“When movement leads with authenticity, a palpable connection can ensue, creating a relationship between the dancer and viewer, affecting one on a personal level, an effect often rippling into one’s community or beyond. ”
ANDREA M YOUNG
Artistic Statement: https://aunjdance.com/artistic-statement/
Teaching Statement: https://aunjdance.com/teaching-statement/
Resume / CV: https://aunjdance.com/andrea-youngs-cv-resume/
EDUCATION
Hollins University
2018-2020
Roanoke, VA; Berlin, Germany & Frankfurt, Germany
M.F.A. Dance
Director: Jeffery Bullock
Class Instructors: Rebekah Chappell, Irene Dowd, Noemie Solomon, Elizabeth Zimmer, Boyan Manchev, Mauro Tambone, LeeRay Costa, Jumatatue Poe, Jose Bustamante, Doug Elkins, Amanda DiLodovico, T.J. Anderson, Pauline Kaldas, Christian Matheis, Elizabeth Jamison, Mindy Rawlinson
Movement Instructors: Christoper Roman, Martin Nachbar, Naomi Perlov, Stella Zannou, Keith Hennessey, Tariq O’Meally, Shani Collins-Achille, Mohamed Dacosta, Clarice Young, Jenna Riegal
Penn State University
2004-2008
State College, PA
B.A. Integrative Arts concentration in Dance
B.S. Supply Chain and Information Systems
Director: Elisha T. Clark Halpin
B.A. Instructors: Michele Dunleavy, Kikora Franklin, Spence Ford
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY
Penn State University
2008-2009
State College, PA
Continuing Education Adjunct Instructor Styles: Modern, Hip hop, Conditioning, Tap
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
The Grier School
2008-2011 & 2012-2015
Tyrone, PA
Resident Choreographer, Assistant Artistic Director & Instructor
Styles: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre
DANCE STUDIOS
Estudio de Danza Maries
2015-2019
Monterrey, MX
Resident Choreographer, Instructor & Assistant Artistic Director
Styles: Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Floor Barre, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Conditioning
Centre Dance
2014-current
State College, PA
Resident Choreographer, Instructor & Administrative Director
Styles: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Floor Barre, Conditioning
Altoona Dance Theatre
2013-2014
Altoona, PA
Choreographer & Instructor Styles: Contemporary, Hip Hop & Tap
Tammy’s School of Dance
2011-2013
Pittsburgh, PA
Choreographer & Instructor Styles: Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap
Sherry’s School of Dancing
2011-2012
Verona, PA
Choreographer & Instructor Styles: Hip Hop
FESTIVALS & MASTER CLASSES
100th Anniversary for Casino Monterrey
25th Anniversary Workshops
Reed Dance Intensive
US Embassy Workshop & Performances
Motion Dance Convention
Bodiography Center for Moving
Tammy’s School of Dance Summer Camp
AWC’s Dance Academy
Allegheny Ballet Summer Program
2016
2015
2012 & 2013
2012
2011-2014
2012
2012
2012
2011
Monterrey, Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico
Pittsburgh, PA
Tyrone, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Wexford, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Altoona, PA
COMPANY AFFILIATION
August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble
2011-2013
Pittsburgh, PA
Managing Director, Dancer, Apprentice
Greer Reed, Director
Jason McDole, Rehearsal Director
Leslie Anderson Brasswell, Ballet Mistress
Fluidity Dance Company
2008-2011
Tyrone, PA
Principal Dancer
Jocelyn Hrzic, Director
ETCH Dance Co.
2007-2009
State College, PA
Principal Dancer
Elisha T. Clark Halpin, Director
University Dance Company
2005-2008
State College, PA
Principal Dancer & Rehearsal Director
Elisha T. Clark Halpin, Director
NOTABLE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES
Views of a Fleeting World by Pascal Rioult
Function by Kyle Abraham
New Second Line by Camille A. Brown
Mothers of War by Christopher Huggins
Unwritten by Antonio Brown
Ms. Morton by Jason McDole
No Regrets by Kiesha Lalama
Hearth by Jon Lehrer
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOP, MASTER CLASSES & FESTIVALS
Jazz Dance World Festival; Pittsburgh, PA 2012
Jazz Dance World Congress’ International Choreography Competition 2012, 2009
Grier Gala, Tyrone, PA 2008, 2010-2015
Houston MET’s Summer Intensive 2010
Dance Under the Stars Choreography Festival; Palm Desert; CA 2010
Koresh’s Artistic Showcase, Philadelphia, PA 2009, 2010, 2011
Project Dance Festival; New York, NY 2009, 2010 Steps on Broadway’s Performance Lab; New York, NY 2009, 2010
Invited to perform in Opening of Northeast’s ACDFA 2009
The American College Dance Festival; New London, CT 2008
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Class; Tyrone, PA 2008
Strength Training and choreography with Michele Assaf; Tyrone, PA 2008
Ron Brown Master Class; University Park, Pa 2008
The American College Dance Festival; Athens, OH 2007
Penn State Summer Dance Intensive; University Park, PA 2007
AWARDS
CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD – Velocity Dance 2020
Awarded one out of a division; received award in Both Divisions
CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD – Motion Dance 2016
Awarded one out of the entire competition
ACDFA Chosen one Student for adjudication 2008
Penn State Dance’s Outstanding Senior
Award for outstanding performance, leadership, and service to the department 2008
Penn State Dance’s Most Valuable Dancer Award 2007
REFERENCES
Available upon request