alright

Identity is great. Did they come out this year?

I agree about Braddock also. I went to atlanta and was appalled at the judging that occurred there. I would hate to see Braddock drop from top 5. The show live is unbelievable and the kids are always going...if they can be as clean as possible for orlando than I hope they can make a comeback and show what they have. I truly did not understand the 3-4 point jumps of the other ind world groups and the .4 or .5 jump with braddock in finals.

they aren't...they're 20 times better than last year. Their show is entitled "And the Wars that followed". they're depicting life overseas and what a soldier goes through. I've seen this show for myself and have to say they are medal worthy again...if they don't medal thats ok...they're gonna have the audience on their feet. Their floor is cut up into different shapes and painted different colors...maybe an effect of abstract camouflage? but the show starts off with this underlying heartbeat and a man speaking (I think the speech is from Hurt Locker). I'm excited that this show is not actually based off of a movie this year but instead it's more emotional than ever. The performers start out by searching for something as if making sure the coast is clear after being thrown into unknown territory and not even 30 seconds into the show the rifle line proves their point...their rifle line is one of the best I've seen out of this group. There is an insane rifle ripple this year...longer than 2010 "The Passion". The Dance line this year is one to watch...they only dance for the first half then pick up flag but they do this reenactment of soldiers being checked by their officer and as they do that rifle line is exchanging over them. Its one moment after the other with this group this year. You don't have to like them, but, they are going to keep everyone on the edge of their seats if not standing. Don't miss this group at WGI this year. You want to see them.

have heard that braddock is at a full 40 members and have a show that won't disappoint.

To be completely honest I think they were all told to be like that. I mean wouldn't you show that a forum such as this doesn't phase you. Let's be real, most of the members probably had their feelings hurt after reading this. All their hard work was being chastised for nothing. They attempted a new idea that their director designed and did it well if you ask me. On a side note, I will not be hidden but I am a performer of Braddock Independent and when we came back in line after receiving our medal, everyone in Onyx was congratulating us under their breath. They are very nice and had nothing but good things to say to us. I have a lot of respect for them after this season. They are a great group and have been doing new things in this sport for two years now...I wouldn't be the least but surprised if they do so next year. Great Job on a fantastic season Onyx!