André Gingras was born in Canada and studied in Toronto, Montreal and New York City. His studies in Canada encompassed theater, English literature and contemporary dance. He received a Canada Council Arts Award to pursue his dance education in New York City. In NYC he worked with Christopher Gillis, Doug Varone, Mariko Tanabe and the Doris Humphrey Repertory Co. In the course of performing with the Humphrey Company, he worked with Lucas Hoving and danced José Limon's roles across North America.