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I'm Joshua Swain, a web developer based in Nürnberg, Germany. I bring 14 years of performance experience as a ballet dancer to software development, translating artistic thinking into creative, user-focused digital solutions. I'm proficient in Python, SQL, HTML, and JavaScript, with hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, using Flask and SQLAlchemy, and delivering scalable web applications. After transitioning from the stage to software engineering, I value problem-solving, collaboration, and clear communication. I'm seeking a web developer role where I can merge technical expertise with a creative mindset to design engaging and accessible user experiences.…I'm Joshua Swain, a web developer based in Nürnberg, Germany. I bring 14 years of performance experience as a ballet dancer to software development, translating artistic thinking into creative, user-focused digital solutions. I'm proficient in Python, SQL, HTML, and JavaScript, with hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, using Flask and SQLAlchemy, and delivering scalable web applications. After transitioning from the stage to software engineering, I value problem-solving, collaboration, and clear communication. I'm seeking a web developer role where I can merge technical expertise with a creative mindset to design engaging and accessible user experiences.

Joshua Swain

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I'm Joshua Swain, a web developer based in Nürnberg, Germany. I bring 14 years of performance experience as a ballet dancer to software development, translating artistic thinking into creative, user-focused digital solutions. I'm proficient in Python, SQL, HTML, and JavaScript, with hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, using Flask and SQLAlchemy, and delivering scalable web applications. After transitioning from the stage to software engineering, I value problem-solving, collaboration, and clear communication. I'm seeking a web developer role where I can merge technical expertise with a creative mindset to design engaging and accessible user experiences.…I'm Joshua Swain, a web developer based in Nürnberg, Germany. I bring 14 years of performance experience as a ballet dancer to software development, translating artistic thinking into creative, user-focused digital solutions. I'm proficient in Python, SQL, HTML, and JavaScript, with hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, using Flask and SQLAlchemy, and delivering scalable web applications. After transitioning from the stage to software engineering, I value problem-solving, collaboration, and clear communication. I'm seeking a web developer role where I can merge technical expertise with a creative mindset to design engaging and accessible user experiences.

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I’m Joshua Swain, a web developer based in Nürnberg, Germany. I bring 14 years of performance experience as a ballet dancer to software development, translating artistic thinking into creative, user-focused digital solutions. I’m proficient in Python, SQL, HTML, and JavaScript, with hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, using Flask and SQLAlchemy, and delivering scalable web applications.

After transitioning from the stage to software engineering, I value problem-solving, collaboration, and clear communication. I’m seeking a web developer role where I can merge technical expertise with a creative mindset to design engaging and accessible user experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Portuguese

Beginner

Work Experience

Ballet Master at Ballett am Rhein

October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Directed rehearsals for Cinderella, coaching 20+ dancers to achieve consistent, high-quality performance within a 2-month schedule. Coordinated cross-department efforts with costume, lighting, and stage teams, streamlining production processes and improving efficiency. Implemented process improvements that reduced rehearsal setup time by 15%.

Ballet Dancer, Soloist at Anhaltisches Theater Dessau, Leipziger Ballett, Badisches Staats Theatre Karlsruhe

September 1, 2011 - August 1, 2024

Performed as a soloist and ensemble dancer with leading state theaters. Performed in 100+ productions, mastering multiple complex choreographies under tight deadlines. Served as Company Speaker in Karlsruhe, coordinating communication between 30 dancers and management.