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💜 HOW COME? 💜

Produced Directed and Choreographed by: @mrmichaelralph
Filmed and Edited by: @shotography
Featuring: @brittanyleepage and @callumjackmarshall
Music by: @prince
Shoot Location: @circle_studios
Hair and Makeup by: @nickeynaud
Lighting Assistant: @daniel.enright.photography
Shoot Assistant: @priscilla_cosentino
Special Thanks to:
Marianne Coupe
@isaaclummis
@soph_mcsweeney
@ebobenko

#prince #howcomeyoudontcallmeanymore #dance #mgmmusical #genekelly #cydcharisse #mitzigaynor #broadway #theaterjazz #musical #musicaltheatre #movie #dancereel #classic #style #dreamballet

GOPHER

Produced Directed and Choreographed by: Michael Ralph @mrmichaelralph
Cinematography and Lighting Design by: Sean Higgins @shotography
Edited by: Sean Higgins & Michael Ralph
Music by: Yma Sumac

Starring:
Priscilla Stavrou @pshealthbypriscilla
Simon Fairweather @itssimonf
James Maxfield @jimmymaxy

Filming Assistants:
Romy Vuksan @romyvuksan
Josh Gates @joshwaissgates

Filmed at @monsterandbearstudios
Rehearsed at @circle_studios

#dance #dancefilm #gopher #ymasumac #jazz #beatnik #theatrejazz #broadway #film #shortfilm #blackandwhite #opera #musical

LEAVE MY MIND
// an exploration of persistent memories from a past relationship //

Produced Directed and Choreographed by: Michael Ralph @mrmichaelralph
Filmed and Edited by: Sean Higgins @shotography
Music by: Ben Platt @bensplatt
Featuring:
Joe Donovan @broooseph
Rania Potaka-Osbourne @rania_osborne
Lachlan Purcell @loxy__p
Ben Scarmozzino @bennoscarmo
Romy Vuksan @romyvuksan
Marty Sedgfield @martysedgfield
Hara Papoulias @harapapoulias
Special thanks to:
@jayjayfunky @davidsirianni @circle_studios

I do not own the rights to this music.

#dance #dancefilm #benplatt #leavemymind #queer #gay #queerartist #lgbtqia #ex #storytelling #pop #90s #pride #gaypride

FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT✨

LIGHT THE WAY is thrilled to welcome award-winning creative @mrmichaelralph to our 2026 faculty lineup!

With over 20 years of experience as a Director, Choreographer, Teacher and Performer in the Australian entertainment industry, Michael has built an outstanding career across large-scale commercial productions, independent theatre, television, film, cabaret and dance theatre.

We are thrilled to have this powerhouse creative with us in June 🔥

📅 4, 5, 6, 7 June 2026
📍 @thecoliseumtheatre
🎟️ @ticketekaustralia or link in bio 🔗
🏆 Major Event Sponsor @upstageworld

Mondays with Michael Ralph✨🕺
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6:00-7:00pm - Int/Adv Jazz Progressions
7:15-8:45pm - Advanced Theatre Dance

#jazztechnique #theatredance #awardwinningchoreographer

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🦍🪾🍂💚

Thank you so much @greenroomawards for your recognition of my work in @tarzanstagemusical 🙏🏻Tarzan required such a unique physicality and movement vocab unlike anything I’d ever created before. It took me quite some time to find the world of the show and throughout the process I was plagued by immense doubt in my instincts and ability. It was also a challenge to bring such a big Disney musical to life on an independent theatre scale. Reflecting on the whole experience now I am proud of what was achieved and am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to choreograph something that pushed me creatively to new places.

Thank you Producer James @jamesterrycollective for bringing me onboard and trusting me with this challenge. Thank you Director Alister @thealistersmithcompany for your true collaboration, trust, kindness, and belief in my creativity especially when I felt like I’d lost my way.

A huge THANK YOU to my team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 - Assistant Choreographer Issy @issy_fox , Co-Dance Captain Callum @callumjackmarshall and Assistant Aerial Choreographer Simon @itssimonf - for your unwavering support and commitment to making the show the best it could be. I couldn’t have done it without you and I treasure the many hours we spent together. You’ll be in my heart 💚 always.

Also thanks to the fearless cast of Tarzan who put their Gorilla bodies through so much to make Phil-Collins-Disney-Magic happen. I’m beyond grateful for every squat, rope climb, tumble, slide, partnering lift, floor smack, booty shake, and concussion you endured… you are all truly extraordinary artists.

Shout out to all the Creatives and Designer I worked alongside to bring this show to the stage - Claire @claire.a.r.healy Matt @mattyhey Declan @declanone Jacob @jacobbattista Bianca @biancapardodesigns Nick @nickeynaud Marcello @lss.productions Sally @dreamscapeaerialrigging - It was an honour to craft this piece with you.

📸: @parenthesy and @jamesterry.mp4

🪟 WAVING THROUGH A WINDOW 🪟

🧠: @mrmichaelralph
🕺🏻: @jake.keenn
🎥: @bwarefilms
🎶: @dearevanhansen
📍: @circle_studios

#benplatt #dearevanhansen #dance #musicaltheatre #wavingthroughawindow

🎭 World Theatre Day 🎭

This is 17 year old me performing “Bli Blip” from Sophisticated Ladies with my duo partner and old friend Sarah @instagarners. It was 2005 in my hometown of Tauranga, New Zealand before I moved to Australia to pursue my dreams. This skinny guy with a slight lisp, some pitchy singing, and legs that don’t kick above 90 is me. And I’m proud of him.

It wasn’t easy being a Theatre boy growing up in regional NZ as I’m sure many people can relate to. I was verbally and physically bullied my entire childhood and adolescent life because I was “different” and didn’t do what some believed “boys should do”. Kids treated me badly at school for the way I looked, the way I spoke, and the way I acted. This trauma has stayed with me for two decades and only now have I begun to fully understand the impact it has had on me as an adult man.

Theatre has always been where I’ve felt the most accepted. It’s a safe escape away from the world of reality into the world of make believe. If I could spend everyday inside the walls of a Theatre I would because it makes me feel strong and that anything is possible. It’s where I found my people - my tribe, my species, my church -and I’ve spent the last 20 years pursuing ways to enjoy being where I belong.

So on this World Theatre Day I wanted to acknowledge what Theatre actually means to me - not with a stream of pics and clips of recent shows and achievements - but with a reminder of where it all began. When I look at this young 17 year old performer I see a kid who is so passionate on the outside, while on the inside he’s doing his best to survive. I also see a young artist with Creativity patiently waiting to be set free. If it were not for the people who welcomed me, trained me, pushed me, and encouraged me from a young age I would not have the courage to do this thing I do. The tough entertainment industry has immense highs and challenging lows to ride - you gotta love what you do with all your heart.

Theatre, my love for you is true ❤️

#theatrekid #worldtheatreday

Giving “I’m a Creative but don’t mark the floor please”

Featuring @itssimonf in GOPHER

#directorchoreographer #creative #conceptvideo

🕷️ GIMME LOVE 🕷️

🧠: @mrmichaelralph
Assisted by: @ambafewster @davidsirianni
👯‍♀️: @ambafewster @jemma.gonzalez @izzy.bitsikas
🎶: @jlo
@lightthewaydanceconvention

#kissofthespiderwoman #dancereel #theaterjazz #jlo #jackcole

☔️ ALL I DO IS DREAM OF YOU ☔️

🧠: @mrmichaelralph
Assisted by: @sarahbourke_
👯‍♀️: @miafenelon @sarahbourke_ @laurenmorfoot
🎶: @thedebbiereynolds

#singinintherain #dancereel #debbiereynolds #mgm #theaterjazz