This past week, Japanese group World order did their thing at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference 2011. The strutted their stuff to kick off Day 2. The group took elements of their Machine Civilization video and performed it live. Stay til the end to see some unique moves. We can’t really explain what these guys do, but we guarantee you’ll be mesmerized if you play the video.
World Order performs WPC 2011 Musical Introduction Dance
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Dancer/Singer Victor Kim released a very personal video about his life. The 24 year old UC Irvine Economics grad is best known for being part of Quest Crew, winners of America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3. Dance wasn’t the career he thought he was going to take, but the competition changed his perspective of where he could go in life. Not only does he talk about his time with Quest Crew, but he also delves into his relationship with his former girlfriend and his desire to be a musician. Although he seemingly had the perfect life, not everything turned out the way he expected. With new changes in his life, Victor Kim looks to write the next chapter in his life. See this personally revealing piece by Victor Kim.
No doubt he’s be party rockin’ to his next chapter.
Who is Victor Kim?
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There’s a new documentary being developed about Asian Americans in entertainment. Five years ago, it was nearly impossible to name 10 recognizable Asian American entertainers. Even more problematic was the lack of acknowledgment of this issue. Much like channelAPA.com, the film “UPLOADED: The Asian American Movement” seeks to to uncover the extent to which Asian Americans have utilized new media such as YouTube to infiltrate American popular culture and where this momentum will lead. Advances in online media in the past decade have seen an increase in the historically limited presence of Asian faces in American entertainment. It will focus on the current struggles and successes of leading Asian Americans–from new media creators to long-time industry professionals–in the areas of music, film, and dance.
The film features a list of who’s who in Asian American entertainment including AJ Rafael, Cathy Nguyen, Clara C, David Choi, Feats in Inches, George Shaw, Jennifer Chung, Jesse Barrera, Michael Carreon, Paul J Kim, Scott Yoshimoto, Jane Lui, Paul Dateh, Wong Fu Productions, Victor Kim, and more.
If you want to help fund this documentary, you can learn more here.
Help fund UPLOADED: The Asian American Movement
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Hey NYC, America’s Best Dance Crew Season 5 champions Poreotics will be invading your city soon. They’ll be performing at the TIC TIC Tour: New York. You can also meet them in person at an EXCLUSIVE Meet-n-Greet before the show @ 5PM for VIP & GOLD/SILVER/BRONZE guests! (If arriving for the Meet-&-Greet please also arrive an hour before). Expect this show to sell out! Get your tickets EARLY. We’re guessing that The Lazy Song might be part of the program. Here’s the details:
Baruch College – Mason Hall
17 Lexington Ave (at 23rd St)
New York, NYJuly 9, 2011
Show starts at 7:00PM
Doors open 5:30PM
**Early arrival suggested due to security screening at event**
For more details and ticket info, go here
Poreotics Tic Tic Tour NY
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Tic Tic Tour New York with Poreotics
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Poreotics crew member Dumbo dances off with himself in Dumbo Vs. Dumbo. Which Dumbo has the best moves? The one on the right or the one on the left? Either case the winner is Dumbo.
Dumbo Vs. Dumbo : Poreotics
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After thousands of auditions by some of the strongest dancers ever, the judges of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Season 8 have narrowed the field to the top contestants. Two Asian American men are on this season’s Top 20 including Tadd Gadduang and Marko Germar. The Top 20 finalists are paired to perform inspired pieces choreographed by some of the biggest names in dance during weekly two-hour performance shows. Following the episodes, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite couples. The live results shows reveal who keeps dancing and who goes home. Each week, the six contestants comprising the bottom three couples are given a chance to perform solo routines to encourage viewers to keep them on the show. The judges then decide which dancers stay in the competition and which dancers are eliminated. If a couple is split apart, the two individual dancers who remain become a couple the following week. Once the series is down to the Top 10, the finalists will be joined by a SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE All-Star dancer, and it will be solely up to America to decide who remains in the competition. These SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE All-Stars are experts in various styles of dance – Ballroom, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Jazz – and will partner with one of the Top 10 finalists each week and perform in their specialty.
Here’s more about the competitors:
Tadd Gadduang
Dance Specialty: Hip Hop
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Currently Resides: Salt Lake City, UT
Age: 25
Tadd Gadduang began dancing at age 15 as a hobby, but eventually realized his passion for it after graduating from high school. With no formal dance training, he considers what he does “urban dancing.” He is currently in his sophomore year of college studying psychology. Tadd’s also been involved with the Filipino Martial Art of Kali since he was about 6 years old.
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Interview with Tadd Gadduang
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Marko Germar
Dance Specialty: Jazz
Hometown: Dededo, Guam
Currently Resides: Canoga Park, CA
Age: 22
Originally from the South Pacific island of Guam, Marko Germar moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to pursue a career in dance. In addition to nine years of studio training, he is now able to learn from a variety of choreographers as part of the SYTYCD family and live his dream. Before he started his formal training at the age of 10, he was a street Hip-Hop dancer where he learned most of his tricks on concrete starting at the age of 7.
You may recognize him if you’ve been to Disneyland recently, He’s a dancer for the show “Aladdin” The Musical Spectacular.
So You Think You Can Dance? Season 8 : Marko Germar (signature move)
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Interview with Marko Germar
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