Meet the six crews competing to be the All-Star of ABDC!

Today the six crews vying to be the best of the best on the ABDC Stage have been announced. The list is a surprise to most fans. Follow the link to find out!

http://www.mtv.com/news/2205536/americas-best-dance-crew-all-stars-road-vmas/

Video: AXYZM | Movement Designers

From ABDC champions Philip "Pac Man" Chbeeb, Hokuto "HoK" Konishi, and Di "Moon" Zhang,  AXYZM is "A creative agency dedicated to designing movement-based visuals various types of Media within the entertainment and advertising realm." [Facebook].  Check out this introduction video featuring many familiar faces (too many to list!) and go to http://AXYZM.com/ for learn more.

More on new America's Best Dance Crew: Jason Dundas replaces Mario Lopez as host

Another detail in the shakeup of talent of America's Best Dance Crew as we described yesterday. Entertainment Tonight's Jason Dundas will take over Mario Lopez's hosting duties.  In 2014, Dundas  signed on to host MTV America’s Beyond Dance, so it is a logical replacement. The show returns Wednesday July 29 on MTV at 11pm ET/10pm CT.  Thanks for the tip Mike! 

 With all the changes, should the show be renamed -- perhaps America's Best Dance Crew All-Star Reboot?  

America's Best Dance Crew returns July 29 with all-star dancers and new judges

According to MTV, America's Best Dance Crew will return, but in a different format than the first seasons. The show will start on  Wednesday, July 29 at 11/10c, "when all-star alums of seasons past battle it out in front of judges T-Pain, Teyana Taylor and Frankie Grande. The winners will be crowned in a live episode  that leads into the  2015 Video Music Awards Pre-Show.

So -- new time (an hour later), new judges and no new crews. Should be interesting to see if this new formula will bring back the old fans and revitalize the series.

Video: I.aM.mE - Uptown Funk

ABDC Season 6 champions, I.aM.mE, posted their first production of 2015 with this fun routine to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk."  Smooth choreography from Brandon "747" Harrell.  Click the link at the end of the video to see if you can win free clothes! From showoff747 YouTube.

More on America's Best Dance Crew return: show will feature previous winning crews!

Information is trickling out about the relaunch of America's Best Dance Crew in Summer 2015. According to an article in The Christian Post, Susanne Daniels (MTV Programming President) said that winning crews from prior seasons of ABDC will return for the new season. Thanks for the tip, Weout here!

The return of winners would certainly make the show more likely to attract viewers, though it's not clear from that statement whether the winners will compete or just perform as guests. I am skeptical about the drawing power of the winners without other enticements though -- I remember that Poreotics (ABDC Season 5 winners) competed on the last season of So You Think You Can Dance in their crew competition -- and lost to a tap group called Syncopated Ladies.

America's Best Dance Crew Returns to MTV Summer 2015 with 6 episodes

Entertainment Weekly posted an article on the return of America's Best Dance Crew. Details are sparse but it looks like it's back on MTV with 6 episodes, new judges but returning crews. We'll keep you posted

Video: ReQuest Dance Crew - "711"

Ho Ho Ho!  We would like to wish everybody around the world a Happy and Safe Holiday!

For being such a good kid, you can open one present early...  Check out Parris Goebel and ReQuest Dance Crew rehearsing at The Palace Dance Studios to Beyonce's "7-11".  Crowns up! From ReQuestDanceCrew.

Video: Jaja Vankova and Cyrus Spencer - "We're Sorry"

Jaja Vankova (member of ABDC's IaMmE) and Cyrus "Glitch" Spencer (So You Think You Can Dance Season 9) team up on a dance to Tincup's "We're Sorry

Video: Quick Crew - "Marleyla"

Still no details on the return of ABDC, but we'll keep you posted as they get released...

In the meantime, enjoy great videos such as this from URBAN DANCE CAMP .  It's the international sensation, Quick Crew, and their routine to "Marleyla" by Ebrahim.  No straw hats, but still dope nonetheless.

Breaking news: America's Best Dance Crew is returning!

According to a Facebook post from HipHop International (the home of America's Best Dance Crew co-creators Howard and Karen Schwartz): "ABDC is coming back!!!! Details soon..."
No information on who will broadcast it, format, or anything else -- but we're excited! Thanks for the tip Ninjaboi!

Thanksgiving with The KINJAZ

For those celebrating the holidays today, hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!  But even if you're not, you can still enjoy these two very dope productions brought to you by the KINJAZ.  First, Anthony Lee and the Kinjaz visit the Shaolin Temple where they were able to connect with students of martial arts.  Here's a production bringing the two worlds together.  And for desert, Anthony Lee, Bam Martin, Mike Song, & Pat Cruz treat us to this brilliant routine to Attica '71's "Olivver".  From TheKinjaz and Anthony Lee Youtubes. ::karate chop:: HiYA!!!!!!!

Video: Hok & Aye - "You've Got A Friend In Me"

Ever wonder what it's like to be a mannequin?  The amazing duo of Hok (Quest Crew) & Aye Hasegawa take us into the mind of two, day-dreaming store mannequins in this cute production to Toy Story's "You've Got A Friend In Me".  Be sure to check out more dope videos from Hok & Aye (Hawkeye?) on AyeHasegawa YouTube.

Video: Lando Wilkins - "Going to Work"

Mos Wanted Crew's Lando Wilkins recently posted this piece to P-Lo's "Going to Work".  It features the talented Sheela Awe and Diana Matos (Boxcuttuhz is on the rise again!).  Summer is over kiddies! Time to go to work!  From Lando Wilkins YouTube.

Halloween Tricks & Treats | Quest Crew, Jabbawockeez, Jaja

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Halloween! Did you go trick or treating?... Check out my candy haul with these spooky-themed productions (coincidentally, they're all from champions!).

ABDC 3 Champions bring the wicked with this haunting production entitled "The Hospital" with cameos by Fanny Pak's Megan Lawson, Ringmaster Slick, and I.aM.me's Pacman.  From theDOMINICshow YouTube.

I.aM.me and Street Kingdom's Jaja Vankova treats us with this eerie video entitled "Haunted House".  Follow Jaja as she gives you a tour through this evil, haunted abode.  This video also features Slick from the Ringmasters, Marie Poppin's, and a cast of talented dancers.  From JAJAvankova YouTube.

And finally if you haven't been scared off yet, the original champs, The Jabbawockeez deliver this sweet piece entitled "Trick-or-Beat" - freestylin' in what looks to be an asylum.  EEEEEK!!!!! From OFFICIAL JABBAWOCKEEZ YOUTUBE. ::evil laugh::

Videos: White People can't dance - Jaja Vankova, Marie Poppins, Madd Chadd, Poppin John

Jaja Vankova (member of ABDC's IaMmE) teams up with Marie Poppins, Madd Chadd, and Poppin John for a very funny battle, as a sequel to the White Men Can't Dance and White Girls Can't Dance videos.

Video: Jabbawockeez Perform at Battle of the Year 2014

For the first time ever, The Jabbawockeez performed at the legendary Battle of the Year competition from Braunschweig, Germany.  A wonderful performance and a few words of gratitude from the international superstars.  From stance YouTube.

Quest Crew Updates | Victor Kim Retires, Now Add a Dancer pt 2, Teaser for upcoming video

Lot's on happenings from the season 3 champions, Quest Crew.  First up, Victor Kim recently announced that he is RETIRING from performing!  It will be sad to see him go, but thank goodness there's YouTube!  Here's video from his last performance with fellow Quest Crew-er, D-Trix.  From Victor King YouTube.


Speaking of Dominic... Here's the latest video on his YouTube channel, theDOMINICshow. It's Part 2 of the hilarious video, Now Add A Dancer.  It features cameos from PacMan, Chris Gaskell, Megan Batoon, and Tiara Rapp.


Also on the theDOMINICshow , D-Trix posted this teaser trailer for their upcoming production.  Just in time for the Halloween season :::evil laugh:::.

Video: 8 Flavahz - "Get Like Me"

It seems like it was just yesterday when we were first introduced to these eight young talented girls asking "What's yo FLAVAH???"  Years later, Cameron, Angel, Charlize, Kaelyn, Tia, Tamara, Jaira, and Summer have grown up [a lot!] to beautiful professionals.  Here are the girls now, freestylin' on the streets to "Get Like Me".  From World of Dance Network YouTube.

Video: RNG & NU-Unit - THE COLLABO Part 2

Several weeks ago, the girls of RNG headed up north for this wonderful collaboration with 8 Count Dance Studios in Canada (Blueprint Cru, Irratik).  And now they're back with this part 2 of THE COLLABO.  Choreographed by Kolanie Marks - it features dancers from NU-Unit to Drake's "Who Do You Love". From 8CountDance YouTube.