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I caught the first season, where Jabbawockeez, came off as the well-deserving contenders. Season one was really hot and set the stage as to what the future contestants should live up. Unfortunately season 2 didn't really catch my attention and I found it uninteresting and not as entertaining to watch.

Season 3 kicks off with 9 crews and this season looks as if it might be a repeat of season 1... in a very good way. The edginess is back and the crews look really hot. Here's the rundown on each crew:

1. Beat Freaks: An all female group that I had doubts about, simply because most female groups are stereotypical in that they perform a dance routine (like in cheerleading). There's nothing wrong with just a simple dance routine but compared to the breakdancing, pop and locking, drill, etc. it really doesn't stand out all that much. But Beat Freaks really really really blew everyone away, and even received a standing ovation from the judges. They pulled off breakdance moves that are rarely seen with girls. They're one of two of my favorites and I seriously think they have a chance at making it in the top 3.
   
2. Boxcuttuhz: Lead by Lando, who assembled this team while teaching dance classes on the side throughout the country, they came on to the stage with little stage presence. I felt that they had really great moves, and there wasn't really anything horrible about them, but there was still something lacking. Lydia, the only female in the crew did a great job of keeping up with the crew with 6 other guys.
3. Dynamic Edition: Uh... They're cloggers, from the midwest. I really don't want to discriminate against them or clogging, but I put them with the same category with girl dance teams. There really isn't much to them, and you can only clog your way through the competition so far.
   
4. Fly Khicks: All girl dance team, that fits the stereotype I mentioned in the post with the first team. They're strictly just dance that does the occasional cartwheel and backflip while throwing in random sexy butt shaking moves. Oh, and don't forget the scantily dressed girls. *Yawn. Nothing we haven't seen before.
5. GOP Dance: Out of Puerto Rico they made it to the states for this competition. Unfortunately they were the first to be eliminated. I didn't think they were worthy of being the first team designated as the losers, but what do I know right? They were okay. They had some fancy movies, but for the most party they just seemed disorganized. Felt like they were saying, "Okay! We have 3 minutes to show what we have so let's squeeze everything we know into those 3 minutes, without any real routine."
6. Quest: My absolute favorite contender for this season. Probably because I've seen one of their dancers "Hok" from Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance." This guy alone is phenomenal, but you put him on a crew and you are blown away by their creativity and insane style. Can't wait to see what's to come from them for the rest of the season, and would love a dance off with them and Jabbawockeez.
7. Ringmasters: Straight out of Brooklyn these guys have a different style of dance, flexing and contorting their bodies in ways that should not be possible. One guy twisted his arm a full 360! I'm more grossed out rather than impressed though. They're style is too wild and disorganized looking.
8. Strikers All Stars: Dance crew specializing in stepping, they all met on their college campus and came together. Stepping is impressive but it gets a little repetitive for me after awhile. Unless they can make up for it with creativity they're gonna make it about halfway.
   
9. Team Millenia: I put them on the same tier as Fly Khicks. Obviously they were good enough to make it on the show but compared to the likings of Ringmasters or Quest, they really don't stand a chance, unless they have a secret weapon. Really great dance moves, but nothing to put them apart. Between them and Fly Khicks, I'd go for Team Millenia. You can't win with sex appeal when it's up against hard hitting, street style dance moves.

You can check out the team performances here via MTV.