Joshua Ostermann

Company Artist
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Introducing Joshua

Joshua was born in Newcastle and began training in dance at age 7 with the Newcastle Dance Academy. In 2018 he was accepted into the Queensland Ballet Academy, completing the Senior Program followed by the Pre-Professional Program in 2021. 

His favourite role so far was in Paul Boyd’s Intimate Dialogues which was an experience he will remember forever.  

Repertoire highlights

  • Petros Treklis' Tethered
  • Paul Boyd's Intimate Dialogues and Caravanserai
  • Natalie Weir's Willow and Fallen
  • 'Espada' in Christian Tátchev's Matador Suite

Professional Accolades

2021 Finalist for the Prix de Lausanne Young Talent Award 

2021 recipient of the Francois Klaus and Robyn White Award

2019 recipient of the Queensland Ballet Academy’s Young Talent Award

Did you know…

Josh loves to still bring out his old hip hop tricks he used to do when he was younger.


"I am continually inspired by storytelling, and I admire artists that evoke such emotion on stage and in the studio. I draw inspiration from how they are able to connect with the audience and bring the story to life."



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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and perform. Long before we performed on this land, it played host to the dance expression of our First Peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders — past, present and emerging — and acknowledge the valuable contribution they have made and continue to make to the cultural landscape of this country.

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