
Da Republik, a dance ensemble based in the Dominican Republic, moved up again in the America’s Got Talent reality show. Da Republik was created by the married dancers Larybel and Jonathan Castillo. The group is the reigning World Hip Hop SubChampions at the moment. The ensemble was formed by a group of best friends ages 15-32 that are living out their dream.
The group made the cut for Season 13 during the America’s Got Talent contest that airs on NBC. Da Republik advanced in the performance of Tuesday, 7 August 2018. The group received praise from judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel and Chris Hardwick.
The contest involves 18 groups, of which only six will move on to the final battle. The judges agreed that the group advance to the live AGT shows at the Dolby Theater.
Da Republik is part of the Academia Nucleo Extremo in Santo Domingo.
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Gold Derby
9 August 2018