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John John Tarrayo has been passionately dancing and performing since the age of 12. His journey began with Hip-Hop and Breaking, but his desire to grow into a well-rounded dancer led him to train extensively in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, and African dance. Throughout high school and college, he actively choreographed and performed, showcasing his dedication to his craft.
...Read moreJohn John Tarrayo has been passionately dancing and performing since the age of 12. His journey began with Hip-Hop and Breaking, but his desire to grow into a well-rounded dancer led him to train extensively in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, and African dance. Throughout high school and college, he actively choreographed and performed, showcasing his dedication to his craft.
John John’s extensive experience includes notable achievements in television, live performance, and music videos. He made it to the Top 30 of So You Think You Can Dance (Season 16), performed in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and was a featured ensemble in Bring It On: The Musical at the MUNY. As a featured dancer on MTV’s TRL, he demonstrated his versatility and star quality. His live performance credits include being a featured dancer aboard Royal Caribbean’s groundbreaking Aqua 80 show and touring nationally with iLuminate and Spanish artist Raymix.
In addition to live shows, John John has appeared in numerous music videos, collaborating with platinum artists such as The Jonas Brothers, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Sebastián Yatra, and Ingrid Michaelson. His work with prominent choreographers like Luam, Talia Favia, Luther Brown, Theresa Stone, Stacey Tookey, Cat Rendic and Michael McCrary has further refined his artistry.
John John has developed a distinctive style that blends contemporary movement with breaking, making his freestyles and choreography uniquely captivating. Committed to continuous improvement, he trains at prestigious institutions such as Broadway Dance Center. His hard work and talent earned him 1st place at Monsters of Hip Hop LA.
Driven by an unwavering passion for dance, John John strives to inspire others through teaching, performing, and traveling the world. His ultimate goal is to leave a lasting legacy in the dance industry.
"Dance is My Passion, My Reason, My Life."
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Class Descriptions
John John fosters a safe and inclusive environment where students can learn, work hard, and contribute positive energy to one another. His teaching approach emphasizes not only grooves and musicality, but also performance, storytelling, and, above all, intention. While his classes are challenging, they are also designed to be enjoyable. His primary goal is not for students to perfect the choreography, but for them to leave with an exceptional experience and a sense of growth.