Casey Harkness Andrade

Casey Harkness Andrade has been a professional choreographer, educator, and performer the past 10 years. She received her B.A. in dance performance from Rhode Island College where she trained and studied with exceptional choreographers such as Clay Talifaro, Sean Curran, Mark Taylor, and Danny Buraczeski. She continues her education at Broadway Dance Center in New York City where she studies weekly with Michelle Barber, Lainie Munro, Diane Laurenson, and various artists. Her choreography has been recognized both regionally and nationally receiving numerous awards. Many of her students have continued their education at the collegiate level and continue to dance, teach, and perform professionally. She has worked with various artists from Boston to New York. While a member of the Andary Dance Company, Casey had the wonderful opportunity to perform at the Cunningham School in New York City. Most recently Casey has judged for the Elite Dance Challenge Competition, where she has shared her knowledge of technique and artistry with dancers of all ages.