Josh Taylor is a dancer, choreographer, storyteller, MC/host, speaker and an artist-educator, often exploring themes in Hip-Hop culture, Pop culture, sociopolitical and social justice issues.
Through initiatives and events such as his recent multi-arts dance show, The Uncomfortable Project, Cultivating Creativity Youth Dance Program, and 73 ‘Til Infinity, an Outdoor Dance series of shows with the City of Hamilton, Josh aims to entertain, educate and express.
As an MC, Josh served as host for the 2021 Hamilton Fringe Festival Kick-Off, ACCA’s 2021 Emancipation Day, Youth Literary festival Telling Tales in 2020 through to 2024 and was the host of the John C Holland Awards in February 2024
Josh was the 2020 recipient of the Hamilton Arts Award for Dance and Performing Arts, the 2015 recipient of the John C. Holland Award for Arts and was the 2023-2024 Artist-in-Residence at Theatre Aquarius.
Through his work as Owner and Artistic Director of Defining Movement Dance Studio, Choreographer at Thrive Dance Academy, and in the Hamilton community, Josh is passionate about helping movement artists of all ages find their voice, build their platform and create meaningful opportunities in dance.
Instagram: @josh.g.taylor @steecityDMD
