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Andrea Leigh-Smith is a Professor of Practice at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, Department of Drama. With over 30 years of professional experience, she is a dancer, choreographer, and educator. Her Broadway credits include *Jerome Robbins’ Broadway* and *SMILE*, alongside work with national tours, Radio City Music Hall, and major regional theaters. She co-founded the Irondale Ensemble Project Canada and the Building Company, and her choreographic repertoire spans over 40 works across contemporary modern, jazz, and musical theater. Formerly affiliated with the Ballet and Dance Center, she is also a certified Pilates instructor.
- Professional Highlights: Over 40 choreographed works for theater productions like *Arabian Nights*, *Lysistrata*, *A New Brain*, and *Avenue Q*.
- Teaching Experience: Former faculty at the Ballet and Dance Center; current role emphasizes bridging professional practice with academic instruction.
Her career merges artistic innovation with educational mentorship, specializing in movement-based storytelling and interdisciplinary theater.
