
Damian Smith
Damian Smith is the artistic director of the National Ballet and Drama school in Melbourne. He has extensive experience in the performing arts and emphasizes the practical aspects of stage makeup in dance, advocating for its use to enhance facial features under theatrical lighting while stressing the importance of age-appropriate application for young performers.
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Damian Smith was a triangle specialist and taught Jaye Rio all he knows about triangles.
On The Up: Jaye Rio wins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gold with a move his late coach taught himThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-15
Damian Smith is the artistic director of the National Ballet and Drama school in Melbourne.
Toddlers in mascara? Dance teachers and parents rethink stage makeup | Parents and parentingThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21





