Everyone who thinks white girls can't dance just hasn't met enough of them. And these two Caucasians are cream of the crop. It's Jaja Vankova (I.aM.mE, Street Kingdom) and Marie Poppins freestyling to this dubstep remix of "#Selfie". From JAJAvankova YouTube.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Videos: Brian Puspos & Andrew Baterina - "Mr. Steal Your Girl"
We're not sorry if we tricked you! No. These two former crew mates ARE NOT dancing together, but rather, they coincidentally choreographed to the same song. Here are two separate [and brilliant] productions to Trey Songz' "Mr. Steal Your Girl" by Mos Wanted's Brian Puspos and SoReal Cru's Andrew Baterina. And instead on deciding whether which video you like more, you better keep an eye on your girlfriend because these smooth dudes are on the prowl. From
Brian Puspos and Andrew Baterina YouTubes.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Video: Dumbo & Miniotics - "One Last Choreo" | Major Poreotics announcement!
"One Last Choreo" is the title of this piece featuring Dumbo (Poreotics) and his junior group, Miniotics to Shiba San's "OK". The last half of the video (although a little difficult to hear), explains the future of Dumbo and his group, Miniotics. Congrats Dumbo!!!! From PoreoticsHD YouTube.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Video: Feng (Quest Crew) - "Crazy"
ABDC Champ, Feng (Quest Crew), is joined by the KINJA sensei, Mike Song, to this routine to TEEMID & Joie Tan's cover of "Crazy". From JUSTFENG YouTube.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Video: Mike Song - "TROUBLE"
Mike Song (Kaba Modern, KINJAZ) says he's going through a transition period in his dance and life. Originally, he wasn't supposed to even post this, but instead decided to share this transitional phase. Along with Charles Nguyen, Mike Fal, and Pat Cruz, here's Mike's piece to "Trouble" by Jose James & Funk LeBlanc. From Mike Song YouTube.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Videos: SYTYCD finale highlights: Les Twins;,Dtrix & Emilio dance together; Pharside & Nappytabs as highlighted choreographers
The Season 11 So You Think You Can Dance concluded yesterday, with Ricky Ubeda earning the title of America's favorite dancer (at least for now). There were a lot of dances featured as season highlights, including both routines choreographed by Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (member of ABDC's Supreme Soul) and Krystal 'Phoenix' Meraz, and one choreographed by Napolean and Tabitha D'umo (danced brilliantly by Emilio Dosal of IaMmE and all-star Jasmine).
The other highlights for me were two new dances for the show that showcased the difference between highly capable dancers doing hiphop moves vs. true hiphop dancers - a dance with the top 10 plus allstars (including Dtrix), as well as a special performance from Les Twins. There is a way that hiphoppers like Dominic 'Dtrix' Sandoval (member of ABDC's Quest), Emilio Dosal, and Les Twins dance that is rarely matched by the other talented dancers. They hit harder and more solidly, show a different spirit and a sense of joy at these moves that just doesn't feel like it's matched by the other dancers-- even winner Ricky, who I had pegged as the deserved winner of the season as soon as I saw his audition. But judge for yourself.
The other highlights for me were two new dances for the show that showcased the difference between highly capable dancers doing hiphop moves vs. true hiphop dancers - a dance with the top 10 plus allstars (including Dtrix), as well as a special performance from Les Twins. There is a way that hiphoppers like Dominic 'Dtrix' Sandoval (member of ABDC's Quest), Emilio Dosal, and Les Twins dance that is rarely matched by the other talented dancers. They hit harder and more solidly, show a different spirit and a sense of joy at these moves that just doesn't feel like it's matched by the other dancers-- even winner Ricky, who I had pegged as the deserved winner of the season as soon as I saw his audition. But judge for yourself.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Video: Brian Puspos - "Rocket"
Mos Wanted's Brian Puspos brings the smooth moves back to Urban Dance Camp with this soulful routine to Travis Garland's cover of "Rocket". Look at that body control! From URBAN DANCE CAMP YouTube.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Video: Beyonce Performs at the VMAs | Les Twins
So I watched the rest of the VMAs and caught this amazing performance to close out the show. Here's Beyonce accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award with this medley featuring her amazing dancers - including Les Twins. She Flawless!
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| Beyonce Performs Medley at the VMAs |
Monday, August 25, 2014
Video: Usher Performs at VMAs | Kaelyn Harris (8 Flavahz) & Codie Wiggins (Jungle Boogie)
I haven't seen all of the VMAs from last night yet, but I did spot some ABDC Alums during Usher's performance. Sure, Nicki Minaj (and her butt) was there too, but I really got excited when I saw 8 Flavahz' Kaelyn 'KK' Harris and Jungle Boogie's Codie Wiggins dancing front and center. Awesome job guys! Check it out and the whole entire show on mtv.com.
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| Usher feat Nicki Minaj - "She Came To Give It To You" |
Friday, August 22, 2014
Video: Jabbawockeez perform at #WoDBay | Honor the late Robin Williams
The masked superstars, The Jabbawockeez, performed at the World of
Dance: Bay Area last weekend and once again, brought the house down.
From World of Dance Network,
here are two different angles of this epic performance - a tribute to
their fallen mentor Gary "Gee One" Kendell. Take note of
the quotes from the late great Robin Williams sprinkled throughout.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Video: Willdabeest (Eclectic Gentlemen) choreographs tWitch and Valerie on So You Think You Can Dance
Will 'Willdabeest' Adams (member of ABDC's Eclectic Gentlemen) was the second alum of ABDC to make his So You Think You Can Dance debut as a choreographer, with a hip hop wedding routine between Valerie and all-star tWitch on the Top 6 show.
Video: Pacman (IaMmE) choreographs Zack & Fik Shun on So You Think You Can Dance
Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb made his debut as a choreographer on the So You Think You Can Dance top 6 episode, with a hip hop routine for Zack and all-star Fik Shun
Friday, August 15, 2014
HHI Updates and Videos | New location announced & The Royal Family
As we reported earlier, Hip Hop International will be moving it's location from Las Vegas to Southern California. And if you watched the World Championships Livestream, then you might've already seen this commercial. But here it is:
And from Thepalacedancestudio YouTube, The Royal Family posted performances from their competing crews in the Junior and Varsity division. Despite what place they got, I thought these routines were absolute fire!
Speaking of Parris and the Royal Family, they will be performing live this Saturday at the WoD: Bay Area. Not only that, but they will performing their Skulls & Crowns show in LA as well. I'm personally sad that I will not be attending any of these amazing events. BUT! If you need your dance fix, no matter where you live, go out and watch the new Step Up: All In. Parris (along with other fantastic dancers we all know) is in it taking Polyswag to the big screen. Crowns up!
And from Thepalacedancestudio YouTube, The Royal Family posted performances from their competing crews in the Junior and Varsity division. Despite what place they got, I thought these routines were absolute fire!
Speaking of Parris and the Royal Family, they will be performing live this Saturday at the WoD: Bay Area. Not only that, but they will performing their Skulls & Crowns show in LA as well. I'm personally sad that I will not be attending any of these amazing events. BUT! If you need your dance fix, no matter where you live, go out and watch the new Step Up: All In. Parris (along with other fantastic dancers we all know) is in it taking Polyswag to the big screen. Crowns up!
Monday, August 11, 2014
HHI '14 Results with VIDEO | Congrats to Freshh 2.0, J.B. Star Varsity, Brotherhood Adult, & The A-Team!!!
Hip Hop International 2014 is in the books and history was made. Congrats to all the medalists, all the crews, and even to the HHI production and crew for a great two weeks. Without further ado, here are the results and their videos. Be sure to go to the OfficialHHI YouTube channel to catch all the wonderful performances from last night.
Junior
1st Gold - Freshh 2.0
2nd Silver - TAO - Japan
3rd Bronze - Bubblegum - New Zealand
Varsity
1st Gold - J.B. Star Varsity - Japan
2nd Silver - Duchesses - New Zealand
3rd Bronze - Sol-T-Shine - Japan
Adult
1st Gold - Brotherhood - Canada
2nd Silver - Zboyz - Australia
3rd Bronze - Rockwell Family - Canada
Megacrew
1st Gold - A-Team - Philippines
2nd Silver - ID CO - New Zealand
3rd Bronze - Flyographers Dance Team - Russia
Junior
1st Gold - Freshh 2.0
2nd Silver - TAO - Japan
3rd Bronze - Bubblegum - New Zealand
Varsity
1st Gold - J.B. Star Varsity - Japan
2nd Silver - Duchesses - New Zealand
3rd Bronze - Sol-T-Shine - Japan
Adult
1st Gold - Brotherhood - Canada
2nd Silver - Zboyz - Australia
3rd Bronze - Rockwell Family - Canada
Megacrew
1st Gold - A-Team - Philippines
2nd Silver - ID CO - New Zealand
3rd Bronze - Flyographers Dance Team - Russia
Sunday, August 10, 2014
WATCH: Hip Hop International '14 World Championships
Tonight is the night! Tune in for World Championships at Hip Hop International 2014 tonight starting at 7:00pm PST on LiveStream. Go to HipHopInternational.com or click here!
Saturday, August 9, 2014
HHI '14: World Championship Semi-Final Results
Here are the results of the Semi-Final rounds of the World Championships and the crews who will be competing for the Gold this Sunday, August 10.
Junior
1) 7.82 Freshh 2.0 - Canada
2) 7.72 - Tao Japan
3) 7.69 Bubblegum - New Zealand
4) 7.60 Lil Saintz - New Zealand
5) 7.49 Chapkidz - USA
Varsity
1) 8.60 JB Star Varsity - Japan
2) 8.58 Duchesses - New Zealand
3) 8.54 Brotherhood Varsity - Canada
4) 8.32 Flip - Canada
5) 8.29 Sol-T-Shine - Japan
6) 8.24 Kana-Boon! -Japan
Mega Crew
1) 8.94 A-Team -Philippines
2) 8.83 ID Co - New Zealand
3) 8.71 Chapkis Dance Fam - USA
4) 8.48 Praise Team - Canada
5) 8.43 Flyographers Dance Team - Russia
6) 8.28 Academy of Brothers - Australia
Adult
1) 8.47 Brotherhood - Canada
2) 8.41 ZBoyz - Australia
3) 8.38 9-1 Pact - France
4) 8.30 Rockwell Family - Canada
5) 8.19 Romancon - Philippiines
6) 8.12 Very Bad Team - France
7) 8.07 Identity - New Zealand
8) 7.96 158 - Russia
Congrats and good luck at Finals!
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| Freshh 2.0 (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador) |
Junior
1) 7.82 Freshh 2.0 - Canada
2) 7.72 - Tao Japan
3) 7.69 Bubblegum - New Zealand
4) 7.60 Lil Saintz - New Zealand
5) 7.49 Chapkidz - USA
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| JB Star Varsity (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador) |
Varsity
1) 8.60 JB Star Varsity - Japan
2) 8.58 Duchesses - New Zealand
3) 8.54 Brotherhood Varsity - Canada
4) 8.32 Flip - Canada
5) 8.29 Sol-T-Shine - Japan
6) 8.24 Kana-Boon! -Japan
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| A-Team (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador) |
Mega Crew
1) 8.94 A-Team -Philippines
2) 8.83 ID Co - New Zealand
3) 8.71 Chapkis Dance Fam - USA
4) 8.48 Praise Team - Canada
5) 8.43 Flyographers Dance Team - Russia
6) 8.28 Academy of Brothers - Australia
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| Brotherhood (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador) |
Adult
1) 8.47 Brotherhood - Canada
2) 8.41 ZBoyz - Australia
3) 8.38 9-1 Pact - France
4) 8.30 Rockwell Family - Canada
5) 8.19 Romancon - Philippiines
6) 8.12 Very Bad Team - France
7) 8.07 Identity - New Zealand
8) 7.96 158 - Russia
Congrats and good luck at Finals!
Friday, August 8, 2014
HHI '14: World Prelim Results: Megacrew
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| A-Team (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador) |
1) 8.90 A-Team - Philippines
2) 8.45 ID Company - New Zealand
3) 8.42 Chapkis Dance Family - USA
4) 8.42 Praise Team - Canada
5) 8.39 Academy of Brothers - Australia
6) 8.34 Flyographer Dance - Russia
7) 8.20 TwoFourSeven - Canada
8) 8.08 Zipang - Japan
9) 8.06 Maker Empire - USA
10) 7.85 Fresh Nation - New Zealand
11) 7.79 UPeepz - Philippines
12) 7.77 Addlib - Philippines
13) 7.73 NXG Compnay - Canada
14) 7.69 The Company NZ - New Zealand
15) 7.69 Fun T Mass - Russia
16) 7.59 JS Company - Brazil
17) 7.55 The Society - Australia
18) 7.48 JB Star - Japan
19) 7.47 No Escape XXL - Netherlands
20) 7.46 Bad Boys - Italy
21) 7.45 The Pioneer - Australia
22) 7.42 D Maniac - Thailand
23) 7.42 Raze The Roof - Spain
Congrats and good luck! It's going to be a quite a long day today as the Semi-Finals for all divisions begin early with the Junior Division.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
HHI '14: World Prelim Results: Varsity
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| Brotherhood Varsity (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador) |
48 Varsity crews performed today with half moving on to the Semi's. Here are the results:
1) 8.49 Brotherhood Varsity - Canada
2) 8.43 J.B. Star Varsity - Japan
3) 8.37 Duchesses - New Zealand
4) 8.16 Sol-T-Shine - Japan
5) 8.10 Style & Grace - Canada
6) 8.08 Flip - Canada
7) 8.06 Prophecy - USA
8) 7.92 Legit Status - Philippines
9) 7.91 Kana-Boon! - Japan10
10) 7.83 A-Team - Philippines
11) 7.43 Season 5 - Guam
12) 7.43 Krash - New Zealand
13) 7.39 Sorority - New Zealand
14) 7.25 Alliance - Philippines
15) 7.16 Brobots - USA
16) 7.03 Evolution - Mad Spain
17) 6.96 Superblack - Spain
18) 6.86 Awesome - Thailand
19) 6.81 Illagroovers - Australia
20) 6.81 OK OK Good Good - Thailand
21) 6.73 Spirit Dance - Mexico
22) 6.73 TZ Crew - Thailand
23) 6.68 3-23 Area Kidz - USA
24) 6.59 iMD Legion - United Kingdom
I really want to see videos. Megacrew results coming soon!
HHI '14: World Prelim Results: Juniors & Adults
Today, the World Championships started and crews from over 40 countries began their quest for the Gold. Early in the day, 31 Junior Crews performed with 16 going on to the Semi-finals. Here are the results:
1) 7.63 TAO - Japan
2) 7.62 Freshh 2.0 - Canada
3) 7.47 Lil Saintz - New Zealand
4) 7.40 Bubblegum - New Zealand
5) 7.31 Next Jr. - Japan
6) 7.19 Pancakes - Canada
7) 7.05 Chapkidz - USA
8) 6.87 Krankyd - Canada
9) 6.85 JB Star Junior - Japan
10 )6.75 Little Monsters - Mexico
11) 6.73 CKC - New Zealand
12) 6.51 Sharks - Russia
13) 6.44 Classic - USA
14) 6.40 Little Miss - Australia
15) 6.35 Good Dance Good Mind - Thailand
16) 6.34 Picasso - Ireland
In the Adult Division, 74 crews competed with 20 moving on - defending champions, Rockwell Family from Canada automatically go to the Semi-Finals. Here are the results:
Congrats and good luck to all the crews! Tomorrow, the Varsity and Megacrews compete. Be sure to follow HipHopInternational on Facebook for more updates!
1) 7.63 TAO - Japan
2) 7.62 Freshh 2.0 - Canada
3) 7.47 Lil Saintz - New Zealand
4) 7.40 Bubblegum - New Zealand
5) 7.31 Next Jr. - Japan
6) 7.19 Pancakes - Canada
7) 7.05 Chapkidz - USA
8) 6.87 Krankyd - Canada
9) 6.85 JB Star Junior - Japan
10 )6.75 Little Monsters - Mexico
11) 6.73 CKC - New Zealand
12) 6.51 Sharks - Russia
13) 6.44 Classic - USA
14) 6.40 Little Miss - Australia
15) 6.35 Good Dance Good Mind - Thailand
16) 6.34 Picasso - Ireland
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| TAO (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador) |
In the Adult Division, 74 crews competed with 20 moving on - defending champions, Rockwell Family from Canada automatically go to the Semi-Finals. Here are the results:
1) 8.57 Brotherhood Adult - Canada
2) 8.35 ZBoyz - Australia
3) 8.16 Romancon - Philippines
4) 8.09 9-1 Impact - France
5) 8.03 Zero - Japan
6) 7.96 Very Bad Team - France
7) 7.88 Identity - New Zealand
8) 7.79 Elecoldxhot - Malaysia
9) 7.73 Keraamika - Germany
10) 7.73 158 - Russia
11) 7.62 Illmatik Phlow - USA
12) 7.58 Renegade Master Crew - Italy
13) 7.58 jukebox Crew - Portugal
14) 7.51 The House of Pose - Spain
15) 7.41 Gimmick Force - Thailand
16) 7.40 Katoon Network - Malaysia
17) 7.39 Los 8 Supernenas -Spain
18) 7.39 ABC - Colombia
11) 7.62 Illmatik Phlow - USA
12) 7.58 Renegade Master Crew - Italy
13) 7.58 jukebox Crew - Portugal
14) 7.51 The House of Pose - Spain
15) 7.41 Gimmick Force - Thailand
16) 7.40 Katoon Network - Malaysia
17) 7.39 Los 8 Supernenas -Spain
18) 7.39 ABC - Colombia
19) 7.38 Militia - New Zealand
20) 7.38 Dogma Union - ItalyCongrats and good luck to all the crews! Tomorrow, the Varsity and Megacrews compete. Be sure to follow HipHopInternational on Facebook for more updates!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
HHI '14: Videos and Updates | Philip Chbeeb, Parris Goebel, The Royal Family
I definitely slept in today! Last night's livestream ended at 3:00am EST! Congrats to all the medalists and good luck at Worlds. Later tonight is the Opening Ceremonies and starting tomorrow morning, the World Championships begin. Here's the schedule for the rest of the week:
World Preliminaries
Junior Division – Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30am – 2:30pm
Adult Division – Wednesday, August 6 at 3:30pm – 11:00pm
Varsity Division – Thursday, August 7 at 9:00am – 3:00pm
MegaCrew Division – Thursday, August 7 at 4:30pm – 11:00pm
World Semifinals
Junior Division – Friday, August 8 at 9:00am – 10:00am
Varsity Division – Friday, August 8 at 10:30am – 2:30pm
MegaCrew Division – Friday, August 8 at 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Adult Division – Friday, August 8 at 7:30pm – 11:00pm
Urban Moves Dance Workshops
Poppin' Pete - Saturday, August 9 at 9:00am
Ian Eastwood - Saturday, August 9 at 10:45am
Brian Puspos - Sunday, August 10 at 9:00am
Bryan Tanaka - Sunday, August 10 at 10:45am
Shaun Evaristo - Sunday, August 10 at 12:00pm
World Battles
Popping (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Locking (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Breaking (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
All Styles (2 vs. 2) - Saturday, August 9 at 6:30 - 8:30pm
*all times are Pacific Standard Times
Also, after the World Battles, on Saturday, August 9, Parris Goebel Presents Skulls and Crowns: A Royal Invasion. I am very jealous that I won't be able to attend this. This looks like it's going to be an AMAZING event to go to.
And of course, the World Championship Finals will be on Sunday, August 10 at 9:30pm EST which will be available on LiveStream for FREE at HipHopInternational.com
As for me, I'm leaving the country for vacation after today (the reason I didn't go to HHI), so I'm not sure how much coverage I can provide while I'm gone. I'm keeping my fingers cross I can catch the World Finals when I get back.
And as a parting gift, here are two interviews from PacificRimVideoPress of Philip Pacman Chbeeb and Parris Goebel from their Urban Moves Workshops.
World Preliminaries
Junior Division – Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30am – 2:30pm
Adult Division – Wednesday, August 6 at 3:30pm – 11:00pm
Varsity Division – Thursday, August 7 at 9:00am – 3:00pm
MegaCrew Division – Thursday, August 7 at 4:30pm – 11:00pm
World Semifinals
Junior Division – Friday, August 8 at 9:00am – 10:00am
Varsity Division – Friday, August 8 at 10:30am – 2:30pm
MegaCrew Division – Friday, August 8 at 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Adult Division – Friday, August 8 at 7:30pm – 11:00pm
Urban Moves Dance Workshops
Poppin' Pete - Saturday, August 9 at 9:00am
Ian Eastwood - Saturday, August 9 at 10:45am
Brian Puspos - Sunday, August 10 at 9:00am
Bryan Tanaka - Sunday, August 10 at 10:45am
Shaun Evaristo - Sunday, August 10 at 12:00pm
World Battles
Popping (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Locking (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Breaking (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
All Styles (2 vs. 2) - Saturday, August 9 at 6:30 - 8:30pm
*all times are Pacific Standard Times
Also, after the World Battles, on Saturday, August 9, Parris Goebel Presents Skulls and Crowns: A Royal Invasion. I am very jealous that I won't be able to attend this. This looks like it's going to be an AMAZING event to go to.
And of course, the World Championship Finals will be on Sunday, August 10 at 9:30pm EST which will be available on LiveStream for FREE at HipHopInternational.com
As for me, I'm leaving the country for vacation after today (the reason I didn't go to HHI), so I'm not sure how much coverage I can provide while I'm gone. I'm keeping my fingers cross I can catch the World Finals when I get back.
And as a parting gift, here are two interviews from PacificRimVideoPress of Philip Pacman Chbeeb and Parris Goebel from their Urban Moves Workshops.
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