America's Top Jerkin Crews Move to the Beat at Los Angeles Sports Arena While Raising Awareness and Funding for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Los Angeles

Online, March 23, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Jerkin is about to impact the Los Angeles community again, as Vlado Footwear and the Los Angeles Sports Arena join forces to present SHOWDOWN LA II on Saturday, April 30th. Forty-Two of the Nation's top Jerkin dance crews are headed to the Los Angeles Sports Arena to compete and be recognized as NJA (National Jerkin Association) Los Angeles Champion for 2011. This one of a kind dance competition in Los Angeles for it's second year, continues to embrace a sense of family and fun for the community. The event is sponsored by the Los Angeles Sports Arena and downtown-based Vlado Footwear, the creator of the official Spectro Jerkin shoe, promising a family affair that proved last year to be exactly what the community wanted. The event will be packed with entertainment for all ages, family activities and vendors. SHOWDOWN LA II will showcase dance crews battling it out 'Jerk' style and is expected to once again attract thousands of youth from around the area. Participating crews will vie for trophy's, shoes, apparel and cash, and is geared toward bringing the greater Los Angeles community together.

The Jerk movement has become a dance phenomenon that not only consists of unique leg work to a new sound of music, but it incorporates a lifestyle that features skinny jeans, bright energetic colors, and brings individuality back to the table that exceeds the typical trendy movement. This positive culture continues to grow and gain international respect as SHOWDOWN LA II moves to the famed Los Angeles Sports Arena. With competing crews coming in from Hawaii, Maryland and Seattle to name a few, who are looking to make their name the next big thing, one of the originals, The Ranger$ stand for it all! The Ranger$ are the top Jerkin Crew on the circuit right now, winning awards and holding on to a strong fan base with millions of views on YouTube for their latest music and videos. They will be performing live at this years SHOWDOWN LA II. Other amazing artists performing at this years event along with a few surprise celebrity artists, include Young Sam, last years winners Marvel, Inc and Vice 45 will perform the National Anthem.

"These young people have created a culture to provide a positive alternative to the growing gang population. How can you not support that amazing thinking?" states founder of Vlado Footwear, Jill Kim. "This movement is much more than most people understand. We are bringing the families together for some great entertainment, as well as an education in a very creative new and positive culture and I will continue to support their creativity and talent."

Tickets for the event will be made available to the public at a cost of $20 pre-sale through Vlado Footwear, located at 2200 S. Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 or $25 at the door the day of the event. There will be areas for dancers to collaborate with other dancers in between competition times. Surprise celebrity guests will also be on hand for photos, autographs and performances and event sponsors such as Future Heretics, NJA Skinny Jeans, and Spectro Shoes, the official Jerk dance shoes, will be on hand showing the latest in fashion. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles and will be instrumental in making a special dream come true.

For more information or to inquire about participation in the event contact one of the following:

Francine Marseille fmarseille@yahoo.com for media, celebrity talent, entertainment talent
submissions and vendor submissions. 310-738-0340

Jill Kim jill@Vladofootwear.com for entertainment submission consideration only

VISIT: http://vladofootwear.com/nja_events.html for more information and tickets

Official NJA Artists http://vladofootwear.com/nja_artists.html