'Bout time some ladies took the crown, eh? We got to speak with the winning crew after tonight's live finale, and their mood was nothing short of ecstatic. Check out We Are Heroes' response to beating AfroBorike -- and seven other talented crews -- for the coveted title of 'America's Best Dance Crew'!
As everyone knows, only one crew can win the competition -- and it just wasn't AfroBorike's moment. Hear their bittersweet goodbye and watch as Randy Jackson himself gives these talented dancers a proper send off.
In the great words of ABDC creator and Journey alumni, Randy Jackson, "It's on and poppin'!"
All nine crews landed in Los Angeles yesterday and have begun the necessary steps (like meeting with MTV execs in person; see above) to hit the Season 4 stage on Aug. 9.
So what's the first thing we found out these guys have in common (besides dance, of course)? They all happen to be huge Fanny Pak fans! Each of them was asked to name their favorite crew from seasons past, and nine out of nine said the eclectic 80s troupe from Season 2. What?? No love for SassX7?
JabbaWockeeZ. Super Cr3w. Quest Crew. In three seasons of America's Best Dance Crew, we've seen three West Coast crews stomp the competition and take home the title. But with Season Four auditions underway (and a buncha talented East Coast crews coming atcha!), the time has come for an all-out turf war.
So is the West Coast still the best coast? Watch as the West fights to defend their title while Randy Jackson challenges crews across the country to represent for their regions. And don't forget about ABDC's new night/time! The battle begins on Sunday, August 9th at 9pm. Time to place your bets.
The polls are on fire today as viewers place their votes for 'Americas Best Dance Crew.' Both the Beat Freaks and Quest Crew can take a collective exhale now that the physical competition is over, though now's when the real waiting and wondering begin.
Check out Randy Jackson congratulate the crews and listen to them spill their hearts out right after sealing their standing in the ABDC Live Finale...
Last week I got to witness Randy Jackson and his wife Erika donate two new rooms to the Lula Washington Dance Theater on Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles. It was a big surprise to all the kids who attend the dance studio for daily lessons when Randy (in the flesh!) walked through the doors. The sound was deafening as the children (ranging from 4 to 16) went absolutely nuts hearing about the new rooms they'll have at their disposal. And that wasn't the end of their surprise -- two members from each Season 3 crew were on hand to give lessons in everything from breakin' to clogging! Guess Randy's making sure there will be Dance Crew talent for many season to come!
Tonight's ousted crew touched a lot of people in a short period of time. Only five weeks deep, A.S.I.I.D. was a staple in the ABDC family and will be missed by all. Even Randy Jackson couldn't resist being part of their goodbye interview... Warning: It's a gushy one.
PLUS: See why Ben from Super Cr3w was lucky tonight's costume called for a hat.
We interrupt your normally scheduled programming to bring you the following ABDC message:
For the first time ever, Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew LIVE is hitting the streets on a 20 city national tour beginning in Miami on September 18 for four weeks, presented by Vitamin Energy.
Here is your chance to see the sickest crews from MTV's hit show live and in person battle it out on stage. Get down with the incredible masked men winners of ABDC Season 1 -- "JabbaWockeeZ" as they take you on an unbelievable dance journey. Then prepare yourself for the ride of your life as the BBoys on wheels, BreakSk8, bring you up and never let you down. Read more...
Just look at all the fans who piled into Tuesday night's taping of America's Best Dance Crew. Soon you'll be able to see what they've been ordered to keep secret! We can give you a few hints for now:
- someone gets threaded through their group
- a crew gets their drink on!
- Skeletor's face
- everyone loves a body wave
Tonight's challenge for the crews is to do a complex transition between a slow song and a fast one. It's not easy to do a transition between simple dance moves, let alone speed up your dance three-fold. Some will prevail, some will fail miserably...
Remember to keep your lips sealed if you were in the studio audience. Randy Jackson will find you...
Lil Mama, Shane Sparks and JC Chasez admit they're not exactly BFF -- no brushing each other's hair before show tapings -- but they do all share a mutual respect for one another. While we were hoping for a little Randy/Simon/Paula-esque rivalry this season on ABDC, it seems the three-headed beast of judges simply have no off-camera steam to air. In fact, watch the video below to hear Shane Sparks refer to JC as one of the smartest men he's ever met.
Whatever, I'm still holding out for a throwdown between Lil Mama and JC over whose outfit is prettier.
