America's Best Dance Crew

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  • 2008
  • 8 Seasons
  • 6.9  (1,221)

America's Best Dance Crew was a competitive dance reality show that aired on MTV from 2008 to 2015. The show was hosted by Layla Warren, and the judging panel consisted of renowned dancers, singers, and choreographers, including JC Chasez and Lil Mama. The premise of the show was relatively simple. Each week, several dance crews from across the country would perform in front of the panel, showcasing their best moves and choreography. The crews were expected to demonstrate a high level of skill, creativity, and stage presence in order to impress the judges and advance to the next round.

The competition was fierce, with crews bringing their A-game and pushing boundaries in terms of style, genre, and performance. Some of the dance styles featured on the show included hip hop, breakdancing, popping and locking, krumping, and contemporary, among others.

One of the unique aspects of the show was that the judges not only evaluated the crews' technical abilities, but also their ability to tell a story through dance. Every performance had a theme, whether it was a tribute to a musical artist or a reimagining of a classic fairy tale. The crews were expected to convey their message clearly and effectively, using their bodies to communicate their story to the audience.

Throughout the competition, the judges provided feedback to the crews, pointing out areas for improvement and acknowledging their strengths. They also had the power to either save or eliminate a crew each week, keeping the competition high-stakes and intense. In the end, only one crew would be named America's Best Dance Crew, earning a substantial cash prize and bragging rights as the best dancers in the country.

The show was not only entertaining, but also served as a platform for up-and-coming dance crews to gain exposure and showcase their talent to a wider audience. Many of the crews that competed on the show went on to perform professionally, and some even became household names in the dance world.

Throughout its seven-season run, America's Best Dance Crew continued to captivate audiences with its high-energy performances, talented dancers, and engaging storytelling. Whether you were a fan of hip hop or contemporary dance, there was something for everyone on this innovative and exciting show.

America's Best Dance Crew
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Seasons
VMA Pre-Party Finale
6. VMA Pre-Party Finale
August 29, 2015
Summary not available.
The Semi Finals
5. The Semi Finals
August 26, 2015
The crews learn if they are advancing to the finals.
Crews? Control
4. Crews? Control
August 20, 2015
The crews must decide how to put their performance together.
VMA Fashion
3. VMA Fashion
August 12, 2015
The crews must incorporate high-concept fashion into their choreography.
VMA Icons
2. VMA Icons
August 6, 2015
Each crew must draw inspiration from VMA icons and choose one of their legendary tracks.
All-Star Showdown
1. All-Star Showdown
July 29, 2015
In the eighth season premiere, six crews compete on the ABDC stage.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    February 7, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (1,221)