Super CR3W (pronounced "Super Crew") is a male assemblage of hip-hop dancers originating from Las Vegas, Nevada. The group won the second season Americas Best Dance Crew in the finals. Contrary to popular belief, Super CR3W was formed long before their appearance on Americas's Best Dance Crew, specifically in 2000. They wanted to bring the dance style, "Breakdancing/B-Boying" to the world.
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Super Cr3w | |
| Origin: | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Genre: | B-boying, hip-hop dance |
| Years Active: | 2000-2015 |
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Super Cr3w (pronounced "Super Crew" and also spelled "Super CR3W") is a breakdance crew from Las Vegas, Nevada who won the 2nd season of America's Best Dance Crew.
Before their popularity on ABDC, Super Cr3w was formed from three different b-boy dance crews (all from the west) and formed a "Super Crew" of their own.
| Battle Monkeys | |
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| Jon “Do-Knock” Cruz RJ "Rockadile" Puno Angelito “Vex” Casal | |
| Full Force Crew | |
| Ronnie “Ronnieboy” Abaldonado Faye "Faye Boogie" Lim Chris "Cristyle" Gatdula Angelito “Vex” Casal RJ "Rockadile" Puno Rynan "Kid Rainen" Paguio | |
| Knucklehead Zoo | |
| Michael "Mike Murda" Carrasco Abenamar "Ben" Horubia |
The Jabbawockeez and Super CR3W have a unique history together. Cristyle, a member of the Jabbawockeez, is also a member of "Full Force Crew" with original "Super CR3W" member Ronnieboy before their ABDC wins. And in recent years, fellow Jabbawockeez member Kid Rainen, had joined "Full Force", later adding "Super CR3W" members Do-Knock, Vex, & Rockadile to the crew. In May 2010, Jabbawockeez had their own show at the MGM Grand in Vegas and asked Ronnie, Do-Knock, Ben, and Rock from Super Cr3w to perform with them. Super Cr3w dressed up in masks and danced with the Jabbawockeez. The connection between the two crews is so strong that they often call themselves the "Super Wockeez" when they are together.
Super Cr3w became America's Best Dance Crew's season two champions in August 2008.
| Week | Challenge | Music | Result | |
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| 1: Crew's Choice Challenge | Choose their own songs | Get Up Offa That Thing by James Brown | Safe | |
| 2: Video Star Challenge | Each crew was given a different video with a dance sequence in it | Run It! by Chris Brown | ||
| 3: Rock The Title Challenge | Each crew was given a song whose title was used as inspiration for their performance | We Fly High by Jim Jones | ||
| 4: Speed Up Challenge | Turn the slow songs to the fast song | Creator by Santigold | ||
| 5: Janet Jackson Challenge | Give Janet a song with an incorporate moves | Rhythm Nation and Black Cat by Janet Jackson | Bottom 2 | |
| 6: Bring The Beat Challenge | Use the song and school subject as the dance routines | Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em) by Busta Rhymes | ||
| 7: Missy Elliott Challenge | Give the songs to Missy Elliott | Shake Your Pom Pom and We Run This by Missy Elliott | Safe | |
| 8: 80's theme Challenge | Humpty dance | Bust a Move by Young MC | The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground | Word Up! by Cameo |
| 9: Championship Showdown | 2 minutes | Give It Up or Turn It Loose by James Brown | Bottom 2 | |
| 10: The Live Finale | Partner: SoReal Cru | "Puttin' on the Ritz", "It's Me Snitches" by Swizz Beatz and "In the Ayer" by Flo Rida | Champions | |
| Victory Dance after being announced season's 2 ABDC winners | "Dope Boys" by The Game | |||
| Special: Champions for Charity | Partners: Jabbawockeez Quest Crew We Are Heroes Poreotix | "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled with the past ABDC winners | Helped for Charity | |
| "ABCs" by K'naan |
Aired on June 7, 2008,Super CR3W was introduced to audiences through a series of questions by judges JC Chasez, Shane Sparks and Lil Mama. JC Chasez asked to hear more about the "very accomplished B-boys" in the crew, to which Do-Knock replied about having "some nasty cats" on his squad, stating members' individual accomplishments such as Ronnie's 2007 Red Bull BC One championship, Murda and Ben's two-time Battle of the Year wins, and his own Star Search win.[1]
Each crew performed to songs of their own choosing. Super CR3W selected the song "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown and performed in Ninja costumes.[2] Accordingly, their dance moves were Ninja-influenced. Super CR3W was in the bottom 5, but after their performance to "Get Up Offa That Thing", Super CR3W's fanbase quickly grew and Super Cr3w became one of the top contenders. Taboo from The Black Eyed Peas was seen during this episode holding up the Super CR3W hand sign right after their performance.
Each crew was given a different video with a dance sequence in it, which they had to perform while keeping their own style as a crew.[3] Super CR3W was given the music video for "Run It!" by Chris Brown. They used the element of krumping from the video and mixed it in with B-boy moves such as the deuce deuce. JC Chasez said afterward that he saw more tricks than dancing and would like to see actual dance moves incorporated into their next performance, to which Shane Sparks countered to by saying break dancing and tricks is dancing.
Each crew was given a song whose title was used as inspiration for their dance.Super CR3W received the song "We Fly High" by Jim Jones. As part of the challenge, they dressed in Clark Kent uniforms and performed "flying" moves such as Ben's air flare and the crew's airplane transformation. The judges, especially Shane Sparks, were ecstatic with Super CR3W's performance, complimenting the crew's ability to complete the challenge they were given. Chris Gatdula, member of The Jabbawockeez, Super CR3W and Full Force, from season 1 of America's Best Dance Crew were seen wearing Super CR3W's T-shirts and cheering for them.[4]
Crews must transition from a slow song to a faster one while still remaining on beat.[6]Super CR3W chose the song “Creator” by Santogold. Jon Cruz dressed as a graffiti artist while the rest of the crew were painted gold to replicate gold statues. For the challenge, the crew used the 6-step B-boy move at an incrementing speed to transition from slow to fast.[5]
Each crew was given a Janet Jackson song and had to incorporate some of her moves into their dance, similar to the Michael Jackson challenge of Season 1.[7]Super CR3W received Black Cat by Janet Jackson. For the first time ever, Super CR3W was in the bottom two against A.S.I.I.D. However, Super Cr3w managed to beat A.S.I.I.D and remain in the competition. Shane Sparks told Super Cr3w that "they're finally back!"[6]
Each crew was given a song and a school subject to use as the theme for this week's prop-oriented dance routines.Super CR3W was given the song "Don't Touch Me" by Busta Rhymes and the subject of basketball. For the second time in the show (and in a row), they were in the bottom two, this time against Supreme Soul, but once again they were saved from elimination.[7]
Each crew was given a song by Missy Elliott and had to adapt the videos' innovative footwork to showcase their own style.Super CR3W was given the song "We Run This" by Missy Elliott They were not in the bottom 2 this time. All three judges gave them praise and positive feedback, and guest judge Missy Elliott claimed Super CR3W's choreography was so hot, they made her video "look wack" as a compliment to show how great their performance was.[8]
Using the songs Bust A Move by Young MC, Humpty Dance by Digital Underground and Word Up by Cameo, Super CR3W had to create a routine using a dance from the 80s. Like the "Dance Craze Challenge" from Season 1, crews were given a physical challenge to complete during their routine. Super CR3W had to perform the Humpty Dance with only 4 feet on the floor.
Crews must create a routine that incorporates elements of an 80s dance movie. Similar to the "Broadway Challenge" from Season 1, crews were given remixed versions of the songs from their respective movies. Super CR3W were given the movie Footloose. All three judges gave Super CR3W high praises for both of their amazing performances this week.[9]
World Dance ChallengeBoth crews had to create a 2-minute routine that had different forms of world dance such as Latin, Reggae, Punjabi dance, and African Music. The songs included "Mas Que Nada" by Sérgio Mendes featuring The Black Eyed Peas, "We Be Burnin'" by Sean Paul, "The Anthem" by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon, and "Mundian to Bach Ke" by Panjabi MC featuring Twista. Only Super Cr3w received raving reviews from the judges
Both crews had to create their own dance craze and had to record their own music for it. Super Crew recorded "S to the chest" by Super Cr3w.
Crews will create a routine that shows why they should be crowned "America’s Best Dance Crew". Super Cr3w performed to Give It Up or Turn It Loose by James Brown.[10]
Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru opened the show with a special performance together. SuperCr3w came out in a jacket that was half of the Philippine flag and half of the Puerto Rican flag because half the crew was Filipino the other half is Puerto Rican. All crews later came together to dance for their respective regions, and Super Cr3w teamed up with Fanny Pak and Supreme Soul to represent the west coast. A total of 39 million votes were submitted and Super Cr3w were crowned the title of America's Best Dance Crew.[11]
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