Andrea Rodriguez | Photo by Cathryn Farnsworth

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From Queens, New York, Andrea Rodriguez discovered her love for music and movement through her mother, who nurtured her connection to her Dominican and Ecuadorian heritage. Proud to be a Latina from New York City, her cultural practices and city’s vibrant pace inspire her creativity and constant pursuit of growth. Diverse cultures and versatile movement languages have shaped Andrea’s distinctive artistic voice.

Beginning her training in freestyle and breaking at a young age, Andrea spent time in community spaces where she embraced improvisation as a practice of shared creativity. She further developed her craft at LaGuardia High School, building a strong foundation in concert dance forms, before pursuing her BFA at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance.

At Kaufman, she has performed in world premieres by Kyle Abraham, Josette Wiggan, Caili Quan, Nina Flagg, and Tessandra Chavez, as well as Achinta S. McDaniel’s 100 Seconds to Midnight at the Ford Theatre, touring the production to Cincinnati. She also immersed herself in the LA street dance community through classes, battles, and Hip Hop and House sessions. Her professional experience spans film, music, immersive projects, fashion, and modeling such as the Cross Colours x Black Radiance Fashion Show and the Soul Food Candle Company Bodega Campaign.

Passionate about health and wellness, Andrea plans on earning her personal training certification and physical therapy doctorate, striving to merge artistry, recovery, and community care, believing that dance and wellness together hold the power to heal and connect.

Andrea Rodriguez | Photo by Lee Gumbs

Andrea Rodriguez | Photo by Lee Gumbs

Andrea Rodriguez | Photo by Cathryn Farnsworth

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