The sixth season of America's Best Dance Crew, also known as America's Best Dance Crew: Season of the Superstars, premiered on April 7, 2011. Taking a different route from past seasons, the crews performed to the music of one specific artist each week, including Rihanna, Lil Wayne, and other stars. The season also featured special guest appearances by various music celebrities including Justin Bieber, The Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Kesha, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West. Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval, a former member of Quest Crew, joined returning judges Lil Mama and JC Chasez as the newest judge. In the season finale, which aired on June 5, 2011, I.aM.mE was declared the winner.
Cast For the sixth season of America's Best Dance Crew, auditions were held in four cities: Chicago, Houston, New York City, and Los Angeles. Dance CrewHometownRegion 787 Crew San Juan, Puerto Rico Caribbean Eclectic Gentlemen North Hollywood, California West FootworKINGz Chicago, Illinois Midwest I.aM.mE Houston, Texas South ICONic Boyz Englishtown, New Jersey East Instant Noodles Orange County, California West Jag6ed Crenshaw, California West Phunk Phenomenon Boston, Massachusetts East ReQuest Dance Crew Auckland, New Zealand Pacific Street Kingdom Los Angeles, California West
Results RankDance CrewEpisode123456789101I.aM.mEININININININRISKINWINNER2ICONic BoyzININININININININRUNNER-UP3Phunk PhenomenonINININRISKINRISKOUT4Street KingdomININRISKINRISKOUT5Instant NoodlesININININOUT6787 CrewINININOUT7ReQuest Dance CrewINRISKOUT8FootworKINGzINOUT10Jag6edOUTEclectic GentlemenOUT : 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 1: Lil Wayne Challenge Original Airdate: April 7, 2011 The first five crews auditioned for a chance to move on in the competition during the season premiere, beginning with a group performance to "6 Foot 7 Foot" featuring Cory Gunz. Dance CrewSongI.aM.mE"Right Above It" feat. DrakePhunk Phenomenon"A Milli"ReQuest Dance Crew"Knockout" feat. Nicki MinajEclectic Gentlemen"Fireman"Street Kingdom"I Am Not a Human Being" Safe: Street Kingdom, Phunk Phenomenon, I.aM.mE, ReQuest Dance Crew Eliminated: Eclectic Gentlemen
Episode 2: Kesha Challenge Original Airdate: April 14, 2011 The next five crews performed to Kesha hits to compete for a chance to move on to the next round, starting with a dance number to "We R Who We R". Dance CrewSongFootworKINGz"Tik Tok"787 Crew"Blow"ICONic Boyz"Your Love Is My Drug" Jag6ed"Sleazy"Instant Noodles"Dirty Picture" feat. Taio Cruz Safe: FootworKINGz, ICONic Boyz, 787 Crew, Instant Noodles Eliminated: Jag6ed
Episode 3: The Black Eyed Peas Challenge Original Airdate: April 21, 2011 The Black Eyed Peas assigned each crew a different song and challenge to incorporate into their routines. Dance CrewSongChallengeICONic Boyz"Just Can't Get Enough"All members must stay connected for part of the routine.Phunk Phenomenon"Don't Stop the Party"Must include a "slo-mo" section in their routine. I.aM.mE"Meet Me Halfway"Must come together and create a machine.Street Kingdom"Imma BeIncorporate light sabers in their routine.787 Crew"Boom Boom Pow"Create an illusion that they are teleporting.Instant Noodles"My Humps"Create video game-like visuals on stage.FootworKINGz"I Gotta Feeling"Create the illusion that someone is floating.ReQuest Dance Crew"The Time (Dirty Bit)"Create the illusion that they are cloning. Safe: ICONic Boyz, Phunk Phenomenon, I.aM.mE, Street Kingdom, 787 Crew, Instant Noodles Bottom 2: FootworKINGz, ReQuest Dance Crew Eliminated: FootworKINGz
Episode 4: Katy Perry Challenge Original Airdate: April 28, 2011 Katy Perry handed out dance challenges to the seven remaining crews. Dance CrewSongChallengePhunk Phenomenon"Waking Up in Vegas"Make a roulette wheel.I.aM.mE"Peacock"Fan out like a peacock.787 Crew"Hot n Cold"Make a roller coaster.ICONic Boyz"Teenage Dream"Make a wall, then break it down.Instant Noodles"Firework"Make a chain reaction and explode.Street Kingdom"E.T." feat. Kanye WestMake a space ship.ReQuest Dance Crew"California Gurls" feat. Snoop DoggRide a wave. Safe: Phunk Phenomenon, I.aM.mE, 787 Crew, ICONic Boyz, Instant Noodles Bottom 2: Street Kingdom, ReQuest Dance Crew Eliminated: ReQuest Dance Crew
Episode 5: Rihanna Challenge Original Airdate: May 5, 2011 The six remaining crews choreographed routines inspired by Rihanna. Rihanna's choreographer, Tanisha Scott, gave each crew a dancehall move to be incorporated. Dance CrewSongChallengeInstant Noodles"Hard" feat. Young JeezyThe Head TopICONic Boyz"Only Girl (In the World)"Give It A RunI.aM.mE"S&M"The SpidermanStreet Kingdom"Rude Boy"The Dutty WinePhunk Phenomenon"Don't Stop the Music"The Chaplin787 Crew"What's My Name?" feat. DrakeGallis Step Safe: Instant Noodles, ICONic Boyz, I.aM.mE, Street Kingdom Bottom 2: 787 Crew, Phunk Phenomenon Eliminated: 787 Crew
Episode 6: Justin Bieber Challenge Original Airdate: May 12, 2011 Justin Bieber handed out dance challenges to the five remaining crews. All the challenges were based on moments from Bieber's documentary Never Say Never. Dance CrewSongChallengeICONic Boyz"Baby" feat. LudacrisIncorporate basketball-inspired choreography.I.aM.mE"Somebody to Love" feat. UsherPerform Usher's famous glide.Phunk Phenomenon"Eenie Meenie" feat. Sean KingstonInclude steppin' in the routine.Instant Noodles"Runaway Love" feat. Kanye West and RaekwonIncorporate chairs in the routine.Street Kingdom"Never Say Never" feat. Jaden SmithIncorporate martial arts and high kicks. Safe: ICONic Boyz, I.aM.mE, Phunk Phenomenon Bottom 2: Instant Noodles, Street Kingdom Eliminated: Instant Noodles
Episode 7: Nicki Minaj Challenge Original Airdate: May 19, 2011 The final four crews kicked off the show with a group number to "Massive Attack" featuring Sean Garrett. Then, Nicki Minaj dropped by and challenged the four remaining crews to choreograph routines inspired by one of her alter egos. Dance CrewSong ChallengeI.aM.mE"Moment 4 Life" feat. DrakeIncorporate childhood games in the routine.ICONic Boyz"Check It Out" feat. will.i.amCreate a marionette onstage.Phunk Phenomenon"My Chick Bad" by LudacrisIncorporate belly dancing in their routine.Street Kingdom"Did It On'em"Incorporate military drills in their routine. Safe: I.aM.mE, ICONic Boyz Bottom 2: Street Kingdom, Phunk Phenomenon Eliminated: Street Kingdom
Episode 8: Kanye West Challenge Original Airdate: May 26, 2011 The episode began with the three remaining crews performing a group number to "All of the Lights" featuring Rihanna. Season 5 winner Poreotix delivered the challenges to the crews. After the mid-show elimination, the final two crews performed their prepared routines to make their one last plea for votes.
Challenge #1 The crews had to demonstrate their versatility by creating a routine that incorporated three different styles of dance. All crews were given the same styles and songs. Song Style "Gold Digger" feat. Jamie Foxx Dougie "Touch the Sky" feat. Lupe Fiasco Boogaloo "Love Lockdown" Isolations Safe: ICONic Boyz Bottom 2: Phunk Phenomenon, I.aM.mE Eliminated: Phunk Phenomenon
Challenge #2 The two finalists were given one last chance to perform before the lines opened for the final voting session of the season. Dance Crew Performance Title ICONic Boyz The ICONic Dream I.aM.mE Ill-emental
Episode 9: Battle of the Final Two Original Airdate: June 2, 2011 The final two crews faced off in the penultimate episode of Season 6, which also featured a look back at their accomplishments so far.
Challenge #1 For the first challenge, the judges chose one routine from the past weeks in which the crews must improve upon and perform again. The judges selected I.aM.mE's Week 5 Rihanna performance and ICONic Boyz' Week 6 Justin Bieber routine.
Challenge #2 The two crews then performed in a three-round dance battle. Swizz Beatz returned to provide the music for the battle. Round Song "Everyday (Coolin')" by Swizz Beatz feat. Eve "On to the Next One" by Jay-Z feat. Swizz Beatz "I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown feat. Swizz Beatz
Episode 10: Finale Original Airdate: June 5, 2011 The winner was crowned in the Season 6 finale, which also featured performances by the past winners. In contrast to previous seasons of America's Best Dance Crew, the finale was pre-recorded; each crew taped a faux winning and losing reaction, as well as their victory performance, and were unaware of the results until the final cut of the episode was aired prior to the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Dance Crew(s) Song I.aM.mE and ICONic Boyz "Raise Your Glass" by Pink Poreotix "Friday" by Rebecca Black We Are Heroes "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé Quest Crew "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO Super CR3W "Power" by Kanye West feat. Dwele JabbaWockeeZ "We Just Made It" and "Devastating Stereo" by The Bangerz ICONic Boyz "Yeah 3x" by Chris Brown I.aM.mE "Rocketeer" by Far East Movement feat. Ryan Tedder I.aM.mE "Written in the Stars" by Tinie Tempah feat. Eric Turner Winner: I.aM.mE Runner-Up: ICONic Boyz
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