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Bangers & Mashups International Hip-Hop Extravaganza is the most prestigious hip-hop competition in the world.
It is held in London, England and hosted by the Masked Man and Lindsey Russell. The Next Step Dance Studio win the competition.
History[]
Bangers & Mashups International Hip-Hop Extravaganza is introduced in "London Calling" when West and James watch a video on a USB drive that West got sent from London, England. West is invited to attend, and picks James and Eldon to accompany him.[1]
Competitors are recruited via video message which is send in the mail on a USB key. If you are are invited, it means that you are one of the best hip-hop dancers in the world and, if not, it means that you aren't.[1]
Challenges[]
One v. One Battles[]
These are head-to-head battles with one competitor from two different teams. The team of the person who wins more rounds moves on while the opposing team goes home.[2] This challenge takes place in "Your Time Is Gonna Come."
Rounds[]
- House: The dancers are meant to perform moves that are bouncy and the music is repetitive.[2]
- Moves and Grooves: The competitors are supposed to "sit in the pocket" of their groove and really feel the music.[2]
- Waterflow: The dancer isolate throughout their body like that of a water.[2]
Known Qualifying Teams[]
Two v. Two Battles[]
These are head to head-to-head battles, except with two people from each team going one at a time. If the first dancer from a team loses their round, they are eliminated and the second person is to compete. If both individuals are eliminated, the team loses the battle.[3] This battle takes place in "Rumour Has It" and "Tainted Love."
Rounds[]
Known Qualifying Teams[]
- Fuego Fuego Hip-Hop Academy
- The Next Step Dance Studio
Finals[]
In the finals, all three dancers are to be ready to compete. A team wins by process of elimination; a dancer performs until they are beaten, then there next dancer performs until they are beaten, and so on.[4] Although, the third round consists of three extra dance offs; the team of first dancer to win three rounds is the winner of the competition.[4] The finals take place in "Bold As Love."
Rounds[]
- Moves and grooves: The dancer must perform pure hip-hop, sans tricking gymnastics or acro.[4]
- Bouncing: The dancer must perform the bouncy street-style.[4]
- Breaking[4]
- Any style[4]
Winner[]
The Next Step Dance Studio wins the competition.
Competitors[]
Known[]
- Fuego Fuego Hip-Hop Academy
- The Double Deckers
- Unnamed dancer
- Unnamed dancer
- Unnamed dancer
- The Next Step Dance Studio
- The Rough and Tumble Razor Backs
- N'SANE
- Unnamed dancer
- Unnamed dancer
Gallery[]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "London Calling." Wikia. Retrieved on December 7, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Your Time Is Gonna Come." Wikia. Retrieved on December 7, 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Tainted Love." Wikia. Retrieved on December 7, 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Bold As Love." Wikia. Retrieved on April 7, 2017.