John Barrella is a distinguished figure in the dance community, with a primary focus on street dance culture. A versatile artist, he employs techniques rooted in Locking, Popping, B-boy, and Hip Hop. Notably featured in music videos such as "Get Away" by Alissia and “HSKT” by Tenin, John’s portfolio extends to high-profile events like Tedx:Chaos, halftime shows for the NY Knicks, and the NYC Breakers’ Battle of the Boroughs reunion.

As a renowned choreographer, John’s work resonates on the international stage. His unique movement approach has left an indelible mark on dancers in numerous schools, programs, and teams globally. At the age of 14, he embarked on his dance journey at the School of the Arts in East Brunswick, NJ, where he honed his skills in modern dance and Ballet. John’s early training also encompassed human anatomy, improvisational techniques, childhood education, choreography composition, musical theatre, and theatre.

From his teenage years, John immersed himself in Hip Hop under various artists and became an integral part of the WildStyle dance company, mastering core Hip Hop techniques and exploring additional genres like house dance, waacking, and dancehall. Continuing his education, John remains under the tutelage of master and pioneering hip-hop artists, with notable influences including Tom Mckie, Spex, Brian Green, Bev Brown, Jazzy J, Sekou, Pavan Thimmiah, and more.

As the owner/director of the dance company Redef since 2007, John’s artistic vision comes to life in performances across NJ, NY, and Philadelphia. His comedy-based work, “Stupid Humans” offers satirical takes on the performing arts through live shows and dance films. Beyond directing the company, John serves as an adjunct professor for Hip Hop at Rider University, contributes to various arts boards, presents at numerous conventions, and appears in dance education facilities internationally to train both students and teachers.

In recent years, John has pioneered “The Comix Method”, a program training teachers globally in hip-hop terminology, technique, and educational practices. Applied in classrooms worldwide, this program reflects John’s unique instructional method. His classes and events aim to instill aspiring dancers with the fundamentals of street and Hip Hop dance, promoting both freestyle artistry and mastery of choreography. John’s overarching goal is to inspire individuals to become artists and creatively challenge themselves, fostering positive growth both within and beyond the realm of dance.