Joseph Victor Gonzales

Joseph Victor Gonzales (born 22 June 1960) is a Malaysian dancer, choreographer, academic, arts administrator, author, and broadcaster. He is known for his contributions to the development of contemporary dance and dance education in Malaysia, particularly through his leadership of the Faculty of Dance at the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA) and as founder and artistic director of ASK Dance Company. His work spans choreography, cultural policy, dance scholarship, arts management, and the preservation of Malaysian traditional dance forms.

Gonzales has combined training in ballet, modern dance, musical theatre, and Malaysian traditional dance with academic research on intercultural performance, dance pedagogy, and intangible cultural heritage. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has served as a performer, choreographer, educator, university administrator, and international examiner, while publishing extensively on Malaysian dance and cultural identity.