The second season of America's Best Dance Crew premiered on June 19, 2008. The live auditions special took place on June 7, 2008. The season was hosted by Mario Lopez, featured Layla Kayleigh as the backstage correspondent, and included Lil Mama, JC Chasez, and Shane Sparks as judges. In the live finale, which aired on August 21, 2008, Super CR3W was declared the winner.
Cast For the second season of America's Best Dance Crew, the dance crews auditioned in four cities: New York City, Atlanta, Houston, and Los Angeles. A total of fourteen dance crews were selected from the four cities and then categorized into four regions: Midwest, South, East Coast, and West Coast. Following the live casting special on June 7, 2008, the initial pool of dance crews was narrowed down to ten. Dance CrewHometownRegion A.S.I.I.D. Detroit, Michigan Midwest Boogie Bots Washington, D.C. East Distorted X Houston, Texas South Fanny Pak Los Angeles, California West Full Effect Chicago, Illinois Midwest HIStory Houston, Texas South Phresh Select Philadelphia, Pennsylvania East Sass x7 Piscataway, New Jersey East Shhh! North Bergen, New Jersey East SoReal Cru Houston, Texas South Super CR3W Las Vegas, Nevada West Supreme Soul San Francisco, California West Team Millennia Fullerton, California West Xtreme Dance Force Naperville, Illinois Midwest
Results RankDance CrewEpisode0123456789101Super CR3WINININININRISKRISKINRISKINWINNER2SoReal CruININININININININININRUNNER-UP3Fanny PakINRISKINININININRISKOUT4Boogie BotsININRISKININININOUT5Supreme SoulININININRISKINOUT6A.S.I.I.D.INININININOUT7Phresh SelectINININRISKOUT8Xtreme Dance ForceINININOUT9Sass x7ININOUT10Distorted XINOUTFull EffectOUT HIStoryOUTShhh!OUTTeam MillenniaOUT : The live auditions special determined the ten spots for the season premiere. : A non-elimination episode meant to showcase the two finalists. Key (WINNER) The dance crew won the competition and was crowned "America's Best Dance Crew". (RUNNER-UP) The dance crew was the runner-up in the competition. (IN) The dance crew was safe from elimination. (RISK) The dance crew was at risk for elimination. (OUT) The dance crew was eliminated from the competition.
Episodes
Episode 0: Casting Special Original Airdate: June 7, 2008 Fourteen dance crews competed in a live casting special for America's Best Dance Crew. The reigning champions, JabbaWockeeZ, performed to a remix of "The Boss" by Rick Ross featuring T-Pain at the end of the episode.
Episode 1: Crew's Choice Challenge Original Airdate: June 19, 2008 Each crew performed to songs of their own choosing. Dance Crew Song SoReal Cru "Entourage" by Omarion feat. 50 Cent Supreme Soul "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" by Busta Rhymes Xtreme Dance Force "Shawty Get Loose" by Lil Mama feat. T-Pain and Chris Brown A.S.I.I.D. "Whatever U Like" by Nicole Scherzinger feat. T.I. Boogie Bots "More Bounce To The Ounce" by Zapp & Roger Super CR3W "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown Phresh Select "Motownphilly" by Boyz II Men Sass x7 "Damaged" by Danity Kane Fanny Pak "Speakerphone" by Kylie Minogue Distorted X "Oops (Oh My)" by Tweet feat. Missy Elliott Safe: SoReal Cru, Supreme Soul, Xtreme Dance Force, A.S.I.I.D., Boogie Bots, Super CR3W, Phresh Select, Sass x7 Bottom 2: Fanny Pak, Distorted X Eliminated: Distorted X
Episode 2: Video Star Challenge Original Airdate: June 26, 2008 The crews created routines inspired by iconic music videos. Dance Crew Song Super CR3W "Run It!" by Chris Brown feat. Juelz Santana Fanny Pak "Wind It Up" by Gwen Stefani feat. Pharrell Supreme Soul "Touch" by Omarion Phresh Select "Gimme That" by Chris Brown feat. Lil' Wayne A.S.I.I.D. "Like a Boy" by Ciara SoReal Cru "Love In This Club" by Usher feat. Young Jeezy Xtreme Dance Force "Let Me Love You" by Mario Boogie Bots "Bump, Bump, Bump" by B2K feat. P. Diddy Sass x7 "I’m A Slave 4 U" by Britney Spears Safe: Super CR3W, Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul, Phresh Select, A.S.I.I.D., SoReal Cru, Xtreme Dance Force Bottom 2: Boogie Bots, Sass x7 Eliminated: Sass x7
Episode 3: Rock the Title Challenge Original Airdate: July 3, 2008 Each crew utilized a physical transformation to visually illustrate the title of their song. Dance Crew Song A.S.I.I.D. "Roll" by Flo Rida feat. Sean Kingston SoReal Cru "Snake" by R. Kelly Super CR3W "We Fly High" by Jim Jones Boogie Bots "Game Over" by Lil' Flip Fanny Pak "Toy Soldier" by Britney Spears Supreme Soul "Elevator" by Flo Rida feat. Timbaland Phresh Select "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)" by T.I. Xtreme Dance Force "Earthquake" by Tech N9ne Safe: A.S.I.I.D., SoReal Cru, Super CR3W, Boogie Bots, Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul Bottom 2: Phresh Select, Xtreme Dance Force Eliminated: Xtreme Dance Force
Episode 4: Speed Up Challenge Original Airdate: July 10, 2008 The crews had to transition from a slow tempo song to a faster one while still remaining on beat. Dance Crew Song Boogie Bots "Lollipop" by Lil Wayne feat. Static Major Super CR3W “Creator” by Santigold A.S.I.I.D. "Dangerous” by Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon SoReal Cru "With You" by Chris Brown Fanny Pak "Touch My Body" by Mariah Carey Phresh Select “Shawty Is a 10” by The-Dream Supreme Soul "Party Like a Rockstar" by Shop Boyz Safe: Boogie Bots, Super CR3W, A.S.I.I.D., SoReal Cru, Fanny Pak Bottom 2: Phresh Select, Supreme Soul Eliminated: Phresh Select
Episode 5: Janet Jackson Challenge Original Airdate: July 17, 2008 The episode began with a group performance to Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation". Then, each crew was given a Janet Jackson song and had to incorporate her signature style and moves into their dance. Dance Crew Song Fanny Pak "All Nite (Don't Stop)" Supreme Soul "Nasty" Boogie Bots "Control" SoReal Cru "I Get Lonely" Super CR3W "Black Cat" A.S.I.I.D. "If" Safe: Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul, Boogie Bots, SoReal Cru Bottom 2: Super CR3W, A.S.I.I.D. Eliminated: A.S.I.I.D.
Episode 6: Bring The Beat Challenge Original Airdate: July 24, 2008 The crews were assigned a song and a school activity. They were required to utilize the stage props, themed after a high school gym, to create the beats for their routine. Dance Crew Song Activity Fanny Pak "Spaz" by N.E.R.D Physical education SoReal Cru "Tambourine" by Eve feat. Swizz Beatz and Sean Garrett Band practice Boogie Bots "Universal Mind Control" by Common feat. Pharrell Bench warmers Super CR3W "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em)" by Busta Rhymes Basketball Supreme Soul "Church" by T-Pain Ice Hockey Safe: Fanny Pak, SoReal Cru, Boogie Bots Bottom 2: Super CR3W, Supreme Soul Eliminated: Supreme Soul
Episode 7: Missy Elliott Challenge Original Airdate: July 31, 2008 The episode opened with a group performance to Missy Elliott's "Shake Your Pom Pom". Afterwards, the crews adapted the footwork from her music videos to showcase their own style. Elliott starred as the first guest judge on America's Best Dance Crew, helping the regular judges select which crew was eliminated. Dance Crew Song SoReal Cru "One Minute Man" Super CR3W "We Run This" Boogie Bots "Work It" Fanny Pak "Get Ur Freak On" Safe: SoReal Cru, Super CR3W Bottom 2: Boogie Bots, Fanny Pak Eliminated: Boogie Bots
Episode 8: Eighties Theme Challenge Original Airdate: August 7, 2008 The remaining three crews competed in two challenges inspired by the 1980s.
Challenge #1: Groove Step Challenge Each crew built routines featuring popular party dances from the '80s. In addition, the crews had to complete the physical task assigned to them. Dance Crew Dance Songlist Challenge Super CR3W The Humpty Dance"Bust A Move" by Young MC > "The Humpty Dance" by Digital Underground > "Word Up!" by Cameo Perform the move with only four feet on the floor. SoReal Cru Kid N' Play"Poison" by Bell Biv DeVoe > "Now That We Found Love" by Heavy D and the Boyz > "Every Little Step" by Bobby Brown Create a chain reaction during the routine. Fanny Pak Vanilla Ice"Lean On Me" by Club Nouveau > New Jack Swing" by Wreckx-n-Effect > "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice Perform the move horizontally.
Challenge #2: Dance Movie Challenge The crews crafted routines that incorporated elements of classic '80s films. The crews were given remixed versions of the songs from their respective movies. Dance Crew Song Movie SoReal Cru "Tour de France" Breakin' Super CR3W "Footloose" Footloose Fanny Pak "Maniac" Flashdance Safe: SoReal Cru Bottom 2: Super CR3W, Fanny Pak Eliminated: Fanny Pak
Episode 9: Championship Showdown Original Airdate: August 14, 2008 In a non-elimination episode, the final two crews faced off in three rounds of challenges.
Challenge #1: Around the World Challenge Dancing to the same mix of songs, the crews created routines that included different dance styles from around the world. Song "Mas Que Nada" by Sérgio Mendes feat. The Black Eyed Peas "We Be Burnin'" by Sean Paul "The Anthem" by Pitbull feat. Lil Jon "Mundian To Bach Ke" by Panjabi MC feat. Twista
Challenge #2: Original Dance Craze Challenge Working with music producers to write and create an original soundtrack, the crews had to create their own dance craze. Dance Crew Song Super CR3W 'S' To The Chest SoReal Cru Smash It Up
Challenge #3: Last Chance Challenge The two finalists were given one last chance to perform before the lines opened for the final voting session of the season. Dance Crew Song Super CR3W "Give It Up or Turn It Loose" by James Brown SoReal Cru "A Milli" by Lil Wayne
Episode 10: The Live Finale Original Airdate: August 21, 2008 The eliminated crews returned and performed with the finalists for a regional collaboration. Instead of going head-to-head, Super CR3W and SoReal Cru teamed up for their last performance. Dance Crew(s) Song Super CR3W and SoReal Cru "Puttin' on the Ritz", "It's Me Snitches" by Swizz Beatz and "In the Ayer" by Flo Rida feat. will.i.am East: Boogie Bots, Phresh Select, and Sass x7 "Run the Show" by Kat DeLuna feat. Busta Rhymes South: SoReal Cru and Distorted X "Get Like Me" by David Banner feat. Chris Brown Midwest: A.S.I.I.D. and Xtreme Dance Force "Touch the Sky" by Kanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco West: Super CR3W, Fanny Pak, and Supreme Soul "Go Hard or Go Home" by E-40 Super CR3W "Dope Boys" by The Game feat. Travis Barker Winner: Super CR3W Runner-up: SoReal Cru
Episode 11: Battle for the VMAs Original Airdate: August 30, 2008 At the beginning of the show, champions JabbaWockeeZ and Super CR3W performed to a remix of "We Are the Champions" by Queen.
Five crews from the first and second seasons were given music videos nominated for "Best Dancing in a Video" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. The crews had to incorporate the moves from the videos while retaining their own style. In the end, the judges chose their three favorite performances. After votes were cast, the two crews with the highest number of votes would perform at the VMA preshow. Dance Crew Song Kaba Modern (Season 1) "4 Minutes" by Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake Breaksk8 (Season 1) "Closer" by Ne-Yo SoReal Cru (Season 2) "Forever" by Chris Brown Fanny Pak (Season 2) "When I Grow Up" by the Pussycat Dolls Status Quo (Season 1) "Damaged" by Danity Kane Fanny Pak and Kaba Modern were eventually selected to compete against each other at the preshow.
Lindsay Lohan and Ciara later announced that Fanny Pak was the winner of the battle and received $25,000 (USD) for charity.
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