Super Cr3w
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Super CR3W (pronounced "Super Crew") is an all-male assemblage of b-boys originating from Las Vegas, Nevada. The group won the 2nd season of America's Best Dance Crew. Contrary to popular belief, Super CR3W was formed long before their appearance on America's Best Dance Crew, specifically in 2000.
Members
Members on the show
- Mike "Murda" Carrasco
- Angelito "Vex" Casal
- Jon "Do-Knock" Cruz (who appeared on Star Search)
- Abenamar "Ben" Honrubia
- Ronnie "Ronnieboy" Abaldonado
- Rufino Josef (RJ) "Rockadile" Puno
Murda
- Birthday: November 1
- Representing: Las Vegas, NV
- Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
- Crews: Knucklehead Zoo, Super Cr3w
- At a Glance:
Vex
- Ethnicity: Filipino
- Birthday: January 6, 1983
- Representing: Bellflower, CA
- Years Dancing: 8+
- Taught by: Tony Mueller (Scythe) who he met through his cousins
- Crews: DNA, Battle Monkeys, Super Cr3w[4]
Do-Knock
- Birthday: August 24, 1983
- Representing: Montclair, California
- Siblings: Older Brothers named Jake and Art
- Influenced to bboy by: older brother
- Crews: Battle Monkeys, Super Cr3w
- Jobs: KSA Agency, CTG (Clear Talent Group) Agency, and MSA (McDonald Selznick Associates). Through these dance agencies he was able to dance for artists such as Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez
- Titles:
- Star Search 3 times in a row*[5]
- Dance Jobs he got because of CBS’s Star Search:
- Worked with Usher[6]
- Worked with Justin Timberlake[7]
- Worked with Aailyah[8]
- “The Ellen Degeneres Show” – guest dancer[9]
- “The Vegas Show with Sheena Easton and Brian McKnight”[10]
- Spam commercials[11]
- 2004 You Got Served- Bboy[12]
- Stomp the Yard- Dancer[13]
- 2008 Meet the Spartans- Dancing Persian/Spartan Soldier[14]
- Toured with Anastacia[15]
- Toured with Paul McCartney[16]
- Toured with Fergie[17]
- Music Career (inspired by singers of Star Search)[18]
- First Demo- “God Will Find You” written by Christian Artist Jon Gibson. (Jon Gibson has 22 Top 5 Hits and 9 no.1 songs and CCM “Album of the Year”)[19]
- Wrote and recorded “How it Should Be”[20]
- Wrote and recorded “Trying”[21]
- Wrote and recorded “Wonderful”[22]
- Gigs at Los Angeles Clubs such as "Pig N Whistles" and "BB Kings".[23]
Ben
- Birthday: July 23, 1983
- Representing: Las Vegas, NV.
- Music: Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Reggae
- Artists: Picasso, Wu Tang
- Movies: Anchorman, Scarface
- Pet Peeves: Techno, Airports, DMV, Cafeteria Food
- Hobbies: Art, Scratching
- Junk Food: Hot Fries
- Titles:
- Battle of the Year Champions (Knucklehead Zoo) in 2005 and 2006[24]
- Judged Battle of the Year for Spain, Asia, and Holland[25]
- Producer of show Rewind at the New Victory Theater Broadway New York[26]
- Battle of the Year Champions (Knucklehead Zoo) in 2005 and 2006[24]
Ronnie
- Ethnicity: Filipino
- Birthday: October 9, 1982
- Born in: Guam
- Representing: Las Vegas, NV
- Years Dancing: 14+
- Dance Crews: Super Cr3w, B-Boy World All Starz, Full Force, Supreme Team
- Titles:
- 2000 1st place, Concrete Soul, Las Vegas, NV, USA[27]
- 2001 1st place, Rockathon, San Diego, CA, USA[28]
- 2002 1st place, Alien Antfarm, Las Vegas, NV, USA[29]
- 2002 1st place, Street Rock, Visalia, CA, USA[30]
- 2002 1st place, Floortactics, Sacremento, CA, USA [31]
- 2003 1st place, Seven To Smoke, IBE, Rotterdam, Holland[32]
- 2003 1st place, Heard upon Deaf Ears, California, USA[33]
- 2003 1st place, Solitaire, California, USA[34]
- 2003 1st place, Who Came 2 Serve, Chicago, USA[35]
- 2003 1st place, Soulcal, California, USA [36]
- 2004 1st place, King of The Hill, Portland, USA[37]
- 2004 1st place, Battle Pro, Chelles, France[38]
- 2004 1st runners up, World B-Boy Championships, London, England[39]
- 2004 1st runner up, Red Bull BC ONE, Zurich, Switzerland [40]
- 2004 1st place, Emergency Room, Las Vegas, NV, USA[41]
- 2004 1st place, Absolution 2, Phoenix, AZ, USA[42]
- 2005 3rd place, Red Bull BC ONE, Berlin, Germany[43]
- 2005 1st place, B1 Productions, Osaka, Japan[44]
- 2006 1st place, Red Bull Break-In, Dublin, Ireland [45]
- 2006 1st runner up, [[Red Bull BC ONE, Sao Palo, Brazil [46]
- 2007 1st place, Break Em Off, California, USA[47]
- 2007 1st place, UBC MGM Grande, Las Vegas, USA [48]
- 2007 1st place, Ice House, Las Vegas, USA [49]
- 2007 1st place, Red Bull BC ONE, Johannesburg, South Africa [50]
- 2007 1st place, Boo-Stand Vol.2, Okinawa, Japan [51]
- 2008 1st place, Italian American Club, Las Vegas, USA [52]
- 2008 1st place MTV Show “America’s Best Dance Crew” with Super Cr3w[53]
Rockadile
- Birthday: March 19, 1982
- Representing: Riverside, CA
- Ethnicity: Filipino/American
- Crews: Looney Toones, Friendly Rage, Swing Kids, Da New Age, Battle Monkeys, Super Crew, Full Force
- At a glance:
- Industry booked jobs:
Other Members not on the show
Battle Monkeys
- Primate
- IQ
- Phenom
- Hotshot
- Bao
- Utmost
Knucklehead Zoo
- Chris
- Kenny
- Yust
- Steve
- Leo
- Ricky
- Byron
- Stress
- Fonzie
Full Force
- Rock
- Jemar
- Chris "Cristyles" Gatdula (also a member of Season 1 Champion JabbaWockeeZ)
- Wes
- Faye
- Dani
America’s Best Dance Crew Season 2
Super Cr3w became America’s Best Dance Cr3w season 2 champions
Week 0: Live Audition’s Special
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. [66]
Week 1: Crew's Choice Challenge
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. [67] 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.
Week 2: Video Star Challenge
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.[68] 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.
Week 3: Rock The Title Challenge
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.[69]
Week 4: Speed Up Challenge
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.[70]
Week 5: Janet Jackson Challenge
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!"[71]
Week 6: Bringing Da Beat Challenge
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.[72]
Week 7: Missy Elliott Challenge
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.[73]
Week 8: Blast From The Past Challege
Challenge #1: Groove Step Challenge 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.
Challenge #2: Dance Movie Challenge 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. [74]
Week 9: Championship Showdown
World Dance Challenge Both crews had to create a 2 minute routine that had different forms of world dance such as Latin, Reggae, Punjabi, and African Music. The songs included "Mas Que Nada" by Sergio Mendes featuring 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
Dance Craze Challenge 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.
Final Challenge: Your Last Word Challenge 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.[75]
Week 10: Live Finale
Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru opened the show with a special performance together. 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.[76]
Filmography
TV
- 2003: Star Search on CBS Jon Cruz (by himself), Ronnie Abaldonado and Ben Honrubia (with Knucklehead Zoo).[77]
- 2008: America's Best Dance Crew on MTV[78]
Film
- 2004: You Got Served Only Jon Cruz.[79]
- 2007: Planet B-Boy Only Mike Carrasco, Jon Cruz and Abenamar "Ben" Honrubia (with Knucklehead Zoo).[80]
- 2008: Meet the Spartans Only Jon Cruz and Rufino Puno.[81]
- 2008 “Factory Precision” for MTV Promotional Commercial for Season 3 [82]
- 2009 Pepsi Smash Commercial[83]
- 2009 Ronnie in a Red Bull BC One Commercial[84]
Tours and Appearances
2008 ABDC tour:
- Oct 3- ABDC tour Detroit, MI Masonic Temple Theatre
- Oct 4- ABDC tour Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee theater
- Oct 5- ABDC tour Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre
- Oct 8- Denver, CO Wells Fargo Theatre
- Oct 11- Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre
- Oct 13- Everett Events Center, WA Comcast Arena
- Oct 14- ABDC live tour at Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds at the Rose Garden
- Oct 16- ABDC live tour at Los Angeles, CA NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE
- Oct 17- Las Vegas, NV Orleans Arena
- Oct 18- San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
- Oct 19- Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre
- Oct 22- Grand Prairie, TX NOKIA Theatre Grand Prairie
- Oct 23- Houston, TX Jonas Hall
AFTER ABDC TOUR:
- Oct 30- at the "Beaux Arts Ball." It's the 42nd Annual Beaux Arts Ball. Studio 54 in Las Vegas [85]
- Nov 1-2- Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, Hawaii The show is called "The Movement."
- Nov 5- Ronnie- Red Bull BC One, Paris, France[86]
- Nov 7- Show at JET Las Vegas, NV[87]
- Nov 8- Shiekh Shoes, Meet and Greet Culver City, CA
- Nov 8- Show (Beverly Hills, CA) Design Center[88]
- Nov 9- Shiekh Shoes, Meet and Greet Fresno, CA[89]
- Nov 14- Show at Atlanta, GA Emory University[90]
- Nov 14- Show at Studio 72, GA
- Nov 15- Show in JAX at AQUA in Jacksonville, Florida
- Nov 22- Appearance at The Expo, Los Angeles[91]
- Nov 22- KHZ for Planet Bboy on Youtube LIVE
- Nov 29- Club Tatou, Los Angeles, CA[92]
- Nov 30- Meet and Greet Armroy Store. San Diego, CA [93]
- Dec 6- Show at Epic Night Club Minneapolis, MN[94]
- Dec 10- Meet and Greet at Shiekh Shoes Las Vegas, NV[95]
- Dec 12- Canada tour Quebec, Canada[96]
- Dec 13- Canada Tour Toronto, Canada[97]
- Dec 15- Canada tour Winnipeg, Canada[98]
- Dec 16- Canada tour Saskatoon, Canada[99]
- Dec 17- Canada tour Calgary, Canada[100]
- Dec 18- Canada tour Edmonton, AB
- Dec 19- Canada tour Vancouver, Canada[101]
- Dec 20- Commercial for MTV season 3 released on internet
- Dec 22- Commercial for MTV season 3 released on TV
2009
- Jan 7- Charity performance for City Nights in SF, CA[102]
- Jan 8- SC3 TV INTERVIEW - ABS & CBN STATIONS
- Jan 9- SC3 at Vivid Night Club, San Jose, CA[103]
- Jan 10- Meet and Greet at Valleyfair Mall Santa Clara, CA[104]
- Jan 10- Appearance at Waterfront Club, 445 W. Weber Ave Stockton, CA[105][106]
- Jan 11- Planet bboy on MTV. SC3 hosts
- Jan 12- Planet bboy ft KHZ (Do-Knock, Murda, and Ben are in this movie) on MTV
- Jan 14- Planet bboy on MTV. twice.
- Jan 23- Appearance and Merchandise at Vegas Shakedown[107]
- Feb 4 St. Anthony Catholic school at Guam
- Feb 6-7 The journey - FDMS for Guam[108]
- Feb 11 Hush Night Club [109]
- Feb19 V20 Night Club [110]
- Feb 20 Feel the Beat Benefit Concert [111]
- Feb21 V20 Night Club [112]
- Feb 22 Meet and Greet at Shiekh shoes [113]
- Mar 6 Hip Hop Workshop [114]
- Mar 12 Glendale [115]
- Mar 27 New York City Performance [116]
- Mar 29 New York City Performance[117]
- Apr 2 Northeastern University performance [118]
- Apr 3 Modesto performance [119]
- Apr 3 Meet and Greet at Shiekh shoes [120]
- Apr 4 UCMerced Performance [121]
- Apr 4 Meet and greet at Shiekh shoes [122]
- Apr 18 Ken-ya dance show [123]
- Apr 25-26 Guam Festival performance[124]
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