Telia Townsend
Young Artist
Introducing Telia
Telia Townsend started ballet at 9 years old. Telia trained at the Annette Roselli Dance Academy for four years before joining the Queensland Ballet Academy in 2020.
Telia joined Queensland Ballet Academy to further develop her technique, expression and artistry. Telia completed two years of the Pre-Professional course before getting accepted into the Jette Parker Young Artist program in 2025.
Repertoire Highlights
- 'Mirlitons' in Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker
- Excerpts from Mario Schröder's Chaplin
- Colossus with the Stephanie Lake Company
- Paul Boyd's Tchaikovsky Suite
Did you know...
Telia reads over 50 books every year.
What inspires you?
"The audience inspires me and reminds me why I love to dance. I'm also inspired by the satisfaction I feel in studio every day. The little moments remind me why I've made it this far."
