Joseph Gonzales
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Arts Worker - Dance Education, Choreography, Research, Production and Advocacy. |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Introduction | As Founder and Artistic Director of ASK Dance Company (est. 2011), I use dance as a platform to explore and present contemporary ideas, while working to document and revive traditional dances which serve as a tool to strengthen inter-ethnic relations. Former Professor at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (2016-2024), Dean of Dance at National Arts Academy, Malaysia (1998-2015), Teacher at Federal Academy of Ballet (1992-1994). I have performed, directed, and choreographed professionally in multiple genres of dance and theatre since 1981 including the UK National Tour/West End "The King and I", Kuala Lumpur Dance Theatre and St. Moritz Gold Band in Malaysia. An educator, researcher, producer, curator, holding office for dance organizations at the Asian level, I work towards greater professionalism for dance, and to bring Malaysian dance onto international stages. |
| Interests | Dance, Politics, Sports, Current Affairs |