Andrew Champlin is a performer, visual artist, and international dance teacher currently based in Berlin. His artistic practice explores the intersection of Western classical dance and contemporary performance, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to training and research.

Originally from the United States, Champlin studied dance at the School of American Ballet and has collaborated with artists and organizations such as Xavier le Roy, Madeline Hollander, Ryan McNamara, Pam Tanowitz, Miguel Gutierrez, Oregon Ballet Theatre and The Merce Cunningham Trust. He holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from The New School in New York, an M.A. in Choreography from Stockholm University of the Arts, and is currently a PhD candidate in Artistic Research at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and Zurich University of the Arts.

From 2013-2023, Champlin was an assistant and apprentice to the ballet instructor Janet Panetta whose legacy he honors in his teaching and performance practice. He has taught at institutions including Zurich University of the Arts, Stockholm University of the Arts, Cullberg, ImPulsTanz, The Inter-city Center for Dance HZT, The New School, Tanzquartier Vienna, and Landestheater Linz.

My teaching builds on the technique of renowned ballet teacher Janet Panetta (1948-2023, US). In this class, classical ballet technique combines with postmodern dance and performance methods to help release tension in the body. With clear physical instructions and a deconstructive approach to ballet’s traditional syllabus, dancers will practice how to move more confidently and efficiently with ballet.

This class is designed for dancers from diverse movement backgrounds and those looking to explore new approaches to classical ballet technique.