Jabbawockeez

Jabbawockeez
Jabbawockeez Timeless now showing at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
Jabbawockeez Timeless now showing at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
Background information
OriginSan Diego, California, U.S.
GenresHip-hop dance, B-boying, popping
Years active2003–present
Members
  • Gavin Pecson
  • Kris Mangonong
  • TJ Lewis
  • Austin Gutierez
  • Michael Urquhart
  • Anthony Hatmaker
Past members
  • Gary "Gee One" Kendell
  • Kevin "Kb" Brewer
  • Joe "Punkee" Larot
  • Jeff "Phi" Nguyen
  • Rynan "Kid Rainen" Paguio
  • Chris "Christyle" Gatdula
  • Ben "B-Tek" Chung
  • Phil "Swagger Boy" Tayag
  • Tony "Transformer" Tran
  • Eddie "Eddie Styles" Gutierrez
  • Saso "King Saso" Jimenez
  • Randy "DJ Wish One" Bernal
Websitewww.jbwkz.com

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. 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. The Jabbawockeez does not have a group leader; choreography for their performances, as well as music, design choices, is made as a collective unit.[1]

  1. ^ 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.