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Just when you thought you'd seen everything the world of clogging had to offer ABDC (see: Dynamic Edition), The Blended Projekt come bursting through the hip-hop doors with a new take on an old style.

"Dynamic Edition were a more tradition take on clogging, and they're amazing at what they do, but we're more of a West Coast-style of clogging," the lone male in the crew Jeremy Stoddard told us yesterday. "We try and blend that traditional footwork with more hip-hop moves -- it becomes more of a groove with us, something the audience can really get into."

And although it would be hella-easy to make the obvious comparison between DE's Brandon Norris and Jeremy, he warns to not be so quick to judge. "I learned clogging but I didn't want to stop there ... I wanted to attempt to perfect my art, which is dance as a whole. Brandon is truly amazing at [clogging], but the past few years I've been additionally training in more breakin' and hip-hip moves so it comes out on the stage. I'm more versatile on stage because I can throw in the flips and I can do freezes," he added. "But I don't want to tell you what else I can do to keep some stuff a surprise for the stage!"

When asked what the hardest part about blending hip-hop and clogging is, he told us, "The biggest thing that could hold us back is our traction. Wearing taps is extremely slippery on stage. Normal clogging is on your toes and very centered ... but we do full body movements that throw off our balance, so with taps it's just super slippery."

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Dynamic Edition received a hero's welcome home when they returned to their small hometown of Winfield, AL, a few weeks ago. There was a huge party waiting for them when they got off the plane that seemingly had the whole town in attendance. And why wouldn't there be? They're the most famous group to come out of Alabama since ... well, the group Alabama!

Brandon Norris told me, "At home, we've been getting recognized everywhere, and people stop us all the time to talk about the show." In fact, there's so much interest in these dynamic cloggers that their town hall approved the building of a "Welcome To Winfield, Alabama - Home Of Dynamic Edition" sign that should hopefully be up later this year. Clog on!

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All the dancers are back in Los Angeles for the ABDC Live Finale this Thursday night -- and each of the seven crews who were previously eliminated are very much looking forward to this special shot at redemption. One more chance to take the Dance Crew stage and show off their stuff for America!

This year the judges chose how the crews would be grouped for the final dance numbers. Here's what you can expect to see and hear:

Performing to "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga
* Boxcuttuhz
* Beat Freaks
* Team Millennia

Performing to "Right Round" by Flo Rida
* Dynamic Edition
* Strikers All-Stars
* Quest Crew

Performing to "Numba One (Tide is High)" by Kardinal Offishall ft. Keri Hilson
* Fly Khicks
* G.O.P.
* Ringmasters

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We've seen plenty of ABDC wardrobe changes over the last three seasons -- from masked heroes to glow-in-the-dark overalls to booty shakin' hot pants! And as the top three crews prepare for this season's most important episode, we can't help but wonder how much the clothes into your decision.

Sure, good dancing is ALWAYS in fashion. But as we've seen, wearing the right (or wrong) thing on stage can definitely enhance -- or detract from -- a performance. (Case in point: Dynamic Edition's infamous White Chicks incident.)

+ Think the Fly Khicks have gotten a boost from their sexy/sparkling costumes? Or are the baggy pants-loving Beat Freaks proof that it's not what you wear but how you move? You tell us: When it comes to voting, have you been awarding/deducting any points for style?

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It's Dance Crew time at Detox again! We were pretty heartbroken to see Ringmasters miss out on tonight's Illusion Challenge. Think of the things those guys would have done! Bone breaking, fancy hat tricks, arm dislocation ... basically what they did every other week. But it still makes me sad. (At this rate, I expect ABDC to have a clogging challenge for next week's episode.)

Speaking of Dynamic Edition, their exit taught Team Detox a valuable lesson: the aromas of beer and milk are severely unpleasant. The "pour one out for the cloggers" gag we shot left the crew gasping for air. Whoops! We would also like to apologize to the custodial staff who had to dispose of the stinky garbage pail that contained all the nasty fluids. Sorry, kids!

So pull a rabbit out of your hat and get impressed by Suri's telekenisis while you watch tonight's MTV Detox!

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You couldn't help but root for ABDC's Dynamic Edition each week as they got the country excited about clogging ... and looked REALLY good doing it. We're gonna miss this crew for the versatility they brought to the show, as well as their determination to be taken seriously. Give a listen to their parting words and also hear from Fly Khicks about being saved (again!):

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This week Bboy Kool Raul came back down to LA from the Bay Area to bring us all the backstage action before tonight's episode of ABDC! Watch the video to find out which crew rubbed him the wrong way during interview time...

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This week the crews are being asked to incorporate illusions within their dance routines -- and pulling rabbits out of hats just isn't gonna cut it on this stage. With the help of famed magician, Franz Harary, the crews have spent the past few days trying to figure out how to make the following tricks work:

BEAT FREAKS - They'll make something float
STRIKERS ALL-STARS - They'll walk through a solid object
FLY KHICKS - They'll stretch like rubber
QUEST CREW - They'll pass an object through their bodies
DYNAMIC EDITION - One of them must appear out of thin air!

Wait! There's no lady getting sawed in half? Bummer.

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After that whole 'White Chicks' sitch, Dynamic Edition were in bad need of a makeover -- both physically and mentally. Luckily what they wore this week did the trick! See what we mean...

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Do you like magic? Tough crap if not because ABDC is hitting you with the Illusion Challenge this week! More to come on the specifics, but in the meantime, take a look at the crews' song selections:

FLY KHICKS - "Diva" by Beyonce
STRIKERS ALL-STARS - "Swing" by Savage
BEAT FREAKS - "Freeze" by Chris Brown & T. Pain
QUEST CREW - "Got Money" by Lil Wayne & T. Pain
DYNAMIC EDITION - "Starstruck" by Lady Gaga & Flo Rida

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