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Rennie Harris Pure Movement

Rennie Harris PureMovement was founded in 1992 by, artistic director, choreographer and director, Rennie Harris. The organization is dedicated to preserving and disseminating hip-hop culture through workshops, classes, hip-hop history lecture-demonstrations long-term residencies, mentoring programs and public performances. The company’s work encompasses the diverse and rich African-American traditions of the past, while simultaneously presenting the voice of a new generation through its ever-evolving interpretations of dance. The company is committed to providing audiences with a sincere view of the essence and spirit of hip-hop rather than the commercially exploited stereotypes portrayed by the media. Rennie Harris is well versed in the vernacular of hip-hop, and is a powerful spokesperson for the significance of “street” origins in any dance style.

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Watch Past Performances

Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern Dance 12/27/01: Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern Dance

An Evening of Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern Dance featuring Rennie Harris Pure Movement, Dance Theater of Harlem principals Kellye Gordon Saunders and Donald Williams, as well as Kristofer Storey and Nejla Yatkin.

Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern Dance

An Evening of Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern Dance featuring Rennie Harris Pure Movement, Dance Theater of Harlem principals Kellye Gordon Saunders and Donald Williams, as well as Kristofer Storey and Nejla Yatkin.

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