Super Cr3w

Infobox musical artist |
Name = Super CR3W

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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Genre = Hip Hop
Years_active = 2000–Present
Label = America's Best Dance Crew
Associated_acts = Full Force Crew, Battle Monkeys, Knucklehead Zoo, JabbaWockeeZ
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/supercrewbboys www.myspace.com/supercrewbboys]
Current_members = Ronnie "Ronnieboy" Abaldonado
Mike "Murda" Carrasco
Angelito "Vex" Casal
Jon "Do-Knock" Cruz
Abenamar "Ben" Honrubia
Rufino Josef (RJ) "Rockadile" Puno

Super CR3W (pronounced "Super Crew") is an all-male assemblage of b-boys originating from Las Vegas, Nevada. Super CR3W is made of the three b-boy crews Full Force, Battle Monkeys and Knucklehead Zoo, hence the number 3 in "CR3W". Contrary to popular belief, Super CR3W was formed long before their appearance on America's Best Dance Crew, specifically in 2000. Super CR3W beat SoReal Cru in the finals and won the title of America's Best Dance Crew.

Members

*Ronnie "Ronnieboy" Abaldonado
*Mike "Murda" Carrasco
*Angelito "Vex" Salsal
*Jon "Do-Knock" Cruz
*Abenamar "Ben" Honrubia
*Rufino Josef (RJ) "Rockadile" Puno

America's Best Dance Crew Performances

Live Auditions Special

*Aired on June 07, 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 [ [http://www.redbullbcone.com/main/battle/red-bull-bc-one-south-africa-2007 Red Bull BC One South Africa 2007 - Red Bull BC One ] ] , Murda and Ben's two-time Battle of the Year wins, and his own Star Search win. [ [http://www.cbs.com/primetime/star_search3/ CBS ] ]

Week 1: Crew's Choice Challenge

*Aired on June 19, 2008

Each crew performed to songs of their own choosing. [cite episode|transcripturl=http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1589212|title=Crew's Choice Challenge|series=America's Best Dance Crew|serieslink=America's Best Dance Crew|credits=Host: Mario Lopez|network=MTV|airdate=2008-06-19]

Super CR3W selected the song "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown and performed in Ninja costumes. 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

*Aired on June 26, 2008

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. [cite episode|transcripturl=http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1589614|title=Video Star Challenge|series=America's Best Dance Crew|serieslink=America's Best Dance Crew|credits=Host: Mario Lopez|network=MTV|airdate=2008-06-26]

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

*Aired on July 3, 2008

Each crew was given a song whose title was used as inspiration for their dance. [cite episode|transcripturl=http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1590011|title=Rock The Title Challenge|series=America's Best Dance Crew|serieslink=America's Best Dance Crew|credits=Host: Mario Lopez|network=MTV|airdate=2008-07-03]

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. This became Super CR3W's most memorable performance on Americas Best Dance Crew much like JabbaWockeez's week 3 performance.

Week 4: Speed Up Challenge

*Aired on July 10, 2008

Crews must transition from a slow song to a faster one while still remaining on beat. [cite episode|transcripturl=http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1590313|title=Speed Up Challenge|series=America's Best Dance Crew|serieslink=America's Best Dance Crew|credits=Host: Mario Lopez|network=MTV|airdate=2008-07-10]

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.

Week 5: Janet Jackson Challenge

*Aired on July 17, 2008

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. [cite episode|transcripturl=http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1590681|title=Janet Jackson Challenge|series=America's Best Dance Crew|serieslink=America's Best Dance Crew|credits=Host: Mario Lopez|network=MTV|airdate=2008-07-17]

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!"

Week 6: Bringing Da Beat Challenge

*Aired on July 24, 2008

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.

Week 7: Missy Elliott Challenge

*Aired on July 31, 2008

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".

Week 8: Blast From The Past Challege

*Aired on August 7, 2008

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.

Week 9: Championship Showdown

*Aired on August 14, 2008

Challenge #1: World Dance Challenge

Using a video given to the crews as reference, Super CR3W had to create a 2 minute routine that includes different forms of world dance ranging from Latin, Reggae, Punjabi and African Music. The selected tracks were 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.

Challenge #2: Dance Craze Challenge 2.0

Instead of dancing to a dance craze, Super Cr3w had to create their own dance craze, both in the form of the actual music and the dance steps. All of this combined to create a dance routine. Super Cr3w created "S To The Chest", a dance with their signature S-hand logo being placed on the chest and thrown in the air.

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.

Week 10: Live Finale

*Aired August 21, 2008

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.

Filmography

TV
*2003: Star Search on CBS Jon Cruz (by himself), Ronnie Abaldonado and Ben Honrubia (with Knucklehead Zoo). [cite web|url=http://www.cbs.com/primetime/star_search3/dance_story.php?dt=051603|title=Star Search Battle of the Champions|publisher=CBS|accessdate=2008-07-29]
*2008: America's Best Dance Crew on MTV [cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/dance_crew/crews.jhtml|title=America's Best Dance Crew|publisher=MTV|accessdate=2008-07-29]

Film
*2004: You Got Served Only Jon Cruz. [cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1548662/|title=You Got Served (2004) IMDB Entry|publisher=Sony Pictures|accessdate=2008-09-07]
*2007: Planet B-Boy Only Mike Carrasco, Jon Cruz and Abenamar "Ben" Honrubia (with Knucklehead Zoo). [cite web|url=http://www.planetbboy.com|title=Planet B-Boy (2007) Official Site|publisher=Elephant Eye Films|accessdate=2008-07-29]
*2008: Meet the Spartans Only Jon Cruz and Rufino Puno. [cite web|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=684963&category=Full%20Credits|title=Meet the Spartans (2008) Full Credits|publisher=Turner Classic Movies|accessdate=2008-07-29]

References

External Links

* [http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/dance_crew/crews.jhtml?crew=super_crew Super Cr3w Profile on MTV.com]
* [http://www.myspace.com/supercrewbboys Super Cr3w Official Myspace]