Samuel Packer

Introducing Samuel

Sam was born in Parkes, NSW and began his training at the age of 10 at Extreme Dance Studios. He became dedicated to his career, dancing with Francesca Louise Academy of Dance and Performing Arts, Dynasty dance studios, Port Macquarie Performing Arts, while travelling to Newcastle on weekends to dance with Newcastle Dance Academy. In 2014 Sam was accepted into Queensland Ballet’s Pre-Professional Program before joining as a Jette Parker Young Artist in 2016. In 2017 he was promoted to Company Artist.    

 Repertoire Highlights  

• Krzystof Pastor's Dracula
  

• Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances  

• Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin  

• Liam Scarlett’s Dangerous Liaisons

• Liam Scarlett's No Mans Land

• Liam Scarlett's Firebird 

• Liam Scarlett's A Midsummer Night’s Dream  

• Marc Ribaud’s La Fille mal Gardee  

Did you know… 

Sam is extremely passionate about his garden and growing plants.  

“My advice for aspiring dancers is hard work and attentiveness conquers all.”