Here are 3 videos, I've selected to highlight the experience.
Ian Eastwood (Hip-Hop):
Mariel Martin (ICouldn'tGiveYouANameForHerStyleEvenIfITried):
Yoshie (House & Locking):
Monday, July 18, 2011
Video: Ian Eastwood, Mariel Martin, & Yoshie at SDK 2011
Many readers may not know, but Street Dance Kemp (SDK) Russia 2011, just took place last week. Over 300 master classes, and many MANY amazing dancers, including Hok (Quest Crew), Pacman (I.aM.mE), Yoshie, Tatsuio, Ian Eastwood (Young Lions), Mariel Martin (Choreo Cookies), Lando Wilkins (Mos Wanted), and more! Check out a lot of the footage at: SDKRussia's Official Website
Video: Bam Martin "Twenties, Fifties, Hundreds"
BAM!!!
Video: 787's Daniel "Phantom" Torres & Pery Xoi
Here we have two very intense solo videos of Daniel "Phantom" Torres, and the recovering, Pery Xoi (787 Crew). Both members are gearing up for their upcoming appearance at Hip Hop International, next week. These videos are both courtesy of their official Youtube channel, GOPdance.
Daniel's video displays a strong variety of styles including popping, bboying, tricking, and his own unique choreography. Don't underestimate this dancer:
Pery, who was injured during his time on America's Best Dance Crew, recently released video, declaring his return to the stage with his 787 family, at Hip Hop International:
Sunday, July 17, 2011
KoopaTV | Dance Clip of the Day: "Keone & Mari - MV Coming Soon!"
This 'special' episode of KoopaTV takes us back to Socal, where Keone Madrid & Mariel Martin (Choreo Cookies) filmed two music video submissions: one for "Hello" - Jasmine Villegas (feat. Ryan Leslie), and the other for "Kiss Kiss" - Kim Hyun Joong.
But to everyone's surprise, as SOON as the videos were posted, Jasmine Villegas immediately began tweeting Keone, praising him and his fiance's amazing choreography, as well as trying to lay out plans for the newly engaged couple to begin working on an official music video, and tutorial!
Congratulations, Keone and Mari! You deserve all the recognition!! Subscribe to K3on3 & SuperMariel, and watch this couple continue to grow into something more beautiful, each day:
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KoopaTV, signing off. :)
Video: Super Cr3w & Kid Rainen Win "Battle For a G"
A couple of weeks ago, at Revolution Lounge in Las Vegas, Super Cr3w decided to team up with Kid Rainen (Jabbawockeez) and compete in the "Battle For a G" jam. In the end, they emerged victorious, but not without some amazing battles!
Here is the footage of the finals between Super Crew + Rainen Vs. Battle Born:
Video: Jawn Ha & Darren Baldric Soulplex Workshop
Darren Baldric's very own, Soulplex Workshop 2011, held regularly in Germany, featured the one and only, Jawn Ha (Mos Wanted Crew), this year.
Here is a video of Darren's choreography, as well as Jawn Ha's choreography to "Wet The Bed" - Chris Brown. Shout out to iDANCETVChannel for the great link!:
Video: Poreotics Can DJ?!
Damn, I love puns...
So what do you think?
In Case U Missed It: Early Groovaloos Performance from 1999
I'm a huge geek for vintage footage like this. Check out one of the first performances of the phenomenal dance company known as The Groovaloos from Choreographer's Carnival 1999. Ten years later, the group went on to win NBC's Superstars of Dance and have toured the country with their show. Among other talents, featured in this video are Beat Freaks- Alison Faulk, Teresa Espinosa, and Keeley Kaukimoce.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
KoopaTV | Dance Clip of the Day: "Grove St."
And just, as quickly as we left, we're back to Norway! This time, Lando Wilkins (Mos Wanted Crew) joins Quick at their very own, QuickStyle Studio. You gotta love the "Waka Flocka" humor at the beginning of the video. But before you know it, the 4 dancers enter a high-speed choreo frenzy!
If you haven't already, I strongly urge you to subscribe to Lando Wilkins official Youtube channel, LandoWilkins. Check it out!:
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***Submissions can be no older than one week***
KoopaTV, signing off.
Video: Ellen Kim & Aye Hasegawa
Ellen Kim (L0st Kidz) and Aye Hasegawa (Boxcuttuhz) recently put out this cute & fierce collab, to 'Muny' - Nicki Minaj, which they recorded in the new Movement Lifestyle studio.
If you loved this piece, check out the rest of Ellen's work at, ellenkimCHEEE, or Aye's work at, AyeHasegawa. Enjoy:
Pacman (I.aM.mE) in "The Eye of the Beholder"
The Avengers of Xtreme Illusions (AXI), have finally arrived! In their debut episode, "The Eye of the Beholder", Pacman (I.aM.mE) introduces us to his demonic & possessed character. Also featured in this video is Katrina Hansen of Planet Funk Academy.
*Stay tuned for the next episode of AXI, which will be a duel story of both Brandon "747" & Emilio "Millie" Dosal. Subscribe to ShawnWellingDance to keep up to date with future videos:
Video: Street Kingdom - Tha Movement 5
DAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNGGG!!!!!!
I'm sorry, but that was my first reaction, when watching this opening session at Street Kingdom's "Tha Movement" 5th anniversary! This video features the members, who appeared on America's Best Dance Crew: Season 6. Thanks for the link, BSG!
Church will never be the same...
Courtesy of the THArealstreetkingdom YouTube channel, here are Parts 1-3 of the battles:
-- Street Kingdom Battles @ Tha Movement 5 Part 1
-- Street Kingdom Battles @ Tha Movement 5 Part 2
-- Street Kingdom Battles @ Tha Movement 5 Part 3
Video: I.aM.mE's Brandon "747" & Emilio "Millie" on Planet Funk
Here are two new videos of 747 and Millie (I.aM.mE), teaching their choreography at the Planet Funk Workshop. Videos and camera work, courtesy of Shawn Welling at his Youtube channel, ShawnWellingDance:
Friday, July 15, 2011
KoopaTV | Dance Clip of the Day: "Mos Wanted - NY Reppin"
Today's episode of KoopaTV, takes us back to New York City, yet again. This time, we visit the streets of New York at night, where Jawn Ha, Ricky Cole, Bam Martin, and JP Goldstein (Mos Wanted Crew) throw down some crazy-buck freestyles!
This video, courtesy of WorldofDanceTour Youtube channel, is also an announcement of the new Mos Wanted Crew Shop, which will be officially located at: http://www.worldofdancetour.com/shop/
Get it, while you can!
Session: Bam Martin, Jawn Ha, JP Goldstein & Ricky Cole
Sleeping: Brian Puspos, Jun Quemado & Lando Wilkins
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***Submissions can be no older than one week***
KoopaTV, signing off.
Video: Chachi's (I.aM.mE) Solo to "Power"
In LA's famous, Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio, Chachi Gonzales (I.aM.mE) performed Rob Rich's choreography to "Power" - Kanye West.
Remember, if you enjoyed the choreography, please subscribe to Rob's Youtube channel, MightyOracle.
Spotlight: Opportunity Core Dance Crew - Kababayan Fest
The Opportunity Workshops, which featured several high profile crews in the past, such as Kaba Modern, L0st Kids, and Choreo Cookies, has now paved the way for this new dance crew:
"The Opportunity Core Dance fam aka OCD, is a dance family that is branched off the Opportunity Workshop Organization. They're an up and coming dance team that continues to strive for growth, passion, & to show their heart and determination.
Each member brings their own style of dance to the table and is united with the same love for the art. They are here to truly show their love for dance as to express and not to impress"
Show some love & support!
VIdeo: Quest Crew & Poreotics Collab (with a side of Humor)
Popular Youtube Vlogger, Geo Antoinette, recently posted a new video, featuring appearances from Steve Terada & Ryan Conferido (Quest Crew), and Charles Nguyen & Can Nguyen (Poreotics).
*If you skip straight to 3:25, you can see an amazing spontaneous performance, where Ryan is on the piano and Charles is matching the melodies, with his popping. Thanks again for the link, adob0streak!
Who Run The World?
This post is all about females gettin' down all across the world! First up, season 3 finalists- The Beat Freaks -recently traveled overseas, where they taught and performed for their fans in Singapore. Check out their performance (broken up into 5 parts) featuring Teresa, Bonita, Keeley, Rino, & Maryss:
-- Beat Freaks in Singapore Part 2
-- Beat Freaks in Singapore Part 3
-- Beat Freaks in Singapore Part 4
-- Beat Freaks in Singapore Part 5
Earlier this week, it was was reported that Tight Eyez took part in Street Dance Kemp (SDK) in Europe, but also at the event was champion, JaJa (I.aM.mE). Check out this video of her rippin' it up in the Popping Competition:
And finally, Matt Cady of Fanny Pak (season 2) recently traveled to the High Level Dance Festival in Moscow. Check out this video- courtesy of the FannyPak YouTube channel -of Matt and two 7-year old girls dancing to Britney Spears' "Till' The World Ends":
-- Beat Freaks in Singapore Part 2
-- Beat Freaks in Singapore Part 3
-- Beat Freaks in Singapore Part 4
-- Beat Freaks in Singapore Part 5
Earlier this week, it was was reported that Tight Eyez took part in Street Dance Kemp (SDK) in Europe, but also at the event was champion, JaJa (I.aM.mE). Check out this video of her rippin' it up in the Popping Competition:
And finally, Matt Cady of Fanny Pak (season 2) recently traveled to the High Level Dance Festival in Moscow. Check out this video- courtesy of the FannyPak YouTube channel -of Matt and two 7-year old girls dancing to Britney Spears' "Till' The World Ends":
Thursday, July 14, 2011
KoopaTV | Dance Clip of the Day: "Love Crimes"
Shaun Evaristo pushes his boundaries once again, in this episode of KoopaTV. While some might argue this isn't truly a 'dance' concept video, the elements of movement, thoughtfully planned throughout the video, are nothing short of visionary.
Just, what exactly does Shaun want to become? This is truly a side of him, none of us, have ever seen before:
*IMPORTANT: Link to Submission Guidlines.
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KoopaTV, signing out.
Video: Favorite ABDC6 performances -- Group Performance - "6 Foot 7 Foot"
Several weeks ago, we surveyed our readers on their favorite
performances from America's Best Dance Crew Season 6. We've already
posted clips from the top 10 favorite performances of the season; now
we're featuring the other notable performances, including the favorite
performance for each crew (if it wasn't already in the Top 10) and the
favorite group performance.
The favorite group performance for the season occurred the first week when IaMmE, Phunk Phenomenon, ReQuest, Street Kingdom, and Eclectic Gentlemen danced to Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot". Here the official MTV video. Click here to watch the full performance. Thanks to Mike C for all the links.
The favorite group performance for the season occurred the first week when IaMmE, Phunk Phenomenon, ReQuest, Street Kingdom, and Eclectic Gentlemen danced to Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot". Here the official MTV video. Click here to watch the full performance. Thanks to Mike C for all the links.
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