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Leading into this week's "ABDC," we got the chance to hang with master illusionist Franz Harary. We asked him to walk us through tonight's tricks and explain where his inspiration comes from. (Sadly, no rabbits are involved.) Check it out:

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Tags Franz Harary, Missy Elliott, Poreotix, Video

For the past five seasons, ABDC has honored some awesome, record-breaking music artists by dedicating entire episodes to them and their music. This latest Usher Challenge got us thinking — which of these episodes would fans rank the highest in Dance Crew history? Take the poll and tell us what you think!

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Tags Beyonce, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Missy Elliott, Polls, Usher

Over the past three seasons, Dance Crew has celebrated Michael's, Janet's, Missy's and Britney's music -- and now we're finally ready for her jelly. Ring the alarm, y'all! It's time for Beyonce week! Similar to past artist-themed episodes, the crews have each been given a Beyonce song to perform to, plus Beyonce's issued out individual challenges based on each video's original choreography. Here's what you can be on the lookout for this week:

RHYTHM CITY "Sweet Dreams" - Must update "the Charleston," which is featured in the video.

WE ARE HEROES "Single Ladies" - Take the section of the video known as "the wind" and blow us away with their own version.

ARTISTRY IN MOTION "Diva" - Perform with chains incorporating the entire crew.

VOGUE EVOLUTION "Deja Vu" - Perform African-style dancing within their routine.

AFROBORIKE "Beautiful Liar" - Work exotic Shakira-like moves into the routine.

MASSIVE MONKEES "Work It Out" - Dance with hula hoops without accidentally dropping them.

SOUTHERN MOVEMENT "Jumpin' Jumpin'" - Bust out all the moves from the video with new creativity.

BEAT YA FEET KINGS "Crazy In Love" - 'Booty Pop' with never-before-seen flare.

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Tags Afroborike, Artistry in Motion, Beat Ya Feet Kings, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Massive Monkees, Michael Jackson, Missy Elliott, Rhythm City, Shakiro, Southern Movement, Vogue Evolution, We Are Heroes

Watching Hannah learn the ABC's (Run DMC's??) of rap on MADE got us thinking about all the other ladies doing their thing. Think Missy Elliott spits the best rhymes? Or are you more of a Lauryn Hill kinda girl? Take our poll and let us know who's the baddest female MC to ever rock da mic!

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Tags Eve, Lauryn Hill, Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Trina

In past seasons, ABDC brought you challenges inspired by Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott, to name a few-- and now it's time to add Britney to the mix! This week, each crew will be given one of Brit's hits and asked to create a routine that resembles her choreography. Plus: Britney's choreographer, Andre Fuentes, will be meeting with the crews during rehearsal to present them an additional surprise challenge. (More details on that coming soon!)

Below are this week's song selections! (And yes, Ringmasters got "Circus".)

Strikers All-Stars - "Gimme More"
Fly Khicks - "Baby One More Time"
Quest Crew - "Toxic"
Dynamic Edition - "Stronger"
Beat Freaks - "Womanizer"
Ringmasters - "Circus"
Team Millennia - "Me Against The Music"

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Tags Beat Freaks, Britney Spears, Dynamic Edition, Fly Khicks, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Missy Elliott, Quest Crew, Ringmasters, Strikers All-Stars, Team Millennia

After polling each of the crews about their favorite challenge this season, we got some mixed reviews. Here's the final consensus:

3rd Place: Rock The Title
2nd Place: Speed Up Challenge
And in 1st Place (drum roll please...): Missy Elliott Challenge

A couple of honorable mentions: Janet Jackson Challenge, as well as the Crew's Choice Challenge from the premiere episode.

What was your favorite challenge this season?

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When the earthquake shook the set a few days ago, people scattered out of the building without giving it much thought. Unfortunately, Missy Elliott was in rehearsal, stuck in a box and waiting to come out for her big entrance. Money can buy you a lot -- just not someone to let you out of a box during an earthquake.

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You've now seen both the Janet Jackson opening number with the final six, as well as the Missy Elliott opener with the final four. So, which routine rocked harder? Did the extra help of Missy being on stage bring the thunder or was Tiffani's entrance from the heavens above more titillating for you? Tell us: Which star brought more sparkle to the show and who should be invited on next?

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Hanging around the hotel's rehearsal space this week, Fanny Pak shared a little tidbit of info about this week's ABDC mentor, Missy Elliott... Uh, she's a thief! Apparently, "Misdemeanor" (ahem!) wanted a keepsake from the show, which just so happened to be Tiffani's fanny pack. So she took it.

The story's even better told by the crew:

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Despite the pic above, it wasn't all hugs for JC last night. After one of the earlier performances, Shane delivered a rave review while JC delivered a bit of a dis! While he applauded this particular crew's effort, he had to say, "I didn't think it was difficult at all."

The drama escalated when Shane started naming off the many "difficult" moves he noticed, to which JC responded, "And that's hard?" Burn!

Another big moment came when one crew received a standing ovation from all of the judges, including Missy Elliott. It's the first time that's happened this season, but after the episode airs Thursday night, we have a feeling it may become a regular occurrence.

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Tags JC Chasez, Missy Elliott, Shane Sparks