Human Blueprint (Cru)

I have been sitting mesmerized by the talent of a dance crew--BLUEPRINT CRU. They hold the perfect balance of skills and humility. It is so rare to see both skills and humility mixed as one, but this crew has taught me that, when they are, the mix takes you a very, very long way--regardless of circumstances or challenges.

Blueprint is a Canadian dance crew that is now competing on one of my favorite TV shows, America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC.) Some people in the US seem to think Canada is not part of the Americas (I hope it's not Canadians also.) So its been hard for "American (US)" viewers to vote in favor of Blueprint Cru for the mere fact of geographical borders. And, since a crew's progress on the show is driven by viewers' votes, this is quite a stumbling block for them. Also, another crew on the show, Poreotix, has attempted to discourage them by directing offensive comments to them, claiming that beating Blueprint on the show would not be hard. Despite the obstacles from all directions, Blueprint Cru has displayed the most mesmerizing, entertaining talent on the ABDC dance stage, and they give their 110% every time they perform (which I highly admire)! They have now made it to the top three, and counting! Blueprint crew puts on performances that are simply the 'dancing blueprint.'

Members of Blueprint Cru describe their vision for their performances as "absolute perfection--and it is what drives them." They continue saying that they "take every single second seriously, choreograph and synchronize them to the T, and practice them militantly and unceasingly until they're all as perfect as possible." Blueprint does realize total perfection is perhaps impossible, but they do use it as their source of inspiration. To some, Blueprint Cru's views might sound cocky; to me, they sound inspirational and admirable---and worthy of emulation.

There's one more thing I want to mention, though, which is what I consider truly makes this dance crew a standing blueprint. During their celebration after progress on the show, Blueprint crew was interviewed. In the interview, they were asked how they felt about Poreotix's crew members insinuating that Blueprint Cru would lose the competition as a result of loosing to Poreotix. (Because I saw both crews perform during the show, I saw Blueprint has a clear advantage in dance skills and ability to create well rounded, entertaining dance numbers.) I expected Blueprint Cru to "talk trash" back, but they did not--in fact, they praised Poreotix. Blueprint graciously said, "[Poreotics] is gonna be AMAZING! They have so much to offer, and we can't wait to see and meet them." Blueprint said it sincerely, too.

I learned from that attitude that in life we must realize who we are first, THEN be dancers (or whatever we choose to be in life.) I am thankful for Blueprint Cru because, regardless of if they become ABDC champs or not, they have shown me that I have so much more potential than I imagine, which I should always strive to reach, and that I am never better than my fellow man. The human blueprint is not only accomplished by polishing our skill, but by polishing our human being.