Andrew "Turtle" Turtletaub was born and raised in Brooklyn NY, and began his performing career at the early age of 17. He danced for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida as a “Kid of the Kingdom,” as well as a dancer in Beauty and the Beast. He continued to perform for Royal Caribbean, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (NYC and Branson, Missouri), as well as numerous industrials, television commercials, movies, and episodes of SNL...read more
Andrew "Turtle" Turtletaub was born and raised in Brooklyn NY, and began his performing career at the early age of 17. He danced for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida as a “Kid of the Kingdom,” as well as a dancer in Beauty and the Beast. He continued to perform for Royal Caribbean, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (NYC and Branson, Missouri), as well as numerous industrials, television commercials, movies, and episodes of SNL. Andrew was an original member of Mia Michael’s dance company R.A.W. (Reality At Work), and after that, he began performing for A Few Good Men Dancin.
More of Andrew’s professional credits include: the national tour of FAME the Musical, the off–Broadway company of FAME on 42nd Street, A Chorus Line at the Lenape PAC, a featured role in Radio City’s workshop of Carnivale, and an original company member of the American premiere of WE WILL ROCK YOU in Las Vegas. Andrew’s most recent professional endeavor was playing the role of “Chistery” in the critically acclaimed musical, Wicked.
Some Choreography credits include, FAME the Musical at Capitol Playhouse as well as The International Music Festival in Mauca China, Commercial’s for the Japanese Chocolate Company GLICO, TROJAN brand company, TENA products, and Bud Light. Workshop of Caty Bridgewater, a new musical, music and lyrics by Bobby Cronin. Break Out In Song, Anything Goes Starring Katie Thompson NYC and CT. Associate/Assistant Directing & Choreography for Hairspray, Forever Plaid, Smokey Joe’s Café, Chicago, A Chorus Line, Dance Break, Sweet Charity workshop NYC, Carnivale workshop Radio City Music Hall, Orpheus NYC Opera, and A Few Good Men Dancin, NYC and National Tour.
His award winning and nationally recognized choreography can be seen showcased throughout the country as well as in Canada at many local dance studios, dance companies and college dance teams.
Andrew has a lot to offer in his class besides his dance education and knowledge. He strides to inspire, educate, create unique movement, and make the experience of his class positive and uplifting. Being born and raised in NY has given him a dynamic and eclectic eye for dance. His style of choreography represents openness for constant growth and self-discovery.
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