Video: Konkrete (Street Kingdom) - "The Loner"

Konkrete (aka Jr. Tight Eyez) from Street Kingdom (ABDC6) shows us "Krump is his foundation... but he can be very versatile" in this solo to SPZRKT's - "The Loner".  From Brian Ines YouTube.
 

Video: Chachi Gonzales (IaMmE) - "Thought of You"

Chachi Gonzales (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE) does some casual free-style in this promo for Chachimomma World. From Step X Step.

Workshop videos of members of 8 Flavahz and ICONic Boyz

Some new posts from the workshops held by members of 8 Flavahz (America's Best Dance Crew Season 7) and Nick Mara -- (member of ICONic Boyz duringABDC Season 6) from the omareeakaozone Youtube channel

Some video teasers from Lando Wilkins (Boxcuttuhz, Mos Wanted Crew) classes

Lando Wilkins (member of America's Best Dance Crew's Boxcuttuhz and Mos Wanted Crew) has two short videos of his classes, as teasers for a larger video release. While we wait for the major drop, enjoy these:

Video: Brian Puspos - Mirrors

There isn't a place in the world where you can't hear this song playing on the radio.  And rightfully so... It's a beautiful song.  Here's the amazing Brian Puspos (Mos Wanted Crew) with his choreo to Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors".  Be sure to read the description to find out more about this wonderful piece.  From Brian Puspos YouTube.

Video: Elektrolytes - The Reason

Check out the champs and their sub-group, The Elektrobots, in their latest production to Skrillex - "The Reason".  From Elektrolytes Dance crew YouTube.

Video: Jaja Vankova workshop

No information is given about the setting or event, but here's a recent workshop led by Jaja Vankova (IaMmE). Thanks for the link Greg!

SYTYCD results w/ videos: Emilio (IaMmE) chosen for top 20 but sidelined; 4 other hiphop/animators make it

The top 20 have been announced for Season 10 of So You Think You Can Dance. Last week, we reported that six hiphop dancers and animators were in the top 33, the pool from which the show would choose the dancers to be featured each week. Five of the six were chosen for the top 10: Emilio 'Millie' Dosal (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE), Mariah Spears, Dorian Bluprint Hector, Fik-Shun Stegal, and Jade Zuberi.

Unfortunately, Emilio was injured during the rehearsals for the opening show and will not appear this season. Here's hoping he recovers soon! 

The show featured separate performances by the hiphop duo that was left - Maria Spears and Fik-shun, and by the animators. Other show highlights: the top 10 guys routine was a nifty dance using sand (click here to watch) and the top 10 girls used a version of "Let's Have a Kiki" recorded by ABDC's Fanny Pak with District 78 (click here to watch)

Must-watch Video: Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb (IaMmE) - "OTHERSIDE"

A devastating solo from Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE as well as a top dancer on So You Think You Can Dance). This is dedicated to his grandmother who died of lung cancer.

New solo video from Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) on recovering from a traumatic event

Riquel Olander (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 4's We are Heroes) returns with a very dramatic and emotional solo, about dealing with an incident when she was robbed at gunpoint and how dance helped her cope. From Riqdiculous Youtube.

Videos - Winners of World of Dance New York - congratulations Academy of Phresh, Static Noyze, Gossip

A little late, but still worth watching: WOD has posted videos of the top adult competing teams at 2013 World of Dance New York. Two have antecedents to America's Best Dance Crew - 1st Prize winner Academy of Phresh (part of the group that created ABDC2's Phresh Select) and 3rd place winner Static Noyze (including some dancers from ABDC Season 5). Gossip took 2nd place. Congratulations to all!

Video: Neyon (Royal Flush) previews his new dance competition

Neyon, (a member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 5's Royal Flush) is creating a new online dance competition called Locked Down. Here's the preview trailer:

mL theSPOTLIGHT - Shaun Evaristo

In their latest series, theSPOTLIGHT, our friends at Movement Lifestyle shine the light on Shaun Evaristo.  Check it out as he talks about the feeling of being in the spotlight.  From MovementLifestyle YouTube.

Video: Chachi (IaMmE) with Momz N Da Hood at HHI 2012

Hip Hop International 2013 is one month away. Here's a highlight from last year: Nancy from Momz-N-Da-Hood teaches some moves to Chachi (member of America's Best Dance Crew's IaMmE). From StepxStepDance.

Video: Tutting tutorial #2 from Dumbo (Poreotics)

Dumbo of Poreotics (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) is posting a series of dance tutorials on his ItsDMBO Youtube.

SYTYCD update w videos: Emilio (IaMmE) one step closer to Top 20 with 5 other hiphop & animation dancers

So You Think You Can Dance aired its Las Vegas week episode, cutting the field down over 100 dancers to 33. Next week we hear the top 20. Among the choices are Emilio 'Millie' Dosal of IaMmE (America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 winners), and 5 other interesting hip hop or animation dancers: Mariah Spears, Markus Shields, Dorian Bluprint Hector, Fik-Shun Stegal, and Jade Zuberi. Of the group, I am pretty sure that Fik-Shun will be chosen for the top 20, and I hope that Emilio and some of the others make it as well.

Click here to watch an interview with Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo, who were in charge of the hip hop routine for Vegas week. In it you can see Emilio and some of the others on this list (it's not embedding properly). Click here to watch videos of the audition or solos for all six either from the current season or from Season 9.

Video: District.Mao - "One Nation"

To make up for the lack of updates yesterday, we're hitting you with FOUR posts today!

First up, check out these fierce females from Canada in their production to Ace Hood's "Sh*t Done Got Real".  It features girls from FLIP (HHI Silver Medalists) and All.Young.All.Stars (WoD Montreal champions).  From MAO DM YouTube.

SNV Crew from India

At last year's Hip-Hop International competition, India was represented for the first time ever by SNV Crew.  Despite the fierce competition and placing 8th in the Adult Division, many spectators (including myself) could not stop praising their performance at the end of the night.  Here's the latest production from SNV Crew.  From totheculturetv YouTube.


And if you would like to find out more about SNV Crew, check out this "Journey towards USA" documentary featuring praise from The Elektrolytes, Academy of Villains, and Philippine All-Stars. From Suresh Mukund YouTube. 

Jabbawockeez "PRISM" Review

If you ever find yourself in the Las Vegas area, then you MUST check out the all new Jabbawockeez "PRISM" show at the Luxor!  I was fortunate enough catch it in it's opening week and take it from me, it's better than ever!  Check out this review from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Jabbawockeez Release Positive Energy in "Prism"

Video: PacMan & JSmooth - "Mirage"

Check out the latest from ABDC champ, Philip "PacMan" Chbeeb (I.aM.mE) and JSmooth's piece to "The Recipe" by Kendrick Lamar feat Dr. Dre.  From pacman YouTube.
 

Teaser video for Movement Project, featuring Chad & Lawrence (Poreotics) and Arnel Calvario

Short and sweet, this promotion video for the Movement Project shows 10 great dancers including Chad Mayate and Lawrence Devera (America's Best Dance Crew's Poreotics) and Arnel Calvario (founder of ABDC's Kaba Modern and many other groups. Thanks for the tip Greg!

Dance video of the day: Jaja Vankova (IaMmE) and Cyrus (SYTYCD) - "Stay"

A superb pairing of two master animators - Jaja Vankova (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE) and Cyrus "Glitch" Spencer (runner-up on last season's So You Think You Can Dance. Thanks Greg!

Video: Jaja Vankova (IaMmE) solos at Oklahoma workshop

Jaja Vankova (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE) continues to dazzle with this workshop performance to Skrillex's "Devil's Den" on BBoy Xynthos's Youtube. Thanks for the link Greg!

The ultimate dance movie mashup: Safety Dance

This is not really America's Best Dance Crew, though there's some hiphop inside. But if you like dance, you'll get this video that takes clips of 77 films using "The Safety Dance" as the unifying theme.

DancePlugNetwork Coverage of The Beat Freaks 10th Anniversary @ Carnival

The amazing Beat Freaks (ABDC 3 Finalists) were recently honored at this year's Carnival as the entire night was dedicated to them.  Performance videos still aren't posted, but DancePlugNetwork was there on the red carpet.  Check out interviews with Bradley Rapier (Groovaloos), Toni Basil, Quest Crew, Jossie Harris Thacker (In Living Color Flygirl), the Beat Freaks themselves and many others.
 

VIdeo: IaMmE dances with Extra's Mario Lopez and Maria Menounos

We reported earlier about a dance challenge issued to Extra TV's Mario Lopez (ex-America's Best Dance Crew host) and Maria Menounes, taught by members of IaMmE (winners of ABDC Season 6). The Extra hosts gave it their all, but IaMmE is still the ultimate winner. Video from DanceOn.

More hiphop successes at America's Got Talent: Dragon House's Blueprint

Last year, Dragon House sent three hiphop dancers to the So You Think You Can Dance auditions. This year, the only dancer from the House that was shown was Dorian 'Blueprint' Hector. He moved on to Las Vegas. The show also featured Jasmine Harper, the ex-girlfriend of Cyrus (the Dragon House member who came in second last season). Her style was more contemporary, but very impressive -- she is also going to the Las Vegas round.

Video: Hype 5-0 members audition for America's Got Talent

Members of the Hype family (America's Best Dance Crew Season 6) successfully auditioned for America's Got Talent. Thanks for the tip, Ninjaboi!

Scenes from Jabbawockeez new show: PRiSM

Jabbawockeez recently released some excerpts from their new Las Vegas show PRiSM. The coding is weird on this, so be sure to go to the right of the image and fully expand it.  Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

Funny video of the day: Pharside (SS, AOV) + Lando Wilkins (Mos Wanted Crew) - Con Artist Films

The video is funny, but it would be awesome if the idea is serious -- Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (ABDC's Supreme Soul plus founder of Academy of Villains) and Lando Wilkins (ABDC's Boxcuttuhz and Mos Wanted Crew) have an ad for Con Artist Films. It's an ad for a video production house -- something that both of these artists have mad skills in. If I wanted to make a Con(cept) video, I'd hire these pros.

Video: Pharside (SS, AOV), Emilio (IaMmE), Jet Li (Poreotics), J Smooth (MGF) - "MARS"

Artistry in the camera effects and the dancing and choreography from Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (America's Best Dance Crew Season 2's Supreme Soul, founder of Academy of Villains), joined by Emilio 'Millie' Dosal (ABDC Season 6's IaMmE), Justin 'Jet Li' Valles (ABDC Season 5's Poreotics) and J Smooth Machine Gone Funk) make this today's must-watch. From pharside Youtube.

Video: Mike Song & Lyle Beniga - "KEEP CONTROL"

Check out this brand new production from Mike Song & Lyle Beniga to "Keep Control Plus" (Gregor Salto Edit) by Sono.  Then check out the behind the scenes video right below.  From mikeosong YouTube.
 

Video: Teresa Espinosa (Beat Freaks) - "Smoke and Mirrors"

I have not found any video of the Beat Freaks 10th anniversary performance this week. But here's a gem solo from Teresa Espinosa on WorldofDanceTour Youtube.

Video: Olivia Thai's official music video "Thinking about You" choreo by Can (Poreotics) with Poreotics and other great dancers

Chad and Charles (members of ABDC Season 5's Poreotics) are among the dancers on this official music video of "Thinking about You" which was choreographed by Poreotics' Can Nguyen. Thanks Greg!

Video: "Hit Em Up" choreographed by Di Moon Zhang (IaMmE), danced by crewmates, Ellen Kim, Antoine Troupe ++

The latest choreography from Di Moon Zhang (member of ABDC's IaMmE) is an intense set to Tyga's "Hit Em Up" danced by Brandon Harrell and Emilio Dosal (members of IaMmE), Antoine Troupe (ABDC's Supreme Soul), Nika Kljun, Ellen Kim, and Kai McMinn. From marvelousmoon Youtube

Video (with dance) on the history of ABDC's GOP Dance and 787 Crew

Pedro Aviles -- creator and choreographer for the two Puerto Rican crews that appeared on America's Best Dance Crew: GOP Dance and 787 Crew -- created a video showing the evolution of his dance company. This also is a powerful reminder of the company's talented dancers. From GOPDance Youtube

Video: Les Twins in Beats By Dre Commercial w. David Guetta

Check out our favorite French brothers, Les Twins, in this Beats By Dre Neon Mixr commercial also starring David Guetta. From Officialbeatsbydrdre YouTube.

More highlights from So You Think You Can Dance Boston auditions: Toshihiko Nakazawa, John Tesoriero

Two more highly entertaining hip hop performers from the Boston auditions for So You Think You Can Dance:
- Toshihiko Nakazawa performed mixed hiphop styles. The judges were taken both by his technique and his lack of English language skills and sent him through to the Las Vegas round

 
-John Tesoriero is a crew member for UPrising at Boston College. He brought in a street beatboxer for his audition, which was one of the more creative ones I've seen in a while. I'm not sure why he didn't get sent straight to Las Vegas, but he was cut after the choreography round.

Video: E-Knock (Status Quo, Legendary 7) at So You Think You Can Dance Boston auditions

Ernest 'E-knock' Phillips (leader of America's Best Dance Crew's Status Quo and Legendary 7) made it to the choreography rounds for So You Think You Can Dance. He performed a very moving solo about the recent death of his cousin. I'm not sure why he went to choreography when other hip hop dancers with similar talent went through to Las Vegas.

Video: Brian Puspos choreographs Ian Eastwood (Mos Wanted Crew), Pat Lam, Pat Cruz, Ade

From the description: This video isn't for me nor my journey, but for everyone who was there and still here giving my journey purpose. With that being said, I flew out my best friends from Houston that make my saying "True friendships can grow separately without growing apart." factual. This concept isn't even a concept. This is real life, but it's more than just a typical night out in LA with my friends. It's about celebrating with other hard working individuals who happen to be my friends. As artists in our particular art form, we are still overlooked and sometimes omitted from any recognition. We truly deserve more. As you see or will see, I definitely embrace the work hard play hard philosophy.

The full IaMmE is Back - "PYT"

IaMme (winners of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 are back) with their dance to "PYT", choreographed by Brandon Harrell.

Video: Mos Wanted Crew at World of Dance NY 2013

The World of Dance New York videos are starting to be posted, and I'll have more (including the winning crews) in the next day or so. Here's the best one I found so far of Mos Wanted Crew's performance at the event.

New video from RNG: "Collapse"

It's been awhile since Kolanie Marks and RNG (America's Best Dance Crew Season 7) took a break from their busy schedule to record a new video. They've added a new member, and look sharp as ever. From RNGDancers Youtube.

Latest from the Pass It Down Video Series: "Purpose"

Cannon from I.M.P.A.C.T. is the latest featured dancer in Chris 'Pharside' Jenning's Pass It Down video series, that fosters the dance community by letting dancers express themselves in words and movement.

Video: Lawrence and Chad (Poreotics) on new Anthony Lee dance - "Only Flaw"

Anthony Lee choreographs and dances to an emotional routine, backed up by Poreotic's Lawrence and Chad, as well as Mike Fallorina and Pat Cruz. On anflowny Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Video: Moon (IaMmE) - "Nothing Like Us"

Di Moon Zhang of IaMmE (ABDC Season 6) has a stunning solo to Justin Bieber's "Nothing Like Us" on his MarvelousMoon Youtube

Video: Chad (Poreotics) in Megan Batoon's "Game Night"

Chad Mayate of Poreotics (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5 winners) participates in Megan Batoon's video about a night where Catchphrase becomes a little too dance-y. Thanks for the link Greg!

Video: 8 Flavahz members back up Zendaya on Dancing with the Stars Finale

On this weeks' finale of Dancing with the Stars, Angel and Charlize of 8 Flavahz (America's Best Dance Crew Season 7) were recruited to work with Zendaya on the SuperSize Freestyle (which was a fusion of cha cha, contemporary and hiphop styles). The video shows them in rehearsal and in the final performance. Thanks for the tip, Tafari!

Video: Millie (IaMmE) successfully auditions for So You Think You Can Dance

Another ABDC alum who auditioned for this season's So You Think You Can Dance was Emilio 'Millie' Dosal (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE). He was sent to the choreography round and was given the ticket to Las Vegas. Phllip 'Pacman' Chbeeb (another IaMmE member who was very successful in an earlier SYTYCD season) was in the audience rooting Millie on, and the segment shows IaMmE dancing together.

Video: So You Think You Can Dance audition from Slick (Ringmasters)

The second night of Los Angeles auditions for So You Think You Can Dance started with a bonebreak dance by Nicholas 'Slick' Stewart (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 3's Ringmasters). He made it to the choreography round but was not sent to Las Vegas (unlike Shane Garcia who auditioned in Austin with bonebreaking and other hip hop moves, looked to do slightly less well in the choreo round but has a moving background story about overcoming a stutter through dance and thus made it to Vegas.)

Video: Freestyle from JP Goldstein (Mos Wanted Crew) and Hazmat (Hype 5-0)

I don't know if I've ever seen JP Goldstein (member of ABDC's Mos Wanted Crew) and Josh 'Hazmat' Ulep (member of ABDC's Hype 5-0) working together, but they're a natural pair. From TheJPGoldstein Youtube.

Video: Mike Song (Kaba Modern) discusses and demonstrates his creative process

In the first video from B.A.D. (Born a Definition), Mike Song (member of ABDC Season 1's Kaba Modern as well as Kinjaz) describes his creative process and demonstrates some of his points. The video was created and directed by Lando Wilkins (Mos Wanted Crew) on his Youtube Channel.

Video: Taylor Swift dances with Jabbawockeez at Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift took the stage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards to sing "22" and dance with a lot of people including members of Jabbawockeez (America's Best Dance Crew Season 1 winners). Watch it here.

Video: Commercial for Jabbawockeez new PRiSM show in Las Vegas

Jabbawockeez are back in Las Vegas at a new venue with a new show. Here's the ad. Click here if you want more information and tickets

Video: ICONic Boyz - "Suit, Tie & Snapback"

ICONic Boyz (including members of the crew from America's Best Dance Crew Season 6) have a new dance video on OFFICIALICONicBoyz Youtube: "Suit, Tie & Snapback". What do you think?

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.