Joey began his dance training in the Chicagoland area with Forum Dance Theatre under the direction of Eddy Ocampo. In 2016, he graduated from The Alvin Ailey/Fordham University BFA program with honors. During the summer months, Joey studied on scholarship at The School at Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Program, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Springboard Danse Montreal. Upon graduation, he joined RIOULT Dance NY where he toured domestically and internationally. He has performed as a soloist for Company XIV in their productions of Queen of Hearts and Nutcracker Rouge, directed by Austin McCormick. He has been a member of The Metropolitan Opera’s Ballet Company since 2017 and continues to perform in several notable operas such as Aida, Samson et Dalila, and Don Giovanni. Columbus joined the Limón Dance Company in 2019 and performs soloist roles in the repertory including the Burden Bearer in Psalm and Orpheus in Orfeo, among others.  While in the company, he has performed works by acclaimed choreographers such as Aszure Barton, Kayla Farrish, Kate Weare, and Raúl Tamez. Joey has performed at Vail International Dance Festival, Jacob’s Pillow, American Dance Festival, and the esteemed Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. He is currently a teaching artist for the Limón Institute.