America's Best Dance Crew - Season 7
The seventh season of America's Best Dance Crew, also known as America's Best Dance Crew: Return of the Superstars, premiered on April 11, 2012 and concluded on June 13, 2012. Auditions were held in four cities through January 2012: Chicago, Houston, New York, and Los Angeles. Ten dance crews were selected to compete for the title of America's Best Dance Crew. Return of the Superstars utilizes the same show format of the previous season, in which the crews performed to the music of one specific artist each week. This season's featured artists included Rihanna, Britney Spears, Madonna, Pitbull, David Guetta, LMFAO, Jennifer Lopez, Drake, Flo Rida, and Katy Perry. In the live season finale, Elektrolytes was declared the winner of Season 7 and received the $100,000 prize.
Episodes
Episode 1
Britney Spears Superstar Challenge
The crews must incorporate Britney Spears hits into their first routines.
Episode 2
Flo Rida Superstar Challenge
Flo Rida performs; the crews must craft a routine to one of Flo Rida's hits.
Episode 3
Madonna Superstar Challenge
The nine remaining crews choreograph routines inspired by Madonna's most iconic music videos.
Episode 4
Drake Superstar Challenge
The seven remaining crews choreograph routines inspired from songs by Drake.
Episode 5
Jennifer Lopez Superstar Challenge
The six remaining crews paid tribute to J.Lo. Her own choreographer, Beau "Casper" Smart, worked with the crews during rehearsals. Each crew's challenge was to highlight a defining moment in J.Lo's career. Smart also gave them an additional challenge that linked to their initial challenge. Pauly D also made an appearance as a guest DJ.
Episode 6
Pitbull Superstar Challenge
The five remaining crews began the episode with a dance number to "I Like: The Remix" featuring Enrique Iglesias and The WAV.s, alongside Season 6 runner-up ICONic Boyz. Then, each crew was given a country and an international dance style to incorporate into routines that were set to the music of Pitbull.
Episode 7
Rihanna Superstar Challenge
The five remaining crews choreograph routines inspired by Rihanna. Unlike last season, where her choreographer handed out the challenges, Rihanna delivers them to the crews herself.
Episode 8
LMFAO Superstar Challenge
The four remaining crews choreographed routines inspired by LMFAO, beginning with a group performance to "Live My Life" by Far East Movement featuring Justin Bieber. Redfoo from LMFAO handed out the dance challenges, and Season 3 champion Quest Crew visited the rehearsal studio to work with the crews.
Episode 9
David Guetta Superstar Challenge
The top three crews compete for the two spots in the championship round by choreographing routines to the music of David Guetta, starting with a group number to "Titanium" featuring Sia.
Episode 10
Katy Perry Live Finale
The final two crews dance to music from the upcoming concert film, Katy Perry: Part of Me, after meeting the pop starlet. Then, America's Best Dance Crew is crowned. The hour also features performances by past champions.