If you think you have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of the JabbaWockeeZ and be named the top poppers and lockers or break dancers in the country, you may be a great candidate for appearing on the MTV show America's Best Dance Crew. To find out how to get on stage and compete on the show, read on to find out how to become a contestant on America's Best Dance Crew.

• Be sure you have five to seven members who can compete

• Call to set up an appointment or send in a video

• Perform your best at the audition

• Be persistent and don't give up

• American Idol
• America's Got Talent
• Britain's Got Talent
• The Sing Off
• The Singing Bee
• So You Think You Can Dance

You've seen the likes of JabbaWockeeZ compete on stage and rise to stardom for their win on the first season of America's Best Dance Crew and now you want to put your best foot forward and compete as well. First you'll need to get your crew together, call for an appointment or send in a video and attend an audition.

As suggested by the name of the show, each dance crew must contain several members. The first step to appearing on the show is gathering the best dancers you know for your crew.

1. All dancers must be over the age of 18
2. Crews must contain between five and seven members
3. All dancers must be in excellent physical and mental health
4. Each member must be able to travel to attend the tapings, including leaving school or work for several weeks

To let the producers know you are interested in performing on the show, you will need to either call to set up an appointment for an audition or send in a video of your moves.

1. Call (888) 505-ABDC to leave a message for the producers, stating your name, contact information and a little about why your crew would be a perfect choicehttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1622357/20090925/story.jhtml
2. Create a video showing each member of your crew in action
3. Be sure your crew can be seen and heard clearly
4. Remember to label your video clearly and state on the video your names and contact information
5. Upload your video online or send your video to:
   • America's Best Dance Crew
   • 6767 W. Sunset Blvd #8-403
   • Los Angeles, CA, 90028http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1622357/20090925/story.jhtml

If you'd rather impress the producers in person, one sure way to get that chance is to attend an open casting call. Open auditions are held several months before each season is filmed and in various locations across the country.

1. Visit the MTV official site for dates, times and locations of casting callshttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1622357/20090925/story.jhtml
2. Bring your entire crew ready to perform a choreographed routinehttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1622357/20090925/story.jhtml
3. Have an extra copy of your music to leave with the producershttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1622357/20090925/story.jhtml
4. Get plenty of rest, arrive early and plan for a long day
5. Show your best skills, you may not have another chance to get your big break