July 20, 2009, LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hip-hop dance phenomenon The Groovaloos (www.groovaloo.com), best known for the breakout winning performance on "Superstars of Dance" and appearances on "So You Think You Can Dance," will bring the electric dance show GROOVALOO to Los Angeles August 21-30 at the El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, 90601; 818-508-4200.
Based on the award-winning troupe's true-to-life experiences as told by the dancers who lived them, GROOVALOO is driven by jaw-dropping displays of physicality, a vibrant musical score and powerful spoken word poetry. The show's intertwined stories chronicle the struggles, hopes and triumphs of the 14-member cast. GROOVALOO celebrates passion and purpose while revealing the heart, soul and artistry of hip-hop and freestyle dance.
Members of The Groovaloos have been featured prominently in a multitude of mass entertainment arenas. Music superstars Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Will Smith and Gwen Stefani have been inspired by the unique talent of these performers and featured their performances in recent concerts and projects. Additionally, Groovaloos dancers have had substantial exposure in feature films (Step Up, Charlie's Angels, Idlewild) and in national advertising campaigns (iPod, GAP, Skechers, McDonald's).
El Portal Theatre dates and show times are:
Friday, August 21 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 23 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m.
The show embarks on a national tour beginning January 10, 2010, with performances at prestigious venues across the U.S., including Philadelphia's Kimmel Center. For more information and to purchase tickets, log onto www.groovaloo.com.
GROOVALOO is presented by Big League Productions. Big League Productions, Inc. is in its 20th season of producing, general managing and booking Broadway musicals and special attractions for touring throughout North America and the world. Big League has just finished touring the 30th Anniversary National Tour of the Tony Award winning musical Ain't Misbehavin'. Currently touring is the first national tour of a new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. For more information, visit www.bigleague.org.
Follow GROOVALOO on Twitter: @groovaloos; Become a fan of GROOVALOO on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/GROOVALOOS/44521674639?ref=ts
Contacts
Tellem Worldwide, Inc.
John Tellem, 310-313-3444
tellem@tellem.com
