Andrea Stephanie Mish was born and raised in South Florida. She began her training at a young age with Southern Dance Theater and later studied at Ballet East in West Palm Beach, Florida. She furthered her training at A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, and Joffrey Chicago Ballet summer intensives, Houston Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater. In 2023, Andrea graduated with Honors Cum Laude and high distinction with a Bachelor of Science in Dance Arts Administration and Psychology from Butler University. She is also the 2023 recipient of the Arts Administration Outstanding Artist Award and was on the Dean’s List at Butler University. Following graduation, Andrea accepted a position with Ballet Des Moines under the artistic direction of Tom Mattingly. This is Andrea’s first season with Ballet Hispánico.