
Name: Joshua Cook
DOB: December 17, 1982
Location: Sydney, Australia
Interests: Hot Rods & Wakeboarding
Career Achievements
1997 – 1999
Holds National Titles for the following dance styles:
• Open Juvenile International
• Juvenile 50s Style Rock and Roll
• Open 1940’s Jitterbug
• Open Slow Swing
• Open Freestyle

Josh started dancing at age 11 and competing at 12. Talked into it by his mother, it began a whole new way of life for him. After competing for 2 years with his first dance partner, Kristal Forresteri, Josh then met Loren. They have been together as partners since then and love the sport with a passion. Josh feels indebted to his mother for encouraging him into dance and for supporting him throughout his dancing career.
• Additional titles held for – Newcastle Dance 2000 Rock n Roll Championship, National Capital Canberra titles, State Championships, Crown Casino Rock n Roll Dance Championships in Melbourne.
Also holds NSW State & National Titles for the following dance styles:
• Open Lindyhop
• Open Rock n Roll
• Open Rockabilly
2000-01
• February 2000 Commenced performing for Australian Swing Band “Swing City”
• June 2000 Third Place in The Australian Ballroom Championships – Rock ‘n’ Roll and Jitterbug category