8 Flavahz is an all-female dance crew originally based in both Honolulu, Hawaii and Los Angeles, California. They are best known for being the runners-up8 Flavahz fall in ‘ABDC’ finale . Honolulu Pulse. June 13, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2012. of the seventh season of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew.
The crew consists of eight members: Angel Gibbs, Camren Bicondova, Charlize Glass, Jaira Miller, Kaelynn Gobert-Harris, Summer Waikiki, Tamara Rapp and Tiara Rapp.
Outside of the crew, Bicondova portrayed young Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the Batman prequel TV series Gotham from 2014 to 2019.8 Flavahz crew bio. MTV. April 11, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
History
Before 8 Flavahz Before forming 8 Flavahz with its current lineup, the crew was known as Flavahs Crew and consisted of eight girls from the Hawaiian dance studio 24VII. The original crew had auditioned for the sixth season of America's Best Dance Crew, but did not make the cut. Although they did not make it onto the show in season 6, they were encouraged to return to try out for the next season by ABDC judge D-Trix.8 Flavahz Ready For ABDC Run Honolulu Pulse. April 10, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
Formation In 2011, after failing to make it onto the sixth season of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, the Hawaiian girls - twin sisters Tiara and Tamara, Camren, and Summer - attended a dance convention in Los Angeles, where they met their L.A. counterparts - Kaelynn, Jaira, Angel, and Charlize. The Hawaiian girls then invited the four L.A. girls to join them and their crew to compete in World of Dance Hawaii. Under the name Flavahs and Friends, they competed in World of Dance Hawaii and placed in third.World of Dance Hawaii 2011 Winners World of Dance Jan 25, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2012. Three of the Hawaiian girls - Tiara, Tamara, and Summer - were also a part of another group that was competing in the same competition, named 24VII Danceforce, in which they were crowned the winners. After placing third in World of Dance Hawaii, it was decided that the four Hawaiian girls would form a new group with the four L.A. girls and they were officially dubbed 8 Flavahz. With their newly formed group, the girls were ready to audition once again for the next season of America's Best Dance Crew, placing second in the competition.
Members NameAgeHometownFlavahTiara "Ti" Rapp31Honolulu, HawaiiPomegranate (Pink)Tamara "Tam" Rapp31Honolulu, HawaiiCherry (Red)Kaelynn 'KK" Gobert-Harris30Los Angeles, CaliforniaTropicana (Orange)Jaira "Jay" Miller28Los Angeles, CaliforniaKiwi (Green)Angel Gibbs26Los Angeles, CaliforniaGrape (Purple)Camren "Cam Cam" Bicondova26San Diego, CaliforniaBlue Razzle (Aqua)Summer "Sum" Waikiki26Kaneohe, HawaiiBlueberry (Blue)Charlize "Char Char" Glass24Los Angeles, CaliforniaZesty Lemon (Yellow)
America's Best Dance Crew WeekSuperstar ArtistChallengeMusicResult1 Britney SpearsNone"3" by Britney SpearsSafe2Flo RidaNoneN/AN/A3MadonnaIncorporate voguing"Vogue" by MadonnaSafe4 DrakeBecome connected at some point"Find Your Love" by Drake5Jennifer LopezIncorporate salsa dancing, and trumpets"Let's Get Loud" by Jennifer Lopez6PitbullIncorporate can-can in their routine"Hey Baby" by Pitbull featuring T-Pain7RihannaCreate a fire effect and extinguish it"Birthday Cake" by Rihanna8LMFAORecreate the group blow-up from the video, and incorporate "The T-step" and "The SpongeBob"."Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRockSafe|9David GuettaIncorporate gliding, gloving and dance like dollsGloving: "Memories" by David Guetta featuring Kid CudiGliding: "Without You" by David Guetta featuring UsherDancing like dolls: "Turn Me On" by David Guetta featuring Nicki MinajSafe10Katy PerryNone"Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" by Katy Perry (with We Are Heroes)Runners-up
Appearances
Movies Year Title Members Role Ref2012 Battlefield America Camren Prissy Battlefield America Full Cast. IMDb. 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
Music videos Year Title Artist Members Ref2010 "Blowing Me Kisses" Soulja Boy Kaelynn "Whip My Hair" Willow Smith Angel, Charlize Young Black Starz. Young Black Starz. April 12, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2012. "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" Shakira Angel2011 "Mrs. Right" Mindless Behavior Kaelynn The PULSE Spotlighting . The PULSE. Retrieved June 28, 2012. "Girls Talkin' Bout" Mindless Behavior Kaelynn, Jaira, Charlize2012 "Valentine's Girl" Mindless Behavior Kaelynn, Jaira "Hello" Mindless Behavior Kaelynn "Be Mine" Bruno Moneroe Tiara "Bad for Me" Megan and Liz Kaelynn "Got Me Good" Ciara All except Tiara2013 "Girls Just Gotta Have Fun" Sophia Grace Charlize . Centric TV. Oct 22, 2012. Retrieved Oct 24, 2012. "Lolly" Maejor Ali, Juicy J, Justin Bieber Charlize2014 "Good Kisser" Usher Kaelynn "Enjoy the Ride" Krewella Camren "L.A. Love (La La)" Fergie Kaelynn"Spark the Fire" Gwen Stefani Kaelynn
Television Year Title Members Role Ref2010 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Angel Justin Bieber's Backup Dancer 2011 Shake It Up Camren, Angel Fake Highlighters 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Kaelynn, Angel, Charlize Britney Spears Tribute Dancers 2011 BET Awards Angel, Charlize Kevin Hart's Backup Dancers America's Got Talent Angel, Charlize Dancers Dancing With The Stars Angel Dancer 2011 Kids' Choice Awards Camren Dancer Collective Uth CollectiveUth. Retrieved June 28, 2012. So You Think You Can Dance Charlize Dancer from Rage Crew 'So You Think You Can Dance' Results: See Who Was Eliminated Hollywood Reporter. June 23, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2012 The Voice Charlize, Angel Cee Lo Green's Backup Dancer 2012 The Fresh Beat Band Charlize Dancer The Ellen DeGeneres Show Kaelynn, Jaira Mindless Behavior's Backup Dancers The Ellen DeGeneres Show Charlize Celebrity Guest A Day in Ellen's Photos, Featuring Charlize Glass! The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Feb 7, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2012 Maury Charlize Dancer on Maury's Mini Idol America's Best Dance Crew All Competing crew ABDC7 Crews MTV. 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2012 Hawaii News Now Tiara, Tamara, Summer Guests 8 Flavahz on Sunrise Hawaii News Now. June 22, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012. KHON2 Tiara, Tamara, Summer Guests 8 Flavahz Return Home From ABDC KHON2. June 19, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.2013 2013 Kids' Choice Awards Camren, Angel Pitbull and Christina Aguilera back-up dancers Dancing With The Stars Charlize, Angel Dancing with Zendaya Glee Kaelynn Throat Explosion Dancer2014 The Voice Kaelynn Usher's backup dancer BET Awards Kaelynn Usher's backup dancer The Today Show Kaelynn Usher's backup dancer Gotham Camren Selina Kyle / Young Catwoman American Music Award Kaelynn Fergie's backup dancer2015 Gotham Camren Selina Kyle / Young Catwoman The Today Show Jaira Guest / Dancer
References
External links Official website