Southern California dance crew specializing in popping, tutting, and animation that won America’s Best Dance Crew Season 5 (2010) with robot precision and comedic flair.
Formation & ABDC Win
Founded: Westminster, CA (Orange County), Asian-American majority crew
Members: Matthew “Dumbo” Nguyen (leader), Chad Mayate, Justin “Jet Li” Valles, Charles Nguyen, plus rotating dancers
ABDC Season 5 (2010): Won competition, known for:
- Robot precision (animation, tutting, isolation work)
- Comedic timing (exaggerated reactions, personality)
- Musicality (dubstep era 2009-2011, Skrillex-style bass drops)
Signature Style
Popping: Quick muscle contractions, robotic hits
Tutting: Geometric arm angles, King Tut hand positions, illusions
Animation: Frame-by-frame movement, stop-motion effect
Formations: Synchronized pictures, visual storytelling
Post-ABDC Career
2010-2015: Global tours, Red Bull BC One battles, corporate gigs (Nike, Honda)
YouTube: Tutorial videos, behind-the-scenes content, crew culture vlogs
2016-2023: Slowed activity, members pursued solo careers, occasional reunion performances
Cultural Impact
- Popularized tutting/popping to mainstream audiences
- Asian American representation in hip-hop culture
- Dubstep dance era (2010-2012) pioneers
Legacy
ABDC Season 5 remembered for crew battles (Poreotics vs Blueprint Cru rivalry), high technical level.
Related
- #ABDC, #Popping, #Tutting, #Dubstep, #AnimationDance
Sources
- https://www.youtube.com/
- https://www.mtv.com/ (Season 5)