Post by uptowndragon on Jun 30, 2011 11:31:02 GMT 7
Showdown Top 4 (Episode 13) @ i-City (29/6/11)
BEST FEET FOUR-WARD TO THE FINALS
Story & Photos: Dragon
ECX, HMC Phlow, Bounce Steppers & Rokusteps make The Final Showdown.
Episode 13 turned out to be the best episode of the entire season so far, as the top four declared war on each other, with outstanding showcases that impressed all the judges and fans and cemented the fact that the best top 4 will be heading to the finals next week. There were no battles and no eliminations this week, which was a pleasant surprise for all the contenders, and fans alike, ensuring that we get another chance to watch all four crews enthrall us again next week at the grand finals. Early favourites Elecoldxhot & HMC Phlow continued their domination in the competition with kick ass showcases and collaborations, but absolute credit goes to underdogs Bounce Stepperz & Rokusteps who made light speed transformations and raised their game to be nearly even contenders, with a fair chance to steal victory from the heavyweights. Anyone would have gawked if it was suggested during the auditions that Bounce Stepperz & Rokusteps would make the finals, but we guess no one is gawking now, as the magic carpet ride continues for both contenders. Only last week, we proclaimed that "Showdown Turns Minnows Into Monsters". It certainly does, considering that the so called no-hopers bettered bigger and badder crews who were expecting to sail through, simply based on their reputations. Showdown has proven, that it is no easy ride to be world beaters, and crews really have to put in the mileage to make the cut. Hype, flamboyant attitudes and big talk has no weight in Showdown, and many apparently stronger contenders, got exposed along the way.
The heavyweights ECX & HMC Phlow, who have been extremely consistent throughout the competition, have the advantage over the minnows, with their big fan bases which continue to grow, as they churned out incredible performances each week, confirming the fact they are truly among the very best dance crews in the country. They will never stop trying to be better than the best, and that is what makes them the clear favourites. They never fail to impress us every time they take the stage, and the sky is pretty much the limit for both crews, as they pursue even greater heights, with their art. Technically both crews are pretty much on par but perfectionists ECX have a slight creative edge, plus an inherent wackiness that is just so natural and a pleasure to watch. Still its anybody's ball game, and minnows Bounce Steppers & Rokusteps will not be having any of that, as their intentions are also quite clear - win Showdown 2011. And next week, it will be the fans who will be deciding absolutely, and whomever that has connected with the fans will be declared the champions of Showdown 2011.
It won't surprise us if any of the four crews win it, but our money is on ElecoldXhot, for being consistently at the top of their game all the time, and for having the tenacity, ferocity and the acumen, to be bastions of their art anywhere in the world, with dynamic HMC Phlow coming in a fractional second.
Full review and complete pics coming up.
BEST FEET FOUR-WARD TO THE FINALS
Story & Photos: Dragon
ECX, HMC Phlow, Bounce Steppers & Rokusteps make The Final Showdown.
Episode 13 turned out to be the best episode of the entire season so far, as the top four declared war on each other, with outstanding showcases that impressed all the judges and fans and cemented the fact that the best top 4 will be heading to the finals next week. There were no battles and no eliminations this week, which was a pleasant surprise for all the contenders, and fans alike, ensuring that we get another chance to watch all four crews enthrall us again next week at the grand finals. Early favourites Elecoldxhot & HMC Phlow continued their domination in the competition with kick ass showcases and collaborations, but absolute credit goes to underdogs Bounce Stepperz & Rokusteps who made light speed transformations and raised their game to be nearly even contenders, with a fair chance to steal victory from the heavyweights. Anyone would have gawked if it was suggested during the auditions that Bounce Stepperz & Rokusteps would make the finals, but we guess no one is gawking now, as the magic carpet ride continues for both contenders. Only last week, we proclaimed that "Showdown Turns Minnows Into Monsters". It certainly does, considering that the so called no-hopers bettered bigger and badder crews who were expecting to sail through, simply based on their reputations. Showdown has proven, that it is no easy ride to be world beaters, and crews really have to put in the mileage to make the cut. Hype, flamboyant attitudes and big talk has no weight in Showdown, and many apparently stronger contenders, got exposed along the way.
The heavyweights ECX & HMC Phlow, who have been extremely consistent throughout the competition, have the advantage over the minnows, with their big fan bases which continue to grow, as they churned out incredible performances each week, confirming the fact they are truly among the very best dance crews in the country. They will never stop trying to be better than the best, and that is what makes them the clear favourites. They never fail to impress us every time they take the stage, and the sky is pretty much the limit for both crews, as they pursue even greater heights, with their art. Technically both crews are pretty much on par but perfectionists ECX have a slight creative edge, plus an inherent wackiness that is just so natural and a pleasure to watch. Still its anybody's ball game, and minnows Bounce Steppers & Rokusteps will not be having any of that, as their intentions are also quite clear - win Showdown 2011. And next week, it will be the fans who will be deciding absolutely, and whomever that has connected with the fans will be declared the champions of Showdown 2011.
It won't surprise us if any of the four crews win it, but our money is on ElecoldXhot, for being consistently at the top of their game all the time, and for having the tenacity, ferocity and the acumen, to be bastions of their art anywhere in the world, with dynamic HMC Phlow coming in a fractional second.
Full review and complete pics coming up.
