Originally from Wisconsin Joey is a first-generation college graduate, holding a BA and MFA in Dance from Beloit College and Mills College respectively. Joey has extensively worked in collegiate dance education, teaching courses at Beloit College, Carthage College, Mills College, Diablo Valley College, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Most recently, Joey has embarked on an exciting new chapter in Southern California, where he teaches Hip Hop and Dance History at the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts as faculty in the Commercial Dance Conservatory.

Before joining the collegiate ranks, Joey established his reputation as a dance professional, serving as faculty at Millennium Dance Complex Chicago. Additionally, during his time living in the Bay Area he contributed to the dance community by teaching at Full Out Studios (Oakland, CA)

Notable highlights of Joey's performance career include Carnival Los Angeles & Chicago, Robert Moses Kin, Summerfest (Milwaukee, WI), and Legends in Concert (Las Vegas, NV). Joey's choreography credits include Chicago's Choreographers Carnival, Wisconsin Sports Awards, and Marin School of the Arts.

Recognized for his expertise, Joey has contributed guest classes at DePaul University (Chicago, IL), Athletic Garage (Pasadena, CA), and East Coast Edge (Boston, MA). He has also been a featured instructor for Dance Masters of America and Platinum Performance Plus Dance Convention. For the past decade, Joey has had the privilege of being a trusted judge for Applause Talent and StarQuest International. Joey is absolutely thrilled to be joining the On Pointe Dance Family this season! He can’t wait to dance with his students every week and celebrate their amazing growth and success throughout the season!

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His most up to date creative work can be found on his Instagram: @joeyhernandez23