Saturday, June 5, 2010

Follow-up message from Ace

Follow-up on Ace's recovery (click here and here for earlier posts). He left this message in our comments:
"Thank you all so much for your wishes and prayers. My roommate Ryan brought my computer to the hospital, so I've been able to talk to some of you already, but I just wanted to say I love all of you, and you're all amazing people. Thank you, thank you, thank you." 
Ace -- We all love you too and hope you recover VERY quickly!

Hype 5-0 free-style video


Here's Hype 5-0 members Joey, Josh, Allen, and KC Kay showing some free-style moves. From Ashleyx3xoxo Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, Devin!

Video: Beat Ya Feet Kings performance at World of Dance NY

Beat Ya Feet Kings (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) performed a mix of new and classic steps at World of Dance NY on May 29, 2010.

Shaun Evaristo, Sh*t Kingz + members of Choreo Cookies & Formality perform at House of Blues

Shaun Evaristo collaborated with Sh*t Kingz,  Keone Madrid (Choreo Cookies), Paul Ross (Formality), and Dana Wilson onstage at House of Blues on May 30, 2010. Video from envisean Youtube Channel. Kid Bowser emailed me this video, calling it "Must See". He's right!

Video: We are Heroes in Justin Bieber's Eenie Meenie

I know I'm late posting this. But for all the ABDC fans who aren't Justin Bieber fans already: try this to watch ABDC Season 4 winners We are Heroes. Thanks for the reminder Aaron!

Friday, June 4, 2010

TiVO alert: JabbaWockeeZ on Jimmy Fallon Show tonight (June 4)

JabbaWockeeZ will be on the Jimmy Fallon show on June 4, 2010. The show airs on NBC at 12:35ET/PT and 11:35 CT.

Video: Rhythm City Performance at World of Dance NY

The larger Rhythm City group performed in exhibition at World of Dance NY on May 29, 2010.

Video: Kaba Modern Legacy at the Louvre as part of Vietnam The World Tour

If you haven't seen it already, I urge you to visit Vietnam The World Tour.  It is "a series of live performances and a collection of media, photographs, films and writings... to give proof and life to a movement that transcends national borders and ideas of nation-hood; a movement that brings together artists and a variety of art forms to celebrate the spirit of creative energy. Viet Nam The World Tour rests itself on the social trends of internet blogging, social networking websites and the ease of distributing media and information online to connect massive audiences."

A recent entry on the website consists of pictures and a video of Kaba Modern Legacy at the Louvre: "After getting kicked out of the front lawn of the Louvre, the KM Legacy crew finds a beautiful but hidden hallway inside the building and throws it down with a spontaneous performance."

Update on Ace: Out of a coma but still in the hospital

Here's an update on Ace. We reported last night that he had been hit by a drunk driver while walking and was in a coma. Jai and Ryan (Ace's roommate) report today : that Ace did wake up  and he talked with Ryan for several hours. Ryan passed on all of our well wishes from BBDC.  Ace was very touched by it and moved to tears. Ryan posted on Ace's Facebook page:
"This is Ryan again, I just wanted to let everyone know that Austin woke up this morning.
I told him what everyone said, and he started crying. His legs are broken, but they'll heal eventually, also he suffered some head injuries, which should also heal after a while. Unfortunately this means no dancing for Austin in a while, and he's going to be at the hospital for a week, just to make sure."


We continue to hope for Ace's rapid and full recovery.

Mailbox: New movie w/ Quest, Fanny Pak, Super Cr3w & more ABDC alums; SoReal Cru, More Twisted Feet

  • Broadway World announces that Honey 2 has begun filming. It will feature dancing from Quest Crew, Beat Freaks, Fanny Pak, Super Cr3w, and Strikers Allstars
  • Here's SoReal Cru member Jackie's new Youtube Channel, JackieLautchang and the latest posting for it: Thanks for the tip, Eddie'sthebomb!

Upcoming Events: June 5-17, 2010

6/5: Poreotix performing at Soundbox in Houston
6/6: SoReal Cru at Lil Craze Unplugged in Houston
6/10 Quest Crew at Kidz Act in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
6/11: Are You #1 Dance Competition hosted by Round 1 in Willingboro, NJ. Top prize $1000. Click on the poster for details

6/11: We are Heroes at Kress Nightclub in Los Angeles
6/17-6/23: JabbaWockeeZ's MUS.I.C. (with Super Cr3w as featured performers) begins its extended run in Las Vegas


Leave a comment if there are other events you'd like to include in our list.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Message to our readers: Give a prayer for Ace's recovery

I just received this message from Jai about Ace (one of our regular readers and commenters):
"Ace was involved in an accident. He was walking and was hit by a car. To make matters worse, the person behind the wheel was drunk at the time. The car struck Ace's legs, but "he fell awkwardly on his head" according to his roommate. Because of that, Ace is now in a coma at a hospital in St. Louis. The doctor said that Ace would be okay, but I'm e-mailing you on behalf of everyone else to ask you to please pray for Ace's health." 

Please join me in wishing for the best for Ace. Jai -- please let us know of any developments.

More Images & videos at World of Dance NY, capturing ALL the ABDC crews, the crowd, meet & greet!

Two sources provide excellent visual documentation of the scene at World of Dance NY. Joanne Juele took hundreds of pictures for World of Dance, including the one above and many more dancing and meet-and-greet views.

JuliusIgnatioTV Youtube Channel made a mini-documentary of their experience including the meet-and-greet, the crowd,and brief performance highlights.

Proof that ABDC needs to return: The Chelsea Lately Dance Crew

This appeared on E!'s Chelsea Lately show on June 1, 2010. Not much to say except 'I WANT MY MTV!"

Video: Southern Movement performance at World of Dance NY

Southern Movement made a rare appearance at World of Dance New York on May 29, with an entertaining new set.

Videos: Blueprint Cru at Tonic Nightclub in Montreal

Blueprint Cru were the headliners at Tonic Nightclub in Montreal on May 21. Reader CrazedBeats convinced a person who taped the performance to put it up on Youtube (on the Channel) so that everyone could watch!  You can watch Part I here, then click to watch Part II and Part III. Thanks again CrazedBeats!

New Super Cr3w Trailer!

Super Cr3w just created a new trailer showing highlights of their performances and battles. Video from semitoastysushi Youtube Channel.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Video: JabbaWockeeZ Flash Mob at Las Vegas MGM Grand

In honor of MUS.I.C. (JabbaWockeeZ' Las Vegas show), a flash mob assembled to pay homage to the ABDC Season 1 Champions.

Video: Jungle Boogie performance at World of Dance NY

Jungle Boogie was one of seven America's Best Dance Crew groups that performed in exhibition at World of Dance NY on May 29.

Video: Blueprint Cru in Karl Wolf's '80s Baby'

Blueprint Cru appear briefly in a slick new music video from Karl Wolf called '80s Baby'. I especially applaud the fact that the crew is named on the video -- about time that the dancing talent gets full credit!