Andrew Pearson is a dance and movement-based educator, performer, and creator. He has been presenting work in LA for over 10 years and has been invited to share his work throughout the US as well as at the Gdansk International Dance Festival in Poland. Andrew was a member of LA Contemporary Dance Company for 6 years where he performed, choreographed, and taught workshops, including engagements in Buenos Aires and New York City. While with the company, he had the privilege of working with and performing choreography by heavy-hitters Ryan Heffington, Holly Rothschild, Nina McNeely, and Micaela Taylor, among others. Additional credits include performances with MacArthur Award-winning director Yuval Sharon and the Los Angeles Philharmonic; Julien Prévieux's award-winning What Will They Do Next? at the FIAC Art Faire in Paris; and exhibitions at MOCA and LACE. In addition to his creative work, Andrew teaches guest classes at college programs both nationally and internationally and is currently on faculty at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) as well as working as Program Coordinator for Saint Mary’s College of California’s LEAP Program.
“Andrew Pearson is one of LA’s finest dance artists” — Jeff Slayton, LA Dance Chronicle
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