Mia Gambarini
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance Full-time Dance 2020/2021
Dante Gambarini
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance Full-time Musical Theatre 2020/2021
Sophie Rowland
Australia's Got Talent 2019
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance Full-time Dance 2019/2020
Lucy McKellar
Australia's Got Talent 2019
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance Full-time Musical Theatre 2019/2020
Joella Jackson
Pringles TVC Aust - 2021
Australia's Got Talent - 2019
Footy Show Grand Final - 2019
Footy Show Grand Final - 2018
White Night Ensemble - Melbourne - 2018
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance Full-time Scholarship Recipient 2018
Rania Osborne
West Side Story - Aust Tour - 2021
Kinky Boots - Free Rain Theatre - Canberra 2019
Ettingshausen's Full-Time Sydney 2017/2018
Sarah Green
CSTD TC Tap & Jazz
Dance Teacher at multiple Brisbane Dance school 2019/2020
QUT Dance - 2017/2018/2019 Graduated with Distinction 2019
Marnie Vuksan
The Lounge Suite - Qld Tour - Pengelly Productions - 2021
HOD Ready Set Dance - The Ritz Brisbane - 2020
Assorted Corporate Gigs - Melbourne & Brisbane 2018/2019
White Night Ensemble - Melbourne - 2018
Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance Full-time Scholarship Recipient 2017/2018
Sophie Maddock
Melbourne City Ballet Elite Artist Program, Melbourne, 2017/2018/2019
Christine Walsh's Conservatoire of Ballet, Melbourne 2016
Austin Cornish
The Producers - Altitude Theatre - Brisbane 2021
Norwegian Cruiselines - lead singer - 2018/2019
"Aladdin" in "Aladdin's Adventures" - Philippines Shopping Centre Christmas Tour 2017
Qld Conservatorium of Music Musical Theatre Degree Course 2015-17
"Don Quixote" Australian Ballet Company ensemble 2007
Matthew Manahan
"The Bureau of Magical Things" - Disney TV Series 2020/2021
"Hair" 50th Anniversary Tour - Lead Role Claude - 2019
"Aspects of Love" - Hayes Theatre - 2018
"Brigadoon" - The Production Company - Melbourne 2017
"Paris - A Rock Odyssey" - Title role of "Paris" - Melbourne 2017
"Cabaret" - Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne - 2017
"Cabaret" - Hayes Theatre Sydney - 2017
Graduate Musical Theatre Degree WAAPA - Perth - 2016
"The Drowsey Chaperone" - WAAPA - 2016
"Bring It On" - WAAPA - 2016
Opera Qld Regional Youth Ambassador
Opera in the Vineyard - Stanthorpe
Romy Vuksan
"The Wedding Singer" - Aust/NZ Tour - David Venn Enterprises 2021
Legends - Crown Casino Melbourne - 2020
"Thoroughly Modern Millie" - The Production Company Melbourne 2019
"Dirty Dancing" Immersive Experience Sydney - 2019
Legends - Crown Casino Melbourne - 2019
Assorted Corporate Gigs - Australia 2018/2019
"Havana" Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship - 2018
Legends - Crown Casino Melbourne - 2018
Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship - 2017
Cabaret Cathedral - Rhythm of Life & Humanimals - 2016/2017
Cirque Adrenaline - 2016
Cabaret Cathedral & Humanimals - 2015/2016
West Side Story - The Production Company 2015
Variety of Corporate Gigs Sydney, Melbourne 2013-Present
Spiegelicious & Animalicious in Spiegel Zelt Sorrento - 2015/2016
Graduate Jason Coleman Ministry of Dance Full-time 2014
Beauty & The Beast - RGF Production - Melbourne 2014
Dancing with the Stars - Backup dancer for Bobby Fox 2014
Bobby Fox "Shopping for Clothes" Video clip 2014
Dancing with the Stars - Backup dancer for Red Foo 2013
Holly England
Crystal Cruises - 2018-Present
Elonuit Show - Milan, Italy 2018
Costa Cruises - 2015-2018
Star Cruises Virgo - 2013-2014
Sarah Boulter's Ev & Bow Full time Contemporary Course - 2012
Kei Ishii - CSTD
Director - Kollective Idea Contemporary Company - 2017-Present
Teacher of Contemporary & Jazz - The Ritz & CAPA - 2015-2019
Member of Legs on the Wall Contemporary Company 2013-2014
Secondment ADT 2012
Sarah Boulter's Ev & Bow Full time Contemporary Course -2011-2012
Graduate "The Space" Full time Contemporary - 2010
Kristopher Yates
Qld Ballet Admin - 2017 to present
Studying Music Degree, Qld Conservatorium of Music - 2016 to present
HOD Dance "Kids Performing" - Singapore Jan/Feb 2016
Teacher/Choreographer - The Ritz Brisbane 2015
Teacher Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance and Melbourne Dance schools 2014
Australian Ballet Company Education Ensemble 2013
Professional Choreographer/Dancer/Songwriter/Musician 2012
Choreography for Katie Noonan (Recording Artist) 2012
Lead Munchkin (GFO Productions)- Wizard of Oz 2002
TESTIMONIAL
"On a face level, The Ritz has provided me with many lifelong friendships, and many of the skills I am using to achieve my lifegoals. Really though, my twelve years there, and it's contribution to my life goes far beyond this - it constitutes such a huge part of my upbringing and identity. It’s influence has undoubtedly helped me become a confident, happy, outgoing and fulfilled young person who is creating a successful future. I will be forever grateful to my teachers/mentors, and The Ritz as a whole for forming an environment where I could thrive and grow into who I am. The Ritz isn’t only tuition for the Performing Arts, it is tuition for life."
Kristopher Yates - former student aged 24yrs, now professional dancer, choreographer, musician and songwriter
Robert McMillan
"Anything Goes" - West End London 2021
"White Christmas" - West End London 2019
"Cats" - Kenilworth House, England 2019
"Guys & Dolls" - Paris, France 2019
"White Christmas" - West End London 2018
"Flashdance - The Musical" - European Tour 2018
"Chess" - West End London 2018
Strauss Gala" - Royal Symphony Orchestra Uk tour, 2017/2018
"Cats" International Touring Cast - Mr Mistoffles - Europe 2017
Royal Caribbean Cruises - Bahamas/Asia/Pacific - 2015-Present
Princess Cruises America/Europe/Bahamas/Canada - 2013-2015
Expressions Dance Company - 2013
Queensland Ballet Company - 2011-2012
Top 25 - SYTYCD Australia 2010
Queensland Ballet Professional Year - 2010
TESTIMONIAL
"Well what can I say... Had a great group of teachers at The Ritz Performing Arts Centre to help get me there"
Robert McMillan, Queensland Ballet; Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines; Princess Cruise Lines
Samantha Drury
Dance Teacher - Forest Lake State High School - 2021
Dance Teacher - Lowood State High School - 2014-2020
B. Ed - Dance QUT
B. Creative Industries - Dance QUT
Booty Boots Music Video - Featured Dancer
Nathaniel Hancock
Dein Perry's Tap Dogs Australia & World-wide 2010 - Present
Red Hot Rhythm Member 2008-2010
Lead Munchkin Role (GFO Production) - Wizard of Oz 2002
TESTIMONIAL
I started my dancing tuition at The Ritz when I was 6 and learned and grew as a performing artist greatly. A wonderful principal and skilful teachers make it a great place to dance.
I am now a touring member of Tap Dogs and couldn't have done it without the foundation The Ritz gave me. 10/10
Nathaniel Hancock - Dein Perry's Tap Dogs
Josh White
Brisbane City Opera - 2017-Present
Graduate B. Mus - Qld Conservatorium of Music - Classical Voice
Several Opera performances and Music gigs in Brisbane & surrounds
Lead Munchkin Role (GFO Production) - Wizard of Oz 2002
Jessica Fyfe
Stuttgart Ballet, Germany - 2016-Present
Exchange with ENB in London (2015)
Australian Ballet Company - 2009-2015
Graduate Australian Ballet School -2008
Hayley Nicholls
(nee Brown)
B Ed (Secondary) QUT
BCI (Dance & Drama) QUT
High School Dance Teacher - Canterbury College; Forest Lake SHS
Pilates Instructor
Member of "Entourage" Dance Crew
Michael Effenberger
Freelance Dancer/Teacher based in Australia 2020-Present
Freelance Dancer based in London 2014-2020
Carnival Cruises Worldwide 2007-2012
Teacher MDH Brisbane
Graduate ED-5 Full-Time Performing Arts Course Sydney 2003
Jared Wright
HET Nationale Ballet 2015-Present
Australian Ballet Company 2014-2015
HET Nationale Ballet 2009-2013
Australian Ballet Company 2007-2009
Graduate Australian Ballet School 2006
Ayelen Mazar-Moreira
HOD Jazz & Performance Team - The Ritz - 2010-2018
Dancer/Singer/Dance Captain - Princess Cruise Lines Worldwide 2004-2009
Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary Tour - Japan & Australia - 2003
Graduate ED-5 International Performing Arts School 2003
David Sheather
Those Tap Guys - 2012-Present
Tap Teacher - T&D Brisbane - Tapatak OZ 2012-2014
Red Hot Rhythm Tap Ensemble 2010-2014
Finalist - Australia's Got Talent 2009
"Wing" - Hot Shoe Shuffle (Pro-Am) 2008
Princess Cruises - 2005
Tokyo Disney - 'Sail Away" Japan, 2004
Princess Cruises - 2003
Member of Christine's Denny's Tapatak Oz troupe 2003-2005
Graduate ED-5 Full-Tme Performing Arts Course Sydney 2002
Caroline Donaldson
(nee Swann)
"IT Girls" - London
Professional Freelance Model/Dancer - London
Moulin Rouge, Paris
"Boy from Oz" - The Arena Production - Australia
Sydney Show Boat
Dance Teacher - Brent Street Sydney
Graduate Brent Street School of Performing Arts - 2000
Rajna Barry
(nee Joncevski)
CSTD Dance Teacher
Professional Performer - Sydney
Graduate Brent Street School of Performing Arts - Sydney 1998
Rebecca Demetrios
(nee Joncevski)
Graduate Brent Street School of Performing Arts - Sydney 1999