The way and why of the optimum pointe fitting   I have to admit to being emotionally conflicted about the pointe shoe.   On the

Dancing history   It’s rare for any person to confidently claim they’ve made history. During their lifetime, to be able to point and readily identify

Sam’s Story Every so often a story comes along that makes me want to shout it from the rooftops. That compels me to want to

Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, Creator For those that know Jason well, as it is for many who’ve met him only briefly, the overwhelming impression he gives

Part 3 of 3 with LISA HOWELL If you haven’t yet read Parts 1 & 2 of this three-part interview, we recommend you do so

Part 2 of 3 with LISA HOWELL If you haven’t yet read PART 1 of this three-part interview, I recommend you do so first as

A three-part interview with LISA HOWELL How is it that dancers often come to be defined, or self-define early in their dance careers as either

Making history on the road to Russia If you’re involved in dance in Australia you’ve likely heard the name Jasmine Henry mentioned in dance related

“Failure is success in progress.” ~ Albert Einstein I first heard this line many years ago yet found myself reflecting on it more deeply recently

A life on purpose For most of us, we dance because it feels good. Because there are some thoughts, some feelings and some relationships we

A Creative Life – interview with an artist Dancer, choreographer, painter and now sculptor, Remi Wörtmeyer is one of Australia’s most successful international artists. Crediting

Adversity is an opportunity for creativity, because it forces one to dig deeper and discover something new about oneself. ~ Paul PT Wong It goes

Dancers who shaped me. Amy Hollingsworth Amy Hollingsworth is an award-winning dancer, director, choreographer and mentor and was appointed Artistic Director of Australasian Dance Collective

INTERVIEW Frances Rings In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement sweeping the world, MDM appreciate there’s a role for us to play and

THE COLOUR OF BALLET   What difference does a shoe make?   “If you’re not part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem”

In conversation with STANTON WELCH Riding the Dragon This interview was conducted by phone on July 29th, 2020 Stanton Welch AM is one of Australia’s

While it might sound counter intuitive, in a way dance isn’t about the body.  While it’s well understood that gymnasts tend to excel and peak

The story you may not have heard… “I want to personally thank you Tim, for helping me get back on the stage. MDM’s aided that

Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse. ~ Winston Churchill Innovation. It’s a buzz word

A series that seeks to peer into the future of the dance studio. I believe we may be at an interesting turning point, on the

Dance Competitions. Yes/No? How many is too many? We appreciate we’re not the first to raise this topic – and nor will we be the

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” ~ Shannon

Stories of inspiration. We’re so fortunate in dance to be surrounded by inspiring stories. Young people reaching the heights of artistic achievement, over-coming obstacles to

How to get teaching work and stay successful. Some advice for those interested in getting teaching work at a studio, from the point of view

Back to Dance is here! At this exciting time of year we’d like to ask that you choose to support your local dancewear store for

Get to know #mdmambassador (and future ballet star) Maria Khoreva in a Q&A ♥

IT’S THE STORIES YOU WON’T HEAR. The MDM range is footwear that’s been designed to specifically promote, not only supreme comfort and beauty, but safe

Are you up to date with the footwear requirements for your studio’s ballet syllabus? This page has been organised as a definitive guide to the