JOSS ARNOTT

Joss began dancing at the age of 16. He trained at London Studio Centre and LABAN, graduating with a First Class Honours in Dance Theatre. During his training he toured works by Rambert Dance Company and Motionhouse, as well as working with Lois Taylor of Attik Dance on a physical theatre production throughout the grounds of the Eden Project.

He performed as a soloist in a reconstruction of Martha Graham's 'Diversions of Angels'. He also worked with Tom Dale on his production of 'Roam' touring nationally, as well as working with Matthias Sperling for his work '1998'. He also undertook a placement with Matthew Bourne's New Adventures for the creation of 'Dorian Gray' in 2008. Training at London Studio Centre and enhancing his skills as a commercial dancer enabled him to support music artists including Kelly Rowland, Amy Winehouse, Emma Bunton and P!nk (I'm Not Dead Tour) Wembley Arena.

Joss was a member of Transitions Dance Company 2010, under the Artistic Direction of David Waring. He has worked with choreographers Angela Woodhouse 'Endings', Cameron McMillan 'Blind Action' and Colin Poole '..No..No...'  as well as working with Dance Film artist Lucy Cash touring across the UK and Internationally including Norway, Jordan and Bilbao whilst undertaking an MA in Dance Performance. Most recently he has worked with Yael Flexer and Nic Sandiland for their commission through The Barbican for the Merce Cunningham Company. He is also currently the Rehearsal Director for South East Dance's new Youth Company.

Already described as an 'artistic talent to watch out for!' (Susanne Allen, londondance)  he hopes the company develops artistically and technically, but also captures audiences on an international level for many years to come. His experience in teaching is well respected and has worked for institutes and organisations such as London Contemporary Dance School, LABAN, Danceworks, Dance Challenge, Pineapple Dance Studios as well as many commissions including Fracas Youth Dance Company and Loop Dance Company. He would like to thank all his collaborators for their dedication and commitment who are the heart of his work and for the people who surround him with support for which he is extremely grateful.