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Dedication to Street Dancing Pays off for Jabbawockeez

As the members of the Jabbawockeez head toward the second anniversary of their second Las Vegas production, PRiSM, they’ve reached a professional milestone. They’ve arrived, survived and established themselves enough to now look forward to the troupe’s legacy being passed on to a new generation. Before they had even launched their groundbreaking show at the Luxor on May 31, 2013, the Jabbawockeez were introduced at World of Dance L.A. 2013 as individuals who significantly elevated dance culture. With PRiSM, they’ve both widened their demographic with a more accessible show and demonstrated to aspiring B-boys that, more than ever before, dedication to street dancing can pay off.

PRiSM originated with the Jabbawockeez’ move from the Monte Carlo to Luxor, into a theater designed for them. “It was like coming into a brand new home,” says co-founding member Kevin “KB” Brewer during an interview at the troupe’s headquarters. “We wanted to start fresh, and that’s the reason why we wanted to go into another show. And the premise behind the show is … we like Star Wars and The Matrix, those types of movies that have a meaning that is applicable to life. Jedis, light and dark. So we really talk about those kinds of things. We really wanted to encourage being about the light, you know? Positivity.”

They reunited with choreographers Tabitha and Napoleon D’Umo, stuck giant, blank Post-its on the wall for taking notes and started working with a concept inspired by the color spectrum. By this point they were not only internationally renowned street dancers who reigned supreme during the debut season of America’s Best Dance Crew in 2008; they were also seasoned Strip headliners ready to apply several years of acquired stage wisdom to the new production. PRiSM exudes good-natured positivity that bridges mischievous slapstick with magical B-boy movement, segueing from a black-and-white yin-yang introduction to a more character-based second act in which red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet are all represented.

While the choreography of previous production Mus.I.C. was just as dazzling, PRiSM is more accessible, due in part to the crew’s increased mastery of audience interaction. And unlike the last show, the masks don’t come off, maintaining the mystique of the Jabbawockeez’ signature fashion element. Instead, the audience gets to participate in “The Harlem Shake,” ensuring the entire room is on its feet after the finale. PRiSM not only represents more than a decade of stylistic evolution demonstrated with a blend of harmonic collective movement and individual virtuosity, it demonstrates how far street dancing has come and indicates possibilities for the next generation of B-boys who can realistically aspire to audition for a Jabbawockeez production—or start their own.

“That’s the goal,” says Jeff “Phi” Nguyen. “It’s bigger than Jabbawockeez. We just happen to be the first ones to headline our own show in Vegas. The goal is to open the floodgates for all dancers. It would be awesome to see another dance show, and it doesn’t have to be a hip-hop dance show.”

Source: Las Vegas Magazine

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Video: Step X Step Dance Interviews KB

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Video: On Goodmorning Arizona

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Photos & Videos: At the Suns Halftime Show

The Jabbawockeez performed during the Phoenix Suns halftime show yesterday on February 10th. Photos have been added to the gallery. They also did a quick interview with ABC15 Arizona, which you can check out below.

Gallery Link – 2015 Appearances: Phoenix Suns Halftime Show

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New Video: JabbaDads vs. JabbaKids

The Jabbawockeez are featured in Nissan’s new campaign ‘#WithDad’. The video is just too cute to not watch it.

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Video: Kid Rainen - Kiss Me

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New Video: Tony Tran Choreography | Coldplay - Magic

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New Video: Tony - Let In the Light

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Video: New Tony Tran Choreography | Elderbrook - Going

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SB Featured In Bruno Mars 'Uptown Funk' Music Video

SB not only choreographed Bruno Mars new music video ‘Uptown Funk’, he is also featured (for a few seconds).

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WockAs1: Joshua Jose Fund

Joshua was the camera behind all the videos that the Jabbawockeez produced. He unexpectedly passed away last week. So let’s join the Jabbawockeez and Wockas1 by supporting and donating any amount of funds to help his family for funeral funds.

For more information and to donate, visit GiveForward.com

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Video: Battle of the Year 2014

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Video: Trick or Beats

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Jabbawockeez Announcement

One of our treasured members, Ben Chung, has decided to leave the mask behind to pursue his own personal endeavors. We thank Ben for his dedication and commitment that helped to shape the Jabbawockeez over the years. His presence within the company will be missed and always remembered.

Ben is currently in Korea right now conducting dance workshops. Please join us on wishing Ben Chung all the best in all his endeavors involving creative direction and his new business venture.

We also wish Ben good luck with his future endeavors! and to say thank you for your time in the Jabbawockeez.

Source: JBWKZ Twitter

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Photo Update: Uniqlo Kickoff

Photos have been added to the gallery of the Jabbawockeez attending the Uniqlo Kickoff. Click the thumbnails above or the link below to view them. Gallery Link: – 2014 Appearances: Uniqlo Kickoff

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Jabbawockeez take 1,500 on a journey of dance

More than one thousand students, parents and community members filled the Brown-Lupton University Union Friday as they stood in line awaiting the performance of an iconic white-masked dance crew.

The Jabbawockeez, an all male hip-hop group, best known for winning the first season of “America’s Best Dance Crew” in 2008 and their current show PRiSM at Luxor Las Vegas, performed in the BLUU Ballroom.

Due to rain, the show was moved inside, delaying the start time by an hour and a half and keeping audience members in line for more than two hours.

Those in the crowd said they were amazed at the turnout and did not expect to see this many people.

  The Jabbawockeez said they were thankful for the amount of people that came and for the support from TCU.

“TCU understood our message and received it well,” said dance crew member Phil Tayag.

Jabbawockeez member Kevin Brewer said that their dance crew and TCU share similar mission statements.

“Keep learning to change the world,” Brewer said. “We inspire the world through music and dance and at the same time we learn to change the world through that medium.”

TheEnd program, a new initiative that provides opportunities on Friday and Saturday nights for students to stay on campus, sponsored the Jabbawockeez for TCU Parent’s Weekend.

Molly Haines, sophomore speech language pathology major, said she has dreamed of seeing the Jabbawockeez and could not believe they were at TCU.

Parents said they supported the program and were excited to experience the Jabbawockeez with their students.

Source: TCU 360

Gallery Link – Appereances: TCU 360

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Jabbawockeez Wins Streamys Award

Congratulations to the Jabbawockeez! I would also like to note that both Bee and I are back in school, so updates will be slow. Which is why this news is also late.