Andrea commenced her dance training at the age of two and continued her love of dance learning Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Commercial Jazz, Funk Ballroom, Latin and Musical Theatre.
Starting up Dance Club at Our Lady’s of Mercy College established Andrea’s love of teaching, leading her to complete a Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management, Zumba Instructor Qualifications B1 & B2, CDTA and SFD Dance examinations.
Andrea has performed for Merry-Go-Round Children’s Entertainment, Event Central, Woodnook Promotions and in various other shows across Australia.
Highlights for Andrea are performing in the opening ceremony of the commonwealth games 2006, Lead Role in the Shakespeare Comedy performing Lady Macbeth Adelaide and Melbourne Fridge Festivals, choreography for various productions, dancing along side the Wiggles, Guest Judge for talent shows at Westfield along side Mark Wilson (Dancing with the Stars), John Forman (Australian Idol) and Grant Denyer to name a few.
Andrea’s biggest achievement to date was opening and directing Toepaz Dance and Performing Arts Studio and Whirly Twirly Kids Parties for ten years.
Currently Andrea is exploring her creative flare and enjoying photographing newborns for GFP Babies, teaching Children Dance, Choreographing for the Heidelberg All Stars, Face Painting and Performing in Pantomimes.