You can pick as many crews as you want, but please try to keep it to 9 choices total, since MTV will only pick 9 crews. This survey will be open for about a week. NOTE: I had to go back and add in a crew I accidentally omitted. By doing this, all votes cast beforehand were voided out and not counted. So, If you voted before 10am on Tuesday July 14, sorry about that and please vote again! Thanks for the idea and the help, ILogan!
Showing posts with label Lost Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lost Kids. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
New Survey: Which crews would YOU pick for ABDC 4?
It's your turn to vote on who YOU would pick to compete on America's Best Dance Crew Season 4. Now that information is coming out about crews (like Knucklehead Zoo, Inside the Box, and L0st Kids) who didn't get chosen for ABDC, here's a place for you to let MTV know what you would like to see in Season 4 (and beyond!) We don't have the full lineups for any of the cities here (either due to lack of info, lack of videos, or our own personal choices), but here's a good sample of the crews that auditioned for Season 4. Sorry if we didn't include your favorite crew on the list! To help you choose, you can watch LA videos here, NY videos here, and Chicago/Orlando videos here.
You can pick as many crews as you want, but please try to keep it to 9 choices total, since MTV will only pick 9 crews. This survey will be open for about a week. NOTE: I had to go back and add in a crew I accidentally omitted. By doing this, all votes cast beforehand were voided out and not counted. So, If you voted before 10am on Tuesday July 14, sorry about that and please vote again! Thanks for the idea and the help, ILogan!
You can pick as many crews as you want, but please try to keep it to 9 choices total, since MTV will only pick 9 crews. This survey will be open for about a week. NOTE: I had to go back and add in a crew I accidentally omitted. By doing this, all votes cast beforehand were voided out and not counted. So, If you voted before 10am on Tuesday July 14, sorry about that and please vote again! Thanks for the idea and the help, ILogan!
Monday, July 13, 2009
The L0st Kids audition video! along with some bad news
The L0st Kids audition video is finally available. And believe me, it was worth the wait! However, the bad news. On their Youtube channel, they mention that they've been told that they will not appear in America's Best Dance Crew Season 4. I, for one, am very disappointed. You can be sure we'll keep up with all their other activities and shows.
Survey Results on who you think MTV will pick for ABDC4
We've closed our survey on "Which crews will MTV choose for America's Best Dance Crew Season 4." There were 2,187 votes cast for the crews for which we could show videos. Obviously there were more crews who auditioned, especially in Orlando and Chicago, who weren't included in the survey but still will make the show! Of those crews included in the survey, here's the picks for who you expect to see on ABDC4:
- Massive Monkees (38%)
- L0st Kids (28%)
- Fr3sh (22%)
- Poreotics (13%)
- Rhythmology (12%)
- (tied) Knucklehead Zoo, Marvelous Motion (11%)
- (tied) Inside the Box, Project D, Rhythm City (9%)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Video Compilation: Highlights from LA auditions
In a few days, we will run a survey asking readers to vote on which crews they think MTV has chosen for America's Best Dance Crew Season 4 (In a few weeks, we'll also run a variation, asking which crews do you think they SHOULD have picked, so keep track of your favorites NOW!).
To help you out, I am putting together posts for each of the cities, listing many (but not all) of the crews that we know auditioned this season. If there are posted videos at this time to their auditions, I'll use that; otherwise I'll link to a recent performance video (unless there are no good examples available). Sorry if I don't include you at this time -- I'm trying to keep it to the list with the biggest current 'buzz'. Here's the LA list:
To help you out, I am putting together posts for each of the cities, listing many (but not all) of the crews that we know auditioned this season. If there are posted videos at this time to their auditions, I'll use that; otherwise I'll link to a recent performance video (unless there are no good examples available). Sorry if I don't include you at this time -- I'm trying to keep it to the list with the biggest current 'buzz'. Here's the LA list:
- Afroborike
- A-Team
- Artistry in Motion
- Beast Mode
- Elektrolytes
- Flex Flav
- Flirt
- Inside the Box (audition video is back up!)
- Knucklehead Zoo (recent Battle with Rock Steady Crew)
- L0st Kids
- No Label
- Poreotics
- Sheroes (from Topldol dance competition)
- Syrenz (performance at World of Dance)
- Tha Acadamee (rehearsal video)
- The Hype
- Tripl3 Threat
- We are Heroes
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Main Event Report Pt. 2: Performances!
On February 28, Bergen Performing Arts Center was packed with hip hop fans and dancers. Thirteen East Coast teams competed, hoping to win the first East Coast Main Event. Fr3sh Dance Company hosted the show and its three groups performed in the exhibition program, along with Boogie Bots, Lost Kids, Funkanometry SF, Project EM. It was a serious dance competition, using official score sheets from the Hip Hop Dance Association, and judged by dance professionals: Emerson Aquino and Gina Rosale (Funkanometry SF), Keone Madrid (Choreo Cookies), Rocko Luciano (Boxcuttuhz), Kyle Hanagami (The Lost Kids), and choreographer Mariel Martin. Brian Puspos (SoReal Cru) was also in the house to lend support. And the Master of Ceremonies was Brian East of Boogie Bots. Brian -- if Mario Lopez leaves America's Best Dance Crew, I nominate you to fill his shoes!
The place was packed and aroar. The competition differed from ABDC format, using full size crews (a dozen and more members) performing five minute programs. All of them captured the attention and love of the audience. For me, the best ones distinguished themselves through tough moves, precision, and holding my interest by varying how they changed up with their different subgroups, how they varied tempo and energy, and their use of surprise in transitions. My personal favorites were winners Rhythm City (who I loved at the ABDC auditions too), Capital Funk (second place), EPIC Motion (third place), and newcomers WRUSH. This competition was a supremely good idea for showcasing new talent and proving that the East Coast can stand up to the West.
The exhibition teams were amazing, giving lie to the idea that ABDC has used up all the best talent. Here's The Lost Kids:
Click here to see my performance videos of Boogie Bots and Fr3sh Dance Company, as well as other people's videos of Rhythm City and EPIC Motion.
The place was packed and aroar. The competition differed from ABDC format, using full size crews (a dozen and more members) performing five minute programs. All of them captured the attention and love of the audience. For me, the best ones distinguished themselves through tough moves, precision, and holding my interest by varying how they changed up with their different subgroups, how they varied tempo and energy, and their use of surprise in transitions. My personal favorites were winners Rhythm City (who I loved at the ABDC auditions too), Capital Funk (second place), EPIC Motion (third place), and newcomers WRUSH. This competition was a supremely good idea for showcasing new talent and proving that the East Coast can stand up to the West.
The exhibition teams were amazing, giving lie to the idea that ABDC has used up all the best talent. Here's The Lost Kids:
Click here to see my performance videos of Boogie Bots and Fr3sh Dance Company, as well as other people's videos of Rhythm City and EPIC Motion.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The Main Event Report Pt.1: Interviews with Boxcuttuhz, Lost Kids, Boogie Bots, ICONic
On February 28, Fr3sh Dance Troupe hosted The Main Event, the first dance East Coast hip hop competition. Twelve teams from DC, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, and New Jersey competed for the title, the trophy, and a winner's belt.
Before the show and during intermission, I talked to judges, teams, and audience members who had an America's Best Dance Crew connection: Rocko from Boxcuttuhz, Brian (Boogie Mind) from Boogie Bots, Brandon Tyler from ICONic, and the Lost Kids (who auditioned for Season 3, and are favorites of many of my readers). They discussed their ABDC experience, how the show impacted them, who they want to win this season (my favorite phrase: The Lost Kid's 'Freak the Quest'!), and showed me some of their favorite moves.
Here's my noisy hallway interview with Boxcuttuhz' Rocko: Click here to see the interviews with Brandon, Brian, and the Lost Kids. And come back later for a report on the performances, complete with videos of the Lost Kids, Fr3sh Dance Company, Boogie Bots, and the winning crews.
Before the show and during intermission, I talked to judges, teams, and audience members who had an America's Best Dance Crew connection: Rocko from Boxcuttuhz, Brian (Boogie Mind) from Boogie Bots, Brandon Tyler from ICONic, and the Lost Kids (who auditioned for Season 3, and are favorites of many of my readers). They discussed their ABDC experience, how the show impacted them, who they want to win this season (my favorite phrase: The Lost Kid's 'Freak the Quest'!), and showed me some of their favorite moves.
Here's my noisy hallway interview with Boxcuttuhz' Rocko: Click here to see the interviews with Brandon, Brian, and the Lost Kids. And come back later for a report on the performances, complete with videos of the Lost Kids, Fr3sh Dance Company, Boogie Bots, and the winning crews.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Next Saturday: The Main Event -- East Coast's Hip Hop Competition!
The East Coast finally has a dance competition of its own! On February 28, Fr3sh Dance Troupe will present The Main Event Dance Competition at the Bergen Performing Art Center in Englewood, NJ. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 201-227-1030 or online at www.bergenpac.org.The Main Event is a first of its kind: an annual hip-hop dance competition featuring talent from the East Coast as well as some of the best crews in America. Over 20 crews will perform, including Project Em, Fr3sh, Funkanometry SF, and the Lost Kids with a special performance from America's Best Dance Crew Season 2 crew Boogie Bots. Other ABDC alumni are expected to appear including Boxcuttuhz' Rocko Luciano, SoReal Cru's Brian Puspos, and ICONic's Geo Hubela.
On March 1, Fr3sh will sponsor dance workshops with master classes taught by Kyle Hanagami and Ellen Kim (The Lost Kids), Mariel Martin (former artistic director of Funkanometry SF), Keone Madrid (Choreo Cookies), and Brian Puspos (SoReal Cru)
Thursday, November 6, 2008
The Lost Kids at World of Dance and their studio -- waddya think?
The comments section has been burning up with love for the Lost Kids. I'm still trying to see if anyone taped their auditions, but here are two clips for your enjoyment and personal judgement. Do they stand out from all the other talented crews? Do they have that certain unique something that will stand up to the rigors of the America's Best Dance Crew schedule?
First -- here's their performance (and Supreme Soul) at World of Dance on September 27, 2008.
And here's a studio performance, from their Myspace page:
Update: I just got an email from the Lost Kids: "This is Kyle Hanagami from The Lost Kids! I just checked out your page and thanks so much for your support. It's so weird hearing you say we have a fanbase because World of Dance was our first and only performance we've ever done haha. But we really appreciate your kind words none-the-less. It really does mean a lot.Unfortunately the San Francisco auditions were really small so there weren't many people there: meaning no media coverage. I'll let you know if we put any new stuff up though. If you have any questions for or about our team please let me know and I'd be happy to answer them.
Thank you again!and GET LOST!"
=DKyle HanagamiThe Lost Kids oh yeah!
btw the second video you put up is just a class I taught, so they had just learned it and is by no means a performance. hahaha. just fyi. thanks again!
First -- here's their performance (and Supreme Soul) at World of Dance on September 27, 2008.
And here's a studio performance, from their Myspace page:
Update: I just got an email from the Lost Kids: "This is Kyle Hanagami from The Lost Kids! I just checked out your page and thanks so much for your support. It's so weird hearing you say we have a fanbase because World of Dance was our first and only performance we've ever done haha. But we really appreciate your kind words none-the-less. It really does mean a lot.Unfortunately the San Francisco auditions were really small so there weren't many people there: meaning no media coverage. I'll let you know if we put any new stuff up though. If you have any questions for or about our team please let me know and I'd be happy to answer them.
Thank you again!and GET LOST!"
=DKyle HanagamiThe Lost Kids oh yeah!
btw the second video you put up is just a class I taught, so they had just learned it and is by no means a performance. hahaha. just fyi. thanks again!
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