Video: Willdabeast Adams (Eclectic Gentlemen) + several 8 Flavahz dancers = "We Back"

Five of the 8 Flavahz (ABDC Season 7) dance in this video choreographed by Eclectic Gentlemen's Willdabeast Adams, to Missy Elliot's "We Back. Frombeast9688 Youtube.

Video: Pacman w/ IaMmE crewmates, Ian Eastwood: "The Placebo Effect"

To quote the video's description: "The placebo effect happens when you decide a therapy will make you better and your belief makes it so. Is the placebo effect real or is it in your head?"

That's a lot for a Friday, but the dancing is superb, from Pacman and fellow IaMme (ABDC Season 6) members Jaja Vankova, Brandon Harrell, Di Moon Zhang, and Emilion Dosal as well as Ian Eastwood (Mos Wanted Crew), Cyrus 'Glitch' Spencer, Jenny and Jayme Rae Daily, King Charles, and Brandon Shaw

Video: Ricky Cole (Mos Wanted Crew and Harlie Ramirez - "The Best you Ever Had"

The latest from Ricky Cole (ABDC's Mos Wanted Crew) - a solo (followed by another solo by Harlie Ramirez) to a cover of "The Best You Ever Had"

mL the SPOTLIGHT: $lick (Ringmasters)

Continuing their SPOTLIGHT series, Movement Lifestyle puts $lick (ABDC3 Ringmasters) front and center.  It doesn't matter how many times I've seen it, but bone-breaking and flexing still weirds me out- in a good way!  Check out this freestyle as he talks about what being in the spotlight means to him.  From MovementLifestyle YouTube.

Video: Blank Canvas - "STUCK"

Check out the latest from Blank Canvas - a Hawaiian crew featuring Brittnie Aguilar & Marc Duey from Hype 5-0 (ABDC5) and Tam Rapp from 8Flavahz (ABDC7).  From BlankCanvasHI YouTube.
 

Video: Megan Lawson's new reel w/ footage of Madonna's MDNA tour & Fanny Pak

Megan Lawson (member of Fanny Pak in both Season 2 and 7) just posted a new performance reel that includes recent work including performances with Fanny Pak, and her backup dances (with FP's Matt Cady) for Madonna's recent tour.

Megan Lawson 2013 Reel from Megan Lawson on Vimeo.

Video: Ian Eastwood (Mos Wanted Crew) choreo and dancing- "Hit em Up"

Ian Eastwood will be performing with Mos Wanted Crew at World of Dance Toronto on October 12, 2013. But if you can't make it there (or even if you can), check out his latest video where he choreographs and dances with Brian Puspos, Ade Willis, Pau Arnel, and Bru Vidal. 

Brandon Harrell (IaMmE) blasts WIN for usng his choreography without permission

Allkpop.com reports on Brandon Harrell (member of ABDC's IaMmE) responding to the theft of his choreography by a dance team on WIN. Though the program listed IaMmE in the credits, it appears they didn't directly credit them with the choreography. Among Harrell's tweets on the subject: "No matter how "ok" people might think it is, it's not cool to use others choreo without notifying and asking the creators....in ANY case."..."People still don't understand. It's not about the credit, it's about the work, the man hours, the product."

 Here's the performance in question: 

Video: Jaja Vankova (IaMmE) solos at Citywalk

Why do we post so many videos of Jaja Vankova (member of ABDC's IaMmE) on this site? Because they are so damn good. Here's the latest from World of Dance, filmed at Citywalk

Video: Hypersquad - "Royals"

This is another one of those songs that when I first heard it, I quickly thought "I can't wait to see a dope piece to it" and here it is.  From the Academy of Hype - featuring members of Bandits and Rascals - choreographer, Jee Kalua, waacks to the hit song "Royals" by Lourde.  Check out the cameos from ABDC5's Allen Pascual, Willard Soares, & Goose Polanco.  From Jee Kalua YouTube.
 

Videos: Poreotics Kombat & Jet Li - "My Blood"

Along with many others (including I.aM.mE), the season 5 champions are celebrating the return of the web-series, Mortal Kombat Legacy.  Check out this mirror match-up as Poreotics take on themselves in this intense battle.  And in case you need your Jet Li fix, he recently posted this freestyle to "My Blood" by Ellie Goulding- "no remix, no dubstep. All feeling". From PoreoticsHD & JustinJetLi YouTubes.

Video: PG Family (home of RNG) wins silver at World of Dance Seattle

PG Family (Kolanie Mark's dance family that includes ABDC's RNG) came in second at World of Dance Seattle, as well as winning best costume and best theme. Here's their performance:

Is there going to be a Russia's Best Dance Crew?

According to Huffington Post,  Dance Studio Focus is looking to host a competitive series called Focus Best Dance Crew, based on America's Best Dance Crew. Here's the most recent video from Dance Studio Focus, with Ukranian dancer Yeva Shiyanova  performing strip-dance choreography to "Radioactive" -- compelling but most assuredly not hiphop

Video: Vogue Evolution members in Icono Pop's "All Night"

Icono Pop's new video "All Night" uses backup dancers from Vogue Evolution (ABDC Season 4) including Leiomy. Thanks for the link Joshua!

Video: 8 Flavahz dance in Rudy Smit's "I am your leader"

Most of 8 Flavahz (ABDC Season 7) dance with Rudi Smit (of South Africa's Untimitive Megacrew and Untamed Dance Crew) to Nicki Minaj's "I Am Your Leader". According the description, the entire process of learning to filming the video took less than 3 hours. Impressive.  Thanks Tafari!

Mike Song to help launch Onionflix, a media company promoting "emotionally inspiring videos"

Mike Song (member of ABDC's Kaba Modern with dozens of other dance-worthy credits) will be on the Advisory Board for Onionflix, a based media company that hopes to highlight achievements of both amateur and professional filmmakers and plans to showcase emotionally inspiring videos that encourage motivation, philanthropy, and compassion. Putting the artist first, filmmakers will be given the option to partner with Onionflix and receive 90% of the advertising revenues, compared to the standard 50% share that most studios currently provide.  Videos to be featured on the newly launched website www.onionflix.com may include short films, interviews, documentaries, and scripted stories.
 
“Onionflix films aim to tug at the heartstrings and inspire viewers to do something good,” said founder Bennett Kim.   “We hope to be a positive influence to both our viewers and filmmakers." 

Video: Chachi Gonzales - "You're not My Girl"

Chachi Gonzales (member of ABDC's IaMmE) taught at Urban Dance Camp and performed this casual fun solo. From ToTheCultureTV.

Must-watch Video: Parris Goebel (ReQuest) choreographs Cali Boys

Parris Goebel (leader of ABDC's ReQuest Crew) has some intense choreography for her Cali Boys, including Denzel Chisholm (member of ABDC's Rhythm City) on her BGPOPA Youtube. Thanks Tafari!

Intense video from IaMmE members for FATALITY

Phillip Chbeeb choreographed and Emilio Dosal dance choreographed this video to celebrate the launch of Kombat Legacy series on Machinima. They dance along with fellow IaMmE (Season 6 of ABDC) members Brandon Harrell and Jaja Vankova

Video from ABDC regular Greg: "Thank you Very Much"

One highlight of running this site is watching the progress of some of our regulars and contributors as they hone their dance skills. Here's the latest from Greg, showing some developed popping skills. Thanks!