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Jabbawockeez | |
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 Jabbawockeez Timeless now showing at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop dance, B-boying, popping |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | JBWKZ Records |
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| Website | www |
The Jabbawockeez is an American hip-hop dance crew that rose to prominence as the winner of the first season of America's Best Dance Crew in 2008. The group was established in 2003 in San Diego, California, by dancers Kevin "KB" Brewer and Joe Larot.[1][2] They participated in dance competitions with the idea of striking a balance between dancing to the music, and dancing as an artistic expression.
By 2004, the Jabbawockeez's members included Gary "Gee One" Kendell, Randy "DJ Wish One" Bernal, Phil "Swagger Boy" Tayag, Ben "B-Tek" Chung, Kevin "KB" Brewer, Chris "Cristyle" Gatdula, Rynan "Kid Rainen" Paguio, and Jeff "Phi" Nguyen. Tony "Transformer" Tran joined the crew in 2013.[3] The Jabbawockeez does not have a group leader; choreography for their performances, as well as music, design choices, is made as a collective unit.[4]
- ^ "The Jabbawockeez Reign in Las Vegas - The New York Times". web.archive.org. October 20, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Masley, Ed. "Phoenix Suns have set anthem, halftime performers for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ "History of Jabbawockeez". jabbawockeez.org. Archived from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ Sagolla, Lisa Jo (August 5, 2011). "Dancing with the Jabbawockeez: Jeff 'Phi' Nguyen reveals what it's like to be part of a genuinely collaborative dance enterprise". Back Stage, National Ed. 51 (31): 17.