Are YOU America's Best Dance Crew?

So, you've probably seen our own Shane Sparks on the hit MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew," and seen what the country's best dance crews have to offer.
Now it's YOUR TURN!
Check out the following open call for ABDC2 auditions & good luck! We can't wait to see PULSE participants and PULSE choreographers on the same show!


Casting for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Season 2!!!

New York, NY - April 18th
Houston, TX - April 21st
Los Angeles, CA - April 29th
Chicago, IL - May 3rd

Crews must consist of five (5) to seven (7) members, made up of any combination of males and females. All members must be 18 yrs or older by May, 31, 2008.

Here's what to bring to the auditions:

Completed application and release forms - download forms from www.myspace.com/abdcseason2
A 1-2 minute (no longer than 2 minutes, no shorter than 1 minute) choreographed routine showcasing your crew's best moves and creativity.
CD of music -- bring a copy to leave with producers (no ipods)
Come dressed in hip-hop or street dance attire and ready to dance!

For info online, visit the myspace page at www.myspace.com/abdcseason2 or dance.mtv.com

Any crews interested in auditioning, please contact America's Best Dance Crew so they know you're coming! Also, if you have any questions or would like more information, PLEASE call or email ABDC!

1-877-310-CREW (2739)
thecrew@mtvnmix.com
www.myspace.com/abdcseason2
dance.mtv.com

Nashville Scholarships

Scholarship Winners!!!

PULSE CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIP
Julia Williams, Maxx Reed, Brette Seffens, Chessie Bigham, Harrison Ketchum, Orlando Martin, Casey Molley, Kyle Blevens, Aubrey Butler, Lauren Kippes, Shelby Winbon, Taylor Atchley, Emilee Anders, Bailey Russell, Kendra Alexander, Danielle Thomas, Caroline Williams, Bailey Russell, Kelly Zitka, Hannah Grace Jackson, Olivia Breeding, Molly Hall, Ashlyn Temple

BRIAN INTENSIVE
Taylor Lioce, Casee Cromwell, Allison Andrews, Joshua Schoenberger, Maxx Reed, Kaitlyn Ellis, Abbey Jayne Moody, Morgan Burke

STAFF PICKS
Jayna Vnider, Elizabeth Boyles, Alli Davis, Allison Goodpaster, Lindsey Gore, Hannah Keathley, Amanda Mills, Greer Gisy, Sarah Norman, Meaghan Clement, Megan Cusick, Hannah Smith, Jonathan Matthews, Katie Strucklin, Ashley Volner

CHOROEGRAPHY PICK
Castaway – Donna's Visual & Performing Arts Center, choreo Jenell Rametta
SUMMER PULSE LA
Kaitlyn Ellis

SUMMER PULSE NYC
Abbey Moody

CAPEZIO
Joshua Schoenberger

BOOM KACK
Kourtney French

SCENE INTERACTIVE
Katherine Davis

BDC
Taylor Lioce, Casee Cromwell, Anna Sliman, Jonny Forance, Sara Beth Stepchuck, Ashley Menestrina

JUNIOR PROTÉGÉ
Sarah Toups, Jonny Forance

SENIOR PROTÉGÉ
Allison Andrews, Morgan Burlee

Congratulations to all the dancers!!!

Nashville Music!

Shane Sparks:
Sat Int: "Drop" Pit Bull and/or "Elevator" Timbaland
with Flo-Rida
Sat Adv: "Drop" Pit Bull, "Low" Flo-Rida
Sun Int: "Chingaling" Missy Elliot, "Low" Flo-Rida
Sun Adv: "Shake" Pit Bull

Dave Scott:
Saturday Intermediate: "Shake" Pit Bull
Sat Advanced: "Chingaling" Missy Elliott, "Skippin'"
Mario
Sun Int: "369" Cupid (Feat. B.O.B.), from soundtrack
to Step Up 2!
Sun Int: "Get Away" Bobby Brown
Sun Adv: "Skippin'" Mario

Laurie Ann Gibson:
Sat Int: "Fine" Mary J. Blige
Sat Adv: "Bleeding Love" Leona Lewis
Sun Int: "Mo Money Mo Problems" P Diddy
Sun Adv: "Let the Rain Fall Down" Razah

Brian Friedman:
Sat Int: "Close to Love" Girls Aloud (UK Import)
Sat Adv: "Feedback" Janet Jackson

Cris Judd:
Sat Adv: "Dangerous" Michael Jackson
Sun Int: "Jam" Michael Jackson
Sun Adv: "Separate Rooms" Gaelle

Mia Michaels:
Saturday Teacher Class: "Sweet Pea" Amos Lee
Sat Int: "Shirk" Meshell Ndegeocello
Sun Adv: "Because" Cast of film "Across the Universe"

Spotted: Proteges!

The PULSE is focused on dance education and motivation. One way we hope to cultivate young talent is by choosing Junior and Senior Proteges in each City, and inviting them to attend The PULSE workshops of their choice for free!

These good looking protege chick-lets were on location with us in Toronto, CANADA!

















Pictured (from Left to Right): Junior PULSE Proteges Peanut, Brittany, Monica & Elite Junior Protege Elaine

Toronto Music

Laurie Ann Gibson:
Sat *Teacher Class*: "Let the Rain Fall Down" Razah
Sat Int: "Mo Money Mo Problems" P-Diddy
Sat Adv: "Thought You Said" P-Diddy
Sun Int: Mo Money Mo Problems" P-Diddy
Sun Adv: "Bleeding Love" Leona Lewis

Shane Sparks:
Sat Int: "Shake" Pit Bull
Sat Adv: "Ching-A-Ling" Missy Elliot
Sun Int: "Elevator" Timbaland with Flo-Rida and "Low"
Flo-Rida
Sun Adv: "Low" Flo-Rida

Brian Friedman:
Sat Int: "Close to Love" Girls Aloud (UK Import)
Sat Adv: "Feedback" Janet Jackson
Sun Int: "Take You Away" Taio Cruz
Sun Adv: "American Boy" Estelle (Feat. Kanye West)

Cris Judd:
Sat Int: "Jam" Michael Jackson
Sat Adv: "Dangerous" Michael Jackson
Sun Int: "Dangerous" Michael Jackson
Sun Adv: "Separate Rooms" Gaelle

Toronto Scholarship Winners!

Pulse Convention

Alisha Lucchese, Jean Linke, Alex Spence, Allison Buczkowski, Tanya Kar, Talia Schwebel, Tony Bellissimo, Justin Conte, Jacob Fuszara, Alicia Pavlowski, Cassandra Naud, Kassandra Baird, Lea Cifranic, Jackie Faibis, Lindsay Tompkin, Renata Commisso, Allie McPherson, Kelsey Constantino, Maxine Shaw, Angela Duscio, Chelsea Graber, Olivia Sinopoli, Peter D'souza, Jazzmin James, Alysha Hill, Stephanie Sturino

Staff Picks
Anne-Marie Laramee, Shawna Mucher, Kyanna Palmer, Madison Bugeja, Holly Crowtner, Kayla Verrinder, DJ Djikic, Jerome Filtin, Nicole Lavergne, Stephanie Troyak, Bailey Woodwark, Peter D'souza, Cassandra Kranjec, Erica Publow, Nikki Pawloske

Brian Intensive
Alisha Lucchese, Shawna Mucher, Melanie Mah, Jean Linke, Alex Spence, Allison Buczkowski, Tanya Karn, Talia Schwebel, Joey Arrigo, Tony Bellissimo, Justin Conte , Jacob Fuszara, Alicia Pavlowski, Anne-Marie Laramee, Cassandra Naud, Kassandra Baird, Stephanie Sturino, Stacey Maroske, Nicolas Archambault, Cassandra Caccioppoli, Selena Lucchese

BDC Scholarship
Brenner Smith, Alana Burrows, Jeremy Hughes, Alisha Lucchese

Scene Interactive
Kristopher Grzella

Capezio Scholarship
Melanie Mah

PULSE Summer L.A. Scholarship
Joey Arrigo

PULSE Summer NYC
Brenner Smith

Choreographers' Picks
B-Lo the Funk – The Future Dance Center, choreo by Gino Vaccaro and Denise Vaccaro
Blinded – Bojangles Art of Dance, choreo by Margo Hartley

JUNIOR PROTÉGÉ
Cassandra Caccioppoli, Selena Lucchese

SENIOR PROTÉGÉ
Stacey Maroske, Nicholas Archambault

Congratulations to all the dancers!!!

Sacramento Scholarships!

PULSE CONVENTION
Robert Vail, Mary Hazen, Hillary Grigsby, David Turner, Justin DeAnda, Dashi Mitchell, Janae Rosebud, Victoria McCants, Jessica Metter, Heather Shaw, Reed Tankersley , Brittnay Baldwin, Jaclyn Meyer, Alexandra Oliver, Jake DeAnda, Briauna Jordan, Rex Kline, Rachel Felix, Tyler Honrada, Breenan Hamilton, Kendra Bracy, Sara Holt, Hailey Serrano, Bella Denny, Tyler Warren, Marisa Huff, Devin Oshiro, Jacquelynne Garcia

BRIAN INTENSIVE
Devin Oshiro, Molly Griffin, Kenna Wright, Shaina Campbell, Chandlor Johnson, Brittnay Baldwin, Talia Favia, Jaclyn Meyer, Lauren Klug, Dashi Mitchell, Reed Tankersley, Tyler Warren, Kylan Meyer, Heather Shaw, Marisa Huff, Joey Thao, Justin DeAnda, Carissa Rae Martin, Janae Rosebud, Robert Vail, Mary Hazen, Kelsea Taylor , Judson Emery, Ryan Ramirez, Hailey Ordanez, Brenna Mendoza, Jackie Ramos, Lauren Sanchez

PULSE STAFF PICKS
Erin Evans, Sarah Ainsworth, Stephanie Dai, Caroline Lai, Jake DeAnda, Michelle Parker, Alize Tillery, Rickie Jimenez, Shaeley Wilharm, Christian Vadaure, Jamie Berger, Nicholas Stich, Rayneeday White, Noel Myers, Raymond Flores, Cortny Bourbonnais, Becca Burcher, Yvette Johnson, Nick Katen, Ross Katen

SCENE INTERACTIVE
Ryan Ramirez

CAPEZIO
Elizabeth Evans

BDC
AJ Rogers, Devin Oshiro, Lauren Klug, Rachel Kuczynski, Shakira Talmadge, Jade Pineda-Johnson

SUMMER PULSE LA
Lauren Sanchez

SUMMER PULSE NYC
Kelsea Taylor

CHOREOGRAPHY PICKS
Storm – NCDC Northern California Dance Conservatory, choreo. Jen Bradford
Speaking In Tongues – Westside Dance Academy, choreo. Lauren Edson
Goodbye – Dance Connection Performing Arts Center, choreo. Kersten Todey

JUNIOR PROTÉGÉ
Hailey Ordanez, Brenna Mendoza

SENIOR PROTÉGÉ
Ryan Ramirez, Carissa Rae Martin, Judson Emery, Talia Favia

Congratulations to all the dancers!!!