About Andy

Andy Russ is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and active generalist. Originally from North Carolina, Andy lived in New York City for 10 years, where he was Music Supervisor for the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. In 2005, he relocated to Rhode Island to take on the role of Artistic Coordinator for cellist Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project, during which time he was producer of the Grammy-nominated album Off the Map. He has created over 80 original sound designs for dance, theatre, radio and film. Andy teaches Integrated Art and Music at the Wolf School, teaches dance and film at Roger Williams University, co-directs Motion State Arts, and creates interdisciplinary performances as Passive Aggressive Novelty Company.

photo: Nikki Lee