DREW GLIWA

TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR

Drew Gliwa is from Bloomington, Illinois, and started dancing at the age of three. After dancing for Art in Motion for 6 years, Drew graduated high school a year early to attend Chapman University at 17. He joined the Chapman University Dance Team and was a member all four years of his career. He served as the team’s Co-Captain and led them to their 11th consecutive national title.  He was a rehearsal director for Complexions Contemporary Ballet Rep set by Desmond Richardson. He was awarded freshmen of the year, a choreography award for his collegiate choreographic debu,t and the Donna Cucunato award for his outstanding contribution to the department over four years. While in Los Angeles, Drew signed with MSA Talent. He was a guest artist in “TRANSPARENT/SEE” choreographed by Marissa Osato and Will Johnston and he performed with Justin Giles’ SoulEcape in their “the Giving Tree…” 

Most recently, Drew was a soloist and lead dancer in artist, Tavia’s visual album. He danced in a music video for the rock band, Brand of Sacrifice. He has assisted and danced for and assisted Monika Felice Smith in her class and her visual “ill”. Drew is a professional assistant for Hollywood Vibe.