08/11/2026
AMANDA FITZGERALD CHADWICK
Amanda Fitzgerald Chadwick is a former professional dancer with The Dance Theatre of Harlem and an accomplished classical ballet instructor, choreographer, and mentor with more than a decade of teaching experience. She is passionate about helping dancers build strong technical foundations while cultivating artistry, confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for ballet.
Amanda began her intensive training at age 12, studying at prestigious institutions including American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Boston Ballet, the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, The Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Dance Masters of America. She trained under renowned educators including Arthur Mitchell, Christine Spizzo, Anatoli Kucheruk, and Olga Tozyakova before launching her professional career with The Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Today, Amanda teaches, coaches, and choreographs throughout the Washington, D.C.,
Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. She has prepared dancers for Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), Universal Ballet Competition (UBC), summer intensives, collegiate dance programs, and professional auditions. Her students have earned Top 12 placements at major ballet competitions and have continued their training with Boston Ballet, the School of American Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Joffrey Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre. Her students have also gone on to perform professionally on Broadway, with American Ballet Theatre, the Los Angeles Opera, and in nationally televised productions.
Amanda is known for creating an uplifting, encouraging classroom where dancers are
challenged to reach their fullest potential. She is honored to share her passion for ballet and looks forward to inspiring the next generation of artists at Adrenaline.