Andrea received her early training at the Corraine Collins Dance Studios and went on to complete four years at Laine Theatre Arts.

Andrea was awarded a Scholarship for her fourth year and was an LTA year representative as well as being a finalist of the Jazz, Tap and Choreographic Award.

Following graduation from the College she completed a number of professional dance engagements, including the Royal Variety Performance in 1994 and a number of dance contracts overseas during 1995. In 1996 she joined the teaching faculty at the Corraine Collins Dance Studios. 
Andrea currently holds the Fellowship Degree of the ISTD in Modern and Tap Dance and Associate Diploma Status in the ISTD Ballet Faculty.