Kaba Modern Battles to Be ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’
UCI dance troupe Kaba Modern celebrates its 16-year anniversary by competing on MTV’s new reality show “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew,” which premiered Feb. 7. Six members represent the group – Tony Tran, Mike Song, Yuri Tang, Lawrence Kao, Cindy Minowa and Jia Huang, all UCI students – beating out hundreds of hopefuls and earning a spot as one of nine dance groups competing for the grand prize of $100,000 and a touring contract. On the premiere, Kaba Modern impressed the judges with their razor-sharp precision and innovative choreography; they were selected as the favorites in their round and earned immunity from elimination. As the competition continues, viewers will vote to select the group who will win the top prize and title. The competition airs 10 p.m. Thursdays on MTV.more »