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.
Results
: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.