Thanksgiving with The KINJAZ

For those celebrating the holidays today, hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!  But even if you're not, you can still enjoy these two very dope productions brought to you by the KINJAZ.  First, Anthony Lee and the Kinjaz visit the Shaolin Temple where they were able to connect with students of martial arts.  Here's a production bringing the two worlds together.  And for desert, Anthony Lee, Bam Martin, Mike Song, & Pat Cruz treat us to this brilliant routine to Attica '71's "Olivver".  From TheKinjaz and Anthony Lee Youtubes. ::karate chop:: HiYA!!!!!!!

Video: Hok & Aye - "You've Got A Friend In Me"

Ever wonder what it's like to be a mannequin?  The amazing duo of Hok (Quest Crew) & Aye Hasegawa take us into the mind of two, day-dreaming store mannequins in this cute production to Toy Story's "You've Got A Friend In Me".  Be sure to check out more dope videos from Hok & Aye (Hawkeye?) on AyeHasegawa YouTube.

Video: Lando Wilkins - "Going to Work"

Mos Wanted Crew's Lando Wilkins recently posted this piece to P-Lo's "Going to Work".  It features the talented Sheela Awe and Diana Matos (Boxcuttuhz is on the rise again!).  Summer is over kiddies! Time to go to work!  From Lando Wilkins YouTube.

Halloween Tricks & Treats | Quest Crew, Jabbawockeez, Jaja

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Halloween! Did you go trick or treating?... Check out my candy haul with these spooky-themed productions (coincidentally, they're all from champions!).

ABDC 3 Champions bring the wicked with this haunting production entitled "The Hospital" with cameos by Fanny Pak's Megan Lawson, Ringmaster Slick, and I.aM.me's Pacman.  From theDOMINICshow YouTube.

I.aM.me and Street Kingdom's Jaja Vankova treats us with this eerie video entitled "Haunted House".  Follow Jaja as she gives you a tour through this evil, haunted abode.  This video also features Slick from the Ringmasters, Marie Poppin's, and a cast of talented dancers.  From JAJAvankova YouTube.

And finally if you haven't been scared off yet, the original champs, The Jabbawockeez deliver this sweet piece entitled "Trick-or-Beat" - freestylin' in what looks to be an asylum.  EEEEEK!!!!! From OFFICIAL JABBAWOCKEEZ YOUTUBE. ::evil laugh::

Videos: White People can't dance - Jaja Vankova, Marie Poppins, Madd Chadd, Poppin John

Jaja Vankova (member of ABDC's IaMmE) teams up with Marie Poppins, Madd Chadd, and Poppin John for a very funny battle, as a sequel to the White Men Can't Dance and White Girls Can't Dance videos.

Video: Jabbawockeez Perform at Battle of the Year 2014

For the first time ever, The Jabbawockeez performed at the legendary Battle of the Year competition from Braunschweig, Germany.  A wonderful performance and a few words of gratitude from the international superstars.  From stance YouTube.

Quest Crew Updates | Victor Kim Retires, Now Add a Dancer pt 2, Teaser for upcoming video

Lot's on happenings from the season 3 champions, Quest Crew.  First up, Victor Kim recently announced that he is RETIRING from performing!  It will be sad to see him go, but thank goodness there's YouTube!  Here's video from his last performance with fellow Quest Crew-er, D-Trix.  From Victor King YouTube.


Speaking of Dominic... Here's the latest video on his YouTube channel, theDOMINICshow. It's Part 2 of the hilarious video, Now Add A Dancer.  It features cameos from PacMan, Chris Gaskell, Megan Batoon, and Tiara Rapp.


Also on the theDOMINICshow , D-Trix posted this teaser trailer for their upcoming production.  Just in time for the Halloween season :::evil laugh:::.

Video: 8 Flavahz - "Get Like Me"

It seems like it was just yesterday when we were first introduced to these eight young talented girls asking "What's yo FLAVAH???"  Years later, Cameron, Angel, Charlize, Kaelyn, Tia, Tamara, Jaira, and Summer have grown up [a lot!] to beautiful professionals.  Here are the girls now, freestylin' on the streets to "Get Like Me".  From World of Dance Network YouTube.

Video: RNG & NU-Unit - THE COLLABO Part 2

Several weeks ago, the girls of RNG headed up north for this wonderful collaboration with 8 Count Dance Studios in Canada (Blueprint Cru, Irratik).  And now they're back with this part 2 of THE COLLABO.  Choreographed by Kolanie Marks - it features dancers from NU-Unit to Drake's "Who Do You Love". From 8CountDance YouTube.

Video: S**t Kingz - "Get Ready For The Show"

Not too much info on this production, but enjoy it nonetheless!  Here's Japanese sensations, The S**t Kingz in their routine to "Get Ready For The Show".  According to their website (at least what I can understand from it), they'll be having several live shows in Japan, but I believe tickets are SOLD OUT for the most part.  Anyway, catch 'em here!  From stkgz YouTube.

8Flavahz Update | KK & Usher, CamCam on Gotham

Last week, FOX's Gotham premiered and received great reviews from viewers and critics.  The spotlight is now on Selena Kyle, played by 8 Flavahz' Camren Bicondova.  Check out this article from bustle.com highlighting Camren's many accomplishments even at such a young age.

Who Is Camren Bicondova?

And we reported a few weeks ago that Flavahz', Kaelyn Harris, performed at the VMAs with Usher, but this week the video for his new single "She Came To Give It To You" feat. Nicki Minaj and KK is in the video too!  Check it out below.



Great job, girls!

Video: Jaja Vankova & Marie Poppins - "White Girls Can't Dance"

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Beyonce Performs Medley at the VMAs

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.

Usher feat Nicki Minaj - "She Came To Give It To You"