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The Sunshine State is set to host America’s hottest dance groups.
The all-male troupe, known as JabbaWockeeZ (JBWKZ), will perform at the Brisbane City Hall on Sunday 30 August. This Californian based group has experienced global success since winning the inaugural MTV America’s Best Dance Crew in 2008. With a resume boasting appearances in video clips, commercials and award shows, their popularity can be reflected in more than half a million followers on their Facebook page and nearly 30,000 Twits. JabbaWockeeZ, whose name was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s nonsense poem, “Jabberwocky”, have created a new language in the hip hop genre. They have brought a theatrical, artistic bent to this street-inspired dance. Known for their intricate, synchronization and precise moves, they use mime and kabuki-styled theatrics in their signature routines. They call their self-named dance style Beat Kune Do, named after the Bruce Lee-created martial arts style Jeet Kune Do. The ten-man group, formed in 2003 by members Joe Larot, Kevin Brewer and Phil Tayag, started out performing at local events in San Diego and Los Angeles. Their first televised appearance was during the second season of America's Got Talent in 2007. JBWKZ are the feature act in a smorgasbord of dance and musical talent. Details Date: 30 August Sunday Time: 7.30pm - 10pm Venue: Brisbane City Hall Cost: $55 Tickets can be booked at: www.moshtix.com.au Other performers on the night include: * Shift-1 * Trick Nasty Crew * 1,2 Check * Zenith * Skill @ Will * Fresh Elements Collaboration Showcase * Winners of "HYPE" Competition DJ's Juicy (Brisbane) + DJ Sensation (Melbourne) + DJ Fluke (Melbourne) MC Marte (Melbourne) + Co Host Cat Thompson (Brisbane) JBWKZ’s achievements: Winner of MTV’s Americas Best Dance Crew Season 1 (2008) Cameo Role in ‘Step Up 2’ Movie (2008) 2008 BET Awards - Performed with Ne-Yo’s performance of Closer Featured in Leona Lewis’ ‘Forgive Me’ video clip Featured in Daddy Yankee’s ‘Pose’ video clip Performed at the MTV Asia Awards (2008) Performed at the Teen Choice Awards (2008) Performed at the Much Music Video Awards (2008) Featured in Gatorade ‘Shine On’ Commercial (2009) Featured in Gatorade ‘Quest for G’ Commercial with Kevin Garnett (2009) Performed at the NBA All Star Weekend with Shaquille O’Neal (2009) Toured with NKOTB (New Kids On The Block) (2009)
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