Quick Facts

Born: Syracuse, New York
Trained: University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Second Soloist Since: 2023

Five Things to Know

1. 1Josh was a member of Charlotte Ballet from 2012 to 2022. He has performed the title role in Apollo, Prince Florimund in The Sleeping Beauty, the Sugar Plum’s Cavalier in The Nutcracker and a featured role in Romeo and Juliet by Sir Fredrick Ashton.
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3. 2Josh trained at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts under Ethan Stiefel.
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5. 3Josh started dancing at the age of four at his aunt’s dance studio in Syracuse, NY.
    
6. 4Outside of being a professional dancer, Josh is also a certified Pilates instructor.
    
7. 5When Josh isn’t dancing, he loves to rollerblade, work on jigsaw puzzles and bake.

Favourite Ballets

1. 1Western Symphony by George Balanchine
    
2. 2Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
    
3. 3Chroma
    
4. 4Giselle
    
5. 5Who Cares by George Balanchine

Full Biography

Josh Hall was born in Syracuse, New York and trained at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Josh was a member of Charlotte Ballet from 2012 to 2022 and joined the National Ballet as a Corps de Ballet Member in 2022. He was promoted to Second Soloist in 2023. 

Most recently, Josh made his debut as Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet and Guy Glover in Frame by Frame and performed in the world premiere of Wayne McGregor’s MADDADDAM as well as the Canadian premiere of The Collective Agreement. His repertoire with the National Ballet includes roles in Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Concerto and Alleged Dances. 

At Charlotte Ballet, he has performed the title role in Apollo, Prince Florimund in The Sleeping Beauty, the Sugar Plum’s Cavalier in The Nutcracker and a featured role in Romeo and Juliet by Sir Fredrick Ashton.  

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Ballet News+: 20 Questions With Josh Hall