it's hoppin' and poppin',
they're breakin' and lockin'
But who will Melt at the Meltdown?
Dance fever is definitely in town! The nation’s most-anticipated dance reality show received astounding response when hundreds of aspiring dance crews swarmed the auditions that were held across the country. After three weeks of countless turns, fiery jumps, isolation of body parts, a stage full of flips and crazy head spins, the judges have picked the most outstanding crews who will now compete in the next level, taking them one step closer to earn themselves the Showdown 2011 Champions title.
Showdown 2011, the one-of-a-kind reality dance crew show is back for its second season and is once again taking it raw from the streets. You heard it right – we’ve gotten down and dirty with some of the best local dance crews as they krumped, pumped and dropped moves showing us the coolest street grooves!
The Showdown 2011 crew traveled to three localities around Malaysia in search for the ultimate dance crew. Auditions kicked off in Kuching, on 8th January 2011 at Kompleks Pelancongan Sarawak (Old Court House), Kuching and moved to Aras 2, Novotel Kota Kinabalu 1Borneo, on the 15th of January 2011. The auditions finally made its way for not one but a two day try-out at the 4th Floor Carpark Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur, on the 21st and 22nd of January 2011, followed by the BATTLES on the 23rd of January 2011.
The intensity and heat of the competition soared sky high at the BATTLES as the 34 crews that made it through the auditions scuffled against each other to win a spot in the next round – The Meltdown. Judging the battles were returning SHOWDOWN judges, award-winning rapper/album producer Joe Flizzow of Too Phat as well as renowned dancer/choreographer Maple Loo along side guest judges Zero of Giller Battle Crew and Alam of Wakaka Crew, while DJ FUZZ dropped the hottest beats.
As each crew stepped up to display versatility and strong performing qualities at the Battles, only 23 crews were handpicked to make it to the MELTDOWN. The 23 crews are, Panic, Fulamak Crew, Syko Breakers, Force 136, Da Last Minute Crew, Centreline, EGS Monster, JB Breaker Crew, Bounce Stepperz, Monster Gangz, X13, 1 Reason Crew, Project Elementz, Zoopa Fresh, Dejavu Breakers, Borneo Crew, Elecoldxhot, Blazin Squad, HMC Phlow, Roku Steps, Stepholic and Soulution.
“Showdown 2011 is back! Once again we are searching for the best street dance crew to enliven the dance scene in Malaysia. Our local hip hop and street dance scene has grown by leaps and bounds.” says 8TV’s General Manager, Ms. Lam Swee Kim.
Kim adds: “I believe that there is a lot of talent in our local scene and Showdown 2011 is tailored to uncover them in the most positive approach as well as provide them with the right platform to showcase their talent. We are not just on the look out for a winner in this competition; we are in search for the ultimate dance crew!”
The MELTDOWN that will take place mid February, will see the 23 crews show off their skill and fight to win a spot in the next round as only 12 crews will be given the chance to compete at the Dance Off stages in Kuala Lumpur (LIVE shows), where for 10 weeks they will face the probability of elimination, until the ultimate battle– The Final Showdown.
“This year the energy has multiplied! Its going to be an amazing season! It’s incredible the quantity and quality of young talents we have locally. It’s really good to see young Malaysians looking at street dance from a whole new perspective now. It’s also great to see parents coming forth to support these youngsters in modern day form of art.” said Joe Flizzow, while Maple Loo had nothing but praise for the young talent “The crews pulled off the unthinkable this season. They were challenged to learn numerous routines in short time and most of them didn’t disappoint us, infact many impressed us. I am very proud to see that there is so much skill around. It’s so enlightening to watch young boys and girls have so much passion and pride for dance today.”
Welcoming back its reputed host Hafiz Hatim of Fly.Fm and its star studded judge panel, Showdown 2011 is also proud to receive sponsors Hotlink and Sony together with returning partner Vitagen, Official Hotel, Tune Hotel, Official Hair and Make Up Snips and Office Make Up, media partners FlyFM also HotFM and Just DANCE! Magazine, Malaysia’s 1st DANCE Magazine.
Showdown 2011 will premier on Wednesday, 6th April 2011 at 9.30pm exclusively on 8TV. Don’t be left out on the most electrifying moves, spins and stunts that will take the nation by storm! All this and more can be enjoyed for free only on 8TV. 8TV is also on Astro’s Channel 708.
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Get ready to witness, electrifying energy, unthinkable skill, creative choreography and intense passion, as the greatest dance showdown is about to begin - Showdown 2011
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