Academy of Villains is a competitive dance company from San Francisco, California. Established in 2009, Academy of Villains is directed and managed by Pharside and Krystal Meraz, where they also expanded the company in Los Angeles, CA. The group has placed in every competition they have ever entered and were crowned USA Champions at Hip Hop International in 2012 and was also Semifinalists on Season 7 America's Got Talent. They attribute their success to hard work, determination and drive.