Directors & Choreographers: Christopher Pharside Jennings & Krystal Meraz Academy of Villains is a competitive dance group from San Francisco, California. Established in 2009, Academy of Villains is directed and managed by Pharside and Krystal Meraz. The group has placed in every competition they have ever entered and were crowned USA Champions at Hip Hop in 2012. They attribute their success to hard work, determination and drive.Tumblr (3.0; @academyofvillains)http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8yobaZKWM1rp7bppo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8yobaZKWM1rp7bppo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://academy-of-swag.tumblr.com/post/29699134212/world-of-dance-bay-area-is-today-swag-villains">academy-of-swag</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>World of Dance Bay Area is Today!!</strong> Swag, Villains, Goons, and Young Skull Club will be performing! Come support</p> </blockquote>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29703150014http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29703150014Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:36:10 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8sc4una5E1qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Since we’ve gone over our daily limit of tweets, had to screen shot this from @D_Trix of @questcrew </p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29468819722http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29468819722Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:14:54 -0400AOVAGTAMERICAS GOT TALENTD-TRIXQUEST CREWACADEMY OF VILLAINSSKOOL DISTRICTDANCERSPHARSIDEKRYSTAL MERAZALL STYLESVOTE<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AKOHZdV5Mdg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Have you seen Pharside’s new concept video Featuring B-Boy Morris of Fallen Kings/AOV?</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29467015321http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29467015321Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:27:00 -0400Academy of VillainsFallen KingsMorrisPharsideRenegade RockersbboyMACHINE GONE FUNKMop Topelite force crewMGFFKRRAOVSDSkool District<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8s9e4h3YQ1qbdzsso1_r1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8s9e4h3YQ1qbdzsso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8s9e4h3YQ1qbdzsso3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>America’s Got Talent 2012 Youtube Edition Sponsored by Snapple gives you a Snapple  fact about AOV</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29466512146http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29466512146Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:15:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8s97av2lF1qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thank you all for the love and support! Please keep the support coming spread the word to your friends and family to vote! call 1-866-602-4812 or go to NBC.com</p> <div></div>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29466330521http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29466330521Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:11:34 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8s7p1N6601qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29464783730http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/29464783730Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:39:01 -0400aovacademy of villainsskool districtamericas got talent2012agtpharsidekrystal meraz<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3zzk5fjh11qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3zzk5fjh11qbdzsso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Check us out at Body Rock 2012 in San Diego May 26th!! </p> <p>Where: The Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA</p> <p>Time: Doors open at 5pm, show begins at 6pm</p> <p>Tickets: $18 presale <a href="http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1017">here</a> / $22 at the door.</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/23025513840http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/23025513840Mon, 14 May 2012 01:36:05 -0400<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pP1SQMCbp0M?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Check us out at Body Rock 2012 in San Diego May 26th!! </p> <p>Where: The Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA</p> <p>Time: Doors open at 5pm, show begins at 6pm</p> <p>Tickets: $18 presale <a href="http://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1017">here</a> / $22 at the door.</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/23025474462http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/23025474462Mon, 14 May 2012 01:35:01 -0400body rock 2012body rocksan diegocaliforniaacademy of villainsaovskool district<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m326daFUwU1qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>AOV is still recruiting!!! Come through to House of Mayhem this Sunday at 9pm sharp!  There is a $10 fee for learning from AOV, being trained by AOV, and possibly becoming apart of AOV!! </p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/21811769314http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/21811769314Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:24:46 -0400AOVRECRUITNIGHTACADEMY OF VILLAINSHOUSE OF MAYHEMSAN MATEOHOMPHARSIDEKRYSTAL MERAZVILLAINSSKOOL DISTRICTDARK SIDE<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32668KK3O1qbdzsso1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Catch us at the FBC Showcase this Saturday, Cal State East Bay (Hayward) Main Theater 7pm Advanced tickets $15 available at <a href="http://www.dcproductionspresents.com">www.dcproductionspresents.com</a> or call 650-333-5159</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/21811441182http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/21811441182Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:20:32 -0400AOVACADEMY OF VILLAINSDANCESHOWSHOWCASEFUNK BEYOND CONTROL<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2bz03PZHc1qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Take our Villain Series Workshop class tonight at House of Mayhem! Tonight’s workshop will be taught by our very own Percy “Keeko” Agoncillo! Starts at 8pm $8 with student ID, $10 Regular Drop in, for bulk discount rates email houseofmayhem@hotmail.com or contact House of Mayhem at (650) 286-0557</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20916764899http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20916764899Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:48:03 -0400Percy AgoncillokeekoAOVVILLAIN WORKSHOPHOMHOUSE OF MAYHEM<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HrQkA8mM6Lc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Our brand new set at World of Dance this past weekend. It speaks for itself. </p> <p>“Originality stands alone”</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20833198746http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20833198746Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:44:30 -0400AOVACADEMY OF VILLAINSWODWORLD OF DANCEWOD LAWORLD OF DANCE LALOS ANGELESSKOOL DISTRICT<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1zjgrwFFR1qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who Can Roast The Most - Bay Area - Sunday May 6th!</p> <p>Support as Pharside goes head to head against Jon Boogz for a 2nd time!</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20505868030http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20505868030Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:41:15 -0400who can roast the mostbay areapharsidejon boogzaovacademy of villains<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1zc8u5IG91qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1zc8u5IG91qbdzsso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1zc8u5IG91qbdzsso3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1zc8u5IG91qbdzsso4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1zc8u5IG91qbdzsso5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Take these classes at House of Mayhem</p> <p><a href="http://www.thehouseofmayhem.com" target="_self"><a href="http://www.thehouseofmayhem.com">www.thehouseofmayhem.com</a></a></p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20495392802http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20495392802Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:05:18 -0400house of mayhemaovbibikrystal merazvicki alvarezchristopher pharside jenningscjpharsideacademy of villains<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/N5ftJq7vuhs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Check out these young ladies from Hawaii - Josh Hazmat’s Skool Rascals!</p> <p>Skool District!</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20146725549http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/20146725549Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:11:16 -0400skool districtskool rascalsjosh hazmat ulepacademy of hypehawaiiabdcWe got accepted into Body Rock 2012 to compete! Thank you Body Rock for accepting us into your...http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19828514825http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19828514825Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:52:12 -0400Body Rock 2012AOVACADEMY OF VILLAINSTRAINING SEASON<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Oeto-pWkeog?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Check out our very own, Lil B’s How To Lock Tutorial!</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19775556549http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19775556549Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:39:56 -0400Lil BHow to lockgroovmekanexaovacademy of villainsvincaniTV<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m15wj8nJBT1qbdzsso1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p>This is how we roll..but super deep</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19608775975http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19608775975Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:35:32 -0400academy of villainsaovskool districtwodworld of danceLAlos angeles<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0tit7tooH1qbdzsso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Come see us perform at FUZ this Friday night!</p>http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19230693780http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19230693780Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:07:55 -0400AOVAcademy of VillainsFUZAOV Company Class Wednesday 3/14 with our very own Vicki Alvarez! Come through to the House of...http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19230637886http://academyofvillains.tumblr.com/post/19230637886Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:04:26 -0400vicki alvarezaovcompany classhouse of mayhemacademy of villainshom