America 's Best Dance Crew ( season 4 ) - wikipedia America 's Best Dance Crew ( season 4 ) America 's Best Dance Crew Season 4 Broadcast from August 9 -- September 27, 2009 Judges JC Chasez Lil Mama Shane Sparks Host ( s ) Mario Lopez Broadcaster MTV Venue United States Winner We Are Heroes Chronology ◀ 2009 ▶ The fourth season of America 's Best Dance Crew premiered on August 9, 2009. All three regular judges, host Mario Lopez, and backstage correspondent Layla Kayleigh returned. This was the last season to feature Shane Sparks as a judge. In the live finale, which aired on September 27, 2009, We Are Heroes was declared the winner. On August 2, 2009, as a prologue for the season, the show premiered a special episode hosted by Randy Jackson called `` The Top 10 Performances of All Time '', where Randy showed his favorite routines from the first three seasons. Contents 1 Cast 2 Results 3 Episodes 3.1 Episode 1 : Crew 's Choice Challenge 3.2 Episode 2 : Beyoncé Challenge 3.3 Episode 3 : Martial Arts Challenge 3.4 Episode 4 : Bollywood Challenge 3.5 Episode 5 : Dance Craze Challenge 3.6 Episode 6 : VMA Challenge 3.7 Episode 7 : Decades of Dance Challenge 3.7. 1 Challenge # 1 : Decades of Dance Challenge 3.7. 2 Challenge # 2 : Last Chance Challenge 3.8 Episode 8 : The Live Finale 4 References 5 External links Cast Nine dance crews were selected to compete on America 's Best Dance Crew. The contestants auditioned in four cities : New York City, Chicago, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Similar to the previous season, the crews were not officially divided by region ; however, the regions were still listed on each crew 's banner. This was also the first season to showcase crews from three regions, instead of the usual four. The group Vogue Evolution featured the `` Wonder Woman of Vogue, '' Leiomy Maldonado. Dance Crew Hometown Region AfroBoriké Las Vegas, Nevada West Artistry in Motion North Hollywood, California West Beat Ya Feet Kings Washington, D.C. East Fr3sh Matawan, New Jersey East Massive Monkees Seattle, Washington West Rhythm City Bronx, New York East Southern Movement Nashville, Tennessee South Vogue Evolution New York, New York East We Are Heroes Los Angeles, California West Results Rank Dance Crew Episode 5 6 7 8 We Are Heroes IN IN IN RISK RISK IN RISK WINNER AfroBoriké IN RISK IN IN IN IN IN RUNNER - UP Massive Monkees IN IN IN IN IN RISK OUT Rhythm City IN IN RISK IN IN OUT 5 Vogue Evolution IN IN IN IN OUT 6 Beat Ya Feet Kings RISK IN IN OUT 7 Southern Movement RISK IN OUT 8 Artistry in Motion IN OUT 9 Fr3sh OUT Key ( WINNER ) The dance crew won the competition and was crowned `` America 's Best Dance Crew ''. ( RUNNER - UP ) The dance crew was the runner - up in the competition. ( IN ) The dance crew was safe from elimination. ( RISK ) The dance crew was at risk for elimination. ( OUT ) The dance crew was eliminated from the competition. Episodes Episode 1 : Crew 's Choice Challenge Original Airdate : August 9, 2009 The nine new crews chose songs that best showcased their talent in the season premiere. After the bottom three was chosen by the judges, the crews had to face each other in a dance battle to `` Boom Boom Pow '' by The Black Eyed Peas. Dance Crew Song Beat Ya Feet Kings `` Skillet '' by Backyard Band We Are Heroes `` Waters of Nazareth '' by Justice AfroBoriké `` Aguanile '' by Marc Anthony Massive Monkees `` Kill Joy '' by N.E.R.D. Artistry in Motion `` SFM '' by Basement Jaxx Southern Movement `` Sideways '' by Dierks Bentley Rhythm City `` Life of a Star '' by Mims Fr3sh `` Ante Up '' by M.O.P. Vogue Evolution `` Took the Night '' by Chelley Safe : We Are Heroes, AfroBoriké, Massive Monkees, Artistry in Motion, Rhythm City, Vogue Evolution Bottom 3 : Beat Ya Feet Kings, Southern Movement, Fr3sh Eliminated : Fr3sh Episode 2 : Beyoncé Challenge Original Airdate : August 16, 2009 Beyoncé stopped by to hand out the challenges for the crews, who had to use her music videos and tour performances as inspiration for their routines. Dance Crew Song Challenge We Are Heroes `` Single Ladies ( Put a Ring on It ) '' Take the section of the video known as `` The Grind '' and create strobe effects. Rhythm City `` Sweet Dreams '' Update `` The Charleston '' which is featured in the video. Massive Monkees `` Work It Out '' Dance with hula hoops without accidentally dropping them. Beat Ya Feet Kings `` Crazy In Love '' Booty - pop with never before seen flare. Southern Movement `` Jumpin ' Jumpin ' '' by Destiny 's Child Bust out all of the moves from the video with new creativity. Vogue Evolution `` Déjà Vu '' Perform African - style dancing within their routine. Artistry in Motion `` Diva '' Perform with chains incorporating the entire crew. AfroBoriké `` Beautiful Liar '' by Beyoncé and Shakira Work exotic Shakira - like moves into the routine. Safe : We Are Heroes, Rhythm City, Massive Monkees, Beat Ya Feet Kings, Southern Movement, Vogue Evolution Bottom 2 : Artistry in Motion, AfroBoriké Eliminated : Artistry in Motion Episode 3 : martial arts Challenge Original Airdate : August 23, 2009 The crews had to incorporate martial arts moves into their routines. Quest Crew 's Steve Terada appeared as a guest instructor. Dance Crew Song Challenge AfroBoriké `` I Know You Want Me ( Calle Ocho ) '' by Pitbull Capoeira We Are Heroes `` Starstrukk '' by 3OH ! 3 Karate Vogue Evolution `` Work '' by Ciara feat. Missy Elliott Shaolin Kung Fu Massive Monkees `` Bounce '' by MSTRKRFT feat. NORE Extreme Martial Arts Beat Ya Feet Kings `` Chillin ' '' by Wale feat. Lady Gaga Taekwondo Rhythm City `` La La La '' by LMFAO Muay Thai Southern Movement `` Ugly '' by Bubba Sparxxx Kali Safe : AfroBoriké, We Are Heroes, Vogue Evolution, Massive Monkees, Beat Ya Feet Kings Bottom 2 : Rhythm City, Southern Movement Eliminated : Southern Movement Episode 4 : Bollywood Challenge Original Airdate : August 30, 2009 The six remaining crews were challenged to infuse the flavor of Bollywood culture into their routines. In order to learn the complex Indian - themed dance style, the crews met with Bollywood choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan. Dance Crew Song Challenge Massive Monkees `` Bang '' by Rye Rye feat. M.I.A. Bhangra Vogue Evolution `` Calabria 2008 '' by Enur Rajasthani Rhythm City `` Jai Ho ! ( You Are My Destiny ) '' by A.R. Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls Bharatanatyam AfroBoriké `` Dance Bailalo '' by Kat DeLuna Kathak We Are Heroes `` Arab Money '' by Busta Rhymes and Ron Browz Giddha Beat Ya Feet Kings `` So Fine '' by Sean Paul Garba Safe : Massive Monkees, Vogue Evolution, Rhythm City, AfroBoriké Bottom 2 : We Are Heroes, Beat Ya Feet Kings Eliminated : Beat Ya Feet Kings Episode 5 : Dance Craze Challenge Original Airdate : September 6, 2009 The five remaining crews put their own spins on popular dance crazes. In addition to the challenge, the crews also had use the trampoline built into the stage sometime during their routines. Dance Crew Song Challenge AfroBoriké `` Swag Surfin ' '' by Fast Life Yungstaz Swag Surfin ' Massive Monkees `` Do the Ricky Bobby '' by B - Hamp Ricky Bobby Rhythm City `` You 're a Jerk '' by New Boyz Jerkin ' We Are Heroes `` Stanky Legg '' by GS Boyz Stanky Legg Vogue Evolution `` Halle Berry '' by Hurricane Chris Halle Berry Safe : AfroBoriké, Massive Monkees, Rhythm City Bottom 2 : We Are Heroes, Vogue Evolution Eliminated : Vogue Evolution Episode 6 : VMA Challenge Original Airdate : September 13, 2009 The final four crews paid tribute to memorable performances from the MTV Video Music Awards. The crews performed together in an opening number to `` Smooth Criminal '' by Michael Jackson. Dance Crew Song We Are Heroes `` Vogue '' by Madonna AfroBoriké `` I 'm a Slave 4 U '' by Britney Spears Massive Monkees `` Tearin ' Up My Heart '' by * NSYNC Rhythm City `` Wall To Wall '' by Chris Brown Safe : We Are Heroes, AfroBoriké Bottom 2 : Massive Monkees, Rhythm City Eliminated : Rhythm City Episode 7 : decades of Dance Challenge Original Airdate : September 20, 2009 The crews competed against each other in two challenges : the Decade of Dance Challenge, in which the crews danced to a mix of five songs from the past five decades, and the Last Chance Challenge. Challenge # 1 : decades of Dance Challenge The remaining three crews had to master dance styles from the last five decades. One crew was eliminated halfway through the show. Decade Song 1960s `` Sex Machine '' by James Brown 1970s `` Uprock '' by Rock Steady Crew 1980s `` Cold Hearted '' by Paula Abdul 1990s `` You Make Me Wanna '' by Usher 2000s `` LoveGame '' by Lady Gaga Safe : AfroBoriké Bottom 2 : Massive Monkees, We Are Heroes Eliminated : Massive Monkees Challenge # 2 : last chance Challenge The two finalists were given one last chance to perform before the lines opened for the final voting session of the season. Dance Crew Performance Title AfroBoriké Raíces We Are Heroes Ichiban Episode 8 : the live finale Original Airdate : September 27, 2009 All nine crews returned for a group performance in the season finale. The judges each picked three crews that complemented each other and their dance styles. Then, the winner was crowned. Crews Song Lil Mama : We Are Heroes, Vogue Evolution and Artistry in Motion `` Girls On The Dance Floor '' by Far East Movement feat. The Stereotypes JC Chasez : AfroBoriké, Rhythm City and Fr3sh `` Fire Burning '' by Sean Kingston Shane Sparks : Massive Monkees, Beat Ya Feet Kings and Southern Movement `` I Do '' by Lil Jon feat. Swizz Beatz and Snoop Dogg We Are Heroes and AfroBoriké `` I Gotta Feeling '' by The Black Eyed Peas We Are Heroes `` I 'm The Ish '' by DJ Class feat. Lil Jon Winner : We Are Heroes Runner - up : AfroBoriké References Jump up ^ `` America 's Best Dance Crew Season 4 -- premier August 9th at 9 : 00 pm on MTV ''. 2009 - 01 - 19. Retrieved 2009 - 01 - 20. Jump up ^ `` Episode Detail : Crews Choice Challenge - Randy Jackson Presents : America 's Best Dance Crew ''. TV Guide Network. 2009 - 08 - 09. Retrieved 2010 - 08 - 09. ^ Jump up to : `` Inside Info : ' Crew 's Choice Challenge ' Song List Revealed ! ''. MTV. 2009 - 08 - 05. Jump up ^ `` Episode Detail : Beyoncé Challenge - Randy Jackson Presents : America 's Best Dance Crew ''. TV Guide Network. 2009 - 08 - 16. Archived from the original on 2012 - 04 - 20. Retrieved 2009 - 08 - 16. Jump up ^ `` ABDC Ep. 2 Challenge : Bring On Da Beyonce ! ''. MTV. 2009 - 08 - 12. Jump up ^ `` Episode Detail : Martial Arts Challenge - Randy Jackson Presents : America 's Best Dance Crew ''. TV Guide Network. 2009 - 08 - 23. Retrieved 2009 - 08 - 23. Jump up ^ `` ABDC 's Ep. 3 Challenge : Karate Chop To The Face ! ''. MTV. 2009 - 08 - 18. Jump up ^ `` Episode Detail : Bollywood Challenge - Randy Jackson Presents : America 's Best Dance Crew ''. TV Guide Network. 2009 - 08 - 30. Retrieved 2009 - 08 - 30. Jump up ^ `` Can The ABDCrews Learn Bollywood In A Week ? ''. MTV. 2009 - 08 - 26. Jump up ^ `` ABDC Ep. 4 Challenge : Hollywood Goes Bollywood ! ''. MTV. 2009 - 08 - 25. Jump up ^ `` Episode Detail : Dance Craze Challenge - Randy Jackson Presents : America 's Best Dance Crew ''. TV Guide Network. 2009 - 09 - 06. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 06. Jump up ^ `` ABDC Ep. 5 Challenge : It 's About To Get Craze - y ! ''. MTV. 2009 - 09 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Episode Detail : VMA Challenge - Randy Jackson Presents : America 's Best Dance Crew ''. TV Guide Network. 2009 - 09 - 13. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 13. Jump up ^ `` ABDCrews Honor Michael Jackson With A ' Smooth ' Opening Numba ! ''. MTV. 2009 - 09 - 09. Jump up ^ `` Final Four VMA Challenge : From Madonna To Britney ! ''. MTV. 2009 - 09 - 09. Jump up ^ `` Episode Detail : Decades of Dance Challenge - Randy Jackson Presents : America 's Best Dance Crew ''. TV Guide Network. 2009 - 09 - 20. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 20. Jump up ^ `` ABDC Celebrates Decades Of Dance In Its Final Challenge ! ''. MTV. 2009 - 09 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Episode Detail : The Live Finale - Randy Jackson Presents : America 's Best Dance Crew ''. TV Guide Network. 2009 - 09 - 27. Retrieved 2009 - 09 - 27. External links Official website Preceded by Season 3 America 's Best Dance Crew Season 4 Succeeded by Season 5 America 's Best Dance Crew Seasons 5 6 7 8 Winners Jabbawockeez Super Cr3w Quest Crew We Are Heroes Poreotics I.aM.mE Elektrolytes Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=America%27s_Best_Dance_Crew_(season_4)&oldid=814372246 '' Categories : 2009 American television seasons America 's Best Dance Crew Talk Contents About Wikipedia Norsk Edit links This page was last edited on 8 December 2017, at 11 : 57. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: america's best dance crew season 4 winners
Answer: We Are Heroes