Drew Burgess is an internationally recognized choreographer, adjudicator, educator, and consultant specializing in dance and acrobatics. He serves on faculty and adjudication panels for prestigious organizations including Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America, Impact Dance Adjudicators, Kids Artistic Revue, Rainbow National Talent Competition, Groove, and Encore Performing Arts.

Drew’s professional performance credits span major productions and artists, including the Radio City Rockettes, Taylor Swift, and The Baha Men. He toured worldwide in “iL CiRCo’s Viaggio”as a Dance Captain for 8 years. Drew also toured internationally with Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance, performing as a multi-track swing in both “Rock the Ballet 2” and “Romeo & Juliet.” 

His choreography has earned distinguished recognition, including the Sherry Gold Memorial Choreography Award from DMA, Overall Choreography Awards for Small Group and Production from NexStar, and an Industry Dance Awards Nomination from KAR.

His teacher training and certifications include DMA and DEA in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics, as well as Acrobatic Arts Certification (M1-M3). Drew serves as a U.S. Division Staff Course Conductor and Examiner for Acrobatic Arts and is a faculty member of Accelerate: The World’s Largest AcroDance Convention. 

As a former competitive dancer, he held national titles including Jr. Mr. Dance of America and Mr. Dance of America, along with multiple regional titles.

Drew’s students have achieved remarkable success, earning titles including Teen Miss Dance of Arizona, Miss Dance of Ohio, Mr. Dance of Ohio, and Mr. Dance of America. They’ve secured positions with the Radio City Rockettes, Walt Disney World, D1A Texas Tech Pom Squad, NFL Cincinnati Bengals Cheerleaders, and have won Silver and Gold medals at the IDO World AcroDance Championships.

Currently based in Columbus, Ohio, Drew teaches weekly at Straub Dance Center and Drake Dance Academy, and recently served as a Guest AcroDance Coach for The Ohio State University Dance Team. He previously held the position of Tap Director at Spisak Dance Academy in Glendale, Arizona for four years. Drew continues to share his expertise through year-round guest workshops, master classes, and choreography sessions worldwide, and has created educational content for CLI Studios.