News
February 2010
After a two year absence, Walter Reed Hip Hop returns to the competition circuit. These new dancers did an amazing job performing and representing the Hip Hop Culture with pride. Once again, North Hollywood making moves. Special thanks to Brian Drake for his amazing choreography. Go to the home page to link to the performance.
January 2010
Makadoutious defends their California State Championship successfully at the Cheer Pros Dance State Championships at California State University of Long Beach.
January 2010
Director Ike Terjimanian is honored with the 2010 Coach of the Year recognition. He humbly accepted the honor with his crew, family and friends in attendance.
September 2009
Makadoutious returns to Walter Reed Middle School. After a year plus absence, Walter Reed Middle School will once again start a Hip Hop program. An orientation, workshop, and tryouts will soon begin and Walter Reed will once again compete for the preservation of the Hip Hop Culture through the art of dance. Makadoutious too will return to Reed incorporating some of the best dancers from Reed's past to compete at the Varsity HS level.
World International Championship
In July of 2009, Makadoutious competed in Las Vegas for the Hip Hop International Championships. Hip Hop Crews from over 30 countries were in attendance competing for the title of the Top Hip Hop Crew in the World.
Hip Hop International is an annual competition where all Crews represent Real Raw Hip Hop incorporating the True Elements of Hip Hop Dance. Although Makadoutious performed well, they were a hundredths of a point away from advancing. Currently ranked #15 in the USA, Makadoutious will return next year to once again accept the challenge.
Makadoutious at World Championship
Makadoutious Recognized by the State
An unexpected pleasant surprise took place when a large envelope was mailed by the California State Legislature's office. State Assembly Majority Leader, Honorable Paul Krekorian sent certificates on behalf of the State of California for all the members of Makadoutious including Director Terjimanian and Choreographer Brian Drake. It was truly an honor for all the members and greatly appreciated.
Competitions
Undefeated Season
Makadoutious finishes the regular season undefeated winning First Place at all 16 competitions they participated in.
The Best of the West
On March 22, 2009, Makadoutious was invited to compete at the Best of the West Invitational hosted by US Spirit Leaders and Extreme Dance USA. Over a dozen top notch Hip Hop Crews competed for the Title of the Best in the Western Coast of the United States. Placing in the top 6, Makadoutious beat the second place team by 11 points taking the title. One judge commented, "Ridiculously Phenomenal."
California State Championship
On March 7, 2009, Makadoutious competed for the California State Championship at the Gibson Amphitheater hosted by Spirit Club International. Makadoutious took the title once again impressing the judges who stated, "This is Real Hip Hop."
California State Championship
On January 24, 2009, Makadoutious competed for the California State Championship at Cal State University of Long Beach hosted by Cheer Pros USA. Competing versus a dozen crews, Maka won first place overall taking the title. As one judge commented, "Extremely Refreshing. Finally Something Different from the Typical and the Mainstream."
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