Archive for the ‘Shonnie’ Category

Sep 09,2011

Video: Shonnie’s Solo London 2011

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Fanboy Straphonio “Shonnie” Solomon has been busy with the LXD lately–he just appeared in the LXD episode, “Can’t Dance,” and he’s working with CokeZero to find the next big dance craze. However, he’s been absent from youtube for a while now, and we all welcome his return!

here’s a solo of me while i was on the road with the Electric boogaloos in London. (WARNING: NOT MY BEST DANCING.) haha :)

Song: Awolnation “Sail”

thanks BigWanProductions for the video…. https://www.youtube.com/user/BigWanProductions


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Aug 25,2011

LXD Season 3, Episode 4 “Can’t Dance” Online

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I have to say that this is my favorite episode of the season so far! This installment takes us back to the present, where we are reunited with our heroes. The legendary Jamal Sims takes the reigns on both the choreography and direction this episode, and several familiar faces surface for the first time in the online series. Among them, you may recognize Step Up 2′s Mari Koda, Step Up 3′s Tamara Levinson, and Emilie Livingston, who has performed with the LXD on numerous occasions.

Click HERE to see a clip from next week’s episode!

Click HERE to see ANOTHER clip from next week’s episode!

Click HERE to see this week’s featurette!

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Aug 17,2011

Video: The LXD and CokeZero

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LXD members Aja George, Terence Dickson, Shonnie Solomon, Marie “Pandora” Medina, Shelby Rabara, Chad “Madd Chadd” Smith, JD McElroy and Galen Hooks have teamed together with CokeZero to help bring your dance creations to life! To enter the competetion and possibly receive feedback from these dance legends, follow the instructions given in THIS VIDEO.


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Jun 03,2011

Video: Shonnie and Aja Teach and Perform at BoogieZone

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BoogieZone is always offering opportunities for its students to learn from some of the most successful dancers in the business. Straphonio “Shonnie” Solomon and Aja George, AKA LXD members Phono and Stereo, were given the chance to teach a popping combination to some of the kids. You can catch their duet below.


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May 15,2011

“Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” Out On DVD

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Yes, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” is an essential for the LXD fan! I understand why you may be skeptical, but trust me–this is something you won’t want to miss! Why, you ask?

For starters, it was directed by the LXD’s writer, creator, director, and producer Jon M. Chu. He was successful in making this movie the highest-grossing concert movie in the world. The Justin Bieber movie also ranks third in the world’s highest grossing documentaries.

The film features fanboyz Straphonio “Shonnie” Solomon, Aja George, and Nick DeMoura as some of the lead dancers. And if that’s not good enough, you can spot LXD choreographer and performer Jonathan “Legacy” Perez and trickers Anis Cheurfa and Jeremy Marinas.

This DVD is chalk full of LXD goodness! Support the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and pick up your copy today!

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Mar 20,2011

Video: Straphanio “Shonnie” Solomon Performs On American Idol With the Black Eyed Peas

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Fanboy Shonnie Solomon was given the honor of dancing behind the Black Eyed Peas on America’s favorite television show, American Idol. He’s a little hard to spot in the video below, but he had a great performance even so!


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Mar 11,2011

Music Video: Michael Jackson “Hollywood Tonight” Featuring Terence Dickson, Straphonie Solomon, JD McElroy, Rino Naksone

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Several LXD dancers were given the opportunity to star in the late Michael Jackson’s last music video, “Hollywood Tonight.” Fanboys Terence Dickson and Straphonio “Shonnie” Solomon, Umbra JD McElroy, and Mermaid Rino Nakasone appear alongside lead dancer Sofia Boutella, Lucas Raynaud, Jenny Kita, and many other lucky dancers in this fantastic video.

The video was directed by Wayne Isham and choreographed by Rich and Tone, whom many of you may recognize from working on Step Up 3D.

For behind-the-scenes photos and details, check out JD McElroy’s blog.

Warning: Some sexuality and raciness.


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Feb 20,2011

Mass Update: 2/19/2011

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Hey guys, sorry for the lack of updates this past week. I’ve been pretty busy. So here’s a mass post of all the things that went on this past week:

News: “The LXD: Seasons 1 and 2” DVD is available for pre-order on Amazon! It will be officially released on April 12. Executive Producer Scott Erlich tweets that there will of course be some special features.

News: ‘The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers’ Creator Jon M. Chu to Receive Pioneer Prize at International Digital Emmy® Awards at MIPTV 2011

News: Jon M. Chu’s latest flick, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” hit theaters on the 11th, and is already the third-highest ranking documentary ever with over $38,000,000 grossed already. The film also features Anis Cheurfa, Jeremy Marinas, Aja George, Shonnie Solomon, Nick DeMoura, and Jonathan ‘Legacy’ Perez as dancers. If you haven’t had the chance already, make sure to go out and support the LXD by watching this film! Watch the trailer here.

Music Video: Bboy Legacy (Choreographer: “The Tale of Trevor Drift) and Chanel Malvar (Finns) are featured dancers in Jasmine Villegas’s video “All of These Boys,” directed by Nappytabs and also featuring Dalphe Morantus, Alex Fetbroth, Jonathan Rabon, Quest Crew members Ryan Conferido and Victor Kim and SYTYCD alums Philip “Pacman” Chbeeb and Comfort Fedoke.

Music Video: Harry Shum (Elliot Hoo) performed Jusin Bieber’s “Somebody to Love” this week on Glee, alongside cast members Chord Overstreet, Kevin McHale, and Mark Salling. They stayed true to the original video that featured Fanboyz Aja, Terence and Shonnie.

Video: Kid David‘s (Karen) crew Renegade battled it out 3 on 3 with Skill Methodz, consisting of Luigi (Trevor Drift), Venum (Observer), and Cloud (The Illister) at Culture Shock. Click here to watch the final round.

Video: Umbra Bryan Tanaka posted a behind-the-scenes video of Usher’s VMAs performance.

Video: Umbras Johnny Erasme and Brandon Shaw performed with Usher at the Grammys. Check out this rehearsal video! Other dancers included Ivan Koumaev, Devin Jameson, and Liz LeGrande.

Video: Nick DeMoura (Murray) and some dancers filmed a combo set to Drake’s “Shut It Down.”

Video: JSmooth (The Wave) filmed a fun freestyle session.

Video: Ox Member Luke Broadlick shot a short film that captures a young man’s visit to his childhood. Er, sorta. And in case you missed it, Luke’s birthday was yesterday.

Regular posting will resume from now on.

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Feb 10,2011

LXD Inspired Awards: What do you want to see most in Season 3?

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Unsurprisingly, fans are dying to know what happened to Season 1′s character of Justin Starr–there one minute, gone the next. Justin earned 38.1% of the fans votes in the question, “What do you want to see most in Season 3?” We know that Jeremy Marinas, who plays the character, didn’t shoot Season 2 due to availability, and Jon Chu has assured us that his absence will be worked into the storyline.

35.7% Get me on the LXD!
31.0% Jonathan ‘Legacy’ Perez
31.0% More women!
31.0% LXD Elders
26.2% The Ballet Episode
16.7% Rick Malambri
11.9% Kristen Bell
11.9% Alice Wondershaw (Carly Lang) dance
9.5% Travis Wall and Nick Lazarinni

There was a large number of write-ins in this category, with Casper Smart, the Fanboyz, Sp3cimen, and Autumn all receiving more than one. Other write-ins included: Jabawockees, 1 vs. 1 fights, More ballet with a mix of circus, Robert Hoffman, Travis Wong, more boogaloo, More ABDC crews, Lettermakers, More casualties/Smaller cast, Younger characters (i.e. Lil Demon, Bgirl Simi, JStyles, etc.).

Take notes, Jon Chu! Congrats to Jeremy Marinas!

Tomorrow: Whose side would YOU be on?

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Dec 22,2010

Video: “Are You BFABB?”

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Step Up 3D stars and LXD members Duece, Luigi, Madd Chadd, Christopher Scott, Draico, Shonnie Solomon, Spee-D, and Kendra Andrews answer the question, “Are you born from a boombox?”


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