We've been waiting to see this group perform for some time. Academy of Villains, also known as AOV, came down from the Bay Area to show southern California what they're all about. Directed by Pharside of Machine Gun Funk (MGF) and Krystal Meraz (Lost Kids), this choreo team showed strong presence and a clever sense of staging at the World of Dance Pomona 2010. They placed 3rd in the upper division while making a visible impression in the minds of the audience.
Poppin' influence is clearly seen in AOV's set - from their tuts, waves, and speed changes. They embraced breakin' as well, using key moments in their choreography to highlight specific bboys. More than most of the other choreo teams that night, AOV displayed a strong understanding of foundation in street styles while adding their own flavor on top of it. Their performance will be remembered.
You can check out the official clip of Academy of Villains here:
So what's next for this team? We know that AOV has affiliations with other "Academy" teams on the West Coast and in Hawaii (there's a connection with ABDC's Hype 5-0). With a widespread network like this, maybe we're going to see a movement in the choreo world. Perhaps more collaborations with different styles merging together to create a unified piece?That would be cool.
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