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 The JabbaWockeeZ crew, established in 2003 was the result of a group of friends who wanted to showcase freestyle dance. It was a time when the "garage crew" no longer existed. The hip hop scene was flooded with "dance troupes" that seemed to "clone" dancers. There was no balance between, "dancing to music" and "dancing as artistic expression". Thus the birth of the JabbaWockeeZ crew.

Each member came from different backgrounds both in dance and in life and offers to the collective, a variety of styles and perspectives. The idea of the JabbaWockeeZ is the brainchild of Joseph Larot, Kevin Brewer and Phil Tayag also known as 3 Musky but the crew consisted of 5 other members who collaborated and created the "style" of the JabbaWockeeZ. The eight original members are : Randy Bernal, Kevin Brewer, Ryan Ellis, Chris Gatdula, Gary Kendell, Joseph Larot, Rainen Paguio and Phil Tayag. Through the course of the last 5 years the members of the JabbaWockeeZ have shifted in number to a current total of 11 members. The added 4 members are: Ben Chung, Eddie Gutierrez, Saso Jimenez and Phi Nguyen.

Initially, the JabbaWockeeZ made appearances at local showcases and club events in San Diego and Los Angeles. Their impact on the hip hop community has awarded them worldwide recognition. Some pioneers of hip hop such as Poppin' Pete, Mr. Wiggles and Crazy Legs to name a few, have offered their support of the JabbaWockeeZ crew. It is the mission of the JabbaWockeeZ to "inspire the world through music and dance" and gaining recognition from these pioneers is extremely important to the members and they feel blessed and honored to continue to carry the legacy of hip hop for the next generation to follow. 

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 Kevin Brewer (KeiBee/K-B)32 yrs old- December 18 1977. Hometown: Sacramento, CA.

Also represents the Super Galactic Beat Manipulators.

The beginning of Kevin's dance career was approximately in 1995. Other than dancing, Kevin is also a Apple Certified Technician, which means he can fix computers. His other talents include music producing, & being an emcee. Kevin enjoys inspiring others, and being inspired. Along side of Ben Chung, Kevin is also a co-artistic director of the Super Galactic Beat Manipulators
-Is there anything that we should know? I like to inspire and to be inspired. Connecting with people is something I enjoy also, because life is fleeting, we should build each other up and fellowship and enjoy one another. I like Mexican food too.

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 Ben Chung (B-Tek)26 yrs old- July 29 1982.. Hometown: Mission Hills, CA. Also represents the Super Galactic Beat Manipulators.

In 2001, Ben joined DVS dance troupe, of which he was co-director for a year. After transferring to UCI in 2002, he went on to dance with and choreograph for the competitive collegiate team, Kaba Modern. After graduating from UCI in 2002 he went on to dance and choreograph for the professional dance company, Funkanometry Los Angeles. Through Funkanometry LA, he was able to showcase his choreography in the Monsters of Hip Hop Show in 2005, which marked his entry into the LA dance industry. Along side of Kevin Brewer, Ben is also a Co-Artistic Director of the Super Galactic Beat Manipulators.
-Who is your favorite fellow 'Dance Crew' member and why? My whole crew is nasty. Each member brings a unique flavor to the table without it our body would be incomplete.

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 Randy Bernal (Dj WishOne) - April 22.

 Hometown: San Jose, CA. Also represents Jughead Tribe, Jedi Clan, Mindtricks, & Groovaloos. His dance styles include Hip Hop, Bboy, Popping, Locking, House, & Freestyle. Before ABDC, Randy was a dance teacher and a DJ. He helped the Fingerbangerz get their start in the music industry. He created the relationship between the jabbawockeez & the fingerbangerz. Most of the soundtracks that the Jabbawockeez dance to are mixed by the Fingerbangerz. The Jabbawockeez are the sight, and the Fingerbangerz are the sound.

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 Rynan Shawn Paguio (KidRainen)27 yrs old - March 27 1982.

Hometown: San Diego, CA. Also represents Footwork Fanatix, Killafornia, San Diego Zulu Nation, & Groovaloos.. Rynan began dancing at the age of 11. Before his dancing career, Rynan was a telemarketer, he worked at Ross, & Gamestop, then he went on to dance for a lot of different artists, went on tour with different artists, and participated in some music videos. His other talents include playing the guitar and singing. He got married to Belle this past November, so back off hunnies! Dont be on his jock.
-Is there anything else that we should know? I just got married in Nov. 24, 2007. I am a sexy guy when you close your eyes! I'm Filipino. I need to pay my bills. I love hip hop.

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 Saso Jimenez (SasoFresh/Bboy King Saso) - July 12. Hometown: San Diego, CA. Also represents Rock So Fresh, Break Life Rebels, & San Diego Zulu Nation. Saso is originally from El Paso, Texas. His main style of dancing is bboy. He intends on representing and preserving the true essence of the hip hop culture. Before his dancing career began, Saso was a full time medical assistant, hes currently doing part time intake coordinating, but he is now a full time dancer/jabbawockee.

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 Phil Tayag (Swaggerboy)24 yrs old - October 7 1984.

Hometown: Sacramento, CA. Also represents Boogie Monstarz. Phil grew up as a garage dancer. His other talents include Rapping, with his brother P.C & Kilo (The Movement)

He's a talented father of two, Xavier & Jayah. He finds inspiration from God, his family, and life. His full time job is being a dancer/jabbawockee.
-Do you have a job? If so, what do you do to pay the bills? I dance, I hustle to pay bills.

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 Chris Gatdula (CriStyles)26 yrs old- May 7 1982. Hometown: Las Vegas, NV. Also represents Full Force Crew. The beginning of Cris's dance career started in 2007 when he moved to Los Angles. He graduated from New Media Emphasis on film & video. Before Americas Best Dance Crew, Cris worked as a dance instructor. Other than dancing, his other talents include video editing, snowboarding, & graphic designing. His fellow crew members motivate him to try and do better, so he does not have to try and keep up with them, they also encourage him to stay at the top of his game.
-What is a source of inspiration for your dancing career? My source of inspiration is to not fall behind my crew. So I'm just trying to keep up with them. And I also want to make sure I'm on top of my game cause there's a lot of dangers coming up and I ain't trying to get smoked.

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 Jeff aka Phi Nguyen (PhiStyles)27years old - September 15 1981. Hometown: Phoenix, AZ. He also represents Furious Styles Crew. Phi started dancing at the age of 15. Before his dancing career, Phi worked at Gap Kids, but after Gap Kids, Phi began working in different studios as a choreographer, he traveled the country teaching master workshops. His other talents include playing the guitar.
-Is there anything that we should know? I like Vietnamese Pho! I'm a Virgo and like long walks on the beach! I'm single and ready to mingle! If you'd like, you can call me at 1-800-vietnamese tease!

 Joseph Larot (Emajoenation & Punkee)29years old- June 29, 1979. Hometown: Sacramento, CA. Joe started along side Kevin Brewer, and Phil Tayag, calling themselves The Three Muskees. He was also apart of Boogie Monsterz and  co-artist/director of Press Play. “We usually goof around a lot. A lot of our concepts and a lot of our ideas come from us goofing around, just trying different movements, or we’ll do something and laugh about it and then really use it,” Larot said. “We’re a bunch of goofy guys and we just like to vibe off each other.”

Joe is a fun and crazy guy, "I learned this new word its redonkulous, I dont know what it means but I use it.: -Joe Larot
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 Gary Ray Kendell passed away December 14, 2007, in Denver, Colorado. He lost his fight to pneumonia and meningitis, but lived a full and expressive life as a dancer, teacher, director, producer, and entertainer. Gary was born November 7, 1970, to Franklin and Kisun Kendell and was raised in Seaside, California. In 1990, he took his dancing from the streets into the studio as a Hip Hop teacher at All The Right Moves in Santa Cruz. Later he went on to teach regularly at Motion Pacific and provided workshops at DanceCenter and DanceSynergy.

Gary taught at dance studios and performed at events throughout the United States and around the world. Most recently, in November 2007, Gary taught Hip Hop dance to hundreds of students in the Republic of Estonia. Over the years he was a member/director of numerous professional dance groups including Jughead, MindTricks and Jabbawockeez. The past ten years found Gary spending time producing, directing, and traveling with Monster Shop Bumpin' and BreakShop, dance productions designed for County and State Fairs around the United States. These productions also toured China.

Locally, he founded several dance troupes including the Boom Squad, Boom Boys, City Heat, and the Flava Unit. He participated in dozens of benefit performances and teaching activities in the Santa Cruz community such as various County Parks & Recreation afterschool programs, First Night Santa Cruz, A Gay Evening in May, Moving Mountains benefit for women with Breast Cancer, National Dance Week, AIDS Walk kick-off event, Free Mumia rallies at UCSC, Kwanzaa celebrations, and the Monte Foundation Fireworks show. In 2001, Gary was a recipient of the esteemed Calabash Award Honoring Excellence in the Ethnic Arts, from the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz, due to his vast contributions to the community.

For almost 2 decades Gary served as an ambassador of Hip Hop Culture to the Santa Cruz area. Many boys, girls, men, and women from varied walks of life have been escorted down the path of rhythm with Gary as their interpreter. His warmth, his fun, and his care-free, energetic expression engendered his students with self love and a sense of community. He succeeded in opening the hearts & minds of thousands of students to the beat of Hip Hop music.

Gary leaves behind his mother, Kisun Kendell of Yuma, Arizona, his brothers Ronnie Kendell and David Kendell, and hundreds of friends and students who love him like a brother.

"To the lives you touched, to the rhythms you followed, to the footsteps you left behind, and to the talent that will never be forgotten. Here's to a beautiful life lived. We love you Gee. We will miss you. Dance for us in Heaven."

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