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Best Street Performer 

James "J-Wizz" Hathorn

J-Wizz understands that the most entertaining form of dancing isn't found on perfect-footwork TV competitions. It's found in places like Westport and the Plaza. It's the sort of disjointed, outlandish, pop-and-lock stuff that kids try in the privacy of their own bedrooms but never whip out in public. Except for James "J-Wizz" Hathorn. With a ghetto blaster, a water jug, sweat towels and business cards that read "Street Dancer 4 Hire. Cheap But Not Free," the 35-year-old is on a mission to show that it's just that sort of unpredictable, spastic staggering that can shock and amaze. Dancing, after all, is about self-expression, not self-consciousness. Yeah, he's got a bucket, and you can toss in money if you like his moves, but he won't break step to thank you. His theory on his seizurelike moves is exactly why crowds flock and give up their dough: Laugh all you want, but you can't do it. You're too scared to even try.

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Hey J-Wizz!

Congratulations! And thank you for representing street performers everywhere. I've been Busking (street performing) in Seattle for over 6 years now. I played in the plaza October of 2006 when in town for a friends wedding. I'm bummed to have missed your show. Stay up!

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Posted by Emery Carl on December 9, 2007 at 4:04 AM

Hey J-Wizz! Congratulations! And thank you for representing street performers everywhere. I've been Busking (street performing) in Seattle for over 6 years now. I played in the plaza October of 2006 when in town for a friends wedding. I'm bummed to have missed your show. Stay up!

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Posted by Emery Carl on December 9, 2007 at 1:04 AM

Thank you Metro K.C. It's nice to know that all who voted for me enjoy what I do. I'll keep practicing & improving to bring ya'll more dance styles. Once again, thanx. PLUS(peace,love,unity,soul)2007j-wizz

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Posted by james hathorn on October 4, 2007 at 4:56 PM

Thank you Metro K.C. It's nice to know that all who voted for me enjoy what I do. I'll keep practicing & improving to bring ya'll more dance styles. Once again, thanx. PLUS(peace,love,unity,soul)2007j-wizz

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Posted by james hathorn on October 4, 2007 at 1:56 PM
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