Career
The ten-man group was formed in 2003 by members Joe Larot, Kevin Brewer and Phil Tayag. They are known for their intricate synchronization and precise dances, mime and kabuki-styled theatrics while wearing masks and gloves during most of their performances. The group name is derived from the Lewis Carroll poem "Through the looking Glass", while their self-named dance style, Beat Kune Do, is named after the Bruce Lee-created martial arts style Jeet Kune Do.
JabbaWockeeZ started out with appearances at local showcases and club events in San Diego and Los Angeles. Their first televised appearance was during the second season of America's Got Talent, in which they auditioned in Dallas, Texas. They were eliminated during the Las Vegas callbacks on July 10, 2007.[1]
They received an incredible amount of exposure and success on season one of America's Best Dance Crew when they were crowned the winners on March 27, 2008. Their win earned the crew $100,000 and a touring contract. JabbaWockeeZ final performance on the show was to Kanye West's "Stronger", which marked their first public unmasked performance.
Since ABDC they appeared in a Pepsi and Gatorade commercial,[2] danced on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show,[3] and on Live with Regis and Kelly, made a cameo in Step Up 2: The Streets,[4] toured with New Kids on the Block,[5] and launched their own clothing line.
In Feb 15,2009,They accompanied and danced with NBA all star Shaquille O'Neal in his NBA All-Star Game player introduction.
Along with the ABDC season 2 winner, Super Cr3w, JabbaWockeeZ were the opening act for the Battle of the VMAs special, but the groups did not compete against each other.
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