Andy Howitt was born in Fife, and danced with Fife Youth Dance Company before going to Laban Centre for Movement and Dance in London.

Andy then joined Transitions Dance Company also based at Laban. Since leaving College Andy has danced and performed with Diversions Dance Company, Scottish Opera, TAG Theatre Company and Scottish Dance Theatre. In 1999 Andy became Artistic Director for Scottish Youth Dance. Andy has also appeared on TV as the mystery guest on They Think It’s All Over! & with Tam Cowan on Offside dancing the Archie Gemmill Goal