America's Best Dance Crew (season 5)


The fifth season of America's Best Dance Crew premiered on January 28, 2010. Similar to the live casting specials featured in the first two seasons, the first three episodes consisted of separate regional auditions before proceeding to the official national-level competition. Shane Sparks did not return as a judge this season, due to his arrest, and was replaced by Omarion. In the live finale, which aired on April 8, 2010, Poreotix was declared the winner.

Cast

For the fifth season of America's Best Dance Crew, auditions were held in six cities: Atlanta, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Boston, and New York City. Fifteen dance crews were selected and then categorized into three regions: South, East Coast, and West Coast. Following the regional competitions, the initial pool of dance crews was narrowed down to nine.
Dance CrewHometownRegion
Blended ProjektWest Covina, CaliforniaWest
Blueprint CruMontreal, CanadaEast
BreakEFXDenver, ColoradoWest
draZtikProvidence, Rhode IslandEast
GhostHouston, TexasSouth
Heavy ImpactLos Angeles, CaliforniaWest
Hype 5-0Honolulu, HawaiiWest
Jungle BoogieStone Mountain, GeorgiaSouth
Legendary SevenBoston, MassachusettsEast
PoreotixWestminster, CaliforniaWest
Royal FlushAtlanta, GeorgiaSouth
SaltareRaleigh, North CarolinaEast
Static NoyzeCambridge, MassachusettsEast
Swagger CrewAtlanta, GeorgiaSouth
X-treme MotionHouston, TexasSouth

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Episodes

Episode 1: ''ABDC'' Regional Finals: The South

The five top dance crews from the South, selected by Lil Mama, JC Chasez, and guest judge Hokuto "Hok" Konishi from Quest Crew, competed to represent their region in the Season 5 opener. After the Bottom 3 was chosen, each crew had to face off in a dance battle to "Outta Control" by Baby Bash featuring Pitbull.
Dance CrewSong
Jungle Boogie"Bounce" by Busta Rhymes
Ghost"Android Porn" by Kraddy
X-treme Motion"She Ain't Got..." by LeToya Luckett
Swagger Crew"Ice Cream Paint Job" by Dorrough
Royal Flush"Wasted" by Gucci Mane feat. Plies

The five top dance crews from the East Coast, selected by Lil Mama and guest judge Kevin "KB" Brewer from the JabbaWockeeZ, auditioned for a chance to move on in the competition. After the Bottom 3 was chosen, the crews participated in a dance battle to "Hip Hop Is Dead" by Nas featuring will.i.am.
Dance CrewSong
Legendary Seven"I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz
draZtik"Shattered Glass" by Britney Spears
Blueprint Cru"Feel On It" by Bishop Lamont
Static Noyze"On to the Next One" by Jay-Z feat. Swizz Beatz
Saltare"I'mma Shine" by YoungBloodZ

The five top dance crews from the West Coast, selected by JC Chasez, Omarion, and guest judge Nichelle Thrower from We Are Heroes, performed for the opportunity to win a spot on the show. After the Bottom 3 was chosen, the crews battled each other to "Showdown" by The Black Eyed Peas.
Dance CrewSong
Hype 5-0"Drop It Low" by Ester Dean feat. Chris Brown
Heavy Impact"Raindrops" by Jeremih
Blended Projekt"Get Involved" by Ginuwine feat. Missy Elliott and Timbaland
BreakEFX"All Eyes on Me" by Clipse feat. Keri Hilson
Poreotix"Love Story" by Taylor Swift

Each crew was assigned a hit song that served as inspiration for their dance routines. The lowest ranked crew in each region danced in a battle for 30 seconds each to "TiK ToK" by Kesha.
Dance CrewSong
Hype 5-0"Imma Be" by The Black Eyed Peas
Heavy Impact"Say Aah" by Trey Songz feat. Fabolous
Poreotix"Day 'n' Nite" by Kid Cudi
Swagger Crew"Hard" by Rihanna feat. Young Jeezy
Jungle Boogie"How Low" by Ludacris feat. Shawnna
Royal Flush"Down" by Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne
Saltare"Hotel Room Service" by Pitbull
Static Noyze"Whatcha Say" by Jason Derülo
Blueprint Cru"That's Not My Name" by The Ting Tings

The eight remaining crews emulated popular music videos from the past decade, featuring videos from artists such as Britney Spears, Shakira, Rihanna, and Omarion.
Dance CrewSong
Poreotix"Umbrella" by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
Jungle Boogie"Give It Up to Me" by Shakira feat. Lil Wayne
Static Noyze"New in Town" by Little Boots
Saltare"Shake It" by Metro Station
Heavy Impact"What You Got" by Colby O'Donis
Hype 5-0"3" by Britney Spears
Royal Flush"Evacuate the Dancefloor" by Cascada feat. Carlprit
Blueprint Cru"I Get It In" by Omarion feat. Gucci Mane

The seven remaining crews choreographed routines inspired by Lady Gaga. There were no eliminations due to voting issues. At the end of the episode, the judges chose the crew with the best performance to receive immunity from the double-elimination next week.
Dance CrewSong
Static Noyze"Beautiful, Dirty, Rich"
Blueprint Cru"Bad Romance"
Jungle Boogie"Video Phone" by Beyoncé
Heavy Impact"LoveGame"
Hype 5-0"Poker Face"
Poreotix"Paparazzi"
Saltare"Just Dance" feat. Colby O'Donis

The seven remaining crews incorporated classic disco moves into their dance routines. In addition to the challenge, all the crews had to incorporate a lift into their routines. This week featured a double-elimination due to last week's non-elimination episode.
Dance CrewSongChallenge
Blueprint Cru"Le Freak" by ChicFunky guitar
Saltare"Disco Inferno" by The TrammpsHustle
Poreotix"Dancing Machine" by The Jackson 5Robot
Hype 5-0"Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches & HerbElectric slide
Heavy Impact"You Should Be Dancing" by The Bee GeesStrut
Static Noyze"A Fifth of Beethoven" by Walter MurphyFinger point
Jungle Boogie"Jungle Boogie" by Kool & the GangBump

The five remaining crews took inspiration from Usher's music videos. Usher himself gave each crew their challenges through video.
Dance CrewSongChallenge
Jungle Boogie"Love in This Club" feat. Young JeezyIncorporate glides into the routine.
Poreotix"Yeah!" feat. Lil Jon and LudacrisIncorporate some of Usher's moves in reverse.
Hype 5-0"U Don't Have to Call"Start the routine with a grand entrance and incorporate choreography using Heelys.
Blueprint Cru"Hey Daddy " feat. PliesIncorporate a hand section that highlights one of the members in their crew.
Saltare"Caught Up"Incorporate fight choreography from the video.

Just like its predecessor in Season 3, the remaining four crews incorporated an illusion or magic act into their performance set. The crews kicked off the show with a group performance to "Take It Off" by Kesha with judge Lil Mama performing in the routine. Magician Franz Harary returned as the magic instructor for the crews.
Dance CrewSongChallenge
Hype 5-0"Morning After Dark" by Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado and SoShyMake an object come to life.
Poreotix"Right Hand Hi" by Kid SisterMove an object with their minds.
Blueprint Cru"Funhouse" by PinkBecome lighter than air.
Jungle Boogie"Da Da Da" by Lil WaynePass their bodies through a solid surface.

The three remaining crews demonstrated hip hop styles from across the country in the penultimate challenge of the season. For both challenges, the crews got to collaborate with producer Swizz Beatz.

Challenge #1: Hip-Hop Nation Challenge

The remaining crews displayed their mastery of hip hop styles from around the nation. One crew was eliminated halfway through the show. The crews received help from three guest ABDC alumni from past seasons. Each alumnus was assigned to one of the dance styles the crews were responsible for.
SongStyleGuest
"Blow The Whistle" by Too ShortTurfingMitch Sanedrin from Supreme Soul
"I'm The Ish" by DJ Class feat. Lil JonBaltimore housePorché Anthony from Beat Ya Feet Kings
"Get Me Bodied" by BeyoncéNew Orleans bounceRiquel Olander from We Are Heroes

The two finalists were given one last chance to perform before the lines opened for the final voting session of the season.
Dance CrewPerformance Title
Blueprint CruCome to Life
PoreotixTetreotix

Episode 11: The Finale

The eliminated crews returned and performed with the finalists for a regional collaboration. Instead of going head-to-head, Poreotix and Blueprint Cru teamed up for their last performance.
Dance CrewSong
West: Poreotix, Hype 5-0, and Heavy Impact"Blah Blah Blah" by Kesha
East: Blueprint Cru, Saltare, and Static Noyze"Hot Mess" by Cobra Starship
South: Jungle Boogie, Royal Flush, and Swagger Crew"Take Your Shirt Off" by T-Pain
Poreotix and Blueprint CruPulse Percussion
Poreotix"I Made It" by Kevin Rudolf feat. Birdman, Jay Sean, and Lil Wayne

America's Best Dance Crew hosted a charity event featuring all five champions. The five crews opened up the show with a group performance to "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled.
SeasonWinnerSongCharity
Season 1JabbaWockeeZ"The Final Countdown" by Europe and "Robot Remains" by The BangerzLess Than Four
Season 2Super CR3W"ABCs" by K'naanMarvelous Connections
Season 3Quest Crew"Sing, Sing, Sing" by Swing KidsSay It Loud
Season 4We Are Heroes"Rock That Body" by The Black Eyed PeasThe Sparkle Effect
Season 5Poreotix"Witch Doctor" by Alvin and the ChipmunksEverybody Dance Now