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Joshua Blake Carter

Birth Place: Atlanta, GA

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Originally from Atlanta, GA, Joshua Blake
Carter joined Giordano Dance Chicago in 2009 as a
member of Giordano II. He then danced for seven
seasons with the GDC main company where he had
the opportunity to work with a multitude of artists
while touring nationally and abroad. Since 2013,
Joshua has been the Director of Giordano II and was
recently named Operations Manager for GDC.

Joshua earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from
the University of Arizona, where he began to find his
choreographic voice. In 2009, he was selected as the
winner of Wonderbound's (formerly Ballet Nouveau
Colorado) national choreography competition, dancemakers2.0, and in the spring of 2013 he was one of six winners commissioned to
create a new work for DanceWorks Chicago's DanceMoves choreography competition. Later in 2013, Joshua was awarded the Producers' Panel Prize by the Ruth Page Foundation for his work, Ripen, as part of Dance Chance: Redux 5.0. His works for Giordano Dance Chicago and Giordano II have been called “most entertaining” by Hedy Weiss (WTTW), and “fresh and cohesive... honest and genuine” by HalfStack Magazine. Other commissions include Missouri
Contemporary Ballet, Nomi Dance Company, Visceral Dance Chicago, Artifact Dance Project and Glendale Community College (Artist in Residence 2012), as well as an original work for Embarq with artists from The Joffrey Ballet. Additionally, Joshua created the finale for the 2016 event Sing! featuring Elton John. As a dance educator, Joshua travels throughout the country
and is on faculty at several Chicago dance institutions.

Joshua Blake Carter STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2009
John Greig [Replacement]


Joshua Blake Carter News


Auditorium Theatre Unveils April Lineup Featuring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater & More


Auditorium Theatre has revealed its April 2024 schedule. See the full lineup.

South Chicago Dance Theatre Comes to the Auditorium Theatre in April


The Auditorium Theatre will present South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT)—a Chicago based, internationally toured, multi-cultural dance company—in a one-night-only performance Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the theatre’s Made In Chicago Dance Series.

South Chicago Dance Theatre Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season


On the heels of its critically acclaimed World Premiere presentation, Memoirs of Jazz in the Alley at the Auditorium Theatre, South Chicago Dance Theatre continues gaining momentum with the announcement of its 7th season in 2023-24.

Verb, Ohio Contemporary Ballet, Announces New Company Members


Verb, 'Ohio Contemporary Ballet' has announced the addition of four new company dancers and two trainees to the esteemed ensemble for the 2023-24 season. The company welcomes to the studio company dancers from around the world and across the country. 

Chicago's Concert Dance Community Reunites to Support Chicago Dancers United


Artists from the Chicago professional dance community are once again uniting for an evening of high heels and high camp in Dance Divas 2023. All proceeds from the event benefit The Dancers' Fund, which provides short-term financial assistance to Chicago dance industry professionals for preventative health care and critical medical needs.

DANCE DIVAS Strut Their Stuff July 31 And Aug. 1 At Baton Show Lounge


Dance Divas is a glamorous night of 'high heels and high camp' celebrating the famous dancing women of stage, screen, and pop music. Showcasing Chicago dancers in a night of music, dance, and laughter, Chicago Dancers United presents Dance Divas 2022, a party and performance.

Giordano Dance Chicago Announces Summer Performance At Auditorium Theatre


The Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) completes its popular Made in Chicago 2021-22 Dance Series with the return of Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) performing its annual summer engagement for one night only, Saturday, June 11, at 7:30pm.  

Dance For Life 2021 Presents 10 Companies, World Premiere Finale


Chicago Dancers United, which supports the health and wellness of Chicago's professional dance community, announces an expanded lineup and program for the 30th anniversary of its annual fundraiser, Dance for Life, which takes place in person on Thursday, August 26 at 6 p.m. (new start time) at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

Trillium Arts Debuts With October Fellowship; Two Residencies Welcome Chicago Dance Artists


Envisioning a rich, thriving creative arts community in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, arts professionals Phil Reynolds and Heather Hartley announce the launch of Trillium Arts, a nonprofit residency center that provides regional, national and international artists in various disciplines time and space to create their best new work.

52nd Annual Equity Jeff Awards Nominations Announced


The Jeff Awards has announced the nominees for the 52nd annual awards for theater excellence that include 142 theater artists across 30 artistic and technical categories. The awards will be presented in an online program on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:00PM.

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards


There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 19th Update: SIX - Chicago Shakespeare Theater Leads Best Ensemble of a Musical Category in the BWW Chicago Awards Voting


We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards


There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Update: SIX - Chicago Shakespeare Theater Leads Best Ensemble of a Musical!


There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Chicago Awards!


It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Chicago Awards!


Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

Global Roundup 9/20 - THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, DEAR EVAN HANSEN West End, and More!


BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature JOSEPH on Broadway, Lea Salonga in SWEENEY TODD, FROZEN Tour First Look and More!

BWW Review: NEWSIES at Paramount Theatre


Paramount Theatre's production of DISNEY'S NEWSIES THE MUSICAL, directed by Jim Corti, offers a spirited, heartfelt take on the popular Tony Award winner. Originally a 1992 Disney movie musical, the cult favorite has attracted a whole new fandom since the stage adaptation opened on Broadway in 2012, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the true story of the 1899 New York City newsboys' strike, NEWSIES is best known for its rousing tunes and jaw-dropping dancing. With music direction by Tom Vendafreddo and choreography by Joshua Blake Carter, Corti's production nails these essential elements, while the cast give moving, layered performances as the ragtag band of brothers who faced down the giants of the 19th century press.

Joshua Blake Carter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joshua Blake Carter been in?

Joshua Blake Carter has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Joshua Blake Carter been in?

Joshua Blake Carter has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Joshua Blake Carter's first West End show?

Joshua Blake Carter's first West End show was War Horse which opened in 2009

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