Where Dance Becomes Something More.
Dance is what brings us together. Growth is what keeps us here.
For over twenty years, re.DEFINE has been more than a place to learn choreography.
It is a place where people discover confidence, build lifelong friendships, challenge themselves creatively, and become part of a community that continues long after the music ends.
Whether you are taking your very first dance class or continuing your journey as an experienced dancer, we believe dance has the power to shape lives far beyond the studio.
OUR STORY
Twenty years ago, re.DEFINE did not begin with a business plan or a vision of opening a dance studio.
It began with a simple invitation.
At the time, founder Mappy Mappala was directing his own adult dance company and teaching hip hop full time at a local studio. A few parents and the studio owner encouraged him to create a youth dance team so young dancers could receive additional training beyond their weekly classes.
So he said yes.
What started as one rehearsal a week became the most consistent and rewarding project of his life.
As those dancers grew, so did re.DEFINE. Some continued dancing into adulthood. Some became teachers and directors. Many became lifelong friends.
Today, what began as one youth team has grown into a community where dancers of all ages can continue discovering themselves through dance.
The vision was not fully defined in the beginning. It grew with every dancer, every rehearsal, every challenge, and every season. re.DEFINE was not built all at once. It was shaped by the people who became part of it.
And in a meaningful full-circle moment, Juniors still rehearses on Sundays during the same time slot where the original team began.
What We Believe
Growth Happens One Step at a Time
We believe in showing up, staying curious, embracing challenges, and becoming just a little better than yesterday.
Every Journey Is Unique
Some dancers begin as children. Others discover dance as adults. Some join a team, while others simply enjoy taking class each week. There is no single path—only the one that feels right for you.
Community Changes Everything
The strongest choreography is built on trust, encouragement, and genuine connection. That is why many of our dancers become lifelong friends.
Growth Happens One Step at a Time
We believe in showing up, staying curious, embracing challenges, and becoming just a little better than yesterday.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At re.DEFINE, we believe dance should be both challenging and encouraging. We celebrate progress over perfection and create an environment where dancers feel supported as they grow at their own pace.
Whether someone is preparing for the stage or simply dancing because they love it, every achievement matters.
Confidence
Learning to believe in yourself.
Creativity
Finding your own voice through movement.
Community
Growing together and supporting one another.
Leadership
Leading with humility, kindness, and respect.
Excellence
Always striving to become better than yesterday.
Joy
Never forgetting why we started dancing.
Every class, rehearsal, team, and dancer is part of one community. Although each program serves a different purpose, they all share the same heart: creating a place where people feel welcomed, supported, challenged, and inspired to become the best version of themselves.
OUR CULTURE
People often ask what makes re.DEFINE different.
It is not one class.
It is not one teacher.
It is not one performance.
It is the feeling people have when they walk through our doors.
A place where hard work and encouragement exist together.
Where teachers genuinely care.
Where dancers support one another.
Where families become part of the community.
Where everyone belongs.
What We Hope You Find Here
When you join re.DEFINE, we hope you find more than great classes or performances.
We hope you discover confidence.
Creativity.
Meaningful friendships.
A love for learning.
A place where you are encouraged to grow.
And a community you are proud to call home.
Because while dance may bring us together, growth is what keeps us here.
A Story We’ll Never Forget
“I don’t want another dance family.”
One of our youngest dancers was moving away after her final performance with us.
Backstage, we told her how proud we were and how much we would miss her.
She looked back at us and quietly said those six words.
They reminded us that re.DEFINE has never been just about dance.
It is about the relationships we build.
The confidence we nurture.
The community we create.
Sometimes, it becomes a second family.
COME VIBE WITH US
Whether you are stepping into your very first class or continuing your dance journey, we would love to welcome you into the re.DEFINE family.