Joseph Hetzer trained at South Bay Ballet in Torrance, California for three years before attending the University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance as a member of its inaugural class. From there, he continued his training on scholarship with summer programs at Jacob’s Pillow, The Royal Danish Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, and Ballet West before joining Oklahoma City Ballet. Joseph teaches ballet & jazz at Oklahoma City Ballet and has previously taught ballet & contemporary at South Bay Ballet.