Amy Gardner is a Canadian choreographer and director currently based in NYC. Born and raised in Calgary, her classical training began at the age of three. Throughout the years, additional styles such as jazz, tap, contemporary, theatre, modern, and hip hop were integrated into her education. Her professional dance career commenced at the age of 18 in Vancouver where she danced for MOVE: The Company, under the direction of Josh Beamish. During her time in Vancouver she enrolled in a program called Modus Operandi where she worked closely with Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond. It was under their mentorship that she was introduced to the boundless possibilities of contemporary dance and began to cultivate her creative vision and choreographic voice. Subsequently, she moved to Montréal where her career expanded into film and television, alongside national and international touring. Following several years of working in front of the camera as a dancer and actor, Amy made her way to NYC where she took her comprehensive body of professional experiences and began crafting her idiosyncratic choreographic language.
In 2015, Amy founded annoDAM Dance as a vehicle to develop, document, and distribute dance in unprecedented ways.
Her work now spans across film, television, live performance, multimedia production, and branded content. Her distinctive approach to communicating ideas and exploring narratives through movement have prompted a wide array of clients, commissioners, and collaborators internationally. Throughout her professional career, Amy has maintained close ties to the Canadian dance community through frequent masterclasses, mentorship, and commissioned choreography. NYC based teaching credits include Broadway Dance Center, Dartmouth College and Gibney Dance.