My Bad Crew debuts in Logan
Shows such as “America’s Best Dance Crew” and the movie “Step Up” have sensationalized the growing trend surrounding breakdancing and freestyle. This trend has made its way to campus at Utah State with the creation of the new dance company, My Bad Crew. Utah State already has two dance companies on campus — Full Circle and Vilociti. Full Circle is a modern dance company and Vilociti is a hip-hop company.
Director and founder of all three dance companies Krissy Fry said she essentially split Vilociti into two groups.
“We decided to start My Bad Crew because I felt that my street-style dancers did not get as much of an opportunity to show their style in Vilociti,” Fry said.
My Bad Crew has professional talent to assist Fry. Joey Geurts is one of the founders of My Bad Crew. He is a junior majoring in Public Relations and is one of the assistants who helps direct the company. Geurts has experience in hip-hop, breakdance and choreography and has choreographed for numerous celebrities and shows such as America’s Best Dance Crew.
“When we approached Krissy Fry about starting My Bad Crew, she was immediately supportive,” Geurts said. “(She) was completely on board with the idea. I think we are all just really excited to add these chocolate chips to this dance brownie”
Brett “Soda” George is also one of the founders and assistants of My Bad Crew. George is currently a senior and liberal arts major. He is self-taught in breakdancing and freestyling and has competed throughout the western states in various competitions.
My Bad Crew can be an outlet for students, George said, in addition to being another creative form of dance to bring to the campus.
Fong Chayovan is a sophomore business major who made the cut for My Bad Crew.
“I recently just fell in love with freestyle,” Chayovan said. “It is one of few ways we can really express who we are, and help us when we need it. It’s great to be so adventurous and face a new challenge.”
Dancers who tried out for the company agreed, tryouts were enjoyable.
Students will be able to catch all the excitement when My Bad Crew performs at Mr. USU, the Howl and tailgate parties, Fry said.
“A break dancer who can hold down his circle,” George said. “Is a break dancer who can hold down his life.”
– macael.ivie@aggiemail.usu.edu