So do you miss Rhythm Inc.?

Jerrick Taganap Q: do you miss rhythm inc.?

A: hell yea i do!! although its kinda sad that i dont know 98% of the team anymore since almost everyone is new...lol. i honestly have been wanting some type of reunion with everybody (originals and new) and enjoy the same moments that made us a FAMILY...that would b one of my dreams come true :) RI hella changed both my lifestyle and personality. i honestly think w/o them i would not b who i am now. yes, they were that big of an influence on me and im grateful to have had all of them in my life :)

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who remembers the SickStep Workshop that Rhythm Inc. hosted back in 2007? :) i do! -cyndy

Our Pacifican Article, published by Vivian Lee – Written by Emily Hsu

The Breakthrough Hip Hop Competition started three years ago as an outlet for struggling and undiscovered teams. Let's call them "garage crews." Just like bands struggle from their garages to their next gigs, dance crews are always on the lookout for another stage or another performance. Stockton is not exactly a Mecca for the hiphop dance scene. So, Rhythm Inc. decided to bring the hiphop to Stockton.

In order to publicize the events, Rhythm Inc. also hosted a Promo Party in the University of the Pacific's DUC Ballroom on April 10^th. There were performances throughout the night and free tickets to the Breakthrough Competition were raffled to guests.

The Breakthrough event included not only a night of competition. In addition, Rhythm Inc. organized two days of workshops. Both days consisted of at least four hours of classes taught by Rhythm Inc. members, directors from Breakthrough teams, as well as renowned choreographers Krisuan Rosalejos of VIP San Jose, RJ Navalta from ABDC's Supreme Soul, and Bboy Devonair from Sickstep.

    This year's Breakthrough 2k10 was the third and by far the largest competition thus far. The night was jam-packed with eighteen of California's most eclectic crews. There were six teams that showcased routines: Yuppie Jointz, ThatOneCompany, Soulidified Projects, Pandora's Myth and Silhouette, BR and VIP Breakers, and Stockton's very own Rhythm Inc. These teams performed their routines in the hopes of showing the remaining twelve crews the caliber of talent and skill present in the hiphop world today. Breakthrough not only offered the opportunity to compete with some of the best, but also shows these developing teams where the standards are set.

Those standards were shattered on April 18^th, 2010 when the twelve competing teams took to the stage. The teams competing were the following: The Team, Rewind Cru, Booniez Crew, DVAS, En_tense, Main Stacks, Wrawsome, Smash Bros, On Point, Prophecy, Press P.L.A.Y., and AYoungin. The show started around 6:30pm and ended promptly four hours later. It was four hours of nonstop dancing. The scores were close. The rankings were constantly changing.

However, one team clenched the first place spot till the very end. Main Stacks from the University of California in Berkeley performed an Olympic themed routine that guaranteed them the first place trophy and $1000 check. Second place and $300 was awarded to Prophecy. Wrawsome earned the third place spot.

Even though Breakthrough 2K10 is over, Rhythm Inc. has already headed straight back to work. With SPOCOM 2010, another hiphop competition, just around the corner on May 1^st, it is clear that hiphop is here to stay.

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Hey everyone,

So ya now that I know how to use this thing… here goes.

I'm just so excited for Breakthrough! Just thinking about it gets me antsy. I truly appreciate everyone's effort to be at practice during these hell weeks and I know if we give it our 100% we can pull off a pretty bomb showcase! I know that we will be under lots and lots of stress during this time but I know if we keep up the positivity it'll be a piece of cake. Cuz like seriously… who needs sleep? Hahah jk. But ya I know it'll get frustrating so please bear with the directors because in the end, we're just tryna do what's best for everybody. I hope everyone is able to manage their time wisely and when you feel overwhelmed just remember that we're a team and we're here to support each other when times get tough. I've only been back with you guys this semester but I already see improvement in ALL of you. I'm seriously so proud of you guys like …you don't even know. Cyndy…one word. AMAZING. Emily, Nick, Grace, Teresa… as new directors you guys are doing an AWESOME job while still being AWESOME dancers as well. Francis, Ryan, Jun, Robert, Rob, Stephany, Rachel, Richard, Paul, Jon Leary, Jon Lopez, Josh, Nate (don't think I forgot anyone) …you guys are just BOMB. Thanks for your patience and focus in practice. I see you guys getting BETTER every day. Keep up the energy and practice your facials in the bathroom mirror… or any mirror. If you guys need to get something off your chest or vent or whatever, feel free to talk or text me about it. This is our biggest show ever. I've never been more excited and I know we can kill it!! BREAKTHROUGH HERE WE COME! YEEEE! 1 ..2 ..3 ..INC THIS!!

 

Lava you guys!

Robyn

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Hi Everyone!

 

Just testing to see how this works. If it does… YAY!

<3,

Robyn

More Breakthrough Updates

The Judges for the 2010 Breakthrough Dance Competition are:

Devon Marlink of SickStep
Emerson Aquino of Funkbrella
Krisuan Rosalejos of VIP & MVP San Jose
RJ "KoolRaul" Navalta of Supreme Soul
Bboy Power Serge of Beatz n Pieces

and we're proud to announce that Mookie of Hip Hop International will be with us again this year to MC the event and we all that it means we're going to have so many give-a-ways and a great time throughout the show!

A list of sponsors will be advertised shortly but for now, check out the update being announced by our new directors of Rhythm Inc.! Emily Hsu & Nick Nguyen !

Breakthrough 2KX Update

Open Registration Begins

It is the first of April and the Breakthrough Dance Competition is a little less than three weeks away! We are happy to announce that open registration is now available for teams who have not preregistered for the competition. Please email us @ RhythmInc.DanceTeam@gmail.com to receive a registration packet as well as more information to join this year's competition or exhibition line up J

• Cyndy