Joshua Ostermann

Introducing Joshua

Joshua was born in Newcastle and began training in dance at age seven 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 in his career was in Paul Boyd’s Intimate Dialogues which was an experience he will remember forever.  

Repertoire highlights

• La Sylphide
• Espada - Matador Suite - Christian Tátchev
• Intimate Dialogues - Paul Boyd
• Caravanserai - Paul Boyd
• Willow - Natalie Weir

What inspires you to dance?

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.    

Professional Accolades

2021 - Prix de Lausanne Young Talent Award Finalist

2021 - Francois Klaus and Robyn White Award

2019 - 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 sometimes.