Nadine "Hi-Hat" Ruffin is a choreographer of

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from New York City. She has worked with

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, and

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. Ruffin's work is featured in many

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music videos, such as " All n My Grill", "

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", " Hit Em wit da Hee", " Sock It To Me", " Beep Me 911", "

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", and "

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". Ruffin has served as a guest judge on the American dance competition reality TV series ''

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Filmography

Ruffin has choreographed the following television shows and movies: * '' Bring It On'' * ''

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'' * '' Step Up 2'' * ''

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'' * The 51st Annual

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'' * 4th Annual VH1

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'' * '' Chicken Little'' * The 2nd Annual

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'' * '' The Girl Next Door'' * ''The Nick at Nite Holiday Special'' * ''

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