Originally from Moscow, Russia, Andrei Kisselev began his career at an early age receiving intensive training in Vaganova Ballet Method. In 1992, he received a diploma from the Russian Conservatory of Culture and Art after four years of study as a ballet master and choreographer. In the same year of graduation, Andrei joined the world renowned Moiseyev Dance Company. After one year he became a principal dancer.

In 1995, Andrei was discovered by the producers of Riverdance, and for many years he performed with this international hit show in North America and Europe, culminating in a two-year successful Broadway production. Throughout this time, Andrei was also ballet master, bringing new innovations in style to the stage and playing a pivotal role as a Riverdance choreographer.

Settling in New York in 2001, Andrei has performed as a principal dancer with Connecticut Ballet, Kentucky Ballet, New Jersey Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet, and Rebecca Kelly Ballet. Most recently, his choreography and powerful performance in Aleko with the New York City Opera was deemed “showstopping” by several notable reviewers.

In addition to his far-reaching performance career, Andrei has extensive teaching experience. He previously served as Artistic Director of Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive Program in USA, and he has been a Professor of Ballet at Manhattanville College for the last twelve years. In addition, Andrei teaches extensively throughout the Tri-State area and beyond.

Formerly with Ballet Ambassadors, Andrei has been Artistic Director for Art of the Dance World for the past two years, bringing his powerful performing abilities and his teaching excellence to countless students and communities.