Parsippany, NJ ( - April 7, 2009) - Today, Tuesday, April 7th five of the hottest teenage dance crews will stomp their way to New York City to battle for the title of the First Clearasil® Dance Crew, on the stage at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square. Hosted by Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, the first ever Clearasil® Pimple Blocker Battle will feature the elite in young dance talent, who will compete for a prize package worth over $10,000 and a year contract with Clearasil®. For Clearasil®, confidence is key both on and off the stage. The only 'breakouts' will be on the dance floor.

The top five crews, named Beat Blockerz, Cheerasil, CompleXion Crew, Spot Stompers and Ultra Cru, were chosen at a Casting Call held in February. Each of these dance crews will perform at the Clearasil® Pimple Blocker Battle in front of an esteemed celebrity panel of judges including former "Dancing with the Stars Champion," Drew Lachey, Disney star Alyson Stoner, and Celebrity Choreographer, GEO.

The dance crews will compete to promote Clearasil's new Ultra® Pimple Blocker Pen. The Clearasil Ultra® Pimple Blocker Pen works quickly and effectively to help stop a pimple in its tracks. Crews will incorporate the Pimple Blocker Pen as they pop, lock and drop to their favorite dance tracks.