Video: Beyonce Performs at the VMAs | Les Twins

So I watched the rest of the VMAs and caught this amazing performance to close out the show.  Here's Beyonce accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award with this medley featuring her amazing dancers - including Les Twins.  She Flawless!

Beyonce Performs Medley at the VMAs

Video: Usher Performs at VMAs | Kaelyn Harris (8 Flavahz) & Codie Wiggins (Jungle Boogie)

I haven't seen all of the VMAs from last night yet, but I did spot some ABDC Alums during Usher's performance.  Sure, Nicki Minaj (and her butt) was there too, but I really got excited when I saw 8 Flavahz' Kaelyn 'KK' Harris and Jungle Boogie's Codie Wiggins dancing front and center. Awesome job guys! Check it out and the whole entire show on mtv.com.

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

Video: Jabbawockeez perform at #WoDBay | Honor the late Robin Williams

The masked superstars, The Jabbawockeez, performed at the World of Dance: Bay Area last weekend and once again, brought the house down.  From World of Dance Network, here are two different angles of this epic performance - a tribute to their fallen mentor Gary "Gee One" Kendell.  Take note of the quotes from the late great Robin Williams sprinkled throughout.

Video: Willdabeest (Eclectic Gentlemen) choreographs tWitch and Valerie on So You Think You Can Dance

Will 'Willdabeest' Adams (member of ABDC's Eclectic Gentlemen) was the second alum of ABDC to make his So You Think You Can Dance debut as a choreographer, with a hip hop wedding routine between Valerie and all-star tWitch on the Top 6 show.

Video: Pacman (IaMmE) choreographs Zack & Fik Shun on So You Think You Can Dance

Phillip 'Pacman' Chbeeb made his debut as a choreographer on the So You Think You Can Dance top 6 episode, with a hip hop routine for Zack and all-star Fik Shun

HHI Updates and Videos | New location announced & The Royal Family

As we reported earlier, Hip Hop International will be moving it's location from Las Vegas to Southern California.  And if you watched the World Championships Livestream, then you might've already seen this commercial.  But here it is:


And from Thepalacedancestudio YouTube, The Royal Family posted performances from their competing crews in the Junior and Varsity division.  Despite what place they got, I thought these routines were absolute fire!



Speaking of Parris and the Royal Family, they will be performing live this Saturday at the WoD: Bay Area.  Not only that, but they will performing their Skulls & Crowns show in LA as well.  I'm personally sad that I will not be attending any of these amazing events.  BUT! If you need your dance fix, no matter where you live, go out and watch the new Step Up: All In.  Parris (along with other fantastic dancers we all know) is in it taking Polyswag to the big screen.  Crowns up!

HHI '14 Results with VIDEO | Congrats to Freshh 2.0, J.B. Star Varsity, Brotherhood Adult, & The A-Team!!!

Hip Hop International 2014 is in the books and history was made.  Congrats to all the medalists, all the crews, and even to the HHI production and crew for a great two weeks.  Without further ado, here are the results and their videos.  Be sure to go to the OfficialHHI YouTube channel to catch all the wonderful performances from last night.

Junior
1st Gold - Freshh 2.0
2nd Silver - TAO - Japan
3rd Bronze - Bubblegum - New Zealand

Varsity
1st Gold - J.B. Star Varsity - Japan
2nd Silver - Duchesses - New Zealand
3rd Bronze - Sol-T-Shine - Japan

Adult
1st Gold - Brotherhood - Canada
2nd Silver - Zboyz - Australia
3rd Bronze - Rockwell Family - Canada

Megacrew
1st Gold - A-Team - Philippines
2nd Silver - ID CO - New Zealand
3rd Bronze - Flyographers Dance Team - Russia

 

WATCH: Hip Hop International '14 World Championships

Tonight is the night! Tune in for World Championships at Hip Hop International 2014 tonight starting at 7:00pm PST on LiveStream.  Go to HipHopInternational.com or click here!

HHI '14: World Championship Semi-Final Results

Here are the results of the Semi-Final rounds of the World Championships and the crews who will be competing for the Gold this Sunday, August 10.

Freshh 2.0 (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Junior
1) 7.82 Freshh 2.0 - Canada
2) 7.72 - Tao Japan
3) 7.69 Bubblegum - New Zealand
4) 7.60 Lil Saintz - New Zealand
5) 7.49 Chapkidz - USA
 

JB Star Varsity (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Varsity
1) 8.60 JB Star Varsity - Japan
2) 8.58 Duchesses - New Zealand
3) 8.54 Brotherhood Varsity - Canada
4) 8.32 Flip - Canada
5) 8.29 Sol-T-Shine - Japan
6) 8.24 Kana-Boon!  -Japan
 

A-Team (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Mega Crew
1) 8.94 A-Team  -Philippines
2) 8.83 ID Co - New Zealand
3) 8.71 Chapkis Dance Fam - USA
4) 8.48 Praise Team - Canada
5) 8.43 Flyographers Dance Team - Russia
6) 8.28 Academy of Brothers - Australia
 

Brotherhood (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Adult
1) 8.47 Brotherhood - Canada
2) 8.41 ZBoyz - Australia
3) 8.38 9-1 Pact - France
4) 8.30 Rockwell Family - Canada
5) 8.19 Romancon - Philippiines
6) 8.12 Very Bad Team - France
7) 8.07 Identity - New Zealand
8) 7.96 158 - Russia  

Congrats and good luck at Finals! 

HHI '14: World Prelim Results: Megacrew

A-Team (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

 Here are the results from last night's Preliminaries:

1) 8.90 A-Team - Philippines
2) 8.45 ID Company - New Zealand
3) 8.42 Chapkis Dance Family - USA
4) 8.42 Praise Team - Canada
5) 8.39 Academy of Brothers - Australia
6) 8.34 Flyographer Dance - Russia
7) 8.20 TwoFourSeven - Canada
8) 8.08 Zipang - Japan
9) 8.06 Maker Empire - USA
10) 7.85 Fresh Nation - New Zealand
11) 7.79 UPeepz - Philippines
12) 7.77 Addlib - Philippines
13) 7.73 NXG Compnay - Canada
14) 7.69 The Company NZ - New Zealand
15) 7.69 Fun T Mass - Russia
16) 7.59 JS Company - Brazil
17) 7.55 The Society - Australia
18) 7.48 JB Star - Japan
19) 7.47 No Escape XXL - Netherlands
20) 7.46 Bad Boys - Italy
21) 7.45 The Pioneer - Australia
22) 7.42 D Maniac - Thailand
23) 7.42 Raze The Roof - Spain

Congrats and good luck!  It's going to be a quite a long day today as the Semi-Finals for all divisions begin early with the Junior Division.

HHI '14: World Prelim Results: Varsity

Brotherhood Varsity (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

48 Varsity crews performed today with half moving on to the Semi's.  Here are the results:

1) 8.49  Brotherhood Varsity - Canada
2) 8.43  J.B. Star Varsity - Japan
3) 8.37  Duchesses - New Zealand
4) 8.16  Sol-T-Shine - Japan
5) 8.10  Style & Grace - Canada
6) 8.08  Flip - Canada
7) 8.06  Prophecy - USA
8) 7.92  Legit Status - Philippines
9) 7.91  Kana-Boon! - Japan10
10) 7.83  A-Team - Philippines
11) 7.43  Season 5 - Guam
12) 7.43  Krash - New Zealand
13) 7.39  Sorority - New Zealand
14) 7.25  Alliance - Philippines
15) 7.16  Brobots - USA
16) 7.03  Evolution - Mad Spain
17) 6.96  Superblack - Spain
18) 6.86  Awesome - Thailand
19) 6.81  Illagroovers - Australia
20) 6.81  OK OK Good Good - Thailand
21) 6.73  Spirit Dance - Mexico
22) 6.73  TZ Crew - Thailand
23) 6.68  3-23 Area Kidz - USA
24) 6.59  iMD Legion - United Kingdom

I really want to see videos. Megacrew results coming soon!

HHI '14: World Prelim Results: Juniors & Adults

Today, the World Championships started and crews from over 40 countries  began their quest for the Gold.  Early in the day, 31 Junior Crews performed with 16 going on to the Semi-finals.  Here are the results:

1) 7.63  TAO - Japan
2) 7.62  Freshh 2.0 - Canada
3) 7.47  Lil Saintz - New Zealand
4) 7.40  Bubblegum - New Zealand
5) 7.31  Next Jr. - Japan
6) 7.19  Pancakes - Canada
7) 7.05  Chapkidz - USA
8) 6.87  Krankyd - Canada
9) 6.85  JB Star Junior - Japan
10 )6.75  Little Monsters - Mexico
11) 6.73  CKC - New Zealand
12) 6.51  Sharks - Russia
13) 6.44  Classic - USA
14) 6.40  Little Miss - Australia
15) 6.35  Good Dance Good Mind - Thailand
16) 6.34  Picasso - Ireland

TAO (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

In the Adult Division, 74 crews competed with 20 moving on - defending champions, Rockwell Family from Canada automatically go to the Semi-Finals.  Here are the results:

1) 8.57 Brotherhood Adult - Canada 

2) 8.35 ZBoyz - Australia 

3) 8.16 Romancon - Philippines 

4) 8.09 9-1 Impact - France 

5) 8.03 Zero - Japan

6) 7.96 Very Bad Team - France 

7) 7.88 Identity - New Zealand 

8) 7.79 Elecoldxhot - Malaysia 

9) 7.73 Keraamika - Germany 

10) 7.73 158 - Russia
11) 7.62 Illmatik Phlow - USA
12) 7.58 Renegade Master Crew - Italy
13) 7.58 jukebox Crew - Portugal
14) 7.51 The House of Pose - Spain
15) 7.41 Gimmick Force - Thailand
16) 7.40 Katoon Network - Malaysia
17) 7.39 Los 8 Supernenas -Spain
18) 7.39 ABC - Colombia 

19) 7.38 Militia - New Zealand

20) 7.38 Dogma Union - Italy

Congrats and good luck to all the crews! Tomorrow, the Varsity and Megacrews compete.  Be sure to follow HipHopInternational on Facebook for more updates!

HHI '14: Videos and Updates | Philip Chbeeb, Parris Goebel, The Royal Family

I definitely slept in today!  Last night's livestream ended at 3:00am EST!  Congrats to all the medalists and good luck at Worlds.  Later tonight is the Opening Ceremonies and starting tomorrow morning, the World Championships begin.  Here's the schedule for the rest of the week:

World Preliminaries
Junior Division – Wednesday, August 6 at 10:30am – 2:30pm
Adult Division – Wednesday, August 6 at 3:30pm – 11:00pm
Varsity Division – Thursday, August 7 at 9:00am – 3:00pm
MegaCrew Division – Thursday, August 7 at 4:30pm – 11:00pm

World Semifinals
Junior Division – Friday, August 8 at 9:00am – 10:00am
Varsity Division – Friday, August 8 at 10:30am – 2:30pm
MegaCrew Division – Friday, August 8 at 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Adult Division – Friday, August 8 at 7:30pm – 11:00pm

Urban Moves Dance Workshops
Poppin' Pete - Saturday, August 9 at 9:00am
Ian Eastwood - Saturday, August 9 at 10:45am
Brian Puspos - Sunday, August 10 at 9:00am
Bryan Tanaka - Sunday, August 10 at 10:45am
Shaun Evaristo - Sunday, August 10 at 12:00pm

World Battles
Popping (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Locking (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Breaking (1 vs. 1) - Saturday, August 9 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
All Styles (2 vs. 2) - Saturday, August 9 at 6:30 - 8:30pm
*all times are Pacific Standard Times

Also, after the World Battles, on Saturday, August 9, Parris Goebel Presents Skulls and Crowns: A Royal Invasion.  I am very jealous that I won't be able to attend this.  This looks like it's going to be an AMAZING event to go to.



And of course, the World Championship Finals will be on Sunday, August 10 at 9:30pm EST which will be available on LiveStream for FREE at HipHopInternational.com

As for me, I'm leaving the country for vacation after today (the reason I didn't go to HHI), so I'm not sure how much coverage I can provide while I'm gone.  I'm keeping my fingers cross I can catch the World Finals when I get back.

And as a parting gift, here are two interviews from PacificRimVideoPress of Philip Pacman Chbeeb and Parris Goebel from their Urban Moves Workshops.

HHI '14: USA Championship Results

It has been a long day - and even longer night! - at Hip-Hop International.  Without further ado, here are the results.  Congrats to all these crews and good luck in the World Championships.

Junior Division:
Bronze - 7.87 Classic West Covina, CA
Silver - 8.37 3Tiny3 Area Kidz Los Angeles, CA
Gold - 8.39 Chapkidz Suisun, CA

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

Varsity Division:
Bronze - 8.73 Brobots Torrance, CA
Silver - 8.76 3-23 Area Kidz Los Angeles, CA
Gold - 8.99 Prophecy Suisun, CA

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

Megacrew Division:
Bronze - 9.08 Studio One Orlando, FL
Silver - 9.16 Maker Empire Los Angeles, CA
Gold - 9.29 Chapkis Dance Family Suisun, CA

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

Adult Divison:
Bronze 8.79 Illmatik Phlow Miami, FL
Silver 8.83 Elektrolytes Gilbert, AZ
Gold 9.17 The Ecsntrcs Covina, CA

Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador

WATCH: Hip-Hop International 2014 USA Championships

We are just minutes away from the Livestream broadcast of the USA Championships. Go to HipHopInternational.com right now and watch it for FREE!  I'll leave comments on their Facebook page, as I assume they'll be doing live commentary throughout the show.  So what are you waiting for? Go now!  Show starts at 9:30pm EST.

HHI '14: Videos and Updates | Elektrolytes, Urban Moves Workshops, & HHI '15

To say that I'm experiencing 'HHI withdrawal' is a huge understatement.  Man, I wish I was there.  But luckily, Hip-Hop International on Facebook keeps everyone constantly updated.  According to them, some of the international crews are starting to pour in while Parris Goebel, Philip Pacman Chbeeb, & NappyTabs teach their Urban Moves Workshops.  In other news, it was announced several days ago that the Hip-Hop International event will be moving from the Red Rocks Resort, New Orleans Arena and Las Vegas altogether to their NEW home in Southern California in 2015.  That's major!

Pacman & Parris (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Check out these 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place performances from the USA Championship Prelims in the Adult Division.  And be sure to check out HipHopInternational.com later tonite at 9:30pm EST to see the LiveStream of the USA Championship Finals.  From OfficialHHI YouTube.

HHI '14: Video Updates | Chapkis Dance Fam (1st Place) & The Royal Family

The OfficialHHI YouTube channel posted videos of some of the high ranked performances from last night's preliminary rounds.  The USA Championship finals will air tonite via LiveStream at 9:30pm EST.  Check out HipHopInternational.com for more info.



And also, The Royal Family continues to work hard at Hip-Hop International as they get ready for the World Competition and their full length production, Skulls & Crowns. In this episode we get introduced to each of the members of Bubblegum, Duchesses, & Sorority. From ThepalacedancestudioYouTube.

HHI '14: USA Championship Prelim Results - Adult

Elektrolytes (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

1) 8.83 The Ecsntrcs Covina, CA 
2) 8.73 Illmatik Phlow Miami, Fl 
3) 8.72 Elektrolytes Gilbert, AZ 
4) 8.39 United Dance Crew Coolidge, AZ 
5) 8.34 Rogue Makers Los Angeles, CA 
6) 8.29 Kaba Modern Irvine, CA 
7) 8.20 1Up Crew Oakland, CA 
8) 8.13 Common Ground Irvine, CA 
9) 8.05 The Goodfellas Sacramento, CA 
10) 7.97 Collective Gilbert, AZ 
11) 7.75 Mandroidz Torrance, CA 
12) 7.42 CADC Irvine, CA

WOW! Congrats to all the crews! The Ecsntrcs were a personal favorite crew of mine last year, so I cannot wait to see their full routine that got them to 1st place in the Prelims.  From a few days ago, here's a sneak peek of that routine courtesy of PacificRimVideoPress YouTube.

HHI '14: USA Championship Prelim Results - Megacrew

Chapkis (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

1) 9.36 Chapkis Dance Family Suisun, CA 
2) 9.34 Maker Empire Los Angeles, CA 
3) 9.07 Ill Habits San Diego, CA 
4) 8.61 The Drop Fam Tucson, AZ 
5) 8.60 Phunk Phenomenon Boston, MA 
6) 8.26 Studio One Orlando, FL 
7) 8.04 High Profile Las Vegas, NV 
8) 8.02 3-23 Main Army Los Angeles, CA

Congrats!  There must be something in the water in Suisun - they came to win.

HHI '14: USA Championship Prelim Results - Junior & Varsity

Chapkidz (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Junior Division:
1) 7.73 Chapkidz Suisin,CA
2) 7.68 3Tiny3 Area Kidz Los Angeles, CA
3) 7.48 Classic West Covina, CA
4) 7.11 First Class West Covina, CA
5) 6.96 Mini Thrilla Bellaz Gilbert, AZ
6) 6.78 The Prodigy Las Vegas, NV

Prophecy (Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador)

Varsity Division:
1) 9.13 Prophecy Suisin, CA
2) 8.94 3-23 Area Kidz Los Angeles, CA
3) 8.83 Ground Zero Las Vegas, NV
4) 8.69 Brobots Torrance, CA
5) 8.67 Underground DT Irvine, CA
6) 8.49 Miniotics Anaheim, CA
7) 8.45 Kaba Kids Irvine, CA
8) 8.29 Ill Habits San Diego, CA
9) 8.26 Elektro-Elite Gilbert, AZ
10) 8.06 RNG Seattle, WA
11) 7.95 Vibe Pleasant Grove, UT
12) 7.93 Premiere West Covina, CA
13) 7.92 Reblz Seattle, WA
14) 7.82 Beatkillaz Gilbert, AZ
15) 7.82 Revelles Irvine, CA

Congrats!