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When two seasons of "America's Best Dance Crew" had come and gone without a single female touching the championship trophy--and very few standing in the finale at all--a team of seven dancers averse to the notion that girl groups belong in G-strings made a splash in the competition. Beat Freaks set the stage on fire from their very first performance on the "ABDC" stage onward and were a force to be reckoned with until the last flag dropped.

Unfortunately, that flag was theirs, and Quest Crew became the third B-boy group to win the competition. Beat Freaks' efforts weren't in vain, though, and the septet that urged viewers--dancers or otherwise--to "freak the dream" set the stage for all-girl troupe We Are Heroes to claim the Season 4 title.

Now, members of the crew that has performed with the likes of Madonna and Britney Spears are pursuing personal projects (one is even a proud momma!), but they are still tightly knit. Below, check out what Keeley Kaukimoce told Remote Control on behalf of her fellow dancers, take a look at the Beat Freaks website for the latest on the ladies' activities and feast your eyes on what's widely considered one of the best performances in the history of the competition.

How did the group meet?
The majority of us were active in the underground hip-hop movement but ultimately came together because we had kindred spirits and a determination to learn and inspire, and be the best representation of women in hip-hop and beyond.

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We can hardly believe that we've reached the end of "America's Best Dance Crew"'s sixth season. And what a season it was: Pole dancing! Krumping! The Biebz!

As they prepared to dance for the last time on the "ABDC" stage, the members of our Top 2 crews, IaMmE and Iconic Boyz, reflected on the most memorable moments from their experience in the competition. We're sure you won't forget these either...

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It's been quite a "Season of the Superstars" at "America's Best Dance Crew," and the moment we've all been waiting for is here at last! The Season 6 finale airs tonight at 7:30/6:30c and promises to be unforgettable with all five previous champions (Jabbawockeez, Quest Crew, Super Cr3w, Poreotix, We Are Heroes) returning for special performances, and the Top 2 crews battling one last time on stage. The energy on the "ABDC" set is gonna be unlike anything you've ever seen before!

At the show's taping, ABDC Insider host Layla Kayleigh caught up with all the major hitters just before the action went down, including Executive Producer Randy Jackson, judges JC Chasez, Lil Mama and D-Trix, remaining competitors IaMmE and Iconic Boyz, and the now-legendary Wockeez. Find out from them why you MUST tune in tonight for this star-studded finale:

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Superstar producer, DJ, rapper and artist Swizz Beatz returns to the "ABDC" stage tonight to do a special set for the Top Two crews. Texas' IaMMe and Jersey's Iconic Boyz will duel in a stage battle you won't want to miss, with Swizzy whipping out his drum machine to mash up the hit songs "Transformer" and "Everyday (Coolin')."

But what ABDC Insider host Layla Kayleigh really wanted to know when she ran into Swizz backstage was who he's voting for! Find out if he spilled his secret:

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Mario Lopez has his hands full hosting his sixth season of "America's Best Dance Crew," but this week he took some time out behind the scenes with ABDC Insider host Layla Kayleigh to talk about the show's Top Two contenders, IaMmE and Iconic Boyz. In this interview, Mario dishes the inside scoop on the season finale, his robot swag and why he's gotten so serious lately! Check it out:

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As Jersey cuties Iconic Boyz and Houston brain-bangers IaMmE prepared to dance in a battle teaser for the upcoming season finale, they took some time out backstage with ABDC Insider host Layla Kayleigh to talk about why they deserve to win, and who they're thinking about as they head into the final stretch. Check it out here:

+ The "America's Best Dance Crew" polls are still open until tomorrow at 6 a.m. EST, and the Top Two crews really want your support...so tell your friends who haven't voted to get on it already!

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MTV viewers spoke again, voting the popular young bucks of Iconic Boyz safely into the ABDC Championship at the top of Week 8's episode. That left the remaining two crews, Phunk Phenomenon and IaMMe, to battle it out for the other spot in the Final 2.

Knowing that it might be their last performance, both groups pulled out all the stops with mind-blowing, near-perfect routines. Phunk offered a particularly powerful performance, which D-Trix called "relentless," and Lil Mama said they "made a big impact." JC Chasez marveled that the crew was "on Nitro" and that the routine "had everything." Meanwhile, IaMMe was valiant in their first bottom-two battle, with a unique performance that left the judges almost speechless.

In the end, the Phunk Phenomenon fam was sent home, but the crew was nothing but joyous as they celebrated making it so far in the competition and raising awareness for their charity, Hip Hop For Hope. ABDC Insider host Layla Kayleigh had an inspiring conversation with them backstage as they said their final farewells. Check it out:

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"ABDC"'s trusted authorities are all business when they're judging dance routines, but now that the season is winding down, they're getting a little punchy! Before the taping of tonight's competition, ABDC Insider host Layla Kayleigh chatted with all three judges. Here, see what they had to say about the final crews' last chance to dance, the art of video bombing and getting their own freak on:

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Here we are, already at Week 8 of "ABDC"'s Season of the Superstars! Three crews remain in the running for the coveted title of "America's Best Dance Crew" and accompanying $100,000 cash prize: Boston's Phunk Phenomenon, Jersey's Iconic Boyz and Houston's IaMMe.

For this week's challenge, "ABDC" alumni Poreotix delivered what Mario Lopez called "the most difficult challenge of the season": each crew had to incorporate three classic moves (The Dougie, Boogaloo and Isos) into their Kanye West performance. One crew will be eliminated tonight, and at the end of the show, the remaining two will have their last chance to dance before final viewer voting takes place.

ABDC Insider Layla Kayleigh checked in with the crews backstage as they prepared to show their wares. Think any of them got a wink of sleep this week? Find out here:

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The judges said good-bye tonight to "ABDC"'s first-ever krumping crew, but not before praising them for how much heart they put into the competition. As D-Trix pointed out, Streetkingdom came to the stage every week fighting for the right to be there, earning their way out of the bottom two four times and making history with each uniquely crafted routine. Lil Mama commended the group for "being led by faith and not sight" and growing significantly during their time on the show.

The crew impressed the audience with unified choreo in their last, military-inspired performance, but they were finally forced to bow out of this fierce fight. Join ABDC Insider host Layla Kayleigh for their tearful yet inspiring parting words:

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