Rehearsal Director
Joseph A. Hernandez (he/him), from Chicago, Illinois, began his movement training with Shotokan Karate. He received his formal dance training from Western Michigan University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in Dance. Joseph’s professional credits include ODC/Dance, Kate Weare Company, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, LED Boise, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, LA Opera, Ballare Carmel, Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, and River North Dance Chicago. Notable performances include Broadway’s revival of West Side Story, Miss Gay America’s 2019 winner Andora Te’tee, and the opening ceremony of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany with AXIS. Most recently, he received an Isadora Duncan Dance Award for outstanding performance in choreography by Natasha Adorlee. As a choreographer, Joseph has had his work formally presented at festivals, companies, and universities nationwide. In addition to dance, Joseph enjoys cat snuggles, camping, rock climbing, and spending time at the racetrack.