Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Andrew Carr discovered his passion for tap dancing at the age of three and has pursued it ever since. He began his training at the Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts before advancing to the M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy and a pre-professional apprenticeship program, where he received mentorship from Bril Barrett, Star Dixon, and Jumanee Taylor.
Currently serving as Dance Captain of the Chicago-based tap company M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Andrew has performed for over a decade at iconic venues such as the Auditorium Theatre, Ravinia Festival, 92NY, and Lollapalooza Chicago. His credits also include collaborations with Nico Rubio's company 333, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Fall for Dance (NY City Center), and recurring teaching roles at the Chicago Tap Summit. Additionally, Andrew was recently featured in the July 2024 issue of Dance Magazine as an "On the Rise" artist.
In 2023, he joined The School at Jacob's Pillow Tap Performance Ensemble under the direction of Derrick Grant, Michelle Dorrance, and Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, further enriching his artistic perspective.
In addition to his professional dance endeavors, Andrew is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a minor in Sociology at DePaul University, blending his creative passion with academic pursuits. He recently made his directorial debut with his own original choreographic works titled To Love You All Ways, which premiered in October of 2024 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center.
Dedicated to sharing the transformative power of tap, Andrew continues to inspire through performance, choreography, and teaching, while shaping the next generation of tap artists.
