Andrew Winans

Andrew Winans, a New York City-based director, choreographer, dance instructor and performer is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory with a B.F.A. in Musical Theater, emphasis in dance. He also studied at The School at Jacob’s Pillow under the direction of jazz master, and Broadway veteran, Chet Walker. Andrew has performed Nationally and Internationally with 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, and numerous other shows.

Andrew recently worked as Assistant Director on the A Chorus Line premier in China, at Shanghai Culture Square. In addition, he has assisted TONY winners Bob Avian (original co-choreographer; revival) and Baayork Lee (original cast member; revival) on numerous other companies and events - including New York City Center, U.S. National Tour, Japan Tour, and The Apollo Theater.

Seen at Feinstein’s/ 54 BELOW and The Green Room 42 in New York City, Andrew is the creator, Producer, Director and Choreographer of Off the Line, a concert series. Other original and associate work has been seen at New York Theater Barn, National Asian Artists Project, Boston Children’s Theater, New Bedford Festival Theater, Ocean State Theater Company, Wheelock Family Theater, The Boston Conservatory and Boston Youth Moves. Numerous music videos are featured on BroadwayWorld.com.

Andrew has taught internationally - including master classes, resident, and guest instruction at Broadway Dance Center, Stage Door Connections, Broadway Connection, Jeannette Neill Dance Studio, American Theater Dance Workshop, Freehold Regional Performing Arts Center, Ocean Dance Force, Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, Boston Patio Playhouse, Upstart Crow Studios, Fox Riverside Theater Foundation, Y Dance Company and The Studio: DCFA.

Andrew is inspired to preserve classic, Jazz and Tap dancing through story telling, while combining it with his contemporary theatrical flair. He works on audition techniques and embraces the individuality of each dancer.