Andrew Winans

Andrew Winans (he/him), an award-winning New York City-based director, choreographer, dance instructor and performer is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. He also studied at The School at Jacob’s Pillow under the direction of Broadway veteran, Chet Walker. He currently serves as a Resident Choreographer for Norwegian Creative Studios on multiple shows. Andrew is the Choreographer of the recent Off-Broadway premier of Mike and Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam.

Most notably, he worked as Assistant Director on the A Chorus Line premier in China. 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, The Apollo Theatre and The Public Theatre. Andrew re-staged A Chorus Line at Algonquin Arts Theatre, nominated for multiple BWW Regional Awards.

Original and associate work has been seen at Capital Productions (BWW Regional Award – Best Choreography), New York Theatre Barn, National Asian Artists Project, Boston Children’s Theatre, New Bedford Festival Theatre, Theatre Workshop Nantucket, Algonquin Arts, The Boston Conservatory, Boston Youth Moves and multiple workshops and readings. 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.

As a performer, Andrew has been seen in the International Tour of A Chorus Line, National Tour of 42nd Street, as well as regional theatres: North Shore Music Theatre, Gateway Playhouse, Maine State Music Theatre, American Theatre Group and more.

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

Andrew is inspired to preserve classic jazz and tap dancing through storytelling, while combining it with a contemporary theatrical flair. He embraces the individuality of each dancer and encourages them to celebrate their individuality in an encouraging working environment.