BloggingBestDanceCrew was able to interview Karen Schwartz (executive producer for ABDC) about the auditions and Season 5. In the interview, she mentions that Season 5 will begin with three audition shows -- one for each audition region (East, South, West).

You can watch the interview here.

The first three shows for ABDC 5 will feature footage from the auditions, focusing on regions. The shows will also feature a live audition with 5 of the crews who made it to Regionals. Each week, 2 of the 5 will be eliminated from competition. The first episode airs on Thursday January 28. [source]