Interview Date: May 4th, 2025

Episode Summary:

Australian dancer–choreographer–TV judge Joshua Horner traces his wildly diverse path: asthma kid → Australian Ballet soloist → West End lead in Movin’ Out → Broadway’s Billy Elliot → Disney creative in Los Angeles → Dancing With The Stars judge → reality-TV creator → and finally, a show-stopping pivot into real estate where he sells homes with full theatrical flair. Along the way he unpacks visas, networking that pays off a decade later, audition tactics, standing out without gimmicks, why technique still wins, and how to future-proof a dance career with bravery, focus, and business sense. The Q&A dives into agents in Australia, cruise-ship hustles, concert vs. commercial dance choices, and breaking into Broadway

Shownotes:

(0:00 ) — Roll call, cameras on, global intros

(0:59 ) — Guest intro: multi-market career highlights

(3:21 ) — Asthma leads Josh into dance

(6:12 ) — Australian Ballet School, company contract

(6:37 ) — Dirty Dancing understudy; Twyla Tharp notice

(7:59 ) — London West End lead, green card plan

(8:59 ) — Broadway debut, Billy Elliot & Tony Awards

(18:05 ) — Disney dream: 10-year networking seed blooms

(23:32 ) — DWTS judge role; weekly LA–Australia commute

(26:03 ) — Reality TV pilot; shifting industry landscape

(28:14 )— Breakup with dance, pivot to real estate

(30:26 )— Viral listings: showgirls, humor, entertainment

(34:48 ) — Q&A: agents, cruise ships, hustling tips

(45:20 ) — Career crossroads: commercial vs. contemporary dance

(59:14 ) — Final advice: technique, smarts, bravery

Biography:

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Josh Horner – the former dance floor dynamo, Disneyland's creative wizard, and the unforgettable judge on Dancing With The Stars! Now back in his hometown, Josh is lighting up real estate with The Horner Agency and his iconic gnome sidekick. Forget record-breaking sales—it's his viral videos that have buyers and vendors lining up, all because the JOY is real with this guy! With a knack for connecting and a flair for fun, every deal with Josh is a showstopper. Get ready to experience real estate like never before!

Connect on Social Media:

Website - ⁠thehorneragency.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshuajhorner/