America's Best Dance Crew Season 1 Episode 3 Dance Craze Challenge
- February 28, 2008
America's Best Dance Crew season 1 episode 3 titled Dance Craze Challenge features a challenge for the competing dance crews to showcase their moves to popular dance crazes of the moment. The episode opens with a glimpse into the reactions of the contestants after being given the challenge by judges Lil Mama, JC Chasez, and Shane Sparks.
The first dance crew to perform is BreakSk8, a group of roller-skating dancers who perform to a medley of dance crazes from the '90s. Their high-energy performance, complete with synchronized roller skating moves, impresses the judges, who praise their creativity and precision.
Next up is Live in Color, a crew known for their use of colorful body paint in their performances. They take on popular dance crazes from the 2000s such as the Dougie and the Stanky Legg. Their performance is filled with intricate formations and smooth transitions, leaving the judges impressed with their ability to combine dance and art.
Third to perform is Kaba Modern, a group of versatile dancers who can take on a variety of styles. They choose to showcase their contemporary dance skills to the Harlem Shake and other viral dance crazes from recent years. Their performance is graceful and emotional, with lifts and turns that leave the audience in awe.
The fourth crew to take on the Dance Craze Challenge is JabbaWockeeZ, a group known for their signature white masks and gloves. They tackle popular dance crazes from the '80s and '90s, including the Running Man and the Roger Rabbit, with a unique twist. Their innovative use of lighting and audio effects add to the nostalgic feel of the performance, leaving the judges in awe.
Fifth to perform is Fysh N Chips, a group of street dancers who incorporate acrobatic moves into their routines. They choose to perform to popular dance crazes from the '00s such as the Lean Back and the Soulja Boy, with impressive flips and jumps. The judges praise their athleticism but suggest they need to bring more creativity to their routines in future performances.
The final crew to take on the Dance Craze Challenge is Status Quo, a group with a unique fusion of hip-hop and contemporary dance. They take on dance crazes from the '70s such as the Funky Chicken and the Bus Stop, while putting their own modern spin on them. The judges are impressed with their musicality and execution, calling their performance one of the best of the night.
After all the crews have performed, the judges deliberate to determine the bottom two crews who will battle it out for a chance to stay in the competition. Ultimately, the two crews chosen are Fysh N Chips and BreakSk8.
In the battle, Fysh N Chips showcases their acrobatic flips and tricks, while BreakSk8 brings their signature roller skating moves to the stage. The judges ultimately decide that BreakSk8's performance was more creative and diverse, sending Fysh N Chips home.
Overall, the Dance Craze Challenge proves to be an exciting and entertaining episode, showcasing the creativity and versatility of each of the competing dance crews.