Joshua L. Polk

Joshua L. Polk, A.K.A., And-He-Lock well rounded in every style of hip hop and funkstyle dance and has much experience on the theatre stage as a director, choreographer and performer. He is also a very inspirational teacher and workshop leader.

In early 2003, I and three other members formed the company “Faceless Entertainment”. Together we explored the history and sought to gain full understanding of the hip hop dance culture. Later we united with Illadelph Phlave and became what is known today as one of the hottest hip hop and funk groups on the East Coast, “Face Da Phlave Entertainment”.

Joshua recently traveled to Malaysia with partner Marcus Tucker. Recognized for his teaching ability, leadership qualities and jaw dropping showcases, Joshua was recently asked to be choreographer for several Artists such as Malaysian pop star “MiZZ Nina”. Through “MiZZ Nina”, Joshua also got to choreograph segments for Korean K Pop superstar JAY PARK . Joshua plays a pivotal role in transforming the attitude towards hip hop in Malaysia and all other counties he has visited.

Joshua dedicated his career to preserve and protect the foundation of the hip-hop community through performance and education. His mission is to eliminate the misunderstanding of a brilliant subculture and return a new understanding to the culture on a larger scale. Joshua Lee Polk

Email:[email protected] Nationality: American Height: 5/10 Origins: African American Hair: Black Eyes: brown Hips: 36 Waist: 34 shoes: UK 9 US 10

Dance Qualification: 10 years of professional dance experience. specializes in Hip hop and house dance.( includes locking, popping, breakdance, 80/90’s hip hop, and house dance)

EXPERIENCE ROLE LOCATION

MIZZ NINA/ J Park - AROUND THE CHOREOGRAPHER KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA WORLD

DANCE@LIVE WORLD CUP JUDGE KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA

HENNESSY ARTISTRY 2012 CHOREOGRAPHER KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Faceless Entertainment Dance Company (09/03 – Present) Instructor/Performer Willingboro, NJ

• Workshops: Teach workshops focusing on developing urban art dance skills and techniques to young emerging artists. Workshops are held at schools, colleges, camps, community/recreation centers and other public venues throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I train and encourage students to use their bodies in ways that help them to develop and execute various stylistic techniques and creative rhythmic talents that may lead up to stage performances or theatrical shows.

• Lecture Demonstrations: Provide educational presentations explaining the history of Hip Hop dance; bestowing positive influences to youth through speech, technique and expression of all Hip Hop dance styles. • Shows & Performances: Choreograph and perform in various theatrical shows, inspiring youth through positive messages, such as anti–drug, alcohol awareness, no bullying and self-discipline. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE CONT.

Rhythm Dance Company (09/10 – 05/11) Instructor, Westborough, MA

Deborah Mason School of Dance (09/10 - 05/11) Instructor, MA

Backstage Dance Studio (09/10 – 05/11) Instructor, Ashland, MA

Dance Studio of Wakefield (11/09 – 05/11) Instructor, Wakefield, MA

Core Academy Dance School (09/08 – 06/09) Teacher, Mt. Laurel, NJ

United Dance Productions/ (09/07 – 06/08) Teacher, Hamilton, Bermuda

Whitney Middle School

Atrium Dance Studio (11/04 – 08/07) Teacher, Pennsauken, NJ

New York Entertainment, Inc. (01/05 – 08/06) Performer, Bensalem, PA

Willingboro Township Community Ctr. (05/04 – 12/06) Performer/Teacher,

THEATER / PERFORMANCES / CHOREOGRAPHY

• Choreographed “What the Dickens” play at Boston College, MA • United Dance Productions Junior Company Show, City Hall Theatre, Hamilton, Bermuda • Rennie Harris’ New York Legends of Hip Hop-Broadway, The New Victory Theater, NY, NY • Camp Conference, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ • Hip Hop: Beyond the Beats & Rhymes, Zelphy’s Performing Arts Center , Millville, NJ • NJ ASAP Conference, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ • Limo Digest Show, Taj Mahal Casbah Club, Atlantic City, NJ • Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill, NJ • Television – 106 & Park, Black Entertainment Tonight, New York, NY • Youth Development Convention, PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA • African American Museum, Philadelphia, PA • Arts in the Park, Smithville Mansion, Eastampton, NJ • More upon request.