Andrea Gonzalez – Instructor

Andrea Gonzalez started her ballet training when she was thirteen at Ballet Spartanburg, while
also joining StarMakers Dance Company, where she competed various genres such as acro,
contemporary, jazz, tap, and Irish. The following year, she was invited to train with Ballet
Spartanburg’s pre-professional program. She trained with Drake School of Irish Dance for two
years, going on to compete in numerous feis, including the 2021 Oireachtas. She began training
with International Ballet in Greenville the same year, joining their pre-professional company the
following season, while also teaching gymnastics and jazz at a local studio. Andrea is excited for
her second-year dancing with Carolina Ballet Theatre, where she has performed roles such as
Snow Princess, Bridesmaid, and Military Doll in the Nutcracker, including her first lead role as
Snow White last Spring. She also enjoys teaching various genres of dance at local studios in
Greenville. Andrea resides in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.

