (Poreotics), Mike & Cindy (Kaba Modern), Ellen Kim & others at Ken-Ya Dance 2013

Kinjaz are always a delight to watch, and this years' performance at Ken-Ya Dance included Charles Nguyen (from America's Best Dance Crew Season 5's Poreotics), Cindy Kinowa and Mike Song, (from ABDC Season 1's Kaba Modern), Ellen Kim, Anthony Lee, Jason Park and other dancers well known to our readership. From TheKinjaz Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Video: 8 Flavahz and Marvel Inc. freestyle together

The girls from 8 Flavahz (America's Best Dance Crew Season 7) met up with the boys from Marvel Inc. for a street freestyle session.Thanks for the link Greg!

Rhythm Addicts'Videos of winning performances from Defining Rhythm - Congratulations UFP

 RhythmAddictTV covered Defining Rhythm in New Jersey April 2013. Defining Rhythm -- the first major competition in the spring in New Jersey/New York City area -- is a show by dancers for dancers. It's the only show on the East Coast that allows all the teams to be able to sit and watch their peers during the show, giving them people a chance to appreciaqte each other's sets. It's a very positive event promoting community love and supporting and cheering for the other competing teams.

The winners were:
- First place - UFP

- Second Place - Project D (click here to watch)
- Third place -  RDT (click here to watch)

Vote in Ryan Seacrest poll for favorite dancer: Ian Eastwood, Collizion, Brian Puspos, Les Twins, Nonstop among choices

Ryanseacrest.com has a poll with videos of some of the most popular dancers on Youtube, and wants people to vote for their favorites. Among the choices are America's Best Dance Crew alums Collizion Crew, Ian Eastwood (Mos Wanted Crew), Brian Puspos (SoReal Cru and Mos Wanted Crew), as well as Les Twins, Nonstop, No Comment Crew, and about a dozen others. Click here to watch and vote!

Video: Jun (Mos Wanted Crew) - "Undefined"

In this new video, Jun Quemado defines creativity, gives some advice to dancers,shows moments from a recent workshop, then shows some solo moves (make sure to watch to the end to see his solo). From WorldofDanceTour Youtube.

Video: Law (Poreotics) and Anthony Lee - "Stay"

Some impressive choreography from Lawrence Devera (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 5's Poreotics) and Anthony Lee (Kinjaz) to Rihanna's "Stay" on Anflowny Youtube. Thanks for the link Greg!

Video: ICONic Boyz members dance Jersey Club

Chris Trondsen posted a Keek video of ICONic Boyz Louis Dipippa, Mikey Fusco, and Madison Alamia dancing Jersey Club. So glad to see that Chris is still hanging out with some of the friends he made during America's Best Dance Crew!

Apr 28, 2013 |

Video: PUMA Dance Dictionary | featuring ABDC Alum

The fitness company, PUMA, recently launched a new campaign entitled 'Puma Dance Dictionary'.  Many videos have been released highlighting freestyle dance and features some of the best dancers in L.A. including Pacman (I.aM.mE), Jet-Li (Poreotics), Mami (We Are Heroes), JaJa (I.aM.mE), and King Charles (Footworkingz).  Check out this music video to "First Time" by Dre Skull featuring Megan James & Popcaan and below are links to dancer profiles and lessons. From puma YouTube.

• Profile: PacMan (I.aM.mE)

• Profile: King Charles (FootworKINGz)

• Lesson: The "Cat" featuring Mami (We Are Heroes)

• Lesson: The "Spaceship" featuring Jet-Li (Poreotics) 

• FULL LENGTH BEHIND THE SCENES TRAILER 

Video: Pharside - "Hot Like Fire"

Christopher "Pharside" Jennings (Academy of Villains) changes his style up a bit with this routine to Aaliyah's "Hot Like Fire".  Among the other great dancers in this video, keep a look out for cameos by Jet-Li (Poreotics) and Ricky Cole (Mos Wanted Crew).  From pharside YouTube.
 

Video: Can (Poreotics) freestyle - "Soft Touch"

Can Nguyen (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 5's Poreotics) freestyles to the soft sound of Evil Needle's "Soft Touch" on poppincan Youtube.

Video: Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) dances at World of Dance Dallas

Riquel Olander was one of the judges at the 2013 World of Dance Dallas held in April. WOD posted a video of her solo performance.

Video: Vinny (ICONic Boyz) & Brandon (IaMmE): "Don't Kill My Vibe"

America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 alums Vinny Castronovo (from ICONic Boyz) and Brandon '747' Harrell (from IaMmE) got together recently for some dance fun, performing together to "Don't Kill My Vibe". From showoff747 Youtube.

Must-read for hiphop professionals: how Massive Monkees made bboying into a business; link to their new Kickstarter

Forbes Magazine profiles Massive Monkees (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) and their success at making bboying into a business. Some of the keys to success: having a supporting local environment like Seattle, working with local funders like Storefronts Seattle to get temporarily free studio space, having great classes and throwing kids' birthday parties.

The article also mentions Massive Monkees' new Kickstarter campaign to improve their studio. Dance lovers (especially those in the Northwest US) really should participate. Click here for the link and watch this video to learn more

Video: Ringmasters rehearsal for Puma The Quest

Puma the Quest is a site covering street culture around the globe, partly to promote Puma products. Their latest bonus footage is a visit with Ringmasters (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) at a workshop, showing why they are among the best flexers around.

These Champions Be Poppin'...

Happy Sunday everybody!  Today, we got freestyles from two ABDC Champions.  First up, Can from Poreotics pops to "Soft Touch" by Evil Needle.  From poppincan YouTube.  Below that, check out Phil "PacMan" Chbeeb (I.aM.mE) at a workshop in Milano, Italy dancing to "Nothing At All" by Carlos Santana featuring Musiq Soulchild.  From pacman YouTube.

Video: WilldaBeast Adams - "Give You The Business"

WilldaBeast Adams (Eclectic Gentlemen, ABDC6) shows exactly why he's BEAST to his piece to "Give You The Business" by Yung Berg feat Casha.  From beast9688 YouTube.
 

Video: Collizion Crew - "Bugatti"

Our favorite 'down South crew' from ABDC7, Collizion Crew, show us how they get down to Ace Hood's "Bugatti" feat Future & Rick Ross.  Check out cameos from Jason Croom (Swagger Crew) and Cody Wiggins (Jungle Boogie).  After watching this, I'll be singing "I woke up in a new Bugatti!" stuck in my head for the rest of the day.  From Collizion Crew YouTube.

Poreotics dance video for Toyota

Poreotics (winners of America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) have a new dance video promoting an app for Toyota Corolla.

Video: Lando Wilkins (Mos Wanted Crew, Boxcuttuhz) & friends - "Experimental"

This concept video from Lando Wilkins (member of ABDC's Mos Wanted Crew and Boxcuttuhz) is dedicated to all "his drugged out homies...losers". Lando dances, as well as Mike Song,  Pat Cruz, Ade Willis, and Jaffar Smith. From LandoWilkins Youtube.

Video: Jungle Boogie dance at VSU Dance Off

Jungle Boogie (ABDC Season 5) performed at the Virginia State University Dance Off in April 2013. From JungleBoogieCrew Youtube.

Video: Jabbawockeez prepare for their new Las Vegas show - Part I

Jabbawockeez (winners of ABDC Season 1) will have a new shot at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas in a few months. This video shows some of their work prepping for the show.

Video: Highlights from Massive Monkey Day 2013

April 13 was the 14th annual Massive Monkee (ABDC Season 4) day in Seattle Washington and StrifeTV has the top sets from the day's dancing.

Video: ReQuest & The Royal Family in the Philippines

New Zealand's ReQuest Dance Crew (ABDC 6) and the Royal Family (HHI Gold) recently traveled to the Philippines for performances, TV appearances, and workshops.  Here's Part 1 of some of their highlights from the trip.  I desperately want one of those purple Royal Family shirts!!!! #CrownsUp.  From ReQuestDanceCrew YouTube.

Happy Birthday Ian Eastwood!!!

We want to wish Ian Eastwood (Mos Wanted Crew) a Happy 20th Birthday!  Be sure to send all your love to @Ian_Eastwood.  And instead of receiving them, Ian is giving us a gift with this beautiful video to One Direction's "Little Things".  From Ian Eastwood YouTube.

Video: Poreotics Perform at Tulane University

Sorry for the late post... But here's the latest from the Season 5 champs, Poreotics.  At the end of the video, check out the ad for their upcoming WTF Tour (with the fans) in June. From PoreoticsHD YouTube.

Video: Krump Battle between Jaja 'Lady Tight Eyez' Vankova (IaMmE) and Girl Twiggz

Jaja Vankova (member of ABDC Season 6's IaMmE) battles Girl Twiggz in this JAJAvankova Youtube video. She's gotten better and fiercer since she's been working with Street Kingdom

Video: Parris Goebel & The Misfits - "Blurred Lines"

Check out the latest production from Parris Goebel (ReQuest) and The Royal Family (HHI Gold Medalists) called "Phoenix & the Wolves".  Parris plays the role of "Phoenix" and "the Wolves" are several boys from Misfits Dance Crew.  The video is to "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke feat Pharrell & T.I.  #CrownsUp. From BGPOPA YouTube.
 

Video: Nick Mara (ICONic Boyz) & Kaelynn Harris (8 Flavahz) workshop dance

Nick Mara (member of ABDC Season 6's ICONic Boyz) and Kaelynn Harris (member of ABDC Season 7's 9 Flavahz) collaborated on a Chicago workshop in February 2013. Fellow 8 Flavahz members Jaira Miller, Tam Rapp, Tiara Rapp, Summer Waikiki, and Angel Gibbs of 8 Flavahz all showed up as well. From streetdancesite Youtube

Dance video from ABDC correspondent Greg: "Red Nights"

Greg -- one of our long-time correspondents for BloggingBestDanceCrew -- created and danced this hiphop- contemporary fusion performance with partner Marija. From Mokumboi19 Youtube.

Video: Academy of Hype - "Whoopin' Ass"

Josh "Hazmat" Ulep (Hype 5-0) & Mikey Ruiz (collectively known as HAZMIKE) were recently in Guam teaching and performing.  In this video, they collaborated with Project: Inspire to this production to Los' "Whoopin' Ass".  From AcademyOfHype YouTube.
 

Video: Kyle Hanagami - "Give Me Love"

Check out this amazing production from Kyle Hanagami to Ed Sheeran's "Give Me Love".  Beautiful dancing to a great song by a fantastic artist.... and for a good cause.  From kylehanagami YouTube.

Video: Quest's Hok and Steve work on Chris Brown's "Fine China" music video

Steve Terada of Quest Crew (member of ABDC Season 3 winners Quest Crew) choreographed the fight scene for Chris Brown's new music video "Fine China". Among the dancers is fellow Quest member Hok Konishi. Bonus from the Quest site: descriptions from Steve and Hok about the filming of the video.

Video: Static Noyze performance at Footwork 2013

Static Noyze (ABDC Season 5) were guest performers at Footwork 2013, sponsored by one of our favorite collegiate crews -- RidonKulous. From Ridonkey Youtube

Video highlights from World of Dance LA: Mos Wanted Crew, 8 Flahahz

World of Dance has started posting some of the best performances from this weekend's WOD LA. Here are their videos of performances from ABDC Season 7's Mos Wanted crew and 8 Flavahz.

Video: Super Cr3w - "The Anthem"

A new video from ABDC Season 2 winners Super Cr3w, featuring freestyles from the members. from SuperCr3w11 Youtube. Thanks Jon!

Video: Super Crew vs. Break Monsters battle at World of Dance

I am not sure which World of Dance featured this battle between Super Crew and Break Monsters, but it's amazing. From Step X Step Dance and MoonCricket

Video Highlights from World of Dance LA 2013: Top 3 competitorss - congratulations GRV, Academy of Villains, Kaori Alive

World of Dance Los Angeles 2013 was held on April 6. I haven't seen high enough quality videos of the exhbition dancers (including ABDC alums Chachi and IaMmE), but Geraldnonato Youtube has good footage of the top competitors, including:
- First Place: GRV

- Second Place: Academy of Villains

- Third Place: Kaori Alive

Video: Bam Martin (Mos Wanted Crew) choreographs for Dance for Canswer

Bam Martin taught choreography for a workshop to benefit the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. From SnowglobePerspective Youtube

Video: Jay Battle (Southern Movement) - "Sexy Ladies"

Jay Battle (member of ABDC Season 4's Southern Movement) dances in Gary Beauford's workshop in Atlanta to Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Ladies".  From GaryLeeBeauford Youtube. Thanks for the link Curtis!

Got questions for Chachi, Ian Eastwood, Vinny (ICONic Boyz), Elektrolytes, 8 Flavahz & other ABDC alums: tweet Chris TODAY!!

Chris Trondsen is going to spend tomorrow at World of Dance LA interviewing dozens of dancers for Pacific Rim. So, if you have questions, you can tweet them to Chris with hash tags #askchachi, #askvinny, #askelektro, #ask8flavahz, and #askpuswood.

Video: Funkdation's Scarlett and Boogaloo Bean - "Maria Maria"

Scarlett Nabil and Boogaloo Bean of Funkdation (ABDC Season 7) created this dance to "Maria Maria" to celebrate thei 7-year friendship. From FunkDationCrewTV Youtube.

Video: Jet-Li (Poreotics) - ROBOTRAP VER. 1

Season 5 champion and the token Asian kid from Step Up 4, Justin "Jet-Li" Valles, recently uploads his freestyle to RL Grime vs. Big Sean - "Oh Gawd" (3LAU Mashtrap).  From JustinJetLi YouTube.
 

Video: David Moore - "Strawberry Bubblegum Ave."

From time to time, I stumble across a great dance video not related to ABDC and here's one of those gems.  The song was what initially attracted me, being that it's one of my favorites from JT's new album.  Great choreography and production.  Here's David Moore and friends dancing to Justin Timberlake's "Strawberry Bubblegum".  From davidmooretv YouTube.
 

Video: Jun Quemado (Mos Wanted Crew) - "Ride"

I could be wrong, but I think Jun Quemado holds the record for competing most on ABDC (Seasons 2, 3, and 7).  Anyway, here's his beautiful piece to Joseph SoMo's "Ride". From MrJunQuemado YouTube.

New Legend of DarkHorse County Trailer starring Chachi and Lee Majors

Shaun Welling (AXI) has a new trailer out for Legend of DarkHorse County, which will have a preview in Houston on April 14, 2013. No dancing, but fans of Chachi and IaMmE will be excited by this. Click here for more info on the movie.

Video: Elektrolytes at Myfest 2013

Step X Step Dance has a new performance from ABDC Season 7 Champions Elektrolytes, filmed at Myfest 2013

Video: Natalie Gilmore (Fanny Pak) - "Shy That Way"

After dancing for JT on national television, Natalie Gilmore (Fanny Pak ABDC 7) gives us this piece to "Shy That Way" by Tristan Prettyman feat. Jason Mraz.  A YouTube commenter said it best, "This shows the essence of beauty in simplicity."  From natalie gilmore YouTube.
 

Video: IaMmE teaching dance moves to Alyson Stoner

Short and a little out of focus, but fun: Alyson Stoner (star of some Step Up movies) trying to learn a few dance moves from IaMmE. (ABDC Season 6)

Video: Misfits Dance Crew Appetizer

From the studio that brought us ReQuest Dance Crew and the Royal Family, we present the first (of many) productions from the brand new Misfits Dance Crew YouTube channel.  The boys serve us an "appetizer" with their piece to Miguel's "Arch N Point".  It was filmed and edited by Parris Goebel.  From MisfitsDanceCrewNZ YouTube.
 

Video: Babywockee Showcase from KOD '13

Check out little Ariah's (aka Babywockee) showcase performance from the 2013 Keep On Dancing competition. From Ariah Babywockee YouTube.
 

Video: Mikey & Hazmat (Hype 5-0) - "Rock Your Body"

From their recent travels to Guam, here's Josh Ulep (Hype 5-0) and Mikey Ruiz's piece to Justin Timberlake's beat box solo on "Rock Your Body".  Short but sweet.  From AcademyOfHype YouTube.

Video: Charles V Nguyen (Poreotics) - "Digital Love"

Hot off the press, here's Charles V Nguyen (Poreotics, ABDC5 Champ) freestyle to Daft Punk's "Digital Love (Panic City Remix)".  From Charles V Nguyen YouTube.
 

Video: Luigy Barba (Funkdation) solo

A solo from the talented Luigy Barba of Funkdation (ABDC Season 7) from DanceWPuebla Youtube. Wish we had seen more of them that season!

Videos: Shane Sparks's new show - "Long Live the King" w. battling by Street Kingdom, Beat Ya Feet Kings, FootworKINGz, G-Force

Chris Trondsen (now working for Pacific Rim) interviews Shane Sparks (choreographer and one-time choreographer for America's Best Dance Crew) about "Long Live the Kings", a new show created by Sparks. The show will feature battles by crews, rather than choreographed routines. Among the crews competing: Street Kingdom aka Krump Kings (ABDC Season 6), Beat Ya Feet Kings (ABDC Season 4) anad FootworKINGz (ABDC Season 6), and G-Force from Memphis. Here's a video from Shane introducing the crews and the show, with some dancing

Video: Bam Martin (Boxcuttuhz, Mos Wanted Crew) - workshop in the Ukraine

Bam Martin (member of ABDC Season 3's Boxcuttuhz, ABDC Season 7's Mos Wanted Crew, and GRV) recently toured the Ukraine. Here's footage from one of his workshops, on DanceCentreFreeway Youtube.

Video: Mix'd Elements - "Everybody's Got Somebody but me"

Here's a happy and light dance, perfect for early Spring from Mix'd Elements (ABDC Season 7)

Videos: MIke Song, Anthony Lee, Jason Bueno dancing in studio

Mike Song (member of ABDC Season 1's Kaba Modern) shows some training moves with fellow Kinjaz members Anthony Lee and Jason Bueno. Thanks for the links Greg!

Video: Stepboys at Urban Paradise

Stepboys (ABDC Season 7) show their usual humor and expertise at Urban Paradise 2013 in Hayward CA. From Thecompanythecamp Youtube.

Video: Mos Wanted Crew performs at Dance Kar 2012 awards

Mos Wanted Crew was one of the featured performers at the Dance Kar 2012 awards held on March 15, 2013.

Video: Pharside - "Come Up"

The father of the Academy of Villains, Pharside, flexes his directing skills with his choreography to Ace Hood's "Come Up".  From pharside YouTube.

Video: Moon & J-Smooth - "Drivin' Down The Blokk"

Here's the latest upload from Moon (I.aM.mE) and his friend, J-Smooth to "Drivin' Down Tha Blokk" by JuSoul.  From Di Moon Zhang YouTube.

Solo freestyle videos from Charles and Can (Poreotics)

To ease your way into the weekend, here are two solo videos from members of Poreotics (winners of ABDC Season 5). Thanks for the links, Greg!:
Can Nguyen shows his chair dance style to heRobust's "Assault n Pepa" on poppincan Youtube

Charles Nguyen is half chair in this video on CharlesPoreotics Youtube

Video: Massive Monkees fight Bruce Lee -- who wins?

Massive Monkees (ABDC Season 4) appear on this video to promote the Bruce Lee JDK app: "Become an instant Bruce Lee insider, using Bruce Lee JDK app as your gateway to The Dragon. Bruce Lee's best friend and highest-ranking JKD student, Taky Kimura, reveals personal stories about Bruce's humble beginnings and rise to becoming a legend."

Video: Ricky Cole (Mos Wanted Crew) vs. ball -- who wins?

Bam Martin (member of ABDC Season 7's Mos Wanted Crew) uploaded a short and very sweet video of fellow crew member Ricky Cole. Watch it here.

Video: Teaser for ICONic Boyz Suit,Tie & Snapback video

ICONic Boyz (including members from the ABDC Season 6 crew) have released a teaser for their upcoming video of their full "Suit, Tie & Snapback" video. From OFFICIALICONicBoyz Youtube.

Video: Jabbawockeez and Super Cr3w highlights and interviews from Red BullBC One 2012 Finals'; news for 2013

The Redbull BC One finals in Brazil occurred a while back, but here's new footage with highlights from Jabbawockeez (ABDC Season 1 champions) and Super Cr3w (ABDC Season 2 champions).

Red Bull BC One will be launching the North America tour starting on April 19 leading up to the World Final in Seoul, Korea in November:

• 4/19-4/20  Houston, TX Stereo Live
• 5/18/2013 Las Vegas, NV Fremont St.
• 6/8/2013  Chicago, IL Metro
• TBD  Philadelphia, PA TBD
• 6/30/2013 Orlando, FL Full Sail Live
• 8/17/2013 MSBU Houston, TX TBD

Video: Super Cr3w members win Floor Wars

Ben and Ronnie from Super Cr3w (winners of ABDC Season 2's Super Cr3w) took the crown at the recent DK Floor Wars, battlling Funk Fokkers in the final.  From YAKBattles Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Video: ReQuest Crew are principal dancers on hit video - "Great Man"

More from ReQuest Crew (ABDC Season 6). They are  featured as principal dancers in the video for New Zealand's Top Pop Artist, Aaradhna with the song titled "Great Man". Thanks again Tafari!

Video: Pacman (IaMmE) solo at Elektrolytes Headquarters

Step X Step Dance posted a video of Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb (member of ABDC Season 6's IaMmE) soloing at an Elektrolytes workshop. Thanks Greg!

Video: ReQuest and The Royal Family dance in Manila

ReQuest Crew (America's Best Dance Crew Season 6) and their Royal Family are currently on tour in the Philippines. Here's the finale of their show, from Diane Montesclaros' Youtube. Thanks for the tip Tafari! 

Video: The Beat Freaks - "Suit & Tie"

Lots of activity from the hard working ladies of The Beat Freaks.  They recently announced that they will be teaching at Movement Lifestyle dance studios on the first Wednesdays of every month. They also have a new website coming soon -TheBeatFreaks.com- where you can purchase their new merchandise.  Our friends at PacificRimVideoPress caught up with the ABDC3 Finalists at their first mL workshop to find out more about these happenings .  Be sure to check out TheMovementLifestyle.com for more about their workshops.

Video: Fanny Pak & Nicki Minaj pair-up #2 - Glenda dances on Glee

Glenda Morales (member of Fanny Pak during ABDC Seasons 2 and 7) appears on Glee yet again. This time, she's Minaj'ed out (wig and all) for a mashup of "Super Bass" with Mariah Carey's "I Still Believe"

Fanny Pak & Nicki Minaj pair-up #1 (with video): Cara Horibe talks about touring with Nicki

Cara Horibe (member of Fanny Pak during Seasons 2 and 7) just returned to Hawaii from her tour doing backup dance for Nicki Minaj. In this interview and interview for Hawaii News NOW, she talks about the tour, her life, and her dedication to dance.

Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL

Music Video: Benny Benassi feat Gary Go - "Cinema" (Skrillex Remix) (Dance Video) | I.aM.mE

I had 'MTV Hits: Music Mix' playing in the background at work last night and I heard this.  Now most of us know that this song isn't new by any means, but apparently the music video is.  When I finally started paying attention to it, I quickly recognized that it features none other than ABDC's Season 6 Champions I.aM.mE. (minus ChaChi).  Here's the music video and a 'behind the scenes' featurette of it.  From UltraRecords YouTube. 
 

Video: Quickie freestyle by Dumbo of Poreotics

Matt 'Dumbo' Nguyen dances in his living room for your enjoyment and mine. From PoreoticsHD Youtube.

Latest from Jaja (IaMmE) and Street Kingdom - "I am Street"

Jaja Vankova (member of ABDC Season 6's IaMmE) continues her collaboration with ABDC's Street Kingdom, a pairing that is most appreciated. The latest- "I am Street" from OfficialTightEyez Youtube.

Video: Natalie from Fanny Pak dances w/ Justin Timberlake on Saturday Night Live

Natalie Gilmore (member of Fanny Pak on ABDC Season 7) was one of the backup dancers with Justin Timberlake on the Saturday Night Live that aired on March 9, 2013. Click on the video to expand the size.

New Video from Elektrolytes: "Don't Judge Me"

A pas de deux from Sal and Nico Banuelos of Elektrolytes (ABDC Season 7) members, to Chris Brown's "Don't Judge Me" on ElektrolytesHD Youtube.

Video: B-Boy Bebo's Dance Reel 2013 (Phunk Phenomenon)

It's been quite awhile since we posted anything on B-Boy Bebo (ABDC6 Phunk Phenomenon).  But he's still working hard as he travels the world teaching and competing in dance.  And by the looks of this amazing dance reel, 2013 should be an exciting and entertaining year from Bebo.  From Bboy Bebo YouTube and shoutout to KutoDance YouTube. 

Video: RNG dances at The Pulse Seattle

RNG (ABDC Season 7) perform at The Pulse Seattle. The piece talks about getting beyond emotional 'labels'. Great to see the girls again! From RNGDancers Youtube.