Josh Hawkins

Artistic Director / Choreographer

Josh Hawkins is a director, choreographer & dancer based in Manchester. Since founding Hawk Dance Theatre in 2015, Josh has produced and created his own projects, receiving several funding awards from Arts Council England, as well as other reputable commissions. 

Josh has produced works for various platforms (stage, screen and festivals) which have been showcased throughout the UK and internationally. Excited about collaboration, Josh's interests lie in creating dynamic movement work, connecting multiple art forms and reaching diverse audiences.

Josh works independently as a photographer and videographer within the arts industry. Josh has worked for leading artists and organisations, such as; Dance4, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Yorkshire Dance, Gary Clarke Company and Joss Arnott Dance to create a range of promotional materials. 

As well as choreographing for stage, Josh works within TV and Screen. Read more here.

Josh has experience of collaborating with a number of artists, art forms and mentors and has had the opportunity to work with established UK choreographers Gary Clarke & Luca Silvestrini, as his choreographic mentors.

Josh is an experienced facilitator and delivers workshops extensively. Josh has guest delivered at a range of arts organisations and for a range of companies.

Josh graduated from Northern School of Contemporary Dance with a first class honours degree in 2013. He spent 2013-14 working with Verve (postgraduate performance company). Performance highlights include; 'Barbie' Movie 2023 (Warner Bros).