Josef has headed various youth dance projects across the globe. He trained as a dancer in Cologne and New York. In 1996 he was awarded the Dance Theater Prize of Cologne for his company, »Tanztheater Zwiefach«. In 2000 he took up acting and worked as a stage actor as well as in various TV series for Bavarian TV. For 20 years, Eder has worked as an instructor and coach, giving workshops and seminars for dancers, actors, musicians, teachers and businesses managers.