Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance Archives

Will Centurion: Aim to improve by 1% every day

Mental health, performance strategies and self-regulation are key elements for personal and professional success. Will Centurion, Counselling and Life Coaching for Actors,...

'Phantom of the Opera'. Photo by Belinda Stodder.

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Closing the circle: Belinda Strodder’s ‘Phantom’ family story

“Ours is a very personal story,” she confides, “but it makes you wonder how many of these stories are actually out there.”...

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An artist’s guide to the new normal

“We’re artists,” she says. “We have to regenerate ourselves all the time. So, I have no qualms that myself and my competitors will...

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Ministry of Performing Arts College launches in 2021

While the global pandemic has changed everything for dancers, many industry leaders have used this strange time to think outside the box,...

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Rearranging the furniture: Young Aussie dancers share their online training journey

Dancers can’t stop moving; it’s in our blood. So when our studios close, we get resourceful and we dance anywhere we can,...

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2019 Australian Tap Dance Festival shuffles in this spring

The eighth annual Australian Tap Dance Festival will shuffle into Melbourne this spring, 28 September – 5 October, featuring a world class...

Annie Aitken as Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Romy Vuksan and cast excited for ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

The Production Company has announced its full cast of the Broadway smash, Thoroughly Modern Millie, which opens in Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre...

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‘Banjo’: Which side of paradise?

When a former member of Hi-5 and his dancer wife quit the city for the country, they were not only following the...

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Win Tap Festival Gala Tickets and Capezio Goodies!

The 7th Annual Australian Tap Dance Festival will soon take centre stage in Melbourne, running 29 September – 6 October with a...

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Ahoy! Could you have an on-sea dance adventure?

Two Aussies sit having coffee in the elegant Observation Deck on board the new Norwegian Bliss cruise liner. They’re on its inaugural...

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Romy Vuksan heats up ‘Havana’ for Norwegian Cruise Line

Romy Vuksan is about to set sail for a second time with Norwegian Cruise Line. She is the triple threat: at her...

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Making the transition from student to professional – A commercial dance perspective

By Kym King of Dance Informa. For recent graduates of full-time dance training, there are some key factors that can help navigate...

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Melbourne: Dance over Summer

By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. As always, there is plenty to do and see in the arts capital of Australia. Here...

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Interviews

‘Now & Then’ – Michael Ralph’s first full-length production

By Rebecca Martin. Michael Ralph is well known around Melbourne, not only for his dancing but his fantastic classes at The Space,...

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Introducing RedBack DanceCo.

By Rebecca Martin. Jayden Hicks is arguably Melbourne’s most talented and versatile male dancer and he has now joined forces with another...

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Australian Dance Reviews

Immersed Melbourne Dance Industry Night

National Theatre, St Kilda September 8 2012 By Rebecca Martin. Immersed is one of those wonderful nights when Melbourne’s dance community comes...

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Audition DOs and DON’Ts

From industry leaders in full time dance education Are you looking to audition for a full time or part time dance course...

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Dance News Australia

Come Together Dance Teachers Convention

Following on from a successful inaugural convention in 2009, the 2012 Come Together Dance Teachers Convention will take place in Melbourne this...

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Australian Dance Reviews

A Century of Secrets – Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance

The Palms at Crown, Melbourne Dec 13 2011 By Rebecca Martin. It has been two years since I attended Ministry of Dance’s...

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Australian Dance Reviews

Gallery – Project Y

Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance, North Melbourne October 2011 By Deborah Searle Paul Malek’s Project Y presented the twisted, quirky, and intriguing...