Beat Freaks and Michael Jackson - they were about to start rehearsing together this week

Several America's Best Dance Crew alums (including Beat Freaks and Ringmasters) had told us how watching Michael Jackson inspired them to take up dancing.In this first video (which aired on the Today Show) Rino and Maryss say that they were set to begin rehearsing with Michael Jackson, and Rino describes his influence on her life.Thanks to Skylerz on the MTV discussion boards for the link. Pacific Rim Video Press also prepared a montage of clips of the Beat Freaks talking about Michael Jackson, showing some Michael Jackson moves, and performing to Beat It.