In light of the recent controversy surrounding JCPenney choosing openly gay Ellen DeGeneres as a spokesperson, the Los Angeles dance community, family, and friends gathered together to show their love and support by countering hate with dance by performing in front of a JCPenney store. With dance as one of the hallmarks of The Ellen Show, what better way to "Show the LOVE, and Stop the Hate" than doing what Ellen loves most: DANCE!

This flash mob was produced Laura Buono and choreographed by Buono and Benjamin Allen, Founder and CEO of GROOV3. The mission of GROOV3 is to inspire change and build communities through the power of dance. Targeting non-professionals, G3 has an emphasis on boosting confidence, weight loss, and an overall sense of well-being.

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