Videos from Elements XI: watch Static Noyze, Boxcuttuhz, and competition winners

Elements XI was held in Boston on November 13. UFP -- a crew with many Fr3sh alums -- took first, followed by Project D and Weapons of Mass. There's no video up (yet) for UFP, but here you can watch the performances for Project D, Weapons of Mass, and the exhibition performances by Static Noyze(ABDC5) and Boxcuttuhz (ABDC3). From the haaachi Youtube Channel.

Florida Dance crew sets creates massive terrorism scare in New York City

The NY Post reports on Club Envy (a Jacksonville-based stepping crew) and their unexcellent adventure in New York: "A camouflage-clad Florida dance troupe desperate to make it to a live TV talent show set off a rush-hour terror scare when they ditched their cars in merciless Lincoln Tunnel traffic and tried to sprint through the tube. The FBI-NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force was called in -- and a massive contingent of heavily armed cops surrounded the harmless performers, who stood teary-eyed in their showy costumes as hundreds of angry drivers were stuck in the snarl. "They drew their guns on us at first," said Landon Burse, 24, the group's executive director who arranged the appearance on BET's "106 & Park".

Video: Jungle Boogie's ad for Old Navy -- Do the Gobble

Jnngle Boogie (ABDC5) does the Gobble for Old Navy. Boggles my mind. You've got to just watch now! at Gobblepalooza, or in this Youtube version. Thanks for the tip, DirtfaceX!

Video: Poreotics impromptu after-dinner freestyle!

PoreoticsHD Youtube has a video of the Poreotics (ABDC5 winners) doing some impressive solo free-style at their hotel. It's not clear whether the hotel or the ribs inspired their dancing, but I'm glad it did! Thanks for the tip, Draz!

Upcoming Events: November 19 and beyond

11/19 - whenever: MUS.I.C. starring JabbaWockeez, with Super Cr3w appearing also, opens an extended run in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo
11/19: Quest Crew perform at Dynasty IX at Fordham University in Bronx, NY 11/20: Blueprint workshop in Quebec City
11/20: Glenda Morales and Kyle Hanagami among the teachers at Mischief Makers workshop in Alhambra, CA
11/20: Pride 3 dance competition at Rutgers University
11/20-21: Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo among the choreographers at the Monsters of Dance workshops in Kansas City
11/21: Quest Crew, Beat Freaks, Legacy among the performers at Showdown III in Visalia, CA
11/21-24: Poreotics in ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure Park
11.24: Rhythmology Jr. auditions in Bergenfield, NJ
11/24: Poreotics at Tent Club in Los Angeles
11/27: Poreotics, Royal Flush, and many other dance groups at World of Dance Chicago

 Leave a comment if you want to add to this calendar for this period or in the future. Thanks!

JungleBoogieCrewTV -- submit birthday wishes to be part of their first Youtube episode!

Jungle Boogie (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) has started JungleBoogieCrewTV a.k.a JBCTV on Youtube.  They posted a trailer showing a sample of what to expect in the episodes -- comedy mixed with a bit of dancing!  All of the episodes will be outtakes/ behind the scenes footage of the crew at events, in practice, meetings and much more. 

Nov. 27th is the crew's official birthday and their 1st full episode will air on that date.  The crew is also asking for anyone that would like to wish them a happy birthday, to record themselves saying it. Send  it in to de.managementjb@gmail.com and they will be apart of the 1st JBCTV full episode.  

Swagger Crew Workshop videos

Many of the America's Best Dance Crew alums teach regular workshops for the public. One example: You can see clips of many of Swagger Crew's workshops on their SwaggerCrewTV Youtube Channel, including this latest video of Brandon Keith at Future Shock Atlanta. 

Video: JabbaWockeeZ (with some Super Cr3w) perform on Lopez Tonight

JabbaWockeeZ with Super Cr3w's Ben and Do-Knock were guests on Lopez Tonight on November 17, 2010. Their set was a number from their Las Vegas show MUS.I.C. Thanks for the tip Adobostreak and JabbaJake!

Exclusive interview with Klaamation's Cornbread, featured dancer in this week's LXD

Cornbread (member of Klaamation) played one of the Umbras in this week's episode of The LXD. We spoke earlier this week about the making of this episode, how he got chosen to perform in it, some speculation about LXD Season 3, speculation on why Klaamation was not chosen for America's Best Dance Crew Season 5 (Shane Sparks told me at the NY auditions that the crew was one of his favorites at the LA auditions), whether they might audition for a Season 6, the members of Klaamation who appeared in We Are Heroes and Heavy Impact, Baby Maation, and much more. Listen in!

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New Episode of The LXD: "The Greater of Two Evils" -- watch it now!

Wednesday morning = time for more The LXD. This week's episode called "The Greater of Two Evils" depicts evil vs. evil battling in a museum to steal a treasure. The evil ones include many outstanding dancers playing either Umbras (suave James Bond types with umbrellas) or the OX (more like street punks). Later today, I'll post a podcast with Klaamation member Cornbread, who plays one of the Umbras; in it he describes the intense process of creating this week's choreography. Happy watching!

Video: Quest Crew battles Dance Star Mickey doll - who wins?

To promote a new Dance Star Mickey doll ($65 and already sold out at many on-line stores), there's a new video showing ABDC3's Quest Crew doing battle with the stuffed rodent. I think Fisher Price won. Thanks for the tip, Afroboring!

Video: Porche (Beat Ya Feet Kings) goes solo

Porche Anthony of Beat Ya Feet Kings (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) performed solo in Washington D.C. on October 30, 2010. From ChevyHawk Youtube Channel.

Video: Quest Crew on Shake It Up

Quest Crew (ABDC Season 3 winners) were the guest dancers on Episode 2 of Disney's Shake It Up. Thanks for the link, Desteny!

Video: Kaba Modern perform at Will You B Here

Kaba Modern (ABDC Season 1) joined Quest Crew at the West Coast Will You B Here events to raise awareness and prevention of Hepatitis B. From the eikowaffles Youtube Channel.

New announcement on Seasoned Fries performance (ABDC5 semi-reunion) at WOD Hawaii

More information on the Seasoned Fries performance at World of Dance Hawaii on December 11, 2011: Members of 6 of the America's Best Dance Crew Season 5 crews -- Hype 5-0, Static Noyze, Poreotix, Swagger Crew, Heavy Impact, and Jungle Boogie -- will reunite and dance together. Here's the scoop from the StaticNoyze6TV Youtube channel:

Video: Live from NY -- It's America's Best Pregnant Dance Crew

The November 13, 2010 episode of Saturday Night Live contained a bogus ad for MTV, extending their most popular shows (e.g., Jersey Shore, My Super Sweet 16) by adding pregnancy to the mix. So starting at 0:31, here's America's Best Pregnant Dance Crew hosted by America's favorite MILF, featuring Stretch Markz! Let's hope ABDC producers aren't looking for a new gimmick.

Video: Redbull One Allstar Tour footage in Taiwan, featuring Super Cr3w's Ronnie

The RONATOUNEe Youtube Channel shares interviews, exhibition and battle footage from the Redbull BC One Allstar tour's recent stop in Taiwan.

Nappytabs: ABDC Season 6 coming in Spring 2011

Pacific Rim interviewed Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo last night. In a video to be posted soon, they mention that America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 will return early in 2011. From Chris Trondsen's Twitter: Napoleon & Tabatha AKA #NappyTabs confirmed #ABDC Season 6 will be here April 2011! Video up soon on @pacificrimvideo. Get ur crews ready!

Poreotics video interview with RoxX: Life during ABDC, interesting trivia (and some freestyle)

RoxX talked to Poreotics recently and described interesting facts about each member (which member likes to fish?), how they were left car-less during their time on America's Best Dance Crew, the most challenging part of being on ABDC (having to make rapid changes to the routines each week), and life after ABDC (working with Justin Bieber, winning 2nd place at Hip Hop International 2010). The crew members also show some of their recent moves.

Video: Strikers All-Stars in Ciara's 'Gimme Dat'

 Strikers All Stars (America's Best Dance Crew Season 3) appear and dance with Ciara in her new video 'Gimme Dat'.  Thanks for the tip JabbaJake!

Video: JabbaWockeeZ at the Latin Grammy Awards

Jabbawockeez performed with Nelly Furtado at the Latin Grammy Awards on November 11, 2010.   Thanks for the tip, JabbaJake!

Upcoming events:November 12 and beyond

11/12 - whenever: MUS.I.C. starring JabbaWockeez, with Super Cr3w appearing also, opens an extended run in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo
11/12-14: World-class Bboys in action at 37th Anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation in Bronx, NY
11/13: Poreotics, Future Funk, Les Twins, Academy of Villains, and many more dance teams at World of Dance San Francisco  (in Vallejo)
11/13: Boxcuttuhz, Static Noyze6, Phunk Phenomenon in exhibition, and a dozen crews compete at Elements XI in Boston
11/13-14: Beat Freaks workshops: 6/13 - Huntington Station 1-4pm (631-423-8277), Kings Park (631-269-0751); 6/14 - Rockville Center 9-noon (516-536-1720), Inspiration Dance Studio 1-4 (631-474-5321)
11/14: Blueprint Cru and 8 Count perform at Coastal Dance Rage Benefit in Ottawa
11.14: Academy of Villains and many other groups compete at Prelude Norcal in Hayward, CA
11/19: Quest Crew perform at Dynasty IX at Fordham University in Bronx, NY
11/20: Blueprint workshop in Quebec City
11/21-24: Poreotics in ElecTRONica at Disney California Adventure Park
11.24: Rhythmology Jr. auditions in Bergenfield, NJ
11/24: Poreotics at Tent Club in Los Angeles
11/27: Poreotics, Royal Flush, and many other dance groups at World of Dance Chicago

 Leave a comment if you want to add to this calendar for this period or in the future. Thanks!

Video: Swagger Crew interview & new dance routine on Rolling Out - "ABDC was a beautiful experience"

RollingOut met up with Swagger Crew recently. They talk about how they got together, their America's Best Dance Crew experience, how people can join their group by attending their classes, and their outreach program on health at local schools. And stay for the end of the video, where they show a new routine.

Video: the U.S. premiere of Baby Maation!

Baby Maation -- a group tied to Klaamation -- recently had their U.S. stage debut in Hollywood California. The group consists of 9-11 year old Japanese girls. The future of hip hop dance looks brighter every day. From the youngfree00 Youtube Channel. Thanks for the link, TheEmployer!

Exclusive interview with Rino and Maryss (Beat Freaks, Geminiz) about their experience on LXD

Rino and Maryss from Paris (members of Beat Freaks and Geminiz) played evil mermaids in the latest episode of The LXD - Tails of War. I spoke to them last week about their experience, finding out how they got involved with the project, whether they'd rather play heroes or villains, and the hardest part about the role (it's NOT what you'd expect!). They also described their activities with Beat Freaks and Geminiz, other dancing opportunities they'd like to pursue, their regrets at not getting to perform with Michael Jackson, and more. Listen in!

 

Watch The LXD 'Tails of War' (ft. Beat Freaks Rino and Maryss) now

This week's episode of the LXD introduces a secret weapon of the evil Ox: evil dancing ex-mermaids who steal men's souls. May sound strange but the dancing is intense. Among the two dancers are Maryss from Paris and Rino, who work together on Beat Freaks and Geminiz. I'll post an exclusive podcast with them later today.

Help me create an ABDC trivia contest!

Thanks to everyone who submitted ideas for new contests for this website -- there were many interesting entries. For a number of reasons, I've chosen to delay the more labor-intensive contests (e.g., asking for video responses to weekly challenges) though I would like to run those in the future.

Many people wanted a challenging trivia contest on America's Best Dance Crew, its contestants and personalities. But I need your help in creating it. I need questions to pose each week that are 1. interesting, 2. non-obvious, 3. not easily answered through Web searches, and 4. verifiable. If you or your friends have some suggestions, please email them to ABDCContest@gmail.com. Please include the question, answer, and the source I can use to verify it.

What's in it for you? If I use one of your questions, you'll obviously know the answer, which will increase your chances of winning. If you've got a LOT of good questions, I'll disqualify you from the contest but give you a $10-20 iTunes gift certificate. I'll start the contest once I receive and verify 8-12 good questions.

Teaser preview for 'Pinoy Bbboy' Movie

A feature length documentary called 'Pinoy B-boy' will be released January 2011. This teaser introduces the dancers who will be featured in the film. Visit the film's Facebook page for more information. Thanks for the link, Ninjaboi!

Video: Poreotics at University of Florida + report and photo from PerezOverride

Poreotics performed at the University of Florida on November 5, 2010 for the closing  of the Asian Arts & Entertainment Festival: Asian Kaleidoscope Month 2010. PerezOverride was near the front and went to the meet and greet as well: "because we were at the front, when we got to the meet and great(almost at the end of the line) it took us about 2 hours to meet the all the performers. It was outside 9-11pm and at the mid 50s..this is cold for us). I got them to sign the shirt that I won [in the BloggingBestDanceCrew.com Blow-up contest] and a small poster. All and all we had fun." Here's the video from the ABCtilly Youtube Channel filmed by someone who sat directly in front of Perezoverride. Thanks too to Ninjaboi for this alternate view of the show. 

Video: Static Noyze 6 at Kinematix Funktion: Off the Wall

Static Noyze 6 (most of the group that competed on America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) brought out some new routines for the Kinematix Function: Off the Wall event on November 6, 2010. From the StaticNoyze6TV Youtube Channel.

Quest Crew to appear on Disney's Shake it Up on Sunday November 14 (video preview)

Quest Crew will appear on the second episode of Disney's new show Shake it Up on November 14 8:30 ET/PT. According to ThaIndian News: "The show is about two best friends, Ce Ce Jones and Rocky Blues, played by Bella Thorne and Zendaya, who aspire to become professional dancers. They finally see their dreams coming true when the hottest dance competition, “Shake It Up Chicago,” comes to their town for an audition." Said Shake It Up Star Bella Thorne inJustJaredJr.: “I really love the Quest Dance Crew. They did this head thing that’s really hard to describe. At the end of the stage, one guy did a headstand and his body was leaning the opposite way. It was so cool to see!” Here's the preview. Thanks for the tip, VMSonic and thanks for all the links, Numa Nash!
 

Video: Behind the scenes at Poreotics' Action Heroes shoot including complete 'Like a G6 ' cypher & insult contest

Here's much more from the shooting of the video of Poreotics vs Action Heroes. After they verbally battle the Action heroes, you can see the full Poreotics free-style to 'Like a G6'. Click here to watch this behind the scenes video. Thanks for the tip, Den!

Friendship Games Video #2: Kaba Modern

The full Kaba Modern group were among the performers at the Friendship Games at Cal State Fullerton on October 30, 2010. From the DrNick664 Youtube Channel.

Friendship Games Video#1: Team Millennia, TM Juniors and TM Tots

The full Team Millennia entourage (Team Millennia, TM Juniors, TM Tots) took the stages at the Friendship Games at Cal State Fullerton on October 30, 2010. From the TMDance123 Youtube Channel.

Video Kyle Hanagami workshop with Sh*t Kings

Kyle Hanagami (L0st Kids, Neverland) taught a workshop in Japan recently and dances with members of Sh*t Kings. From the kylehanagami Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, Chocobo Pie!

Video: BreakEFX battles at Last Man Standing Bboy Jam

At the Halloween Last Man Standing Bboy Jam in Denver, BreakEFX battled Soul Mechanics. From the lsny9 Youtube Channel.

Quest Crew featured on Far East Movement's 'Rocketeer' Video -- watch it here!

Quest crew are featured dancers in Far East Movement's latest video for the song "Rocketeer" from their new album "Free Wired". Far East Movement also mention Quest in the Thanks section for the album.  From the FarEastMovementVEVO Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, Ninjaboi!

Upcoming events: 11/5/10 and beyond

11/5 - whenever: MUS.I.C. starring JabbaWockeez, with Super Cr3w appearing also, opens an extended run in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo
11/5: Poreotics perform at University of Florida11/5: Heavy Impact at Avec Nightclub in Huntington Beach, CA
11/6: Poreotics, Kinematix and Static Noyze 6 at Northeastern University in Boston
11/6: Heavy Impact performing at Lucratif Fashion Show in Hollywood, CA
11/6-7: Blueprint Cru perform at CanDance Convention in Ottawa 
11/6-7: Swagger Crew teaching at Maryland Institute for Dance
11/6: Lando Wilkins (Boxcuttuhz) and Nick Demoura at Soundbox in Houston
11/8: Quest Crew performs at BHere event at UC San Diego 
11/10: Quest Crew performs at BHere Event at UCLA
11/11-14: World-class Bboys in action at 37th Anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation in Bronx, NY
11/13: Poreotics, Future Funk, Les Twins, Academy of Villains, and many more dance teams at World of Dance San Francisco  (in Vallejo)
11/13: Boxcuttuhz, Static Noyze6, Phunk Phenomenon in exhibition, and a dozen crews compete at Elements XI in Boston
11/13: Beat Freaks workshop (filmed by MTV) at Kings Park Dance Center in Long Island NY
11/14: Blueprint Cru and 8 Count perform at Coastal Dance Rage Benefit in Ottawa
11/19: Quest Crew perform at Dynasty IX at Fordham University in Bronx, NY
11/20: Blueprint workshop in Quebec City
11.24: Rhythmology Jr. auditions in Bergenfield, NJ
11/24: Poreotics at Tent Club in Los Angeles

 Leave a comment if you want to add to this calendar for this period or in the future. Thanks!

Demi Lovato goes to rehab after punching Beat Freak Shorty

According to TMZ, Demi Lovato decided she needed to go into rehab after she gave a black eye to Alex Welch (Shorty) of the Beat Freaks (America's Best Dance Crew Season 3). "We're told Welch -- who had a pretty nasty shiner from the incident -- has been talking to lawyers and is considering legal action. Both Demi and Shorty are on the Jonas Brothers tour.  Click here to see some pictures of Shorty and her black eye.

I am reporting about this because it's in the media. I'd much rather Shorty get attention because she's a fantastic dancer. Watch this:

Video: Hype 5-0 Willard and Brittnie dance to "Please Don't Go"

Hype 5-0 members Willard Soares and Brittnie Aguilar join with others to dance to Mike Posner's "Please Don't Go." From WillardSoares3 Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, Tracy!

Video: Beau Fournier (Fanny Pak) teaches Kpop some moves

Here's one for Fanny Pak fans and those of you working to learn hip hop: Beau Fournier of ABDC2's Fanny Pak works with Kpop. From the esnathesinger Youtube Channel.

Documentary of the Keep It Live Jam -- capturing all the action!

The Keep It Live Jam  held Sat, Oct 2 in Norwalk, CA had a great turnout with dancers coming from Canada, Japan, Arizona, San Diego, and Los Angeles. The organizers created a two-part documentary about the event showing the preparations, the cyphers the battles, and interviews with dancers and judges. From the Youtube Channel. Here's Part I:

Click here for Part II.

Upcoming Beat Freaks workshops in Long Island NY to be filmed by MTV (trailer video)

Beat Freaks (ABDC 3) will conduct a workshop at Kings Park Dance Center in Long Island NY on November 13th from 6-9pm.  MTV will be filming the workshop for a TV pilot, so here's a chance to get on MTV!  For more information, call 631-269-0751 or visit KingsparkDanceCenter.com. Thanks for the tip, DirtfaceX!

The New LXD video is up early: The Mark of the Ox -- introducing 11 archvillains!

Hulu posted the next episode of The LXD this afternoon. This one is called 'The Mark of the Ox". It introduces the viewers to a number of new villains in the Ox (the archenemies of the LXD) including Shado (played by Travis Wong of MTV's Ultimate Parkour Challenge), The Illster (played by Daniel 'Cloud' Campos), Stakka (played by Beastmode's Josue), The Wave (played by Ricardo Rodriguez from Step Up 3D) and Karey (played by Carey Ysais, host of the Choreographer's Ball).

Shane Sparks news - arraignment set for November 15

Former ABDC judge Shane Sparks will be going to trial on child molestation charges later this month. According to the Beverly Hills Courier, Van Nuys Superior Court Judge Jessica Silvers found sufficient evidence to require Sparks to stand trial. Sparks is due back in Van Nuys Superior Court for arraignment Nov. 15." Click here for earlier information about the charges and arrest.

Video: Poreotics dance, exercise,and try to motivate you to buy Nike sportswear in "More than a Crew"

In this Poreotics x Nike collaboration video, the crew members practice dance moves on the beach and workout in the gym, while describing about how the ABDC5 winning crew members met, how they work together, the athleticism of dance, and their creative process. From the PoreoticsHD Youtube Channel.

Video: Ghost Crew dancing at Move 2 Groove Hallloween Event

I guess it's more than appropriate that Ghost Crew (ABDC Season 5) would be tapped to perform at a Halloween event. Jokes aside -- it's great to see them again, albeit without their female crew members. Thanks for the link, Xerpent! From the HoustonGhostCrew Youtube Channel.

Video: New collabo featuring dancing from BABDC readers, Andy (Quest Crew), Hybrid of Freedom

Ninjaboi created a new collaboration video starring BloggingBestDanceCrew.com readers (Names are Overrated, Poppin iSik, Team Vibe Philippines, Dance, Maxxann, Kit, Kid Bowser, HiddenPsyche, Bgurl Ethel, and Ninjaboi) and special guests Andy (Rocket Man) Luo of Quest Crew and Hybrids of Freedom Krumpers (as well as some stills of other BABDC community members. Here's Ninjaboi's description:
After Isaac's great first BABDC collab, I was inspired to take up the mantle and attempt to match his efforts with a second collab and showcase the talents of our readers and the dance groups they are affiliated with.  We began planning this video in late summer, beginning by seeing who was interested in participating.  After we had a rough idea of that, we voted on a single song we would all dance to, and "Fancy Footwork" won out.  While there was  originally a slightly different, more ambitious concept (instead of merely doing a slideshow of each individual, to cycle through each dancer multiple times as the song was playing, similar to a music video, possibly including some lip synching; in addition, there was a planned introduction that never came to fruition), various circumstances beyond our control led certain individuals to be unable to participate, and others to limiting their contribution, leading a rethinking of the project.  Over time, individuals submitted their videos to me and i redubbed them and put them together.  We were even able to get a few celebrity guest appearances in there thanks to connections made on this website.  

In the end, this is the final product.  While the credits take up just under half of the total video time, I still hope that you sit and watch it though to the end, as there is a lot of unused footage that I wished to show.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed putting it together for you all!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Special thanks to our special guest stars the Hybrid of Freedom krumpers and Andy Luo of Quest
Special thanks to Maxxann for being able to get them to contribute! Also thanks to her for getting members of Team Vibe to perform
Special thanks to the dancers in the video for being unafraid to express themselves via dance online.
Special thanks also goes out to everyone who we talked to about putting together the video but couldn't be part of it, but still supported us regardless.
Special thanks to Nancy for being such a great moderator of the site and making it a place where we were able to meet each other.
And finally...
Thanks to YOU the READERS to give this site a reason to continue to exist.  Thank YOU for being interested in ABDC and Hip Hop dance.

If you're interested in joining the next collab, leave a comment with your email, or message my Youtube profile or my Vimeo account.  It won't be for a while or so (especially if ABDC 6 starts up early next year).  If you don't think you can dance, I hope this video inspires you to start.  I just started myself as we were starting this video.  If you do dance, I hope that between now and the next collab you keep improving.  
Dance to express, not to impress
Ninjaboi

Video: Poreotics perform at Manny Pacquiao's clothing line launch event

Nike introduced a new clothing line inspired by boxer Manny Pacquiao. They threw a party in Santa Monica on October 30, 2010 to hype the line, their newest store, and Pacquiao's upcoming bout. The featured dancers: ABDC5 winners Poreotics.  Video from Pacific Rim. 

Video: Hype 5-0 workshop at Alvin Ailey Studio

Members of Hype 5-0 (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) recently taught workshops at the Alvin Ailey Studios in New York, and recorded some of the sessions. From the Hype50TV Youtube Channel (which has many more watch-worthy videos!):

Watch Ninjaboi's documentary on the past, present and future of hip hop dancing

Ninjaboi created a documentary called "From Street Corner to Webcam: The History of the Underground Mainstream of Hip Hop Dance".  It covers the history of the dance form, how it has evolved, its portrayal on TV and in movies, the pull between art and commerce, the future, and other topics. It's long (48 minutes) but really worth watching for its great clips, thoughtful analysis, and Ninjaboi's dancing at the end of the film. He's even prepared FAQs about it -- click here to access them.

From Street Corner to Webcam: The History of the Underground Mainstream of Hip Hop Dance from Ninjaboi B on Vimeo.

Soundbox Workshop announcement (and great promo video) with Lando Wilkins (Boxcuttuhz), Nick Demoura, and Graham Duncan

Since Justin Bieber is Houston on November 6th, Soundbox Studios convinced Nick Demoura (a Bieber back up dancer on the tour) to teach while he was in town. Soundbox is also bringing in Lando Wilkins (director of BoxCuttuhz from ABDC season 3) and Graham Duncan from ReDefined and illovation in Austin. Visit Soundbox-studios.com to sign up. Registration starts at noon for the afternoon sessions. If you need more convincing (or can't go but want to watch awesome dancing and listen to "Like a G6" again), here's the promo video:

Videos: Poreotics Cam battles Soulbotics' Randm

At a recent Poreotics after-party, Can battled Randm from the Soulbotics crew. From Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, Martin!  Here's Part I:
Click here for Part II.

Mailbox: DraZtik's Josh Perez at URI workshop, Lil Demon at EnKore

- The Good 5Cent Cigar (the student newspaper of University of Rhode Island) covers a workshop taught by DraZtik's Josh Perez. Best quote: "A lot of people are intimidated because it's a master class, but that just means it's longer than an hour," sophomore and dancer Michal Guzman said.
- More video from the EnKore show: Lil Demon's set.  Hat tip, Ninjaboi!

Podcast with Ringmasters Slick and Nugget -- what it's like to work on The LXD

When The LXD wanted to scare the bejeezus out of its viewers for the Halloween episode of The LXD, they called on Ringmaster members Nicholas "Slick" Stewart and Adedamola "Nugget" Orisagbemi. Watch the episode here to see what I mean.

I spoke to Slick and Nugget earlier this week, where they talk about how they got involved with the LXD, the process for choreographing the episode, why they are such great villains on the show, their other work on America's Got Talent and Step Up 3D, and their goals going forward. One note: their shoutouts at the end of the podcast include Michelle McNulty, the casting director who was instrumental in getting them their shot on America's Best Dance Crew Season 3. Listen in here:

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Photo: IMG_2538 -Nicholas "Slick" Stewart and Adedamola "Nugget" Orisagbemi as the "Flexors," cast members of Season 2 of THE LXD: Secrets of the Ra Photo Credit: Courtesy Paramount Digital Entertainment and LXD Ventures

Watch special LXD Halloween episode NOW -- featuring some familiar ABDC faces, bodies, and limbs

In honor of Halloween, The LXD is releasing the next episode The LXD today. It's a killer.

"The Rising" completely changes the tone of the series. Later on Friday, I'll post a podcast with two of the bad guys, who talk a little about working on this episode and how they got cast as villains. Meanwhile -- enjoy this if you dare!

Upcoming Events: October 29 and beyond

10/22- whenever: MUS.I.C. starring JabbaWockeez, with Super Cr3w appearing also, opens an extended run in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo
10/29: Swagger Crew members perform at Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta
10/30: Poreotics at Manny Pacquaio event in Santa Monica, CA
10/30: Blueprint's TL teaches at F1rst Select in North Virginia 
10/30: Fanny Pak and Far East Movement among the entertainers at Nightmare on Van Ness in San Francisco
10/31: Massive Monkees perform at NBA game half-time in Oklahoma City 
11/5: Poreotics perform at University of Florida
11/5: Heavy Impact at Avec Nightclub in Huntington Beach, CA
11/6: Poreotics, Kinematix and Static Noyze 6 at Northeastern University in Boston
11/6: Heavy Impact performing at Lucratif Fashion Show in Hollywood, CA
11/6-7: Blueprint Cru perform at CanDance Convention in Ottawa 
11/6-7: Swagger Crew teaching at Maryland Institute for Dance
11/6: Lando Wilkins (Boxcuttuhz) and Nick Demoura at Soundbox in Houston
11/8: Quest Crew performs at BHere event at UC San Diego 
11/10: Quest Crew performs at BHere Event at UCLA
11/13: Poreotics, Future Funk, Les Twins, Academy of Villains, and many more dance teams at World of Dance San Francisco  (in Vallejo)
11/13: Boxcuttuhz, Static Noyze6, Phunk Phenomenon in exhibition, and a dozen crews compete at Elements XI in Boston
11/13: Beat Freaks workshop (filmed by MTV) at Kings Park Dance Center in Long Island NY
11/14: Blueprint Cru and 8 Count perform at Coastal Dance Rage Benefit in Ottawa

 Leave a comment if you want to add to this calendar for this period or in the future. Thanks!

DirtfaceX's field report (with video) on Jungle Boogie's New York workshop

DirtfaceX attended Jungle Boogie's NY workshop in October 2010 and filed this report:

"Last night, Jungle Boogie held their first ever NYC Workshop at Steps on Broadway.  They began with a 'cranking' routine.  I didn't participate, and it was a good thing too, b/c it was INTENSE.  It was high energy and super fast.  I also found it interesting that ALL of JB taught the workshop together (w/ the exception of Zebra, who sat out and watched).  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get video of the first routine.  For the second half of the workshop, they taught a more smoother style called "Jigging" (i think).  It was a fun, energetic routine and it looked like everyone was having a blast learning the steps.  Dancer or not, I suggest taking a workshop with them - it's all about 'good times' and makes for a great cardio workout.  In the end, they finished with a 'Jungle Boogie' cool down led by BeeJay.  Afterwards, everyone hung around and took pictures with the crew.  Raqui busts out some James Brown and a dance cypher breaks out!  Unfortunately again, I didn't take video of the cyph because I was clapping along, enjoying it.  I spoke with their manager and according to her, Jungle Boogie shirts (!!!!!) will be available on Threaderstyle next month.  I said my 'goodbyes' and thanked them for coming to NY.  Keep a lookout for Jungle Boogie on MTV's Silent Library in the weeks to come!  YULLLE!!!!"

Here's a video of the workshop from DirtfaceX Youtube Channel. Thanks DirtfaceX!

Help Vogue Evolution's Prince Milan win $10,000 this week on Yahoo's Ready Set Dance!

Prince Milan aka Jorel Rios of Vogue Evolution (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) is competing on this week's episode of Ready Set Dance!, a new on-line show sponsored by YAHOO!  Watch and vote for him, to help him win the $10,000 prize. I think he earned it here; if you agree -- VOTE!

Mailbox: JabbaWockeeZ interview; Fanny Pak merchandise now available

- Threaderstyle added Fanny Pak Tshirts, as well as their Milkshake shoes to the website
- In Las Vegas Weekly, JabbaWockeeZ (ABDC Season 1 winners) answer 10 questions, including how nervous they are about their new act, what celebrities would make them nervous, and how the new show at the Monte Carlo has changed from their earlier MUS.I.C. show.

Video: LXD dances in Times Square for The Seven

The LXD came in at #2 (just behind Taylor Swift) on MTV's The Seven countdown on October 26, 2010. The show also had some exclusive footage of LXD members dancing in Times Square earlier this month.  Among the dancers in the video: Ringmasters Slick and Nugget (ABDC Season 3) who play villains in The LXD Season 2.

The Seven - MTV Shows

New Video Promo for JabbaWockeeZ MUS.I.C. show in Las Vegas

The Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas posted a new promo video for the JabbaWockeeZ show MUS.I.C, which is running 5 days a week at the hotel. Click here to watch. Thanks for the link, Ninjaboi!

Watch The LXD The Secrets of Ra Episodes 1 and 2 here now: "The Legion" and "Lessons"

The official description of The LXD: The Secrets of Ra: "The epic saga charges forward with THE LXD: SECRETS OF THE RA as the forces of good and evil go head to head towards an explosive showdown and true heroes are revealed. Trevor Drift (Luis "Bboy Luigi" Rosado) will understand the sacrifice necessary to fulfill a family legacy, the Dark Doctor's (John "Jrock" Nelson) shocking past reveals the motives behind his madness, and a powerful new villain, The Wave (Ricardo "Frantick" Rodriguez, Jr.) unleashes the might of Organization X.  Each new chapter delves further into the LXD mythology as the mystery continues to unfold. Featuring all your favorite heroes from Season One including Sp3cimen (Chadd "Madd Chadd" Smith), Elliot Hoo (Glee's Harry Shum, Jr.), and Ninjato (Galen Hooks) as they redefine what it means to be extraordinary."

Now that you've got the blurb, here are the first two chapters: 
Episode 1: The Legion - "Letters in hand, our reluctant heroes discover the underground headquarters of the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and the new adventure that awaits them…if they so choose."
 
Episode 2: Lessons - "Training begins for our LXD recruits as they uncover the secrets of the Ra and hone their powers."

The LXD Season 2: watch the previews now!

There's some help for those of us who cannot wait 24 hours to watch the beginning of The LXD Season 2. Hulu posted 2 excerpts from an early episode. Click here to watch The Orientation. And here's the group learning about their special powers. Thanks for the tip, Ninjaboi!

Video clip: Poreotics do "Like a G6"

An excerpt from the JustKiddingFilms video of Poreotics taking on action heroes (posted here last week) is getting a lot of attention. So, if you didn't watch through that entire video, here's the clip of Poreotics handling "Like a G6"

Video: 9 year old Bgirl Spinderella - head spin for more than a minute

Reader Dance filmed part of the BBoy Evolution show on October 16 in Brooklyn. Here's part of her report about a highlight: "Here is a clip of 9 year old B-Girl Spinderalla of Chi-Town Finest Breakers... She spun on her head for over 1 minute and the entire room went crazy. I stood behind them and in some parts of the clip you can see their backs, but at 0:57 her brothers sit down and you can clearly see her. At 1:13 her dad gives her a camera phone while she is spinning and she takes pictures of the crowd while spinning on her head. At the end of the video you can see the effect she had on the crowd, which was a very fun event.  Chi-Town Finest Breakers consists of B-Girl Spinderalla and her brothers Bboy Lil Ozone, Bboy Lil Turbo, and Bboy Crazzy Legz. Their dad is DJ Westside." Click here to see Chi-Town Finest Breaker's audition for America's Best Dance Crew Season 4.  And click here to see the full Chi Town Finest Breaker performance at BBoy Evolution.

This video is on Dance's BechamelArt Youtube Channel. Thanks Dance!
 

Video: Beat Freaks Lindsey and Rino teach workshop at SoReal Studio (plus a Poreotics preview!)

SoRealStudio TV is on! Their latest offering is a marvelous film of a workshop taught by Rino and Lindsey B of Beat Freaks (ABDC Season 3 runners-up) that contains advice, instruction, and some great demonstration. And stay tuned to the end -- they show a clip from an upcoming video with Poreotics' Dumbo. Thanks for the link, DirtfaceX!

New Chris Brown video 'Yeah 3x' featuring some of the best hip hop dancers of the past and the future

In Chris Brown's 'Yeah 3x', he shares the dance floor with dance sensations from the past and (probably) the future: Poppin Pete of the Electric Boogaloos (who created many of the iconic popping moves) and Future Funk (who appeared on America's Got Talent). Thanks for the tip Ninjaboi!

Watch: Disney Dance Crew premieres at Disneyland

Disney's Dance Crew recently opened at Disneyland. As described in the OC Register, it is choreographed by Tessandra Chavez of “So You Think You Can Dance” and Dave Scott, who works on SYTYCD and the “Step Up” movies.

"The music will be a fresh arrangements and mash-up of Disney tunes...The Disney show will feature two dance crews who are competing against each other when they are interrupted by Mickey Mouse, who reveals his own hip moves and brings the two sides together. “It showcases some really cool, new, hip styles” said [Randy] Wojcik (show director with Walt Disney Parks and Resort’s creative entertainment). Thanks for the link, Numa Nash!

Videos: Keep It Live battles including Mary Poppins (original We are Heroes member)

At the Keep It Live jam on October 2 in Norwalk, CA, there were dancers from  Canada, Japan, Arizona, San Diego, and Los Angeles. The street dance event had a 1-on-1 poppin' battle, a waacking showcase, and a film clip review of legendary popper Poppin' Taco (teacher for Michael Jackson) and robot duo Shields and Yarnell.  There will be more Keep it Live events in the next few months; keep track of them on the Keep It Live Facebook page.

Loads of good videos from this event, including the Popping finals battle between Jaekwong and Slim Boogie Part One and Part Two, and the Waacking Showcase by Raquel Cabrera. Since this website spotlights Ameria's Best Dance Crew, we'll show you the popping battle between Mary Poppins (an original member of We are Heroes who did not appear on ABDC but competed with the girl crew at Hip Hop International 2009) and Nikodemus. You can see much more of the action at KeepItLiveProduction Youtube Channel.

Video: Dtrix auditions for NigaHiga's BEST Crew

Dtrix has been part of Quest (America's Best Dance Crew Season 3 champions) and on the So You Think You Can Dance All-Stars show and tour, but he is still not one of NigaHiga's BEST crew. But, he's aiming to fix that. Here's his no-handstand, Avatar, Jerk. and he stops messing around at 2:00. Thanks for the tip, DirtfaceX!

Video: Vogue Evolution's Prince Milan dancing

Not too many details here and the sound quality is painful (turn your speakers WAY DOWN!), but it's great to see Prince Milan from Vogue Evolution (ABDC Season 4) again! From the Milanbitch Youtube Channel. Thanks for the tip, Ron!

Another chance to win a shirt/Itunes certificate -- help design the next BABDC contest

Over the last 6 months, BloggingBestDanceCrew.com had two great contests designed by readers -- the ABDC Blowup Contest created by The Fourth ABDC Judge and the ABDC Master Mix Contest created by DirtfaceX. I'd love to start another contest while we wait for news of America's Best Dance Crew 6 and would like to collaborate with a reader again.


So, leave a comment if you have some good ideas for a contest that we can run here. If I want to hear more, I'll leave you a message asking you to email me the details. The contest creators get the same prize as the contest winners -- an ABDC T-shirt of his/her choice or an Itunes gift certificate worth up to $30.

Must-see Video: The LXD performn at Guggenheim Museum in NY

This video of The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (LXD) dancing at the Guggenheim Museum is a stunner both for its choreography and its cinematography of a live performance. The video starts with a screening of 'Seaweed', an evocative music/dance video that was honored in the Youtube Play Festival, followed by The LXD.  From the playbiennial Youtube Channel (which contains other highlights from the Youtube Play Festival).

Upcoming Events: October 22 and beyond

10/22- whenever: MUS.I.C. starring JabbaWockeez, with Super Cr3w appearing also, opens an extended run in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo
10/22: Swagger Crew Members at GottaDance Concert inAtlanta
10/23: Can and Charles of Poreotics teach in Phoenix, AZ
10/23: Adrian Causing (Fr3sh) and Derrick Caldwell (Boxcuttuhz) at Static Noyze workshop in Allston, MA
10/26-31: We Are Heroes Dance Clinic in Hot Springs, AK 
10/29: Swagger Crew members perform at Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta
10/30: Blueprint's TL teaches at F1rst Select in North Virginia 
10/30: Fanny Pak and Far East Movement among the entertainers at Nightmare on Van Ness in San Francisco
11/5: Poreotics perform at University of Florida
11/6: Poreotics and Kinematix (and Static Noyze maybe) at Northeastern University in Boston
11/6-7: Blueprint Cru perform at CanDance Convention in Ottawa 
11/6-7: Swagger Crew teaching at Maryland Institute for Dance
11/8: Quest Crew performs at BHere event at UC San Diego 
11/10: Quest Crew performs at BHere Event at UCLA
11/13: Poreotics, Future Funk, Les Twins, Academy of Villains, and many more dance teams at World of Dance San Francisco
11/14: Blueprint Cru and 8 Count perform at Coastal Dance Rage Benefit in Ottawa

 Leave a comment if you want to add to this calendar for this period or in the future. Thanks!

Video: Kaba Modern at UC Irvine's Shocktoberfest 2010

The full Kaba Modern group took up the UC Irvine basketball court for a Shocktoberfest performance. From the amyycx Youtube Channel.

America's Best Dance Crew coming to UK gyms; article mentions ABDC Season 6

America's Best Dance Crew is the inspiration of a new dance workout to be instituted at Virgin Active Studios on the UK. This article in The Independent gives the details for the workout program. In addition, it contains this quote from Gillian Reeves, National Group Exercise Manager at Virgin Active: "The MTV Urban Workout was inspired by the hit US show Randy Jackson presents America’s Best Dance Crew. The show is going in to its sixth series and sees ‘crews’ battle for prize spot in an X-Factor style talent show. We were inspired by the fact that the show sees real people from all walks of life take part."

Thanks for the tip, J. Doe!

Video: BreakEFX battles Street Stylez

On October 9, 2010, the final battle at Rawville was between BreakEFX (ABDC Season 5)and Street Stylez. From the IVImaging Youtube Channel. Who do you think won? 

The LXD Live Worldwide broadcast Thursday Oct. 21 on Youtube

According to The LXD's Facebook page, the group will team up with Youtube and the Guggenheim Museum in New York do a special LIVE performance to help kick off YouTube Play. You can see it tomorrow, October 21  8-9:30PM (EDT).  Here's the link.

The live performance is part of the celebration of Youtube Play which honors some of the best videos to appear on Youtube. Thanks for the tip, Ninjaboi!

The Impact of winning ABDC: Poreotics in shows around the world

Unlike many other competitive reality shows, America's Best Dance Crew has the ability to help its winners be successful in their art. Latest proof: on Poreotix.com, the ABDC5 winners list upcoming and tentative events for the next 4 months in Nova Scotia, Arizona, Los Angeles, Florida, Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Hawaii, Trinidad, Guam, Philippines, Europe, and Singapore.

Video: Massive Monkees break at University of Washington

Not much information on this short clip, taken at University of Washington on September 26, 2010. From the fbSlashVickyttt Youtube Channel.

Video: Ronnie and Mike (Super Cr3w) performance at Video Disrupt

Super Cr3w members Ronnie and Mike Murda danced at Video Disrupt on September 29, 2010. Here's a segment of the Ustream.

Watch Remy D in ourr ABDC Master Mix Tie-Breaker Solution. And Congratulations Sunset!

Our ABDC Master Mix Contest is over! After 12 weeks of America's Best Dance Crew clips from District 78 mixes, a fiendish sudden death round featuring 30 3-second clips, and a tie-breaker question, Sunset has emerged the winner.  I cannot thank DirtfaceX enough for coming up with this contest idea and making all the videos -- I hope all of you enjoyed it as much as I did!

Here's the answer to the tie-breaker video question. Sunset guessed that there were 30 shirts, which was the closest guess to the true number of 33. Watch as Remy D of Part Time Models does some breaking, then shows each of DirtfaceX's ABDC shirts! If any of you have more than 33 shirts, let me know/ show us a photo!

Watch: Vogue Evolution's Leiomy in Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" Video

Willow Smith's music video for "Whip my Hair" is catchy and cute -- it'll definitely be a hit. Another reason I like it -- Leiomy from Vogue Evolution (America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) makes a cameo starting at 2:32. Thanks for the tip, Jai and mic!

New contest from MTV Games Dance Central - upload your best moves for prizes

MTV Games’ Dance Central has the first immersive dance video game for XBOX with Kinect technology that tracks real-life full-body dance moves. Get registered and you can vote on your favorite moves or film yourself dancing (to the 30-second music clip provided on our site) and upload it into the competition. Once you’re registered, you already have a chance to win prizes from Dance Central and truth.

The grand prize is a Dance Central House Party with a Dance Central choreographer and an XBOX 360/Kinect/Dance Central bundle for the winner and five friends (six total). Five runners-up and one randomly-chosen registered participant will receive a game bundle, and truth is giving away gear every day of the contest. The contest accepts uploads from now until November 25. The voting period goes from 11/26-12/17.  Go to  dancecentral.com/killerroutine to enter and upload.

More from EnKore: Kaba Modern, Kinjaz performances

Here are more highlights from the EnKore event on October 17:
- Kaba Modern, from thinhee1 Youtube Channel

- Kinjaz (formerly known as Anbu Black Ops: Part I (shown here) and Part II (click here to watch) from the lizcandi Youtube Channel

EnKore videos: Beat Freaks performance, interviews from members of Quest, Poreotics, Kaba Modern, Kinjaz

From all reports, EnKore presented a fantastic dance program. Pacific Rim has two offerings on the event: an interview highlights video featuring Mike Song, Tony Tran, Arnel Calvario,,  Hok, Victor Kim , Jet Li, Can Nguyen, Chad Mayate),  Anthony Lee, Josh Hazmat Ulep, Victor Kim, Mari Martin and Keone Madrid. Click here to watch. 


Beat Freaks (America's Best Dance Crew Season 3 runners up) also performed at EnKore:

Video: Poreotics take on Action Heroes

From JustKiddingFilms Youtube Channel: Poreotics dance with a little help from Bart and Joe. Poreotics first appear at 2:55. Click here to watch. Thanks for the tip, Den!

Watch The Urban Jungle video with Pacman, Hok and, Moon!

The complete Urban Jungle video starring Phillip Chbeeb (So You Think You Can Dance), Hok (ABDC's Quest Crew and SYTYCD), and Moon has been released on the PacmanYoutube Channel. It is intense. If there were awards for best original Youtube dance videos, I'd nominate this one! Thanks for the link, Draz!

Photo shoot: Quest crew and purple toothbrushes!

Erich Chen recently did a photo shoot with Quest Crew members, using purple toothbrushes to let their personalities shine through. Click here to see all the shots on Erich's blog!