(Los Angeles, Calif…October 6, 2008)

Wardance Entertainment will host the American Street Dance Championship V “Take it to the Floor” at California’s largest fitness event, The 2009 Los Angeles FitnessExpo™ presented by Gaspari Nutrition and Bodybuilding.com, Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Halls G & H.

This annual competition will take place on Sunday, January 25 and will bring together some of the top street dancers in the world. With the pulsing beat of music provided by LA’s hottest DJ’s, these street dancers will battle it out for $5,000 in cash and prizes. In addition, master street classes in Locking, Popping, BBoying and Hip Hop will be offered.

“We’re excited about bringing street dancing to the Expo for the first time in 2009 and having the opportunity to promote in conjunction with Wardance Entertainment,” said The Los Angeles Fitness Expo Executive Director, Erin Ferries. “Street dance requires supreme fitness and agility, and we know our audience will appreciate this exhilarating addition to the Expo.”

Crescendo Ward, President of Wardance Entertainment, said, “We’re very looking forward to participating in The Los Angeles Fitness Expo. “Our competition will bring contemporary culture to the Expo, and these red-hot competitors will surely bring the house down with the excitement of street dance.”

Other new 2009 Los Angeles Fitness Expo events include:

•  THE GRACIE KIDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.  This is the first event of its kind and based on the success of the 2008 US Nationals, which featured hundreds of Jiu Jitsu and grappling competitors from as far away as New Zealand, it is sure to be a big hit.

•  The inaugural FITEXPO SUMO GRAND PRIX, an International Sumo
tournament.  Event host, Troy Collins, President & Trustee of the United
States Sumo Federation brings his world-class competitors to the Los
Angeles Fitness Expo stage in one of the oldest and most revered sports in
the world.

Expo attendees will also cheer on competitors participating in returning
contests including The Iron Man Pro XX, All American Strongman
Challenge, The Scot Mendelson Pro Bench Press Classic, The Gracie US
Nationals and USPF American Cup Powerlifting. The Gladiator Challenge will offer a great card of MMA bouts as well.

The Los Angeles Fitness Expo offers something for everyBODY!  Attendees will find over 250 exhibits offering the newest in fitness, diet, nutrition, strength and wellness products and services. During both days of the Expo, many leading fitness professionals will be presenting educational seminars and demonstrations on subjects such as proper nutrition and dieting, exercise philosophies, making health and fitness your business and many more.

Adult admission tickets are $15 per day or $20 for the full weekend, children 12 years and under are $5 per day and children under six are free. Show hours are Saturday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM and Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Plenty of parking is available. For more information on ticketing, exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities call (818) 545-0290 or visit www.thefitexpo.com

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