Queensland Ballet In Noosa 2026

In 2026, Queensland Ballet once again returns to Noosa alive! Festival in July.

We are excited to tour our Jette Parker Young Artists in world premiere choreography created by our very own dancers and Artistic Staff.

This new concept is part of Artistic Director Ivan Gil-Ortega’s visionary leadership to create pathway opportunities for our artists that truly reflect and safeguard the future of our beautiful artform. It will be an innovative experience that is sure to delight and inspire audiences.

The Q&A excerpt will again feature the exuberant Company Manager, David Power interviewing our emerging choreographers to provide insight into their extraordinary Creative process.

Queensland Ballet is delighted to continue its longstanding relationship with NOOSA alive! and looks forward to this unforgettable showcase in 2026.

About the Queensland Ballet

Queensland Ballet is a vibrant, creative company which connects people and dance across Queensland.

We offer a program of world-class productions of the best classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works.
Queensland Ballet engages renowned choreographers and designers from around the world and nurtures emerging local talent by presenting exciting new works.

Our dancers have performed to widespread acclaim locally, nationally and internationally, we have a thriving professional dance training Academy and offer inspiring education and community engagement programs across Queensland.

About the Queensland Ballet Jette Parker Young Artists

The Jette Parker Young Artist Program is an apprenticeship program designed to nurture the talents of gifted young dancers at the beginning of their professional careers.

This program provides dancers from Australia and around the world with access to elite training aimed at refining their technique and imparting valuable industry knowledge before they transition into Company artists. Through performance opportunities and world-class mentoring, this program serves as a vital introduction to a professional dance career, enabling dancers to excel in the years to come.

Many Jette Parker Young Artists successfully transition into roles as Company Artists with Queensland Ballet, while other alumnus have secured contracts with both international and Australian ballet companies.

Acknowledgements

The Jette Parker Young Artist Program is named in honour of Jette Parker of Oak Foundation, whose visionary support has enabled this initiative.

Queensland Ballet is also grateful to Brett Clark AM and Maria Clark, Dr Ben Duke and Ms Cate Heyworth-Smith KC, FA & MA Pidgeon, Goldburg Family Foundation, Patricia Macdonald Memorial Foundation, Frazer Family Foundation, CP Morris Fund at the APS Foundation, Liz and Graeme Wikman, Carmel and Darren Brown, Marietjie and Keith Brown, Ms Jane Murphy and Dr Anthony Cooper, and Barbara Bedwell for their generous contributions towards the Program.

PRESENTED by NOOSA alive!