HHI '14: USA Championship Results

It has been a long day - and even longer night! - at Hip-Hop International.  Without further ado, here are the results.  Congrats to all these crews and good luck in the World Championships.

Junior Division:
Bronze - 7.87 Classic West Covina, CA
Silver - 8.37 3Tiny3 Area Kidz Los Angeles, CA
Gold - 8.39 Chapkidz Suisun, CA

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

Varsity Division:
Bronze - 8.73 Brobots Torrance, CA
Silver - 8.76 3-23 Area Kidz Los Angeles, CA
Gold - 8.99 Prophecy Suisun, CA

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

Megacrew Division:
Bronze - 9.08 Studio One Orlando, FL
Silver - 9.16 Maker Empire Los Angeles, CA
Gold - 9.29 Chapkis Dance Family Suisun, CA

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

Adult Divison:
Bronze 8.79 Illmatik Phlow Miami, FL
Silver 8.83 Elektrolytes Gilbert, AZ
Gold 9.17 The Ecsntrcs Covina, CA

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

WATCH: Hip-Hop International 2014 USA Championships

We are just minutes away from the Livestream broadcast of the USA Championships. Go to HipHopInternational.com right now and watch it for FREE!  I'll leave comments on their Facebook page, as I assume they'll be doing live commentary throughout the show.  So what are you waiting for? Go now!  Show starts at 9:30pm EST.

HHI '14: Videos and Updates | Elektrolytes, Urban Moves Workshops, & HHI '15

To say that I'm experiencing 'HHI withdrawal' is a huge understatement.  Man, I wish I was there.  But luckily, Hip-Hop International on Facebook keeps everyone constantly updated.  According to them, some of the international crews are starting to pour in while Parris Goebel, Philip Pacman Chbeeb, & NappyTabs teach their Urban Moves Workshops.  In other news, it was announced several days ago that the Hip-Hop International event will be moving from the Red Rocks Resort, New Orleans Arena and Las Vegas altogether to their NEW home in Southern California in 2015.  That's major!

Pacman & Parris (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Check out these 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place performances from the USA Championship Prelims in the Adult Division.  And be sure to check out HipHopInternational.com later tonite at 9:30pm EST to see the LiveStream of the USA Championship Finals.  From OfficialHHI YouTube.

HHI '14: Video Updates | Chapkis Dance Fam (1st Place) & The Royal Family

The OfficialHHI YouTube channel posted videos of some of the high ranked performances from last night's preliminary rounds.  The USA Championship finals will air tonite via LiveStream at 9:30pm EST.  Check out HipHopInternational.com for more info.



And also, The Royal Family continues to work hard at Hip-Hop International as they get ready for the World Competition and their full length production, Skulls & Crowns. In this episode we get introduced to each of the members of Bubblegum, Duchesses, & Sorority. From ThepalacedancestudioYouTube.

HHI '14: USA Championship Prelim Results - Adult

Elektrolytes (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

1) 8.83 The Ecsntrcs Covina, CA 
2) 8.73 Illmatik Phlow Miami, Fl 
3) 8.72 Elektrolytes Gilbert, AZ 
4) 8.39 United Dance Crew Coolidge, AZ 
5) 8.34 Rogue Makers Los Angeles, CA 
6) 8.29 Kaba Modern Irvine, CA 
7) 8.20 1Up Crew Oakland, CA 
8) 8.13 Common Ground Irvine, CA 
9) 8.05 The Goodfellas Sacramento, CA 
10) 7.97 Collective Gilbert, AZ 
11) 7.75 Mandroidz Torrance, CA 
12) 7.42 CADC Irvine, CA

WOW! Congrats to all the crews! The Ecsntrcs were a personal favorite crew of mine last year, so I cannot wait to see their full routine that got them to 1st place in the Prelims.  From a few days ago, here's a sneak peek of that routine courtesy of PacificRimVideoPress YouTube.

HHI '14: USA Championship Prelim Results - Megacrew

Chapkis (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

1) 9.36 Chapkis Dance Family Suisun, CA 
2) 9.34 Maker Empire Los Angeles, CA 
3) 9.07 Ill Habits San Diego, CA 
4) 8.61 The Drop Fam Tucson, AZ 
5) 8.60 Phunk Phenomenon Boston, MA 
6) 8.26 Studio One Orlando, FL 
7) 8.04 High Profile Las Vegas, NV 
8) 8.02 3-23 Main Army Los Angeles, CA

Congrats!  There must be something in the water in Suisun - they came to win.

HHI '14: USA Championship Prelim Results - Junior & Varsity

Chapkidz (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Junior Division:
1) 7.73 Chapkidz Suisin,CA
2) 7.68 3Tiny3 Area Kidz Los Angeles, CA
3) 7.48 Classic West Covina, CA
4) 7.11 First Class West Covina, CA
5) 6.96 Mini Thrilla Bellaz Gilbert, AZ
6) 6.78 The Prodigy Las Vegas, NV

Prophecy (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Varsity Division:
1) 9.13 Prophecy Suisin, CA
2) 8.94 3-23 Area Kidz Los Angeles, CA
3) 8.83 Ground Zero Las Vegas, NV
4) 8.69 Brobots Torrance, CA
5) 8.67 Underground DT Irvine, CA
6) 8.49 Miniotics Anaheim, CA
7) 8.45 Kaba Kids Irvine, CA
8) 8.29 Ill Habits San Diego, CA
9) 8.26 Elektro-Elite Gilbert, AZ
10) 8.06 RNG Seattle, WA
11) 7.95 Vibe Pleasant Grove, UT
12) 7.93 Premiere West Covina, CA
13) 7.92 Reblz Seattle, WA
14) 7.82 Beatkillaz Gilbert, AZ
15) 7.82 Revelles Irvine, CA

Congrats!

HHI '14: Hip-Hop International Begins!

The biggest dance event of the year begins this week in Las Vegas and dancers from all over the world are starting to gather for Hip-Hop International.  Sadly, I will not be attending this year.  But we can all stay updated by following Hip-Hop International on Facebook.  The team at Pacific Rim Press are providing up to minute updates on what's going on.  Check out this montage covering the USA Orientation.  From PacificRimVideoPress YouTube.
And of course, HHI Legends, The Royal Family, are preparing for their week.  They have Bubblegum preparing for the Junior division and TWO crews competing in the Varsity Division - Sorority and Duchesses.  The team is also getting ready for their Skulls and Crowns show which will be happening at the Red Rocks Resort this weekend.  Good luck and CROWNS UP!  From Thepalacedancestudio YouTube.
For more information and how to check out the LIVE STREAMS (for FREE!), be sure to go to HipHopInternational.com for more info! 

Video: SYTYCD Highlight #3: Emilio (IaMmE) and Bridget dance jazz

Emilio Dosal (member of ABDC's IaMmE) and Bridget Whitman danced a jazz routine choreographed by Ray Leeper. Emilio is certainly following the example of Phillip Chbeeb (fellow IaMmE member who made it to SYTYCD Top 10 several seasons ago) in picking up disparate dance styles and making them his own.

Video: SYTYCD Highlight #2 - Academy of Villains perform on Top 14 show

Academy of Villains was one of the 4 top vote getting crews during the So You Think You Can Dance auditions. They appeared on the August 30 show and easily matched the intensity and style of most of the top 14. It was choreographed by Chris Pharside Jennings and Krystal Meraz, who also did the choreography for a dance for Ricky Ubeda and Valerie Rockey

Video: SYTYCD Highlight #1 - Pharside & Krystal hiphop choreo for Valerie and Ricky

Chris Pharside Jennings (member of ABDC's Supreme Soul and founder of Academy of Villains) and fellow AOV founder Krystal Meraz choreographed an intense dance for Ricky Ubeda and Valerie Rockey. Hope the pair continue to choreograph for the show!

Video: Jeremy Lin Goes Hollywood

The city of Los Angeles is about to go Lin-SANE as NBA Superstar, Jeremy Lin gets traded to the L.A. Lakers.  Check out this brilliant production featuring Harry Shum Jr. (choreographer), AJ Rafael, Phil Wang, an entire cast of great dancers, and of course - Jeremy Lin.  Now THIS is how you make an entrance!  From jlin7 YouTube.
 

Video: Jabbawockeez - Simple Session

In honor of National Dance Day, The Wockeez gave us this "Simple Session" to the Bangerz track, "Beam" shot from their JBWKZ Headquarters.  From OFFICIAL JABBAWOCKEEZ YOUTUBE.

Videos: Parris Goebel & The Royal Family - GOLDMYND

Check out the recent uploads from New Zealand's Parris Goebel and The Royal Family.  From their GOLDMYND production, here's the Green and Orange Scenes.  From BGPOPA YouTube.

Also, for those lucky to attend WoD: Bay Area on August 16, you can see the Royal Family perform live along with other great guests.  Check out WorldofDance.com for more info.

Video: Brian Puspos - "Foreign"

Coming off from a mini-hiatus, Mos Wanted's Brian Puspos brings us this production to Trey Songz' "Foreign".  Shot in Italy with his friends - Bru Vidal, Vinh Nguyen, Pau Arnal, & Bam Martin, Brian gives a shoutout to all the 'foreign ladies'.  From Brian Puspos YouTube.

Video: Academy of Hype - "Break It (Go)"

Brand new video from Skool District's, Academy of Hype.  Watch 'em get buck at this skate park to Danny Brown's "Break It (Go)"... So far, the crew hasn't been listed for this year's Hip-Hop International... I wonder if they're going?  From AcademyOfHype YouTube.

Video: Jabbawockeez give in Ted Talk at Ironwood State Prison - "you can take over the world"

Jabbawockeez members Joe, Ben and Phil (winners of America's Best Dance Crew Season 1) gave a Ted talk at for the inmates at Ironwood State Prison, talking about how hiphop inspired them, how they formed, and their inspirations

Video: Jaja Vankova - "7 Deadly Sins"

Despite her amazing efforts, I.aM.mE and Street Kingdom's Jaja Vankova did not make it to the SYTYCD Top 20. But she ain't done, yet!.... HECK NO!  In fact, check out her latest (and greatest) production entitled "7 Deadly Sins".  It's a wonderful concept and execution of production.  And, of course, the great dancing!  From JAJAvankova YouTube.

Video: JUSTFENG - "Jealous"

Check out this fun video from Quest Crew star, Feng, to Chromeo's "Jealous".  Joining him are Aris Paracuelles (Quest Crew), Rudy Reynon, Shorty Rocc yo Mama (Beat Freaks), Courtney Yeh, and a small cameo from D-Trix.  Seeing D-Trix cuddled up to Shorty is enough to make me jealous!  From JUSTFENG YouTube.

Vlado SHOWDOWN - Online Dance Competition | Elektrolytes Entry

Famous sneaker brand, Vlado, is taking their annual dance competition global by allowing anyone (including you!) to submit dance entries at the chance to win cash money prizes!  For more information and to find out how YOU can enter, be sure to check out vladoshowdown.com or check out the video lowdown featuring D-Trix (one of the judges).  And also check out the video entry by ABDC champions, The Elektrolytes.  We'll be sure to keep you updated on the submitted entries throughout the month.  From VladoFootwear.com.