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The Redef Movement, or "Redef" professional dance company was initially established in 2007,  having operated as a training and performance dance company in a wide range of venues, events, and dance experiences throughout New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia.  Company members train heavily in the styles of Hip Hop, Breaking, Popping, & Locking under the direction of company director John "Comix" Barrella. Each performance highlights  a variety of street dance genres through powerful movement, stories & themes relevant to Hip Hop culture, and abstract concepts. A few performance credits include:

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Tedx: Chaos

New York Liberty Madison Square Garden Halftime Shows

NYC Breakers Presents: Battle of the Boroughs

10Prl Promo Video: Groove is in the Heart

Bailar al Sol

Women Rock

Never Before, Never Again

Asbury Park Dance Fest

8 In Show

That Which Connects

Stardust

& Many More

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In addition to countless performances over the course of nearly two decades, Redef dancers have been invited to host dance events/workshops, present and lecture at events throughout the tri-state area, and much more.

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The other half of Redef dance company: Stupid Humans

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        We were able to host John recently in our studio for two student workshops divided by ages, an adult class and a teacher training. I had followed him on social media and had always been impressed by his level of knowledge and passion to teach REAL hip hop. We were blown away by his knowledge once we met him in person and his training-in addition to his curriculum-has shaped our hip hop program in our studio! I highly recommend using John as a resource however you can, whether it is his curriculum or a live session. He is truly one of the best out there!

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- Jessica Reagle

Owner: Jessica's Dance Academy, Swansboro NC

        I had John out to my studio over the summer for teacher training. I am so glad that I had more than just my hip hop teachers in the room as his tips, exercises and approaches can be used in all genres. They are true teaching tools. John gives a true foundation and education on hip hop culture and brings you back to where it comes from and the why. His personality is infectious and his passion for not only his art  but educating others is evident. He has made himself available  to be a mentor to one of my newer staff members and we have purchased his curriculum for our studio. I can't say enough about him except he is the real deal.

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- Tiffany Prout-Leitao

Owner:  Center Stage Dance Academy, Masschusetts

     John Comix Barrella has visited our studio twice since 2018 and he has inspired, educated and infused excitement into our hip hop programs.  Not only does he deliver memorable and current class work, he is authentic.  He studies so he can share and inspire with so much knowledge.  Our hip hop instructor uses his teaching material to continue to develop a strong and growing program at our studio.  After year one, our dancers looked forward to learning new styles that were presented with so much detail that they could retain the information and build on John's workshop visit throughout the season. 
 

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- Jillian Duhadway

Owner: Duhadway Dance Dimensions, Alma MI

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