Los Angeles-based dance crew that won America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3 (2009) and became one of the most influential b-boy/hip-hop crews of the 2010s.
Formation & ABDC Win
Founded: 2007 by Hokuto “Hok” Konishi and Ryan “RyAnimay” Conferido, both So You Think You Can Dance alums.
Members: D-trix (Dominic Sandoval, leader/choreographer), Steve Terada, Hok, Ryan, Victor Kim, plus rotating dancers.
ABDC Season 3 (2009): Won competition, signature performances: “Ice Box” (Omarion), “Boom Boom Pow” (Black Eyed Peas). Known for b-boy tricks, tutting, formations.
Post-ABDC Success
D-trix YouTube channel: 3M+ subscribers, vlogs, dance tutorials, comedic content. Became influencer personality.
Brand collaborations: Nike, Red Bull, MTV, McDonald’s commercials
World of Dance: Competed 2017, strong showing but didn’t win
Workshops & Tours: Global teaching, ABDC reunion tours (2010-2015)
Cultural Impact
- Proved dance crews could build sustainable careers beyond competitions
- YouTube dance tutorial pioneers (2009-2012 era)
- Normalized Asian American representation in hip-hop culture
- Inspired next-gen crews (Kinjaz, Jabbawockeez legacy carriers)
Signature Moves
- Tutting: Geometric arm angles, illusion work
- B-boy freezes: Airflares, headspins, power moves
- Formation work: Synchronized pictures, camera-aware staging
Decline & Legacy
2016-2020: Members pursued solo careers, crew performances less frequent
Legacy: ABDC Season 3 regarded as one of the best seasons; Quest Crew set standard for technical + entertaining crews
Related
- #ABDC, #DTrix, #Tutting, #BboyCrew, #WorldOfDance