The Elektrolytes is an all-male dance crew formed by a group of local dancers within the area of Gilbert, Arizona in 2006.[1] They are the winner of the seventh season of America's Best Dance Crew. They are also the winners of Hip Hop International USA 2011 Adult Division, and finished seventh in the World Hip Hop International 2011 Finals.[2]
Elektrolytes | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Gilbert, Arizona |
| Genres | Hip-hop, popping, bboy |
| Years active | 2006–2015 |
| Past members | Sal "Swerve" Banuelos Nico Banuelos Joey "Slimfly" Arevalo Kyle "Harry Larry" James Price George "Slideshow" Jones Ben Barnett Chris Thomas Marcus "TK" Jones Dominic Larovere Max Thompson Phoenix Banuelos |
History
editBefore forming Elektrolytes, they were all friends in school and years later they decided to make a dance crew naming themselves Elektrolytes as dance fuels their body and it's what plants crave. The crew auditioned for America's Best Dance Crew three times, failing to pass each time. After placing first at HHI 2011 USA for the Adult Division, the crew decided to audition for ABDC and passed.
ABDC 7
editElektrolytes were declared ABDC Champions on the Live Finale on June 13, 2012.
| Week | Challenge | Music | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2: Flo Rida Challenge | None | "Club Can't Handle Me" Flo Rida feat. David Guetta |
Safe |
| 3: Madonna Challenge | Must Krump in their Routine | "Hung Up" Madonna | |
| 4: Drake Challenge | Create the Illusion that someone is Floating | "Headlines" Drake | |
| 5: Jennifer Lopez Challenge | Create a Subway and use Canes in their Routine | "Get Right" Jennifer Lopez | |
| 6: Pitbull Challenge | Capoeira | "I Know You Want Me" Pitbull | |
| 7: Rihanna Challenge | Incorporate a Mic Stand in the Routine | "Where Have You Been" Rihanna |
Bottom 2 |
| 8: LMFAO Challenge | Must perform Robotics and Transform into a giant Robot | "Champagne Showers" LMFAO feat. Natalia Kills |
Safe |
| 9: David Guetta Challenge | The crews had to demonstrate their versatility by creating a routine that incorporated three different styles of dance. | Gloving: "Memories" David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi Doll Movements: "Turn Me On" David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj Gliding: "Without You" David Guetta feat. Usher |
Bottom 2 |
| Had to Battle Mos Wanted Crew for the last spot in the Top 2 | "Feel So Close" Calvin Harris |
Saved By Judges | |
| 10: The Katy Perry Live Finale | Partner: 8 Flavahz |
"Wide Awake" Katy Perry |
Champions |
| Perform for the last time with Poreotix before Winner of ABDC's Announcement | "Part of Me" Katy Perry | ||
| Victory Dance after being announced season 7 ABDC winners | "Starships" Nicki Minaj |
Injuries
editMember Chris Thomas injured his knee during rehearsal and missed the performances of weeks 2 and 3.
Post-ABDC
editAfter ABDC, the Elektrolytes competed again at the 2012 Hip Hop International. They received silver in the USA Adult Division and 4th Place in the World Adult Division. The Elektrolytes were dancing while traveling on tour, but now are on ABDC season 8.
References
edit- ^ Srianthi Perera; Sky Schaudt (14 June 2012). "Gilbert's Elektrolytes win MTV's 'America's Best Dance Crew'". Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ^ "America's Best Dance Crew: Crews: Elektrolytes". muchmusic.com. Bell Media Television. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
External links
edit- Elektrolytes at YouTube
- Elektrolytes at Facebook
- Elektrolytes at Twitter
- Profile on MTV.com