Premier Dancer
Joseph is from Skegness, Lincolnshire. He trained at the Janice Sutton Theatre School and Elmhurst School for Dance (Upper School). He joined Northern Ballet in 2012 and was promoted to Soloist in 2016.
Joseph is sponsored by Patricia Swallow.
Learn more about Joseph
Where were you born and raised?
I was born and raised in Skegness, a small town on the east coast of Lincolnshire, which really was a great place to grow up.
At what age did you start dancing?
I started dancing at age 7 but it was very on and off. I couldn't decide whether I liked it or not, I was very shy and it took me time to get used to the studio.
Where did you train?
I started training locally at the Janice Sutton Theatre School and later began my profesional training aged 16 at Elmhurst School for Dance.
Awards, nominations and prizes
Elmhurst School for Dance - Most Versatile Man 2012.
Favourite Northern Ballet roles
My favourite role would have to be Anthony from Swan Lake. It's a role that I have done recently and feel I learnt a lot from doing. Also there was a lot of room for my own interpretation.
What do you like most about being a dancer?
I like the constant strive for perfection and that each day there is something new to learn and improve upon.
If you could adapt one work into a ballet what would it be?
If it was possible then Star Wars would be great but I don't think in reality it would work.
What is your favourite post-show meal?
Some sort of protein to help with the recovery, so maybe chicken but also something sweet as a treat.
How do you like to relax?
Hanging out with friends and laughing non-stop.
If you weren't a dancer what would you be?
Mmmm... I honestly have no idea! Something to do with animals.
Production photos taken by Emma Kauldhar, Bill Cooper, and Caroline Holden.