Watch Redbull BC One finals livestream here - starting 2pm PT/5 PM ET

Today's main event: The Redbull BC One finals. The annual event will feature four of 16 dancers who will represent the U.S, including: Returning champion Roxrite who will defend his title, DOMKey (Philadelphia), Kid David (San Francisco) and Vicious Victor (Orlando). All the info is available at RedbullBCone.com.

You can watch the live feed here, which is scheduled to start at 5pm ET/ 2pm PT. 

New contest: win Jabbawockeez instructional videos & merchandise

PopSugarTVFit Youtube is running a contest with Jabbawockeez.   Five lucky winners will each get the Jabbawockeez School of Dance complete DVD set, the Jabbawockeez original soundtrack and Jabbawockeez merchandise including, a set of playing cards, a t-shirt, water bottle, and bandana.

Entering is extremely easy, all you have to do is:
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You can comment once a day for the next two weeks, but each answer must be unique. The giveaway runs through December 19, 2012, and is open to U.S. residents only.

Join us tomorrow for livestream of RedBull BC One finals (and watch this video to for a preview)

The B-Boy elite will come together in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to battle for the world's most coveted individual prize -- the Red Bull BC One Championship belt!  The annual event will feature four of 16 dancers who will represent the U.S, including: Returning champion Roxrite who will defend his title, DOMKey (Philadelphia), Kid David (San Francisco) and Vicious Victor (Orlando). All the info is available at RedbullBCone.com.

BloggingBestDanceCrew will have the live-stream here for you to watch tomorrow, December 8. The action begins at 5pm ET/ 2pm PT. Join us!

Video: 8 Flavahz - "Bad Girls" (Switch Remix)

Check out the girls of 8Flavahz 'Do[ing] it in Vlado', dancing to "Bad Girls" (Switch Remix) by M.I.A feat. Missy Elliot & Rye Rye.  From Vlado Footwear YouTube and VladoFootwear.com

Video: Scarlett and the rest of Funkation - dance trailer

Here's one almost guaranteed to make you smile and want to get up to dance: Scarlett Nabil (Funkdation) solos and assembles high-flying highlights from older Funkdation performances. From skarnabil87 Youtube.

Video: Dumbo and Law (Poreotics) - "Silhouettes"

PoreoticsHD has a sweet duet choreographed by Dumbo and featuring Law, called "Silhouettes". Thanks Greg!

Video: Freestyling from members of Mos Wanted Crew, Academy of Villains, Headbangerz

World of Dance taped freestyling from Lando Wikins, JP Goldstein, Ricky Cole, and Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (members of Mos Wanted Crew, Headbangerz, and Academy of Villains crews). Thanks Greg!.

"When It Counts" Episode 2

Last week, we posted the first episode to Wong Fu Productions' "When It Counts" - a web series starring many dancers who you definitely recognize.  And in case you missed it, here's Tammy's vlog response to the question, "Do nice guys finish last?".  Personally, I love this show.  I'm at the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next.  After pouring his heart and being rejected by Anna, how will Matt react to their upcoming dance duet showcase?  Check out the recently posted episode 2:

Latest from Kyle Hanagami - "Pretty Lil Heart"

Kyle Hanagami is promising to drop a lot of videos soon. Here's one of the first, from kylehanagami Youtube.

Video: IaMmE and Les Twins Freestyles

IaMmE (minus Chachi and Brandon) freestyle with Les Twins in Sicily after a class that they co-taught. From jajavankovatv Youtube. Thanks for the link Greg!

Video: Pharside teaches dance (and its importance) at SoReal Studio

Chris 'Pharside' Jennings (member of ABDC Season 2's Supreme Soul, Founder of Academy of Villains) teaches a class at SoReal Studio. He talks to the participants about the importance of dance (and keeping it real) and the value in watching some of its pioneers and teachers, then does a solo demonstration. From SorealStudioTV Youtube.

Video: Poreotics members at UIUC Fall Urbanite Show

Half of Poreotics (ABDC Season 5 winners) performed at the 2012 UIUC Fall Urbanite Show. From Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Video: 8 Count Company (Blueprint Cru, Irratik & others) - "Clique"

Members of the 8 Count Family -- including members of ABDC's Blueprint Cru and Irratik) participate in this concept video to Kanye West's "Clique". From 8CountDance Youtube. Thanks for the tip Tafari!

Video: Pacman (IaMmE) - "REDi"

Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb releases an unusual and creative solo on his birthday, as a thanks to his fans. From pacman Youtube.

Video: Hok (Quest Crew) freestyles to accordion music

Goofy and endearing: a Hok (Quest Crew) freestyle inspired by an accordion player in Switzerland. On Hokuto konishi Youtube. Thanks as always for the links Greg!

Video: Chachi Gonzales & Ian Eastwood pose for photoshoot on "Dancers Among us"

DS2DIO filmed Chachi Gonzales (IaMmE) and Ian Eastwood (Mos Wanted Crew) as they posed for still shots in a photoessay called "Dancers Among Us". Some beautiful images compensate for the lack of actual dancing.

A Facebook 'must-join group' for hip hop dance fans: HipHop Dance Event Postings

There's a new source for postings about upcoming hiphop events -- Step X Step Dance created a group for Hip Hop Dance Events. Their goal is "to get dancers out in the community and give the community options to get involved around the world in street dance (Hip-Hop) events." This is a service much needed to keep the dance community connected and vibrant.

I urge all dance lovers to join the group, read it, post your own news, and share the links with your friends! 

Video: Funkdation at Carnival

The latest from Funkdation (America's Best Dance Crew Season 7) is a performance at Carnival, from FunkdationCrewTV Youtube. Thanks Greg!

Nappytabs +1: The Nappytabs Love Story | "Our story is a bit of a fairytale"

Check out the story of dance's power couple, Napoleon & Tabitha D'umo, on their latest web series, Nappytabs+1.  The show gives us an in-depth look into the birth of the latest addition to their family, London. And in the latest episode, they talk about how they first met nearly 20 years ago, the tearjerking story of how Napoleon proposed, and footage from their wedding. Produced by 3V.


Click here to check out previous episodes. And be sure to check out the new season of "MOBBED" coming this January on FOX.

Watch here: Nick Mara (ICONic Boyz) dancing for Mariah Carey - "All I want for Christmas"

Nick Mara (from America's Best Dance Crew Season 6's ICONic Boyz) was one of the backup dancers for Mariah Carey, when she performed "All I Want for Christmas" at the 2102 lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Watch it here: