Andrea Chait is the Associate Director as well as a lead dancer of AGDT since 1998. Her intimate knowledge of the New York dance scene, combined with her excellent communication skills, dance training and academic background add a great deal to AGDT. She trained in jazz, ballet, and modern dance, appeared with various dance theater ensembles including Des Calderone Dance Company, and obtained a B.A. in Art History from Vassar College. Her contribution to AGDT is unique.