Ep 1. Crew's Choice Challenge
- June 19, 2008
In the first episode of season 2 of America's Best Dance Crew, the crews are introduced to the Crew's Choice Challenge. Each of the nine crews gets to choose their own song and style of dance, giving them the opportunity to showcase their unique skills and creativity.
The episode starts off with a high-energy opening number, featuring all nine crews dancing together in unison. Mario Lopez and the judges, JC Chasez, Lil Mama, and Shane Sparks, then introduce the challenge and explain the rules.
The first crew to take the stage is the JabbaWockeeZ, who choose to dance to "Apologize" by OneRepublic. Their routine is a mix of hip hop and contemporary dance, with precise choreography and impressive flips and spins. The judges are impressed with their sharp movements and innovative style.
Next up is Breaksk8, a crew that combines breakdancing with roller skating. They choose to dance to "Low" by Flo Rida, using their skates to add an extra element of excitement to their routine. Lil Mama loves their energy and originality, while JC notes that their skating skills are truly impressive.
The third crew, Fanny Pak, chooses to dance to "Lip Gloss" by Lil Mama herself. Their routine is sassy and fun, with lots of attitude and sharp movements. Shane praises their precision and musicality, while Lil Mama is thrilled to see someone dancing to her own song.
The fourth crew, SoReal Cru, chooses "Give It to Me" by Timbaland for their dance. Their routine is a mix of hip hop and contemporary dance, with fluid movements and impressive lifts. The judges are blown away by their emotional performance and the way they tell a story through their dancing.
Fly Khicks, the only all-female crew, is up next. They choose "Give It 2 Me" by Madonna and incorporate elements of burlesque into their routine. Lil Mama loves their girl power and the way they mix different styles of dance, while Shane compliments their energy and versatility.
ICONic Boyz, a crew of young boys, choose "Disturbia" by Rihanna for their dance. Their routine is full of high-energy moves and impressive flips, showcasing their impressive athleticism and precision. JC notes that their performance is very entertaining, while Lil Mama loves their youthful spirit.
Strikers All-Stars choose "Dangerous" by Kardinal Offishall for their dance, which incorporates elements of martial arts and acrobatics. The judges are impressed with their athleticism and the way they incorporate different styles of dance into their routine.
Boogie Bots choose "4 Minutes" by Madonna and Justin Timberlake for their dance, which mixes hip hop and pop styles. Their dancing is full of personality and playful energy, with lots of group formations and coordinated movements. Shane notes that they are a lot of fun to watch, while JC praises their precision and musicality.
Last but not least, Supreme Soul takes the stage to dance to "Clothes Off" by Gym Class Heroes. Their routine is a mix of hip hop and contemporary dance, with fluid movements and impressive lifts. The judges are blown away by their emotional performance and the way they tell a story through their dancing.
After all nine crews have performed, the judges take a break to deliberate and come up with their scores. Mario Lopez keeps the audience entertained with some fun facts about the crews and behind-the-scenes footage from rehearsals.
Finally, the judges reveal their scores and the two crews with the lowest scores are placed in the bottom two. These two crews will have to battle it out in a dance-off to see who will stay in the competition.
Overall, the Crew's Choice Challenge is a thrilling start to season 2 of America's Best Dance Crew, showcasing the amazing talent and creativity of each of the nine crews. Fans of dance and reality competitions alike will love the energy and excitement of this episode, and will be sure to tune in for the rest of the season.
