America’s Best Dance Crew 2 [Episode 9]
August 21st, 2008
Here we are: America’s Best Dance Crew. The Final Two. The Championship Showdown.
Now, I’ve had a full week to come to terms with the wrongful elimination of Fanny Pak and so I’ve entered this week’s episode with an open mind. I am now willing to give SoReal Cru a chance. Maybe they do have what it takes to triumph over Super CR3W. Let’s find out…
The Championship Showdown began with the introduction of all the individual crew members, starting with SoReal Cru and then followed by Super CR3W. If America was voting on individual entrance stylings, Super CR3W would already win - they have more pizzazz. But no, this show is about dancing.
First up was Super CR3W with the Around the World Challenge, where they had to master universal dance moves while sticking true to their crew’s unique style. Both crews were given the same “mastermix.”
Super CR3W
What I like about this crew is that they’ve really taken JC’s critiques about the lack of actual dancing (in the classic sense) and have stepped up their game. Over the past few weeks, their routines have had a good, equal balance of amazing b-boy tricks and choreography - and this latest routine definitely showcased that. The pacing seemed a bit off at times (a big sluggish, low-energy?), but they somehow managed to be incredibly endearing.
Shane Sparks says this routine is the reason they are still on the show and that he loved it; Lil Mama says it was fun to watch, but that their formations off the top were confusing and that she thinks it could’ve been a little bit better and hopes they bring more energy for their next routines; JC Chasez says the performance grew and got better and better.
SoReal Cru
Um, what was that? I mean, it had good moments (the Indian section was fun with the detachable arms and all), but overall this was definitely not up to par. It seemed scattered and amateur. Unacceptable.
Lil Mama says they definitely struggled through out that entire performance; JC says it’s a tough challenge and there were moments where they did shine, but it wasn’t their best performance; Shane says this challenge shows rhythm and skill and that they seemed lost and that he kept waiting for something spectacular to happen.
Next up was the Original Dance Craze Challenge where both crews had to create a dance craze from the ground up, deciding on their own music, lyrics and choreography.
Super CR3W
I’m always up for a gimmick - and Super CR3W has definitely decided to ride that wave with their ‘S’ hand gesture, so why not write their song about it, right? Somehow, it worked. The routine itself wasn’t all that memorable, but the whole “S to the chest/S to the sky” dance craze was catchy enough. The next Crank That, anyone?
JC says the track was hilarious and reminded him of MC Hammer and that the dance is fun to do, but overall it was OK; Shane says that any dance he can look at and learn in 5 seconds is a hit dance, but it may have been the weakest performance they have ever done; Lil Mama says she thought it was smooth and catchy, but that she wants them to stop over-thinking their routines and to just perform.
SoReal Cru
So I wouldn’t necessarily say that SoReal Cru’s “Smash It Up” move could be an actual dance craze (I mean, there was no real context - they just kind of awkwardly punched their fists together), however their actual all around routine was better than Super CR3W’s (it pains me to say that).
Shane says that it was hot, easy, and that they kept with it the whole routine; Lil Mama says it was cool and that she enjoyed herself; JC says it was very smart and they made a comeback and that the score is 1-1.
Finally was the Last Chance Challenge, where both crews had to design a routine that shows why they deserve to win.
Super CR3W
Song: James Brown - Turn It Loose
Great song, great routine. The separate 2-by-2 sections were awesome and their amazing energy was infectious. This routine showcased that they really do love to perform and dance and that they truly have come a long way. Good on ya, Super CR3W.
SoReal Cru
Song: Lil Wayne - A Milli
I’m not sure what to say. The Hannibal reference off the top was fun, and the rest of the routine was danced well, but there was no spark, no hunger, no actual fire. Ugh - so annoying. I want to be floored every single time (Season 1 had no problem doing that), so what’s going on here? This was a good routine, but a Final Two routine? I’m afraid not.
Lil Mama says her favourite SoReal Cru moment of the season was their “snake charmer” from Week 3 and her favourite Super CR3W moment was their “Superman” routine, also from Week 3. And that both crews picked it up in their last performance this week.
Shane says that SoReal’s last performance was the best one they have given from a battling point of view and that every time Super CR3W got on stage, they ripped it. His favourite moments of the season were Super CR3W’s backflip off the stage in Week 6 and SoReal Cru’s head bobble move from Week 7.
JC says that his favourite SoReal Cru moment came from Week 2 when they did the “wavey fingers” during their Usher video challenge and that this week is the first time they approached their dancing as if it were a battle. His favourite Super CR3W moment was when they did the “ninja towers” in Week 1 and that they have no fear and do things that no one else can do.
If it were my pick, obviously I’d pick Super CR3W (well, I’d pick Fanny Pak, but that’s not possible now is it…)
What about you? Who do you want to see go home with the title of America’s Best Dance Crew?
Leave it in the comments.
Watch the entire episode on MuchAXS: Episode 9
Previous Recaps:
Episode 8
Episode 7
Episode 6
Episode 5
Episode 4
Episode 3
Episode 2
Episode 1
Posted on Thursday, August 21st, 2008 at 11:21 am by Soja and is filed under We <3 TV.
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26 Responses to “America’s Best Dance Crew 2 [Episode 9]”
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SUPER CR3W=ABDC
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SUPER CR3W FTW!
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i loved fannypack they rocked my world!
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SoReal Cru ftw ! don’t be a hater towards them , Super Cr3w’s not the only best group .
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I LOVE super cr3w and I think they should win no challenge over so real cru. However if it were them and Fanny pak I would have have a really hard time deciding since Fanny Pak has the artistry and the bang. When super cr3w mostly has the bang.
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lol….obviously super cr3w
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SUPER CR3W is d best!!!!!!!!!
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SUPER CR3W all the way!!! They are amazing! I’ve loved them since the beginning. B-boying is awesome on its own and the fact that they can bring “classic” dance moves to the mix makes it even better!
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Soreal cru =] no hates against SuperCr3w but still go Soreal cru
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They win for having 7 instead of 6
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Super Crew shud win hands down
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Why you guys hating on SoRealcru THeir last danse was hipe with the Song A mili by Lil wayne i think that SoReal disurves to win with never being in bottom 2
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Omg Super Cr3w should definatly win i mean So real has done some pretty amazing stuff too but i think the episode when Super cr3w and Supreme Soul had to battle both of them OUTDANCED So real Crew and Fanny Pack ! That was like Super Cr3w’s best performance…other than the air flares! Super Cr3w are all about bboy style and tricks and thats wat i love about them.!
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SUPER CREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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man super crew is the best crew ive seen since jabawockeez!! i hope they win this. their last performance wasnt the best but it worked for me! im feelin kinda fly throw the S to the sky!
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superCr3w all the way….
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SUPER CR3W
S to the chest!!
YEA!
Bboyz all da way
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So Real Cru should have been in the bottom at least once and I think Super Crew should win hands down like many have said.
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I’ve have never seen any venue with gathering of so much Pinoys after the Catholic Church masses, than the Americas Best Dance Crew ShowS. It’s great and that’s needs to be acknowledged. Keep it up young adults Pinoys. Show the world we have a lot to be proud of.
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super cr3w. Too bad it wasn’t them and fanny pack at the end…now that would be a great dance off
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Why is everyone hatin on So Real? I didn’t like Fanny Pak all that much. But i didn’t hate on them. I just didn’t understand their style of dance. I respect them for that. I think that So Real deserves to win. Super Cr3w rox, but soreal takes it. And to the person who wrote this, you have too strong of opinions. i could make super crew as bad as sass x7 like you did to so real. I’m glad Super crew won, but i think so real is the best
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Supercrew should have won they are the best crew by far.Us canadians know that nobody compared to supercrew flips and tricks
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hey can anybody tell me the name of the song that was playing at 7:19 of epd. 9 part 2 when super crew was dancing to it? please and thanks!
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SuperCrew winning ABDC Season 2 was a rip-off. The B.Boys dont know much apart from jumping around like bunny rabbits. So-real crew, apart from their ‘around the world challenge’ routine; performed much better than Supercrew throughout the season on a constant basis. SuperCrew are NOT constant performers (evident from their being in bottom-2 THREE times prior to the finale). In any case, Season 2 failed to come up to the standard set by Season 1 - especially by Jabawockeez & Kaba Modern (still think the finale should’ve been between those two instead of the ridiculous ’status quo’ guys who were jumping rabbits like Supercrew)
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SUPERCREW BABY!!!!
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I love super crew. Their tricks are great and they should win forsure