Davide Palumbo
Young Artist
Born in Italy, Davide Palumbo began his ballet training at the age of seven at Domus Danza in Schio, Italy, before continuing his studies at the Conservatorio Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez in Portugal.
During his training, Davide worked with renowned teachers and artists, including Annarella Sanchez and Maina Gielgud, developing his technique across classical ballet, contemporary dance, character dance and repertoire.
Davide has performed with Companhia de Ballet Clássico de Leiria in Portugal, dancing roles including Prince Désiré and the Bluebird Pas de Deux in The Sleeping Beauty, Espada in Don Quixote, and the Diana and Actaeon Pas de Deux. In 2026, he also undertook a short-term engagement with Hong Kong Ballet.
His achievements include recognition at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), placing second in Classical Variation and third in Pas de Deux in Indonesia in 2025, alongside several top placements in classical and contemporary categories internationally.
Davide joined Queensland Ballet's Jette Parker Young Artist Program in 2026.
