joshua fernandez
Int/Adv Choreography Rotating Saturdays 900pm
Joshua Fernandez, began dancing at age 16. Joshua has trained in many styles including: Ballet, Contemporary, Contemporary/Jazz, Hiphop foundations, Popping, Waacking, Afro Fusion/Choreography, Dance Hall, Choreography and Freestyle. Joshua trained under Pacific Dance Arts, A3 District, Harbour Dance Centre, and TwoFourSeven Dance Company. He’s currently a part of the crew Infamous Ryderz, which mainly focuses on individual training and choreography.
As a dancer, Joshua was able to do an apprenticeship with Coastal City Ballet, performing Irene Schneider’s Midsummer Night Dreams, Coppelia and toured Hansel and Gretel with the company nationally. After his years with ballet, he transitioned over to doing more street fundamental styles. He went on to train and compete with his crew of 7 years nationally and internationally, winning awards at events including; Monsters A- List Event Washington, Hit the Floor Toronto, World of Dance Orlando and Artist Emerge. They also took the 1st place win at Represent Dance Competition in Edmonton for two consecutive years, one of which featured a section of his own award winning choreography.
Joshua has attended several dance and teaching conventions which has allowed for him to explore different styles of dance and teaching methods.
As a teacher, Joshua believes in providing a safe space for his students to feel confident, motivated and inspired. He loves to see his students reach breakthroughs and push themselves past their limits. Joshua wants to see his students succeed and be proud of their achievements along with the hard work and dedication they’ve put in their craft.