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We continue the trend of reality show dance contestants showing up on other reality shows. Last season of America's Best Dance Crew Dominic (D-Trix), Hok, and Ryan, former contestants on So You Think You Can Dance, were part of Quest Crew and won. In the newest season, SYTYCD, finalist Donyelle Jones is part of Artistry in Motion.

The camera training and cross-genre training will definitely come in handy for Donyelle and her crew. Seeing how well Quest Crew succeeded, I'm sure there is already an established Donyelle fan base that can help her team survive early elimination.
Artistry in Motion uses the term "Contemp-hop" to describe genre of dance. In all reality, their dance ability is comparable to what So You Think You Can Dance would call "Lyrical Hip-Hop." The genre isn't exactly what ABDC represents, but this year they cast several underdog teams (salsa, vogue, country, and something called "Beatin Ya Feet" are all represented).


I can see Artistry in Motion make it to the final four based on three factors: that the girls know how to move their bodies, they can create beautiful contemporary shapes, and they know how to use their sex-appeal tastefully. The crew's cross-training between Contemporary and Hip-Hop will become a strong advantage. A lot of the "one-note" crews will get eliminated easily if they can't cope with the challenges.

Will the girls win ABDC? It's up to America if they are ready to support a non break-dancing crew. Let's just hope that ABDC doesn't give Artistry in Motion songs like Jordin Sparks' "Battlefield" or Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" and expect NappyTab Lyrical Hip-Hop style performances every time. Do you think Donyelle's presence will help her crew win? Leave comments below.