HHI '13 Varsity & Adult Division Preliminary Results

It was a long day today.  Here are the results:

Varsity Division
24. That's Soul - Spain 6.17

23. Season 5 - Guam 6.18

22. Evolution Mad - Spain 6.18

21. Banda Forse - Russia 6.19

20. A-Team - Philippines 6.26

19. Lil Hustlers - Ireland 6.35

18. Prophecy - USA 6.41

17. RNG - USA 6.49

16. Beat Flava - Italy 6.54

15. Zavod - Russia 6.56

14. Brobots Dance Crew - USA 6.57

13. Kani Krew - New Zealand 6.61

12. Legit Status - Philippines 6.71

11. Notorious - United Kingdom 6.80

10. I-Rock - Canada 6.83

9. Stronger - Japan 6.88

8. Onizawa Ikka - Japan 6.99

7. Lil's Dance - Russia 7.11

6. Sorority - New Zealand 7.11

5. P.B.K. - Canada 7.12

4. Krash - New Zealand 7.20

3. No Chaos Allowed - Netherlands 7.24

2. Brotherhood - Canada 7.29

1. J.B. Star Varsity - Japan 7.42

Adult Division

31. WKA Unlimited - Argentina 7.03

30. South Timez - Thailand 7.04

29. Addlib - Philippines 7.08

28. Ruff Diamond - United Kingdom 7.09

27. Murge - Mexico 7.11

26. De La Funk - New Zealand 7.14

25. CIA TFS Crew - Peru 7.14

24. Cartel - United Kingdom 7.17

23. Neutral Zone - Mexico 7.25

22. S-Dance - Russia 7.33

21. 13.13 Crew - India 7.35

20. 3rd Street Beat - Canada 7.37

19. So United Crew - France 7.42

18. Las 8 Supernenas - Spain 7.46

17. Team Recycled - Germany 7.46

16. The Ecsntrcs - USA 7.50

15. 158 - Russia 7.52

14. D Maniac - Thailand 7.55

13. Mix'd Elements - USA 7.55

12. Illmatik Phlow - USA 7.56

11. Unschooled - Philippines 7.57

10. Rookies - Australia 7.61

9. Break Da Beat - Italy 7.68

8. No Escape - Netherlands 7.69

7. Prestige Dance Crew - New Zealand 7.73

6. F.L.A.T. - Japan 7.88

5. Zerogate - Japan 8.02

4. Rockwell Family - Canada 8.09

3. Identity - New Zealand 8.09

2. Philippine Allstars - Philippines 8.26

1. Elecoldxhot - Malaysia 8.37

I'd post pictures (perhaps even video), but not now.  I'm exhausted and tomorrow is another long day for HHI.  Congrats to all who made it to the semi-finals!

Video: Teresa Espinosa (Beat Freaks): "Smoke and Mirrors"

Haven't seen much from Beat Freaks (ABDC Season 3) recently, though they just celebrated their 10 year anniversary. From WorldofDanceNetwork, here's a solo from Teresa Espinosa. Thanks again Greg!

Video: Brian Puspos, Keone Madrid & Vinh Nguyen at Urban Dance Camp: "Adorn"

From Urban Dance Camp: first Brian Puspos (ABDC's Mos Wanted Crew) demonstrated choreography to Travis Garland's "Adorn". Later in the video: Keone Madrid and Vinh Nguyen dance  Puspos' choreo. Thanks Greg!

HHI ’13 Junior & Mega Crew Preliminaries Results

The World Hip-Hop Dance Championships began today with the Preliminary Round in the Junior and Mega Crew divisions.

Junior Division

17. Sweet Addiction - Mexico 6.91

16. Block Rockin Beats - Russia 7.07

15. Junior Brooklyn - South Africa 7.07

14. CNC - Canada 7.08

13. Brat Pack - New Zealand 7.15

12. ICONic Jr - USA 7.25

11. Lil Phunk - USA 7.30

10. Dreamchaserz - Canada 7.30

9. Umka.Ru - Russia 7.34

8. Hysteria - New Zealand 7.43

7. CKC - New Zealand 7.63

6. Rascals - USA 7.73

5. TZ Crew - Thailand 7.73

4. Next Jr - Japan 8.04

3. J.B. Star Junior - Japan 8.41

2. FLIP - Canada 8.49

1. Shinyy-T - Japan 8.62

Congratulations to all these crews for making it to the next round.  Special mention to the Rascals from USA- they had technical difficulties beginning their set, but handled it like professionals and put on a great show.  Honorable mention to ExpialiDOPEST from Australia and So Unikid from France - I enjoyed their sets a lot.  But my favorite routine of the division came from Canada’s FLIP.  Every time I see these girls perform, I go bonkers.

J.B. Star Junior

FLIP

Shinyy-T

Mega Crew Division

19. Zero Crew - Japan 7.32

18. Canvas Crew - Ireland 7.37

17. TCNZ - New Zealand 7.40

16. Dziah Dance Company - New Zealand 7.49

15. Phunk Phenomenon - USA 7.55

14. Untimitive - South Africa 7.56

13. Blindin Side - Italy 7.87

12. QDS - Spain 8.01

11. 24/7 Dance Company - 8.02

10. Po.Go. Crew - Canada 8.09

9. Unity - United Kingdom 8.31

8. Praise Team - Canada 8.51

7. Academy of Brothers - Australia 8.56

6. Academy of Hype - USA 8.65

5. No Escape XXL - Netherlands 8.70

4. Studio One - USA 8.71

3. Philippine Allstars - Philippines 8.72

2. U.P. Streetdance Club - Philippines 8.78

1. La Salle Dance Company - Philippines 8.87

Yep, if you came from the Philippines and danced last night, then a big ‘congratulations!’ goes to you.  The Philippines took the top three places in the Mega Crew Division.  But the competition was very close.  I saw some AMAZING routines.  The Academy of Brothers (Australia) not only had a clean, well executed routine, but I especially enjoyed the fact they incorporated WWE-style wrestling maneuvers in their set (Undertaker’s Tombstone Piledriver, Stone Cold Stunner, Hulk Hogan shirt rip, and Triple H’s Pedigree).  No Escape XXL from the Netherlands was another crew that had me going nuts.  But my favorite routines of the night came from the Philippine Allstars (forgot to take pictures) and La Salle Dance Company.  Both routines were well executed and highly entertaining.  It was a beautiful, proud moment for the Philippines and all Filipinos when all three crews stood on stage at the same time in celebration of their victory.

U.P. Streetdance Club

La Salle Dance Company

Tomorrow begins the preliminary rounds for the Varsity and Adult Divisions.  Good luck to everyone.  And be sure to keep checking us here for updates plus you can follow and subscribe to HHI at their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Videos: Two Nappytabs hiphop routines on So You Think You Can Dance Top12 show

Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo choreographed bot hip hop routines that were danced on the So You Think You Can Dance Top 12 show, and both were among the show's highlights.
First, Aaron is a stagecoach robber and Jasmine a gold-digging saloon girl (the plot is obnoxious, but the dancing is extremely watch-worthy)


And, the SYTYCD men dance with a rope in an allegory about relationships or something like that:

HHI '13 Opening Ceremonies

Today was the first official day of the World Championships at HHI with the opening ceremonies.  Spirits were certainly high as dancers from all over the world made their entrance at the Red Rock Resort, many of whom were chanting to make their presence known.  Congrats to everyone who made it here!

The competition kicks off tomorrow at Noon with the Preliminaries of the Junior Division.  Followed by the Mega Crew Preliminaries.  Good luck to all!

Be sure to follow us here for updates during the event.  I'll be posting pictures and videos from all that's happening. And of course, you can follow HHI on Facebook, Instragram, Twitter, and YouTube.  In fact, if you go over there now, you can watch videos from the USA Championships.

HHI '13 USA Finals Results

Unfortunately, I missed most of the Junior Division because I was late and only caught the Rascals perform.  But here are the results...

USA Juniors
BRONZE - ICONic - 7.91
SILVER - Lil Phunk - 8.10
GOLD - Rascals - 8.30

Note that ICONic consisted of members of the formerly known group the ICONic Boyz (ABDC6).  Lil Phunk is the junior version of ABDC 6's Phunk Phenomenon.  And the Rascals successfully defended their GOLD Medals and are the juniors of the Academy of Hype (ABDC5).

I was able to catch most of the Varsity Division.  RNG's performance was the first performance of the competition that brought me up from my seat and had me geek-ing out fully.  And the Brobots from Torrance, CA impressed me a lot as well.

USA Varsity
BRONZE - Prophecy - 8.42
SILVER - Brobots - 8.67
GOLD - RNG - 8.69

RNG's homage to The King of Pop and 'Smooth Criminal' was absolutely brilliant.  I believe for them to be serious contenders in the Worlds Competition.

The clash for the gold in the Mega Crew Division was fierce this year.  My favorite sets of the night came from Maker Empire (Los Angeles, CA), High Profile Dance (Las Vegas, NV), CDF (Suisun, CA) and, of course, Academy of Hype (Honolulu, HI).

USA Mega Crew
BRONZE - Phunk Phenomenon - 8.45
SILVER - Academy of Hype - 9.03
GOLD - Studio One - 9.20

I was actually shocked to see AoH only take the Silver medal, they easily had the best performance of the night.  But then again, what do I know?  And I was a bit disappointed in the Academy of Swag's set.  It certainly didn't live up to last year's Gold-Winning show.

Personally, I didn't really get excited during the Adult Division until the last half of the groups performed.  Common Ground from Irvine, CA did a fantastic job, but wasn't able to place for Worlds.

USA Adult
BRONZE - The Ecsntrcs - 8.90
SILVER - Illmatik Phlow - 9.12
GOLD - Mix'd Elements - 9.35

I must admit... because of their early departure from ABDC7, I foolishly didn't think much of Mix'd Elements.  But now, I'm a believer.  With several additions to the crew (including members of the ABDC7's Step Boys), these guys are hungry for that World Gold Medal.  But Miami's Illmatik Phlow certainly shouldn't be slept on- they had a tremendous show last night.  As well as The Ecsntrcs from Fullerton, CA they put on an amazing set.

And it is just getting started, too!  I'll be here all week.  And be sure to follow HHI on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see pictures from the event and get all your up to date info.  All photos were taken by John Salangsang.

Video: Dumbo (Poreotics) with Mineotics: "100% in the *****"

Matt 'Dumbo' Nguyen revives an fun, smooth routine, acompanied by 4 Miniotics. From DumboPoreotics Youtube. Thanks Greg!

HHl USA Preliminary results -- congratulations on strong showings to ABDC alums Mix'd Elements, Hype, Phunk Phenom, RNG & more!

Hip Hop International is going strong all this week. The preliminary rounds for the United States groups were held on Sunday August 4, and there were strong showings from some alumni of America's Best Dance Crew, including Mix'd Elements  - #1 in the adult division); Academy of Hype (family of Hype 5-0) and Phunk Phenomenon - #2 and 3 in the Megacrew Division; RNG - #3 in the Varsity Division; and ICONIC (group that once included ICONic Boyz) - #4 in the Juniors. And, thanks for the listings Ninjaboi and Tony!

Adult

9. 7.64 - Phunk Snap of Boston, MA.
8. 7.66 - Hip Hop Connxion of Chicago, Il
7. 7.69 - Broken Toyz of Gilbert, AZ
6. 7.70 - Rogue Makers of Los Angeles, CA
5. 8.18 - Kaba Modern of Irvine, CA
4. 8.21 - The Ecsntrcs of Fullerton, CA
3. 8.32 - Common Ground - Irvine, CA
2. 8.81 - Illmatik Phlow of Miami, FL
1. 9.09 - Mix'd Elements of North Hollywood, CA

Megacrew

9. 7.81 - The Go! from Chicago, Il

8. 7.92 - Academy of Swag from West Covina, Ca

7. 7.95 - 3-23 Main Army from Los Angeles, Ca

6. 8.41 - Maker Empire from Los Angeles, Ca

5. 8.42 - High Profile Dance from Las Vegas, Nv

4. 8.50 - CDF from Suisun, Ca

3. 8.60 - Phunk Phenomenon from Everett, Ma

2. 8.96 - Academy of Hype from Honolulu, Hi

1. 8.98 - Studio One of Orlando, Fl

Varsity

16. 7.45 - The Organization of Garden Grove, Ca

15. 7.50 - Nu Era of Covina, Ca

14. 7.59 - Kaba Kids

13. 7.60 - Trouble Makers

12 7.61 - Bandits of Honolulu, HI

11. 7.65 - BeatKillaz of Gilbert, Az

10. 7.74 - Mixd Royalty of West Covina, Ca

09. 7.81 - Prophecy of Suisun, Ca

08. 7.81 - Soul Fresh Fam

07. 7.82 - Young Skull Club of San Francisco, Ca

06. 7.83 - Society of West Covina, Ca

05. 7.87 - Underground of Irvine, Ca

04. 7.98 - Ill Habits of San Diego, Ca

03. 8.02 - RNG Rated Next Generation of Seattle, Wa

02. 8.11 - Vibe of Pleasant Grove, Ut

01 8.62 - Brobots of Torrance, Ca

Juniors:

7. 6.07 – GENEX of New York

6. 7.37 – First Class of West Covina, Ca

5. 7.47 - The Prodigy of Las Vegas, Nv

4. 7.52 – Iconic of Englishtown, NJ

3. 7.74 – ChapKidz of Suisun Ca

2. 7.96 – Rascals of Honolulu, Hi

1. 8.06 – Lil Phunk of Boston, Ma

Video: Can (Poreotics) & Julie Zhan: "Sweater Weather"

A sweet dance for two (following many party cameos) from Can Nguyen (member of ABDC Season 5's Poreotics) and Julie Zhan. Thanks for the link PerezOverride!

Video: Dtrix (Quest Crew) freestyle - "Adorn"

Dominic 'Dtrix' Sandoval (member of ABDC Season 3's Quest Crew) makes a lot of very popular humor videos. Here's a rare dance video from him -- a casual and easy freestyle to "Adorn". On RANDOMinicSHOW Youtube.

Video: Ronnie (Super Cr3w) dances at R16 Urban Arts Festival in Korea

Ronnie (member of ABDC Season 2's Super Cr3w) soloed in a Judge's Showcase at the R16 Urban Arts Festival in Seoul. From Step X Step Dance.

Parris Goebel honored as ambassador for New Kidz First Children's Hospital

Is there anything this girl does that isn't dope?  Parris Goebel (ReQuest Dance Crew, Royal Family) was recently announced as an ambassador for New Kidz First Children's Hospital in her home country of New Zealand. Click below (on the picture) to read more about this prestigious honor.

Parris Goebel New Kidz First ambassador

And in case you need your polyswag dance fix, here is Misfits Dance Crew's production to Ebrahim's cover of "Swim Good"- filmed and edited by the ambassador herself.  From MisfitsDanceCrewNZ YouTube.

Are You Ready for Hip-Hop International?!?!

We are less than a week away from the biggest dance event of the year... Hip-Hop International in Las Vegas, NV.  Last year I attended my first ever HHI and had an absolute blast!  I'll be there again this year, all week long, covering all the happenings and posting them here.  So if you're attending, feel free to say "Hi!"-- I don't bite. Hehe.  Below is a sneak peak on what we're in for and below that is my favorite battle from the Bboy/Bgirl 3 on 3 competition.  It's from the semi-finals: Fallen Kings (USA) vs Beat Root Boys (South Africa).  From OfficialHHI YouTube.
 

Videos: Hip hop routines on So You Think You Can Dance Top 14

Two new hip hop routines were staged on the Top 14 episode of So You Think You Can Dance that aired on July 30, 2013: 

Jenna and Tucker — hip-hop choreographed by Luther Brown
Music: “Slight Work” by Wale feat. Big Sean

Amy and Fik-shun – hip-hop by Christopher Scott
Music: “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye

Video: Emilio Dosal (IaMmE) & Cyrus Spencer (SYTYCD): "Strange"

Emilio Dosal (member of ABDC's IaMmE) and Cyrus Spencer (runner-up on last season's So You Think You Can Dance) free-style in this video. Too bad Emilio got hurt before the Top 20 competition started on this season of SYTYCD -- would have loved to have watched him each week on the show!  From IaMEmiliodosal Youtube. Thanks for the link Greg!

Jabbawockeez: Road to Luxor Ep. 3 - "The Pressure is On!"

Here's the third installment of the Jabbawockeez Road to Luxor series.  It's crunch time as the boys get ready to open their newest (and greatest) show, PRISM.  With the help of NappyTabs, can the masked champions get it together before opening night?  Watch and find out! From thewockeez YouTube.
 

Video: Hok (Quest Crew) and Aye (Boxcuttuhz): "Bang Bang"

Hok Konishi (member of ABDC's Quest Crew) and Aye Hasegawa (member of ABDC's Boxcuttuhz) channel silent movies in their latest routing to will.i.am's "Bang Bang". Thanks Greg!

Video: Jaja Vankova (IaMmE) teaching krump

Not much info on this short video. Jaja Vankova demonstrates krumping at a recent judges showcase at an event in Bulgaria. From TheBasementDC Youtube. Thanks Greg.

New AXI video with Les Twins and Chachi Gonzales

The latest AXI video from Shawn Welling features Les Twins dancing as the Grim Reapers and Chachi Gonzales (ABDC's IaMmE member) as the narrator. Thanks Greg!

Happy National Dance Day!

Today is National Dance Day.  People all over the country are celebrating... including the bay area's Academy of Villains.  Check out this piece choreographed by Percy Agoncillo.  And for more info on NDD, check out the Dizzy Feet Foundation.  From pharside YouTube.

Video: Poreotics - "Clarity"

Our season 5 champs show us how they gear up for EDC in this production to "Clarity" by Zedd.  And if that wasn't ridiculous enough, check out the behind the scenes footage of them in wardrobe.  WOW.  Thanks perezoverride.  From PoreoticsHD & irchadzilla YouTubes.

Video: Lando Wilkins (Mos Wanted Crew) f. SHEstreet: "The 6th from the Left"

A tribute to the letter F, not from Sesame Street but from Lando Wilkins (America's Best Dance Crew's Boxcuttuhz, Mos Wanted Crew). Featured Fs: Flow, Freedom, Freestyle. You decide. Landowilkins Youtube.

Video promo for the Beatdown: performance highlights from Mike Song, Lydia Paek, Hok EKnock

The Beatdown will be held in Toronto on August 12, 2013. The judges include America's Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance alums Mike Song (Kaba Modern), Lydia Paek (Boxcuttuhz), EKnock (Status Quo), Hok Konishi (Quest Crew and SYTYCD), as well as Addy Chan and Mariano. Lydia Paek will also sing at the show. Click here for more info and to buy tickets. Thanks Greg!

Video: Blueprint Cru perform at Hit the Floor

Blueprint Cru (runners up for America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) recently performed for Scion Car Company at Hit The Floor. Good to see they've retained all their originality, humor and precision!

Video: Two hiphop routines on the Top 16 (down to 14) So You Think You Can Dance

The Top 16 So You Think You Can Dance was brutal for animators and hip hop dancers as BluPrint and Mariah were sent home. The hip hop routines of the night were choreographed by Dave Scott with strong compliments for the choreographer and 3 of the dancers. 
First, Malece and Alan had a routine that supposedly involved aliens out to retrieve hiphop from some intergalactic thief (that's one way to explain costume choices):


Next, Makenzie and Paul had a retro 1930s (disguised as 1920s) hiphop routine ostensibly about a photographer trying to get a movie star to act sexy. I wish they'd stop trying to pin concepts to dances and just focus on the skills. Whatever.

Video: Hype on America's Got Talent live NYC show: "I won't dance"

Hype (including a member of Hype 5-0 from America's Best Dance Crew) appeared on the America's Got Talent live show from Radio City Music Hall in New York, on July 23, 2013. They find out tonight if they're moving on to the next round. Here's their performance:

Video: Quest Crew dances with Caravan Palace

In July 2013, members of Quest Crew (winners of America's Best Dance Crew Season 3)  got onstage with Caravan Palace during CP's tourdate in Los Angeles for an amusing collaboration.

Video: ABDC regular Koopa's latest routine for E.P.I.C. Motion Dance Company

Many of our long-time readers have been following Koopa (one of our regulars) and his progress as a dancer. I think his latest dance, a piece he taught at E.P.I.C Motion Dance Company, is really impressive -- see for yourself! On KoopaOviasu Youtube.

Video: Vote for Hype on America's Got Talent tonight!

We think that Hype (related to America's Best Dance Crew's Hype 5-0) will be performing on America's Got Talent tonight, on NBC at 9pm ET/PT. Vote for them so they can go to the next round!

Video: Ian Eastwood (Mos Wanted Crew) - "Strawberry Bubblegum"

For his 100th Youtube video, Ian Eastwood (member of America's Best Dance Crew's Mos Wanted Crew) choreographs and dances with Ade Willis and Chris Rhodes. Very smooth.

Video: Pharside & Krystal Meraz (Academy of Villains), Emilio Dosal (IaMmE, SYTYCD), Megan Batoon - "What You Gon Do"

The latest from Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (America's Best Dance Crew's Supreme Soul, and founder of Academy of Villains) also features Emilio Dosal (IaMmE) who seems to have recovered nicely from the mishap that knocked him out of this season's So You Think You Can Dance Top 20. Also featured: Krystal Meraz and Megan Batoon. On Pharside Youtube.

Video: Dumbo (Poreotics) with Miniotics - "Crowd Control"

A pas de trois with Dumbo of Poreotics (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) and two of the Miniotics. Thanks for the link Greg!

BrainBangerz video: Chbeeb, Jaja, Hok, Bebo, Brandon Harrell, Aye Hasegawa & other ABDC alums

The BrainBangerz bring together some of the best alumni from America's Best Dance Crew: Hok Konishi (Quest Crew), Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb, Brandon Harrell, and Jaja Vankova (IaMmE), Aye Hasegawa (Boxcuttuhz), Bebo (Phunk Phenomenon), and Scarlett Nabil (Funkdation). From Pacman Youtube.

Video: Jet Li (Poreotics) and Glitch battle Salah and Boogie Frantik

A superb battle between Jet Li (member of ABDC's Poreotics) with Glitch (So You Think You Can Dance) vs. Saha and Boogie Frantik in June 2013. From CaddyOne420 Youtube. Thanks for the link Greg!

Jabbawockeez manager Lee Razalan talks about group's formation and motivation

Though Jabbawockeez is well known to most BABDC readers and fans of Hip Hop Dance, this perspective by manager Lee Razalan might shed some light on why the group continues to be so successful. Lee has been a professional dancer -- he was one of the four original silhouettes for the iPod ads.  You can get tickets for their Las Vegas show PRiSM here.

From the article in the Las Vegas Sun: "They are artist warriors at their core; movement and music are their weapons of choice. They are a band of brothers who have forged an identity as one solid army, fronted with their signature white masks and gloves. Their bottomless ammunition is the inspiration they draw from everyday life and from those they come into contact with on a daily basis. They fight in honor of the flight of ever-flowing creativity and the drive of pure imagination."

Teaser Video from Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson ONE

One of the new highlights in Las Vegas is the Cirque du Soleil show Michael Jackson ONE, which features dozens of talented dancers and acrobats including members of ABDC's 787 Crew. If you're going to Las Vegas for Hip Hop International (or any other reason) it should be on your must-see list. Here's one of the behind the scenes videos from the production; you can see more at Cirque du Soleil's Youtube channel.

Video: Urban Dance Camp promo: Pacman, Chachi, Poreotics, S**t Kingz, Lando Wilkins, Mike Song +++

This promo video for Urban Dance Camp contains short takes from Les Twins, Hilty & Bosch, Nonstop, Bboy Neguin, PacMan, Bboy Junior, Poppin John, Poreotics, IaMmE, Cookies, Quick Crew, S**t Kingz, Mike Song, Lando Wilkins, Jason Smith, Bboy Lil-G and Chachi Gonzales, Amazing. Thanks for the link, Greg!

Video: Mix'd Elements dance and talk about competing in the upcoming Hip Hop International

Hip Hop International is only a few weeks away. In this video from KTLA, Mix'd Elements (America's Best Dance Crew Season 7) perform live and talk about the US and International Competitions. Click here to watch. Thanks ninjaboi!

Video: Hype perform at America's Got Talent Las Vegas show

Hype (connected to Hype 5-0 from America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) moved on to the Las Vegas show of America's Got Talent. This performance aired on July 16, 2013; they'll find out tonight if they're moving on to the next round. Thanks for the tip, Greg!

Video: 8 Flavahz perform on TV to promote Dance This Festival

Six of the members of 8 Flavahz (America's Best Dance Crew Season 7) danced on New Day to promote the Dance This Festival held in Seattle on July 13, 2013. From Charlizey1 Youtube.

More ABDC alums performing in Las Vegas: Zoeth (Afroborike) in Peepshow with Coco (Ice loves Coco)

I had heard nothing about the fate of Afroborike members (runners up on America's Best Dance Crew Season 4) until now. Turns out, Zoeth Cardenales has been a member of Las Vegas' Peepshow for the last two years, currently starring with Coco Austen (half of the Ice Loves Coco reality show). ABDC fans can catch up with their favorite alums in shows like Jabbawockeez' PriSM, and Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson ONE (with 787 Crew), as well as crew alums competing at Hip Hop Internatioal in August. 

As she describes in this Las Vegas Sun article, Zoeth performs topless in the show, with roles including Lemonade and the swing for Mutha G. Watch highlights of the show below, if you dare.

Video: new Poreotics routine!

Not much information available on this video, but it's extremely watch-worthy!

Video: Jungle Boogie performs at Mad Expressions Choreographers Showcase

Jungle Boogie (from America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) were featured at Atlanta's Mad Expressions Choreographer's Showcase in July 2013. From MarkRuelMedia Youtube.

Videos: Jaja (IaMmE) at SDK Camp in Czechoslovakia

Good news for Jaja Vankova (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6) fans: two Youtube channels posted footage of her recent work at SDK camp in Czechoslovakia and in workshops.
Thelrochek Youtube has three from SDK camp. Click here to watch "Murda Bizness" and here to watch "Care for You." We're posting her SDK routine to "Devil's Den":

ShettyBlackie Youtube has many more videos of Jaja, Quick Crew, Mariel Madrid and others at SDK. Thanks for the links, Greg!

Today's Must-see Video: Pharside (SS, AOV), Terence Dickson (LXD), Alexander Chung (NXG) - "Same Bitch"

Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (member of America's Best Dance Crew's Supreme Soul, founder of Academy of Villains) released a fierce new video that features Teremence Dickson (LXD, Step Up), and Alexander Chung (NXG). From pharside Youtube.

Super Banger Wockeez [Official Video]

These guys sure aren't strangers around these parts... Made up of Super Cr3w (ABDC2 Champs), The Jabbawockeez (ABDC1 Champs), and music geniuses The Bangers - with their forces combined we have the Super Banger Wockeez.  Here's their official music video featuring old school clips of all three crews. Be sure to check out The Super Banger Wockeez in their Las Vegas show at the Luxor.  And you can get the soundtrack, "PRISM" from iTunes. From thewockeez YouTube.

Video: 8 Flavahz on Seattle's New Day

The season 7 runners-up, 8 Flavahz, were recently on morning talk show, New Day, in Seattle.  Here's the full video of their performance and post interview.  From Charlizey1 YouTube.
 

Video: dance with ABDC alums Ian Eastwood, Mike Song, Chad Mayate, Charles Nguyen, Law Devera - "Tessellate"

Anthony Lee choreographed this routine to "Tessellate" featuring Ian Eastwood and Mike Song (members of  ABDC's Mos Wanted Crew) and Charles Nguyen, Law Devera and Chad Mayate (members of America's Best Dance Crew's Poreotics). Thanks Greg!

Video: Parris Goebbel (ReQuest Crew) and the Royal Family: Murder on the Dance Floor

We've waited to post this (based on a comment request by Parris Goebbel): here's an amazing routine from Parris Goebbel (leader of America's Best Dance Crew's ReQuest Crew) and the Royal Family (the family that includes ReQuest). thanks for the link Tafari!

Video: Mariah & Bluprint on So You Think You Can Dance: "Bring the Noize"

On the Top 18 So You Think You Can Dance Season 10 show, BluPrint escaped elimination and danced with Mariah to M.I.A's "Bring The Noize". Luther Brown choreographed this frantic routine. Unfortunately, Jade (the other animator in SYTYCD Top 18) left the show because of injury.

Compare/contrast: Keone & Mariel Madrid's "Dangerous" choreo for SYTYCD vs. their performance at UDC

Keone and Mariel Madrid have joined the choreographer pool at So You Think You Can Dance. Their routine in the Top 18 show for Season 10 was choreographing Jenna and Tucker dancing to Michael Jackson's "Dangerous". Compare that to their own dancing to that number at Urban Dance Camp in September 2012. Thanks for the videos, Ninjaboi!

Video Flashback: Philippine Allstars on the America's Best Dance Crew stage in 2008!

In 2008, after Philippine Allstars won the World Championship at Hiphop International, they traveled to Los Angeles and danced on the America's Best Dance Crew stage during one of the tapings. It wasn't shown for the TV audience, but I heard raves about it from people who attended the tapings. Here's a just-released video of that performance from Official HHI. Thanks ninjaboi!

Hip Hop International -- who's competing this year?

Hip Hop International released the lists of United States and World competitors for this year, and the talent is amazing in all divisions. Here's the United States list and the International list. 
HHI runs August 6-11 in Las Vegas. If you can, you should try to attend -- definitely the finals, but all the events if possible. DirtfaceX will interview some of the dancers for us, but there's no substitute for the live event. Click here for the schedule and to buy tickets!

Video: ReQuest Crew: "Say My Name"

Members of ReQuest Crew (America's Best Dance Crew Season 6) performed "Say My Name" at Murder on the Dance Floor. It's hard to believe that it was created in only one day!

Video: 8 Flavahz perform at KARtv Dance Awards

A new performance from America's Best Dance Crew's 8 Flavahz, at the KARtv Dance Awards. The group is now at Pulse On Tour, dancing with WilldaBeast Adams (ABDC's Eclectic Gentlemen) -- hope there's shareable footage soon!

Video: Kaba Modern at Body Rock 2013

Kaba Modern (the family that includes the group from America's Best Dance Crew Season 1) performed at Body Rock on June 29, 2013, demonstrating that the full group and new members continue to enrich the dance community.

Video: Can (Poreotics) popping

Can of Poreotics (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) posted an old video of him popping. From poppincan Youtube.

Video: Megan Lawson (Fanny Pak) showing, teaching, and discussing Fusion dance

Megan Lawson (member of America's Best Dance Crew's Fanny Pak) talks about Fanny Pak's fusion style, with some demonstration and excerpts from a recent workshop she taught. From WatchMojo

Video: Lyle Beniga - "Cold"

Check out this sick routine by Lyle Beniga to "Cold" by Kanye West. The piece is then performed by Lyle along with Keone & Mariel Madrid, Quick Crew, Ian Eastwood, and Chachi Gonzales. From URBAN DANCE CAMP YouTube.

Video: Rino Nakasone - "WIND"

Not much can be said about this video other than, "whoa!". Here's Rino Nakasone (Beat Freaks) and her piece entitled "WIND". From lovablehugableguy YouTube.

Video: Jade Shoes commercial with Tight Eyez & BDash (Street Kingdom) & other members of Style Rippers

Tight Eyez and B-Dash (members of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's Street Kingdom) are also members of Style Ripper. They just made a commercial for Jade Shoes along with other mmebers of the crew.

Video: BABDC's Greg dance - "Daybreak over Cappadocia"

Here's the latest from our longterm reader/contributor Greg -- a smooth performance befitting the beautiful locale in Turkey. From mokumboi19 Youtube.

Videos: Nappytabs Hiphop routines for So You Think You Can Dance Top 18

So You Think You Can Dance eliminated two of the finalists (albeit in awkwardly -- by announcing the eliminations and then having the eliminated dancers perform with their partners along with everyone else). There were two hip hop routines choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo:
Jessica Harper and Aaron danced to Alicia Keys' "Tears always Win":

Amy and Fik-shun danced to Dorrough Music's "After Party"

World's Oldest Crew - "Hip Op-eration Crew" - to perform at HHI 2013

Check out this article from The Wall Street Journal about the World's Oldest Dance Crew, "Hip Op-eration Crew" from Waiheke Island, New Zealand.  The crew is made up of senior citizens with an age range of 80-90 years old!  Right now, they're preparing for their first international performance at this year's Hip-Hop International in Las Vegas.  Here's a video on the crew courtesy of the Wall Street Journal and be sure to click on the link below for the full article.

New Zealand's Hip Op-eration Crew Kicks It Really Really Old Skool

Video: Mike Song & Tony Tran - "Final Fantasy Dance Mode"

Mike Song (Kaba Modern, Kinjaz) along with Tony Tran (Kaba Modern, Jabbawockeez) pay homage to their favorite video game franchise, Final Fantasy, as they dance to songs from the game's soundtrack.  And be sure to check out the Outtakes and Bloopers in the link below.  From mikeosong YouTube.


Check out Final Fantasy Dance Mode (BLOOPERS) here.

Video: Fanny Pak -"Wall Fail"

Fanny Pak (America's Best Dance Crew Seasons 2 and 7) shows off their stuff in both music and dance -- they performed at Carnival to "Wall Fail" a song by FannyPak leader Matt Cady.

Video: Jet Li & Law (Poreotics) parking lot freestyle

Jet Li and Law (members of America's Best Dance Crew Season 5's Poreotics) decide to freestyle in a parking lot to avoid getting stuck in traffic. NSFW but extremely suitable for watching. From PoreoticsHD Youtube.

Video: Konkrete (Street Kingdom) does lyrical hip hop - "The Loner"

Konkrete showed his excellent krump skills when he appeared with Street Kingdom on America's Best Dance Crew Season 6. Here he shows versatility, from solestarzz Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Video: Nappytabs choreo to Puttin on The Ritz - Herb Alpert version

Earlier this week, we linked the opening number from the Top 20 show for So You Think You Can Dance (click here to watch again) which was choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo and featured the top 20, judges, and choreographers. Turns out that Nappytabs have another version with some of the best dancers in Los Angeles, on Herb Alpert's Youtube (and featuring Herb in cameo 3 times!). Thanks for the link Kerith!

Video: Parris (ReQuest Crew) and Jaycee Cook - "Send it On"

A sensuous new dance from Parris Goebel (America's Best Dance Crew's ReQuest Crew) and Jaycee Cook. Thanks Greg! Click here to watch

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Video: Napoleon & Tabitha D'umo choreograph SYTYCD Top 20 opening: "Puttin on the Ritz" ALL OVER THE LOT

The new season of So You Think You Can Dance gets off to a bright start with an opening number of "Puttin' on the Ritz" staged all over the SYTYCD lot, backstage, and finally onstage, including all of the top 20 and many of the choreographers and judges. Good job Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo. Click here to watch.Thanks for the link Greg!

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New instructional video from Victor King (Quest Crew) - How to Air Chair

Victor King (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 3's Quest Crew) presents a basic tutorial on how to air chair on Youtube.

New trailer for "Battle of the Year" movie with Chris Brown, Steve Terada (Quest), LXD dancers ++

"Battle of the Year" is a fictional story about an American crew that trains to win the Battle of the Year competition. The movie will feature some all star dancers and talent including Chris Brown, Steve Terada (Quest Crew),and  numerous members of LXD. Release date: September 13, 2013. Click here for more info.

Video: Sal Banuelos (Elektrolytes) - Girls Love Beyonce

Check out this wonderful production brought to us by Sal Banuelos of the Elektrolytes (ABDC7 Champions) to Conor Maynard's cover of "Girls Love Beyonce".  Simply put... it's beautiful.  From Sal Banuelos YouTube.

Video: Konkrete (Street Kingdom) - "The Loner"

Konkrete (aka Jr. Tight Eyez) from Street Kingdom (ABDC6) shows us "Krump is his foundation... but he can be very versatile" in this solo to SPZRKT's - "The Loner".  From Brian Ines YouTube.
 

Video: Chachi Gonzales (IaMmE) - "Thought of You"

Chachi Gonzales (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE) does some casual free-style in this promo for Chachimomma World. From Step X Step.

Workshop videos of members of 8 Flavahz and ICONic Boyz

Some new posts from the workshops held by members of 8 Flavahz (America's Best Dance Crew Season 7) and Nick Mara -- (member of ICONic Boyz duringABDC Season 6) from the omareeakaozone Youtube channel

Some video teasers from Lando Wilkins (Boxcuttuhz, Mos Wanted Crew) classes

Lando Wilkins (member of America's Best Dance Crew's Boxcuttuhz and Mos Wanted Crew) has two short videos of his classes, as teasers for a larger video release. While we wait for the major drop, enjoy these:

Video: Brian Puspos - Mirrors

There isn't a place in the world where you can't hear this song playing on the radio.  And rightfully so... It's a beautiful song.  Here's the amazing Brian Puspos (Mos Wanted Crew) with his choreo to Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors".  Be sure to read the description to find out more about this wonderful piece.  From Brian Puspos YouTube.

Video: Elektrolytes - The Reason

Check out the champs and their sub-group, The Elektrobots, in their latest production to Skrillex - "The Reason".  From Elektrolytes Dance crew YouTube.

Video: Jaja Vankova workshop

No information is given about the setting or event, but here's a recent workshop led by Jaja Vankova (IaMmE). Thanks for the link Greg!

SYTYCD results w/ videos: Emilio (IaMmE) chosen for top 20 but sidelined; 4 other hiphop/animators make it

The top 20 have been announced for Season 10 of So You Think You Can Dance. Last week, we reported that six hiphop dancers and animators were in the top 33, the pool from which the show would choose the dancers to be featured each week. Five of the six were chosen for the top 10: Emilio 'Millie' Dosal (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE), Mariah Spears, Dorian Bluprint Hector, Fik-Shun Stegal, and Jade Zuberi.

Unfortunately, Emilio was injured during the rehearsals for the opening show and will not appear this season. Here's hoping he recovers soon! 

The show featured separate performances by the hiphop duo that was left - Maria Spears and Fik-shun, and by the animators. Other show highlights: the top 10 guys routine was a nifty dance using sand (click here to watch) and the top 10 girls used a version of "Let's Have a Kiki" recorded by ABDC's Fanny Pak with District 78 (click here to watch)

Must-watch Video: Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb (IaMmE) - "OTHERSIDE"

A devastating solo from Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's IaMmE as well as a top dancer on So You Think You Can Dance). This is dedicated to his grandmother who died of lung cancer.

New solo video from Riquel Olander (We are Heroes) on recovering from a traumatic event

Riquel Olander (member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 4's We are Heroes) returns with a very dramatic and emotional solo, about dealing with an incident when she was robbed at gunpoint and how dance helped her cope. From Riqdiculous Youtube.

Videos - Winners of World of Dance New York - congratulations Academy of Phresh, Static Noyze, Gossip

A little late, but still worth watching: WOD has posted videos of the top adult competing teams at 2013 World of Dance New York. Two have antecedents to America's Best Dance Crew - 1st Prize winner Academy of Phresh (part of the group that created ABDC2's Phresh Select) and 3rd place winner Static Noyze (including some dancers from ABDC Season 5). Gossip took 2nd place. Congratulations to all!

Video: Neyon (Royal Flush) previews his new dance competition

Neyon, (a member of America's Best Dance Crew Season 5's Royal Flush) is creating a new online dance competition called Locked Down. Here's the preview trailer:

mL theSPOTLIGHT - Shaun Evaristo

In their latest series, theSPOTLIGHT, our friends at Movement Lifestyle shine the light on Shaun Evaristo.  Check it out as he talks about the feeling of being in the spotlight.  From MovementLifestyle YouTube.

Video: Chachi (IaMmE) with Momz N Da Hood at HHI 2012

Hip Hop International 2013 is one month away. Here's a highlight from last year: Nancy from Momz-N-Da-Hood teaches some moves to Chachi (member of America's Best Dance Crew's IaMmE). From StepxStepDance.

Video: Tutting tutorial #2 from Dumbo (Poreotics)

Dumbo of Poreotics (America's Best Dance Crew Season 5) is posting a series of dance tutorials on his ItsDMBO Youtube.

SYTYCD update w videos: Emilio (IaMmE) one step closer to Top 20 with 5 other hiphop & animation dancers

So You Think You Can Dance aired its Las Vegas week episode, cutting the field down over 100 dancers to 33. Next week we hear the top 20. Among the choices are Emilio 'Millie' Dosal of IaMmE (America's Best Dance Crew Season 6 winners), and 5 other interesting hip hop or animation dancers: Mariah Spears, Markus Shields, Dorian Bluprint Hector, Fik-Shun Stegal, and Jade Zuberi. Of the group, I am pretty sure that Fik-Shun will be chosen for the top 20, and I hope that Emilio and some of the others make it as well.

Click here to watch an interview with Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo, who were in charge of the hip hop routine for Vegas week. In it you can see Emilio and some of the others on this list (it's not embedding properly). Click here to watch videos of the audition or solos for all six either from the current season or from Season 9.

Video: District.Mao - "One Nation"

To make up for the lack of updates yesterday, we're hitting you with FOUR posts today!

First up, check out these fierce females from Canada in their production to Ace Hood's "Sh*t Done Got Real".  It features girls from FLIP (HHI Silver Medalists) and All.Young.All.Stars (WoD Montreal champions).  From MAO DM YouTube.

SNV Crew from India

At last year's Hip-Hop International competition, India was represented for the first time ever by SNV Crew.  Despite the fierce competition and placing 8th in the Adult Division, many spectators (including myself) could not stop praising their performance at the end of the night.  Here's the latest production from SNV Crew.  From totheculturetv YouTube.


And if you would like to find out more about SNV Crew, check out this "Journey towards USA" documentary featuring praise from The Elektrolytes, Academy of Villains, and Philippine All-Stars. From Suresh Mukund YouTube. 

Jabbawockeez "PRISM" Review

If you ever find yourself in the Las Vegas area, then you MUST check out the all new Jabbawockeez "PRISM" show at the Luxor!  I was fortunate enough catch it in it's opening week and take it from me, it's better than ever!  Check out this review from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Jabbawockeez Release Positive Energy in "Prism"

Video: PacMan & JSmooth - "Mirage"

Check out the latest from ABDC champ, Philip "PacMan" Chbeeb (I.aM.mE) and JSmooth's piece to "The Recipe" by Kendrick Lamar feat Dr. Dre.  From pacman YouTube.
 

Teaser video for Movement Project, featuring Chad & Lawrence (Poreotics) and Arnel Calvario

Short and sweet, this promotion video for the Movement Project shows 10 great dancers including Chad Mayate and Lawrence Devera (America's Best Dance Crew's Poreotics) and Arnel Calvario (founder of ABDC's Kaba Modern and many other groups. Thanks for the tip Greg!