Andrea Queens is a beautifully versatile artist. A Performer, Creative, Founder and Director of AQ Arts London.
Born in Great Britain, Andrea graduated from Middlesex University (UK) and Broadway Dance Centre (New York, USA), where she embodied a wide range of dance styles. Passionate about dance styles of the African diaspora, Andrea's dance focus includes, jazz, contemporary, dancehall, African, hip hop, commercial dance and capoeira. Andrea is also pioneering the unique and heart racing style of Afro Jazz dance in the UK. Other styles studied and performed include Tap, House, English folk, contact improvisation, freestyle, harness and silks.
Embarking on her vocal journey, training in jazz, gospel, pop and musical theatre with vocal coaches both in London and New York. To date Andrea has worked as a backing vocalist, lead vocalist and a featured lyricist and singer for The Spark organisation.
Poetically Andrea has also performed and written for various arts companies including England's leading poetry organisation, Apples and Snakes.
Thriving in performance, experienced in the theatre, corporate and commercial sectors.
With a passion for crossing arts and the ability to create and deliver enchanting work in these three art forms has lead to Andrea's artistry and stagecraft being praised by many, recognised internationally supported and funded by the Arts Council England, Brent Council, Sports England, Active New You, The Blue Elephant Theatre and Space NW10.
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Credits include:
Born in Great Britain, Andrea graduated from Middlesex University (UK) and Broadway Dance Centre (New York, USA), where she embodied a wide range of dance styles. Passionate about dance styles of the African diaspora, Andrea's dance focus includes, jazz, contemporary, dancehall, African, hip hop, commercial dance and capoeira. Andrea is also pioneering the unique and heart racing style of Afro Jazz dance in the UK. Other styles studied and performed include Tap, House, English folk, contact improvisation, freestyle, harness and silks.
Embarking on her vocal journey, training in jazz, gospel, pop and musical theatre with vocal coaches both in London and New York. To date Andrea has worked as a backing vocalist, lead vocalist and a featured lyricist and singer for The Spark organisation.
Poetically Andrea has also performed and written for various arts companies including England's leading poetry organisation, Apples and Snakes.
Thriving in performance, experienced in the theatre, corporate and commercial sectors.
With a passion for crossing arts and the ability to create and deliver enchanting work in these three art forms has lead to Andrea's artistry and stagecraft being praised by many, recognised internationally supported and funded by the Arts Council England, Brent Council, Sports England, Active New You, The Blue Elephant Theatre and Space NW10.
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Credits include:
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Choreography / Movement Direction:
Roll together, Feast together - TV and internet advert Advert - KFC Guerrilla - TV Drama - Sky Atlantic Freakazoid production - Secret Theatre London Penny - Live performance (USA / UK) - Funded by the Arts Council England Bag Lady - Live performance (USA) Oddities Dance Freely - Music video Responsive Light - live Interactive and animated dance piece |
Performance:
Roll together, Feast together Advert - KFC BBC - TV - (Dancer and Actress) London Olympics Opening Ceremony 2012 - Live performance / TV - (Dancer) James Blunt - Music Video (Dancer) Magic of Motown - Touring show - Singer Make It Happen - (Singer and Spoken Word Poet) |
Writing:
Grey Parrot Singing - Performance poetry commission for Apples and Snakes Poetry Organisation Hand Down - Spoken Word Poetry Make It Happen - Spoken Word poetry Afro poem - Recorded poem featured in, ' What Is Women', Uchenna Dance Company Penny, Empty, Five Stages, Joy - songs/ poems featured in dance and theatre production of , 'Penny' by AQ Arts |
AQ Arts
Andrea also manages her own independent arts company AQ Arts. This is where her arts leadership, teaching and personal creative work thrives. Working across the sectors community, education, corporate and private events. As a teacher and mentor Andrea works with some of the top dance organisations. To find out more about teaching bookings and experience please visit AQ Arts website www.aqartslondon.com
Andrea also manages her own independent arts company AQ Arts. This is where her arts leadership, teaching and personal creative work thrives. Working across the sectors community, education, corporate and private events. As a teacher and mentor Andrea works with some of the top dance organisations. To find out more about teaching bookings and experience please visit AQ Arts website www.aqartslondon.com