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.