Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Matthew began his training at Turning Point Dance before moving to Perth to study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). In 2020 he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Dance) and was the recipient of the Dame Peggy van Praagh Award for the most promising student. During his time at WAAPA he performed leading roles in both classical and contemporary works such as Franz in Coppelia, the Cavalier in The Nutcracker, and remounted works from acclaimed Australian choreographers Leigh Warren and Graham Watson.
After graduating, Matthew spent time freelancing, performing with Projection Dance Company, Perth Youth Ballet, and the West Australian Ballet. He then moved to Vancouver, Canada to join the Goh Ballet Youth Company (GBYC) as a Soloist where he performed in Beauty Awakens, and Anna Marie-Holmes’ The Nutcracker.
Matthew joined Ballet Jörgen as an Apprentice in 2023 and was promoted to full company member in 2024. During his time with Ballet Jörgen he has been fortunate enough to perform in featured roles such as Lysander, Demetrius, and Snout from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Snow Cavalier and Loons from The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition, as well as Suitor and Carabosse’s sidekick in The Sleeping Beauty.