A rising choreographer and performing artist from Pittsburgh, PA, Alexa Guadagnoli has had a love for the arts since she was 3 years old. Alexa recently graduated with a B.F.A in Dance from Shenandoah Conservatory, and is currently pursuing a M.S. in Performing Arts Leadership and Management. Between 2014-2022, Alexa performed in over 35 productions at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center- most recently dancing in the ensemble of Carousel as her first professional performance credit. While training at Shenandoah Conservatory, she had the opportunity to perform in original and reconstructed works from Daniel Padierna, Tiffanie Carson, Mike Esperanza, Earl Mosley, Erica Helm, Ting-Yu Chen, Sarah Philabaum, Maurice Fraga and Natasha L. Davis. Post graduation, Alexa completed her third season at Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH, as a PEANUTS™ Character Dancer, and made the big move to New York City in December of 2024.

 

As a newly established choreographer, her work is characterized by theatrical qualities, and the ability to showcase storytelling through dance. During her time at Shenandoah Conservatory, Alexa created choreography for several theatrical productions including: She Kills Monsters, A Dream Play, assisted Maurice Fraga with creation of movement for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the world premiere of MOONRISE: A New Musical, and made her directorial debut with Coalescence; an original collaborative project conceived and premiered at ShenCoLAB. Her concert dance works include pieces concentrated in contemporary and musical theater jazz styles with highlights including her senior capstone works Once in A Blue Moon and Belle Tristesse.  Alexa strives to pursue a career in the entertainment industry as both a creator and performer for theater, film, and other collaborative arts.

@alexaguadagnoli