My fave last night on the ABDC season opener – Massive Monkees
Massive Monkees are bringing their massive resume from Seattle to the America’s Best Dance Crew stage. Two separate dance groups, Massive and Untouchable Style Monkeys, merged in 2000, forming the super group known as Massive Monkees.
This breakdancing crew is no stranger to competition; in 2004, they won first place in the BBoy World Championship 4-on-4 event in London and have appeared in many contests since then. They have also been featured on an episode of MTV’s MADE and have danced on stage with artists such as Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Public Enemy, Ludacris and 50 Cent, among others.
Although they have made quite an impact on the international dance world, they also continue to focus on their local community. They offer breakdancing workshops to Seattle’s youth and teach the kids to express themselves through dancing (the mayor of Seattle even named a holiday, “Massive Monkees Day,” in honor of this crew’s contributions).
Jerome thinks that experience, chemistry and unique style will be exactly what the Massive Monkees need to be America’s Best Dance Crew. bio via MTV
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