Jabbawockeez Partner with American Red Cross for WOCK AS ONE

As part of their newly-created "WOCK AS ONE" charitable foundation and partnership with the American Red Cross, the world-famous Jabbawockeez has announced proceeds from the 7:30 p.m. performance of the critically-acclaimed "MÜS.I.C." Sunday, April 10 at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino will be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts for the Japan earthquake and tsunami victims. In addition, Jabbawockeez has also created an exclusive t-shirt for the "WOCK AS ONE" campaign. Featuring the Jabbawockeez logo infused with the Japanese red sun-disc, the t-shirts are available for purchase on www.jbwkz.com, with the proceeds going directly to the American Red Cross.

"WOCK AS ONE is an organization we created to promote Unity," said Fred Nguyen, President of the JBWKZ. "We are honored to be an official partner with the American Red Cross in bringing further relief efforts to Japan and look forward to building this relationship for the long term."

"The American Red Cross is pleased to be partnering with Jabbawockeez to raise money for the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Relief Fund," says Scott Emerson, Chief Executive Officer for the Southern Nevada Chapter. "We applaud their commitment to help during this tragic time."

Continuing their dedication to the Japan earthquake and tsunami victims, Jabbawockeez has also announced the proceeds from their "Move-Ology" dance workshop, which will be held on Wednesday, April 13 at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will also be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts. Hosted by the world-famous dance crew, the "Move-Ology" dance workshop will feature classes on break dancing and isolations, taking the participants through the dance techniques and movement exercises used to create their groundbreaking show "MÜS.I.C." at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino.

Open to all ages, the "Move-Ology" dance workshops will begin at 7:00 p.m. and run until 9:30 p.m. Passes to the Jabbawockeez "Move-Ology" dance workshop begin at $30 ($20 for UNLV students), which includes two, one-hour dance workshops, Jabbawockeez merchandise and a discount to their critically acclaimed show "MÜS.I.C." at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. All passes are available for purchase at the front desk of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, located on the UNLV campus. Tickets are subject to availability. Class schedules and directions to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center can be found at srwc.unlv.edu.

Dressed in expressionless white masks and gloves, Jabbawockeez guide the audience's attention away from individual identities and toward a unified group while encouraging viewers to visualize the music by painting artistic imagery through their intricate moves. After being crowned the original champions of MTV's "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew," the group's unmatched talent and captivating style quickly became a fan favorite throughout the world. They have appeared on numerous television shows including "Dancing With The Stars," "So You Think You Can Dance," "The Ellen Degeneres Show," "Regis & Kelly," "The TODAY Show," "E! News" and "America's Next Top Model."

Described as an audio-visual story of inspiration brought to life through the harmonization of sound and movement, "MÜS.I.C." is hailed by critics as "AMAZING!" and "One of the hottest acts in the nation." Jabbawockeez performs "MÜS.I.C" Thursday - Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday-Monday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets beginning at $49, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are on-sale and are available at any Monte Carlo box office outlet. An exclusive Jabbawockeez VIP Meet & Greet package, which takes place following the show and provides fans an opportunity to meet the world-famous dance crew, is also available for $165 plus tax and fees. To charge by phone, call (877) 386-8224 or (702) 730-7160. Tickets also are available for purchase online at www.montecarlo.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Locals who present a valid Nevada ID will receive 35% off tickets. Offer is subject to availability and certain restrictions may apply.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcrosslasvegas.org or call (702) 791-3311.

 

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