Hip Hop Decathlon…? Before I start whining, it’s not just me. Quest Crew’s Dom (aka D-Trix) saw it fit to point this out, too: you know a decathlon consists of ten different events, right? Well, if you didn’t know, now you do. But whoever comes up with the ABDC episode challenges should know better. Five challenges ≠ decathlon. Sigh… all vocabulary policing aside…

This week, our final three crews must perform to a mastermix of the following five songs:
• Ne-Yo’s “Closer”
• Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown”
• Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”
• LMFAO’s “I’m in LA (Miami) Trick”
• 50 Cent’s “Get Up”

In addition, they must incorporate five different hip hop dance flavors into their 2-minute routines:
• Housing
• Krumping
• Threading
• Tutting
• Waving

Every crew—Quest Crew, Beat Freaks and Fly Khicks—has the exact same challenge and must dance to the same mastermix, so standing out is key. And I can tell you this, that was clearly not a problem… can’t wait for you guys to see this episode… I know it’s the throw down that I had been waiting for! Brian Hirano has a nice surprise for you and all of America, too. :)

For the final two crews, they must perform to a mastermix of… themselves. With songs that incorporate their vibes, voices and various talents, both crews will have complete artistic freedom over their final performances. The 2-minute decathlon challenge is really the highlight of this episode, though.

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