Vibe Dance Competition
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VIBE Dance Competition is one of the most anticipated and popular hip hop dance competitions in Southern California. It is organized and produced each January by Lambda Theta Delta
Fraternity at the University of California, Irvine
Bren Events Center
. It is advertised as the premier competitive dance competition and musical showcase on the West Coast
boasting over 3500 in attendance every year.
Kallusive clothing has been the sole major sponsor of VIBE Dance Competition since 2008. VIBE also works with Boogiezone.com, an online community for dancers.
embarked on the journey to bring together the untapped hip-hop talent from all over the Southern California
region to meet at the University of California, Irvine
. At the time, the hip-hop dancing culture in Southern California
was in its infancy but rapidly growing, especially among college campuses such as the University of California, Irvine
. VIBE was envisioned originally as a modest event to serve the burgeoning local dance community, which then consisted of two coveted local Orange County
dance troupes, Chinese Association Dance Crew (CADC) and Kaba Modern
.
. Over the years as VIBE grew in popularity among the dance community, the JACCC could no longer accommodate VIBE's growing audience. As a result, Lambda Theta Delta
moved VIBE to the 5,000+ capacity Bren Events Center
at the UC Irvine
in the late 1990s.
dance community and is one of the largest hip-hop dance competitions on the West Coast, with an annual attendance of over 3,500 people from all over California. VIBE's reach spans from San Diego to South, Nevada
to the East, and throughout Northern California
as well. Some of the most talented street and collegiate dance teams participate in exhibition
and competition
each year including SickStep (America's Got Talent), Kinjaz (aka Anbu Black Ops), CADC, Choreo Cookies, and KM Legacy as well as Poreotix, Boxcuttuhz, Team Millenia, Kaba Modern
and Jabbawockeez
, all of which were featured on MTV
's America's Best Dance Crew
. Musically, VIBE has been graced by the likes Daz Dillinger
and L.B. All stars, Styles of Beyond
, West Coast Rockers, Freaks of Nature
, Jin
, and FM
, to name a few.
VIBE officially takes place on the last Sunday of every January of each year at the Bren Events Center
. The 2010 VIBE XV's official lineup consisted of four pre-show teams, eleven competing teams, and ten exhibition teams .
cause to the community. Each year, a significant portion of VIBE's proceeds is donated to a charitable organization
that benefits a disadvantaged group. Past charities include the American Heart Association
, Boys and Girls Club of Orange County
, Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches, and Orange County
Interfaith Shelter.
VIBE XV chose Culture Shock Los Angeles as their organization of choice. Culture Shock LA is a community outreach program which has recently undergone financial issues that almost led to their closing. With the revenue generated from VIBE XV, the brothers of Lambda Theta Delta were able to present Culture Shock LA with a significant donation in order to help rebuild the organization.
Lambda Theta Delta
Lambda Theta Delta , also known as LTDs, is an Asian-Interest Fraternity established in 1983 at the University of California, Irvine. Lambda Theta Delta is the first Asian-American Interest Fraternity to be founded at the University of California, Irvine....
Fraternity at the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
Bren Events Center
Bren Events Center
Donald Bren Events Center is a 4,984-seat, indoor multi-purpose stadium, on the campus of the University of Irvine, in California.-Construction and history:...
. It is advertised as the premier competitive dance competition and musical showcase on the West Coast
West Coast of the United States
West Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in...
boasting over 3500 in attendance every year.
Kallusive clothing has been the sole major sponsor of VIBE Dance Competition since 2008. VIBE also works with Boogiezone.com, an online community for dancers.
Origins
In 1996, Lambda Theta DeltaLambda Theta Delta
Lambda Theta Delta , also known as LTDs, is an Asian-Interest Fraternity established in 1983 at the University of California, Irvine. Lambda Theta Delta is the first Asian-American Interest Fraternity to be founded at the University of California, Irvine....
embarked on the journey to bring together the untapped hip-hop talent from all over the Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
region to meet at the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
. At the time, the hip-hop dancing culture in Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
was in its infancy but rapidly growing, especially among college campuses such as the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
. VIBE was envisioned originally as a modest event to serve the burgeoning local dance community, which then consisted of two coveted local Orange County
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
dance troupes, Chinese Association Dance Crew (CADC) and Kaba Modern
Kaba Modern
Kaba Modern is a dance group originating from Irvine, California. Kaba Modern is a spin-off of the University of California, Irvine Filipino cultural club, Kababayan, which means "countrymen" in Tagalog. Created by Arnel Calvario in 1992, Kaba Modern began as dancers that performed the hip-hop...
.
Venues
In its earlier days, VIBE was held at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) in Little Tokyo, Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. Over the years as VIBE grew in popularity among the dance community, the JACCC could no longer accommodate VIBE's growing audience. As a result, Lambda Theta Delta
Lambda Theta Delta
Lambda Theta Delta , also known as LTDs, is an Asian-Interest Fraternity established in 1983 at the University of California, Irvine. Lambda Theta Delta is the first Asian-American Interest Fraternity to be founded at the University of California, Irvine....
moved VIBE to the 5,000+ capacity Bren Events Center
Bren Events Center
Donald Bren Events Center is a 4,984-seat, indoor multi-purpose stadium, on the campus of the University of Irvine, in California.-Construction and history:...
at the UC Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
in the late 1990s.
Objectives
- To provide an entertaining show consisting of hip hop dance and musical acts.
- Increase the visibility of dance groups in mainstream media.
- Promote greater diversity in the Southern California arts and entertainment industry by opening an avenue for various dance groups.
- To promote and emphasize the need to contribute back to our community.
VIBE today
Today, VIBE has blossomed into a cornerstone of the vast Southern CaliforniaSouthern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
dance community and is one of the largest hip-hop dance competitions on the West Coast, with an annual attendance of over 3,500 people from all over California. VIBE's reach spans from San Diego to South, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
to the East, and throughout Northern California
Northern California
Northern California is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The San Francisco Bay Area , and Sacramento as well as its metropolitan area are the main population centers...
as well. Some of the most talented street and collegiate dance teams participate in exhibition
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
and competition
Competition
Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two and only two strive for a goal which cannot be shared. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For...
each year including SickStep (America's Got Talent), Kinjaz (aka Anbu Black Ops), CADC, Choreo Cookies, and KM Legacy as well as Poreotix, Boxcuttuhz, Team Millenia, Kaba Modern
Kaba Modern
Kaba Modern is a dance group originating from Irvine, California. Kaba Modern is a spin-off of the University of California, Irvine Filipino cultural club, Kababayan, which means "countrymen" in Tagalog. Created by Arnel Calvario in 1992, Kaba Modern began as dancers that performed the hip-hop...
and Jabbawockeez
JabbaWockeeZ
Jabbawockeez is a Bay-Area-based Urban dance group formed initially by members Kevin " KB" Brewer, Phil "Swagger Boy" Tayag, & Joe "Punkee" Larot under the name "3 Muskee". They were the winners of season 1 of the show America's Best Dance Crew...
, all of which were featured on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's America's Best Dance Crew
America's Best Dance Crew
America's Best Dance Crew, often abbreviated as ABDC, is an American competitive dance reality television series that features street dance crews from the United States and around the world. It is produced by American Idol judge Randy Jackson and airs on MTV...
. Musically, VIBE has been graced by the likes Daz Dillinger
Daz Dillinger
Delmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...
and L.B. All stars, Styles of Beyond
Styles of Beyond
Styles of Beyond is an underground rap group from the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. The group consists of MCs Ryan Patrick Maginn and Takbir Bashir , Colton Raisin Fisher , and producer Jason Rabinowitz . They have released two LPs, one mixtape and were heavily featured on Mike...
, West Coast Rockers, Freaks of Nature
Freaks of Nature
Freaks of Nature is the 12th studio album, and 17th overall, by American rock band Kansas, released in 1995. While the band hoped that it would be a springboard to a strong comeback, the album received little attention beyond what was left of the fan base...
, Jin
Jin (rapper)
Jin Au-Yeung , who performs under the stage name MC Jin, is a Hong Kong hip hop rapper, songwriter, and actor. Growing up in the Miami, Florida area, and later living in New York City, he decided to reside permanently in his motherland, Hong Kong...
, and FM
Far east movement
Far East Movement is an Asian American electro hop quartet based in Los Angeles. The group formed in 2003 and consists of Kev Nish , Prohgress , J-Splif , and DJ Virman...
, to name a few.
VIBE officially takes place on the last Sunday of every January of each year at the Bren Events Center
Bren Events Center
Donald Bren Events Center is a 4,984-seat, indoor multi-purpose stadium, on the campus of the University of Irvine, in California.-Construction and history:...
. The 2010 VIBE XV's official lineup consisted of four pre-show teams, eleven competing teams, and ten exhibition teams .
Hosts
Up until VIBE XIII in 2008, VIBE was hosted by 21XL Production's Myron Marten, who has also hosted other various dance shows. For 2009, VIBE XIV's scheduled host is Mookie, from the Sickstep dance crew. In 2010, VIBE XV was once again hosted by Mookie who also hosted this year's Hip Hop International in Las Vegas, Nevada.Philanthropy
VIBE also serves an important philanthropicPhilanthropy
Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of...
cause to the community. Each year, a significant portion of VIBE's proceeds is donated to a charitable organization
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
that benefits a disadvantaged group. Past charities include the American Heart Association
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas...
, Boys and Girls Club of Orange County
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
, Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches, and Orange County
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
Interfaith Shelter.
VIBE XV chose Culture Shock Los Angeles as their organization of choice. Culture Shock LA is a community outreach program which has recently undergone financial issues that almost led to their closing. With the revenue generated from VIBE XV, the brothers of Lambda Theta Delta were able to present Culture Shock LA with a significant donation in order to help rebuild the organization.
Past winners
- 2011 - Choreo Cookies
- 2010 - Choreo Cookies
- 2009 - CADC
- 2008 - Team Millennia
- 2007 - Team Millennia
- 2006 - Sick Step
- 2005 - Kaba ModernKaba ModernKaba Modern is a dance group originating from Irvine, California. Kaba Modern is a spin-off of the University of California, Irvine Filipino cultural club, Kababayan, which means "countrymen" in Tagalog. Created by Arnel Calvario in 1992, Kaba Modern began as dancers that performed the hip-hop...
- 2004 - Pac Modern (Collegiate), Kaba ModernKaba ModernKaba Modern is a dance group originating from Irvine, California. Kaba Modern is a spin-off of the University of California, Irvine Filipino cultural club, Kababayan, which means "countrymen" in Tagalog. Created by Arnel Calvario in 1992, Kaba Modern began as dancers that performed the hip-hop...
/Formality (Street - tie) - 2003 - CADC (Collegiate), Kaba ModernKaba ModernKaba Modern is a dance group originating from Irvine, California. Kaba Modern is a spin-off of the University of California, Irvine Filipino cultural club, Kababayan, which means "countrymen" in Tagalog. Created by Arnel Calvario in 1992, Kaba Modern began as dancers that performed the hip-hop...
(Street) - 2002 - Kappa Zeta Phi (Collegiate), Formality (Street)
- 2001 - Kappa Zeta Phi (Collegiate), Team Millennia (Street)
External links
- VIBE Dance Competition official website
- Lambda Theta Delta official website
- Prodigy Entertainment official website (2009, 2010)
- N-Effect Productions official website (2006–2008)