Welcome

Welcome to The National College of Dance!

Like many of our graduates and international alumni, my passion for dance started when I was very young and, like many of our students, I was blessed with patient parents and inspiring teachers who fostered my love for dance and developed the skills and training I required for a long career as a professional dancer.

There is something very compelling about the consistent delivery of world-class dance training in regional Australia and Newcastle in particular. It might be the support for culture of some of our regions, or the quality of teachers who choose to live outside the major capital cities – maybe there is just something in the water! Yet whatever this particular magic might be, I have always been committed to the delivery of world-class dance training in regional Australia.

In 2011, when I was offered the role of NCD’s Artistic Director, I embraced the opportunity. During this period, we were overwhelmed with the wonderful talent in Newcastle and the expertise of the teaching staff. My wife and I, (CEO Vicki Morgan) purchased the college in 2014 and moved our young family from the lower north shore of Sydney to our new home in Newcastle.

Our vision, shared by our wonderful team of talented staff, is to continue to grow the College as an accessible and inclusive world-class dance training centre. This includes scope for the development of a young company of dancers gaining pre-professional performance experience by touring and performing.

We also take great joy in a creative approach to performance with innovative dramatic techniques and interdisciplinary collaborations with musicians, artists, choreographers and composers. We will continue to foster talent in Newcastle and beyond and bring some of the leading people in the field from around Australia and internationally into the region to share their skills and passion.

I hope you will join us as student, a parent or an adult dancer in our vision to provide dance training excellence and exciting and delightful performances to the region and beyond.

Brett Morgan,
Director

Our Teachers

Timothy Gordon

Head of Certificate IV in Dance

An internationally renowned and respected teacher, choreographer and coach, Timothy has danced with the Australian Ballet, the Nederlands Dans Theater and William Forsythe’s Ballet in Frankfurt.

Jake Burden

Classical Ballet / Neo Classical / Contemporary and Choreographer

Jake has had great experiences dancing works by world renowned choreographers such as Fokine, MacMillan, Bournanville, Choo-San Goh, David Bintley, Cynthia Harvey, Nils Christe, Natalie Weir, Edwaard Liang, Val Caneperoli, Fransois Claus, Robert North, Sylvia Camarda, Gonzalo Galguera and Mario Schroder.

Elise Frawley

Associate Artisitic Director, Head of RAD and Junior Academy, RAD Examiner

Elise has been a teacher with the MWM since 1997. With over 20 years experience as an RAD teacher she has developed many successful dancers during this time.

Debbie Linnert

Contemporary and Choreographer

Debbie is a renowned dance teacher and choreographer recognised for her dynamic and inspirational work.

Brett Morgan

Artistic Director, Head of Diploma and Certificate III in Dance

The Artistic Director for the MWM Dance Academy since 2010, Brett Morgan brings a wealth of experience as a professional dancer, dance teacher and dance director to his position.

Administration

Vicki Morgan

CEO

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Associates

Students’ Testimonials

What our graduates say

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John Dowson

Hip hop

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Isabella Clifford

Popping

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Kira Porter

Hip hop

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Maria Sims

Ballet