Dancer Mike Song teams up with beatboxer KRNFX for an unique routine “The DanceBox” (DANCE + BEATBOX). Recorded and performed live, the experimental collaboration between dance and beatboxing features Mike’s robotic moves and KRNFX’s audio stylings. It’s a tough set to pull off with both music and moves going live simultaneously. Enjoy this epic piece from these masters of their domain.
Aimee Lee Lucas is behind some of the most memorable K-Pop choreography (Se7en, Big Bang, 2NE1, Tae Yang, G Dragon) and she’s talking with DS2DIO 360’s Cameron about her career as a dancer and choreographer. Aimee talks about how she stumbled into K-pop and the differences between American and Korean hip hop moves. She also shares some moves you can learn at home. Catch Aimee Lee Lucas in the Wong Fu Productions web series “When It Counts“.
The world’s most prestigious breaking championship heads to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil today 2pm PST/5pm EST and fans worldwide can catch all the action streaming live. To make it to the Red Bull BC One World Finals is an honor reserved for only the greatest B-Boys in the world. Each year the competition gets tougher and tougher, resulting in the most physically challenging power moves, jaw dropping freezes and technical footwork with creative and diverse combinations. This annual series features 16 B-Boys competing for the coveted title that honors the extraordinary skills of individual breakers.
Among the 16 finalists, four will represent the U.S.A. – including this year’s North American Regional Champion DomKey, Vicious Victor, Kid David and 2011 World Champion Roxrite, who will return to defend his title. If Roxrite secures the crown, he will be the first B-Boy in history to win the Red Bull BC One World Finals two years in a row. But he’s up against, among others, this year’s youngest dancer, 15-year-old wunderkind Issei from Japan, who recently won this year’s R16 in Korea. This year it’s anyone’s game, with a highly competitive roster rounded out by Differ (South Korea), Shorty Force (South Korea), Arex (Colombia), Sunni (UK), Junior (France), ExacT (Russia), and Hill (Mexico).
Earlier this year Issei narrowly defeated Roxrite at R16 in Korea
Stakes are at an all time high, as the competition will eliminate one dancer each round until the best dancer is left standing to claim the title. Judges score the B-Boys on their battle strategy, power moves, dance foundation, fresh routine, and overall style. This year the panel of judges, include: Red Bull BC One All-Star Neguin (Brazil), Red Bull BC One All-Star Taisuke (Japan), Moy (USA), Niek (Holland), and Storm (Germany).
DJ Skeme Richards will lay down the battle music and Brazilian rapper Dughettu will MC the night. B-Boy legends Kwikstep and CROS1 will provide their special blend of color commentary for thousands of worldwide fans watching the live stream below at 2pm PST/5pm EST.
2012 Red Bull BC One Bboy Championship
Highlights from 2012 Red Bull BC One Bboy Championship
In D-Trix‘s Dance Showdown Season 2 Episode 10, the judges recap the final dance performances of finalists (Chimneyswift11, PrankvsPrank, Chester See, and BrittaniLouiseTaylor). Chimneyswift11 does a beautiful bedroom routine with Brinn Nicole. BrittaniLouiseTaylor and Mike Song go robotics. PrankvsPrank hits the club with Far East Movement’s Turn Up the Love. Lastly, Brinn Nicole teams up with Chester See for a unique Bollywood routine.
Will Chester See’s Aladdin inspired routine win over the judges in the final round? Do you think Chester should win the competition?
Will Brittani’s robotic routine with Mike Song win over the judges vote in the final round? Do you think Brittani should win the competition?
Will PrankvsPark’s hip hop routine to Turn Up the Love by Far East Movement blow the judges away? Do you think Jesse should win the competition?
Will his lyrical routine blow the judges away? Do you think Chimneyswift11 should win the competition?
More about Dance Showdown
In Dance Showdown, 12 YouTube stars train and perform with 4 professional dancers in front of 3 celebrity judges and a global voting audience for the chance to win Dance Glory and $100,000!
The new Wong Fu Productions webseries “When It Counts” continues with episode 2. Things get weird and awkward in the dance studio after Matt (played by Phil Wang) reveals to Anna (played by Aimee Lee Lucas) that he likes her, but Anna isn’t interested. Matt avoids Anna throughout the practice. Their friendship further divides when Anna backs out of working with Matt on new pieces of choreography due the following week. Seeking another partner, Matt asks Tammy (played by Yuri Tag) collaborate on the choreography. The two seem to get closer as they work together on new dance moves. (Listen for the song Underneath You Love by David Choi as Matt and Tammy practice.) With all the one on one time with Matt, Tammy contemplates revealing her crush on him. Should Tammy tell Matt how she feels?
Tammy responds to your advice to Should you say what you feel to the person you like? The viewers are split.
More about When It Counts
Wong Fu Productions’ webseries “When It Counts” explores the relationships between 4 friends on a college hip hop team played by Phil Wang of Wong Fu Productions, Mike Song, Yuri Tag, and Aimee Lee Lucas. The interactive series offers the viewer an opportunity to give Tammy (the main character played by Yuri Tag) advice after each episode. Your advice may be featured in the series.
In D-Trix‘s Dance Showdown Season 2 Episode 9, the final four contestants (Chimneyswift11, PrankvsPrank, Chester See, and BrittaniLouiseTaylor) feel the pressure as their final performance gets closer, but the finalists and dancers make time to do an impromptu dance backstage. They go Gangnam Style. Meanwhile, Brinn loses her patience after Chester goofs off in the last moments before the big performance. Anything could happen. BrittaniLouiseTaylor and Mike Song work out their robotic moves. Meanwhile, Chimneyswift11 works on an emotional bedroom routine, PrankvsPrank shows his moves for the club, and Brinn Nicole still has major concerns about Chester See’s dedication as they rehearse their Bollywood routine.
More about Dance Showdown
In Dance Showdown, 12 YouTube stars train and perform with 4 professional dancers in front of 3 celebrity judges and a global voting audience for the chance to win Dance Glory and $100,000!
