Bold contemporary-ballet works for leading companies, festivals, conservatories.

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WELCOME

WHO ANDREW COLLABORATES WITH

World-class ballet companies, leading dancers, extraordinary collaborators, festivals/venues, conservatoires and junior companies.

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Ballet is perhaps the most honest language we have. You cannot lie with your body in the way you can lie with words. It's a practice of radical presence in an age of distraction.

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WATCH SIGNATURE WORKS

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CASE STUDY

Growing up in the UK, has shaped how I consider ballet to be part of the progressive theatre, where music, dance, drama and design unite to communicate ideas and stories about the human condition and relationship.  

Bringing fresh perspectives to classics like Cinderella reveals something about why certain stories endure across centuries and cultures, whilst exploring new titles and untold stories creates space for ballet’s expressive potential to fully resonate with audiences today.

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I’m delighted; Andrew’s Cinderella will be on for the history books. It will set new standards for storytelling throughout the field of dance.”

Marcello Angelini, Artistic Director of Tulsa Ballet 

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CONTEMPORARY HEART | CLASSICAL FORM  

ANDREW MCNICOL’S ARTISTIC VISION & APPROACH

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Driven by a passionate belief in the contemporary potential and creative versatility of the ballet form, Andrew’s approach draws out a HUMAN, POETIC & A DEEPLY MUSICAL response.

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WHAT I OFFER

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ARTIST TALKS, PANELS & JURY MEMBER

As an active choreographer, director, and commissioner, Andrew is regularly invited as guest speaker, mentor, coach and jury member, including for Teatro Massimo (Sicily), GradPro UK, Royal Ballet School’s Kenneth MacMillan Choreography Award and proudly serves on Dancer’s Career Development Grants Committee.

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WHAT I OFFER

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SPEAKER & JURY MEMBER

As a speaker shares a unique perspective as a founder, independent choreographer as well as working across major ballet companies internationally. Pre & post show talks, and keynotes on the creative process and positioning ballet to thrive. 

And as a Jury member: supports companies to audition dancers, award prizes.

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WHAT I OFFER

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MENTORING FOR EARLY/MID-CAREER CHOREOGRAPHERS & DANCERS   

Asking quality questions at the right time can shift the trajectory of a creative journey.

Mentoring is an exchange and way to support artists to create the conditions they need to thrive. 

  • Tailored 1:1 sessions (online or in person) minimum block of 6 sessions.  

  • Shadowing opportunities to observe the creative process and leadership in action.  

  • Limited availability. 

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“Deeply personal & universally relevant, weaving classical technique with contemporary expression… sheer poetic beauty…left the audience visibly moved and wholly inspired”

PRESS & REVIEWS

Christopher Holmes, Reviews Hub. 2025

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SOLOISTS, PRINCIPALS & GUEST ARTISTS

If you are a lead dancer wishing to perform an existing McNicol work or extract at a gala, event or performance.  

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