AIRFOOTWORKS was a dance group from Season 19 of America's Got Talent. They finished in the Bottom 5 of the Top 10.
Background[]
AIRFOOTWORKS are from Japan. The group were formed by Takashi Jonishi of World Order fame, consists of hiphop dancer Ryo, breakdancer Nao and Street Calisthenics Trainer Ko and are mentored by Kenichi Ebina.
When he was a kid, Takashi watched a dance TV show with body popping and animation before deciding he wanted to pursue that style of dance in Tokyo. While he was performing, Takashi injured his back, but during rehab he watched a workout video of a person holding themself up in the air using a metal bar which saw him create the idea of the groups concept.
Takashi describes the group’s style of dance as a one of a kind dance that gives people who view it the impression of weightlessness and as if the performer is walking in mid-air.
In 2023, the group reached the Final of the 1st ever season of Japan’s Got Talent.
Audition[]
AIRFOOTWORKS’ performance in Episode 1908 consisted of performing an aerial dance routine using a metal bar combined with one member performing a brief breakdance routine to Justin Bieber’s “Where Are U Now”. All 4 judges voted “Yes”, sending them to the next round.
Deliberations[]
The group was selected to advance to the Quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals[]
AIRFOOTWORKS' Quarterfinal performance in Episode 1911 consisted of performing an aerial dance routine using a metal bar and one member performing a brief breakdance routine to Ed Sheeran’s “Celestial”. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations. Impressed with their performance, Howie beat Simon to the Golden Buzzer, sending the group directly to the Final.
Finals[]
AIRFOOTWORKS' Final performance in Episode 1919 consisted of performing an aerial dance routine using metal bars and one member performing a brief breakdance routine to Coldplay's "Higher Power". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations.
Finale[]
In the Episode 1920 finale, AIRFOOTWORKS performed a dance routine set to an EDM mix by Steve Aoki. They did not receive enough votes to enter the top 5, eliminating them from the competition instead of Roni Sagi & Rhythm.
Trivia[]
- If he was successful in doing so, AIRFOOTWORKS would have been the 2nd act Simon had stolen the Golden Buzzer from Howie since Champions 2 when he stole it to support Boogie Storm. Though unlike Boogie Storm, it didn't count as his Golden Buzzer as Howie had beat him to it.
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