Video: Jawn Ha (Mos Wanted Crew) - "Breaking News"

The first of 3 parts, Jawn Ha (Mos Wanted Crew) along with Sorah Yang and Jasmin Querubin (GRV) tear up the streets of L.A. with this production to MGK's "Breaking News".  As always, Jawn brings the intensity.  From Jawn Ha YouTube.

Video: Street Kingdom (with Jaja) performs at World of Dance Awards

Street Kingdom (along with Jaja Vankova) of ABDC fame performed at the World of Dance Industry Awards on February 2, 2014.

Video: Quick Crew - "Odd Look"

The boys from Quick Crew recently posted this production to Kavinsky's "Odd Look" featuring the Weeknd shot in downtown Los Angeles.  Great song and even greater dancing.  From TheQuickStyle YouTube.

Official immaBEAST Dance Video Contest | Win $1000 cash plus more!

The Eclectic Gentleman, WilldaBEAST Adams, has a dance challenge for you!  Basically, upload your own choreography [or freestyle] to the song "Love Hates Me" by Chris James feat Pusha T.  The selected winner[s] will win immaBEAST gear, a feature on WilldaBEAST's YouTube channel, and $1000 cash money.  For more details, check out this video below.  From WilldaBeast Adams YouTube.
 

Videos: All the solos for The Gentleman's Club

Lando Wilkins has released all the solos for the Gentleman's Club, including Shaun Everisto, Jian Pierre-Louis, tWitch, Terence Dickson (LXD),   Lyle Beniga, Ray Basa, Ian Eastwood, and Lando himself. They're all watch worthy, but since we're BABDC (and have already posted about Land and Ian's videos) , we'll feature Bionic (from ABDC's Supreme Soul) 

And here's the video with all the dancers

Video: 8 Flavahz perform at World Dance Awards

Members of 8 Flavahz (ABDC Season 7) performed at the World Dance Awards in 2013.

Video: Compassion Philippines workshop with Joesar (Boogie Bots) and Beau (Fanny Pak) - please donate now!

Compassion Philippines was a workshop held in December 2013 to benefit victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines. From the description: "From San Diego all the way to Boston, this workshop gathered some of the community's best choreographers to make an online "flashmob" to one song. Upon completion of teaching their choreography, the choreographers blocked each piece and filmed it. These clips have all been compiled into one video with hopes to raise awareness and encourage those who see it to donate to the typhoon victims in whatever way possible." Among the dancers are ABDC alumni Joesar Alva (Boogie Bots) and Beau Fournier (Fanny Pak). Thanks Greg! Click here to donate.

Must See Video of the Day: Anthony Lee - "Daft Funk"

This is a dope one.  Choreographer, Anthony Lee, along with several friends - including members of the The Mischief Makers, Kinjaz, Kaba Modern, Poreotics, and more - pay homage to the legendary funk group of our time, Daft Punk, at Culture Shock.  Seriously. Watch it.  It's awesome.  From Anthony Lee YouTube.

Video: Lando Wilkins (Mos Wanted Crew) - "The Gentleman's Club"

Today's installment from The Gentleman's Club is Lando Wilkins (member of ABDC's Boxcuttuhz and Mos Wanted Crew). IMO - The dance is idiosyncratic and addictive to watch.

Video: Ian Eastwood (Mos Wanted Crew) - The Gentleman's Club

Lando Wilkins is releasing solo performances from his previous group video. The first one features Ian Eastwood, fellow member of ABDC's Mos Wanted Crew. Thanks Greg!

Video: Quick Crew - "Blurred Lines"

Norway's Quick Crew recently visited Urban Dance Camp and taught this off-the-wall routine to Robin Thicke's smash hit, "Blurred Lines".  The video also features Shai Mizrahi, Tajda Kožamelj, Veronika Škrlj, Ursa Naglic & Asami Yamazaki.  From URBAN DANCE CAMP YouTube.

Videos: Poreotics - "Do You" & "No More Power No More Gas"

These popping, Asian robots certainly have come a long way since their "Tic-Tic-Tic" days on ABDC.  Here are TWO new productions from Poreotics.  The first piece is Charles' very first professionally shot video to Miguel's "Do You (Cashmere Cat Remix)" featuring the crew and Mike Fal.  And the second video is the official music video to Can's original song, "No More Power No More Gas".  It's really Asian and really funny-- as Poreotics are known for.  From Charles V Nguyen & PoreoticsHD YouTube.
 

ABDC alums nominated for 2014 World of Dance Industry awards - who's included?

World of Dance announced their nominations for industry awards to be held in Los Angeles on February 2, 2014 . The nominees who appeared on America's Best Dance Crew include: Chachi Gonzalez (IaMmE), Parris Goebel (ReQuest Crew, Ian Eastwood and Brian Puspos (Mos Wanted Crew) Chris Martin (Break EFX, Flavahz girls (8 Flavahz), Chris Pharside Jennings (Supreme Soul), Mos Wanted, Poreotics, Wildabeast Adams (Eclectic Gentlemen), Jennique Derousseau (RNG) & Massive Monkees. Learn more here. Thanks for the list Greg!

Video: Les Twins Teach At I Am Phresh Studios

Dance icons, Les Twins, recently visited Smart Mark (Phresh Select ABDC2) and the I Am Phresh Studios in Philly.  Here are highlights from the fun [and packed out] workshop.  From OfficialLesTwins YouTube.

Video: Pharside (Academy of Villains) - "No Games"

The latest from Chris 'Pharside' Jennings - member of ABDC's Supreme Soul, founder of Academy of Villains and dancer in other great solos and groups. It's about appreciating all styles of dance, regardless of  complexity, "because if you are one-sided about dance, you have a lot to learn about dancing"

Video: WildaBeast (Eclectic Gentlemen) - "BOSS"

Here's WildaBeast Adams and friends - including KK Harris (8Flavahz) and several Street Kingdom krumpers - in his first production of 2014 shot at the mL Studio.  Dope.  From WilldaBeast Adams YouTube.

Video: The Royal Family - "Dance Apocalyptic"

The genius that is Parris Goebel is at it again. And, of course, she's with her Royal Family.  Here's a sweet, quirky, production from the Queen herself to Janelle Monae's "Dance Apocalyptic" starring Ruthy Pearce.  From BGPOPA YouTube. Crowns Up!
 

Video: Dashaun Wesley (Vogue Evolution) and Candy Boyz vogue on the New York Subway

Dashaun Wesley (member of ABDC's Vogue Evolution) is now leading a group called Candy Boyz.  They proved that there are actually some subway performers who are worth watching. According to a story in the Huffington Post, “We decided to make ‘CANDY BOYZ’ because making fun of ‘subway candy sellers’ is probably one of the longest running jokes in our 12 year friendship.”We wanted to put our own spin on it. We also wanted to show how comfortable we were in our own skin and doing our own thing in front of millions of people". They are also creating a monthly internet comedy show called Black Gay University - here's the first episode

Chachi Gonzales (IaMmE) sued over rights to market Chachimomma pants

According to M Live, Chachi Gonzalez (member of ABDC's IaMmE) is being sued by Infusion Marketing over an exclusive license to market Chachimomma pants.  According to the suit, Chachi's family broke their agreement and started selling competing lines while locking the marketing company out of the Chachimomma website. Chachi argues that she never signed the contract, but that her signature was forged by her mother, she received no money and is not under the jurisdiction of the Michigan courts. 

The article states that Kent County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Yates wrote in his opinion order that "Infusion presented enough evidence to allow the case to move forward, but cautioned that the company would be "hard pressed" to advance any legal claims if it is determined that Gonzales did not, in fact, sign the licensing agreement with Infusion."

Videos from VIBE XIX: Academy of Villains, Poreotics, Kaba Modern

At VIBE XIX, Academy of Villains came in first place in the competition. Among the non-competing crews were  ABDC veterans Poreotics and KM Legacy (ABDC's Kaba Modern; the current Kaba Modern members also performed at the event).