Spectrum Dance was co-founded by Trish Squire and Katie Rappel in 2008 with the aim of providing a challenging, creative, and motivating dance institution where current industry professionals are the teachers and mentors to the next generation. As the name “Spectrum” suggests we offer a broad range of varied but related dance and performance subjects, the features of which overlap. The outcome being that Spectrum Dance students will become highly versatile performers to ensure a maximum longevity in their chosen career.
OurHistory & BackgroundFrom the Ground UpEST. 2008
What differentiates Spectrum Dance from other institutions is three-fold.
Firstly, all members of the Spectrum Dance teaching faculty are working in the industry. We believe that this is crucial for student engagement, for current skills, and for ensuring that the training in the studios is relevant to the industry. This also allows students to network and build relationships with potential future employers and cast mates. Secondly, we offer our students the opportunity to excel through specialised teaching techniques, focusing on individual student development.
With a limited intake of students each year, Spectrum students receive an individually tailored curriculum to achieve advanced performance techniques in all facets of dance, singing and acting – in other words “the triple threat”. Finally, Spectrum Dance provides opportunities for our students to engage in Industry Based Learning, placing our students at the forefront of their peers. Whilst training full-time, students are involved in many professional jobs and may be sent for auditions and castings.
Since 2011 Spectrum has also offered nationally accredited dance and musical theatre courses which have been tailor designed to meet the needs of our students, which is not merely compliant with national standards, but exceeds institutional expectations. Each student is encouraged to hone their skills and build upon their knowledge of the industry. Trish works closely with their faculty of highly acclaimed dancers, choreographers and instructors to deliver the most outstanding accredited full time dance course within Australia. Trish has created a nurturing and challenging environment allowing students to achieve their highest potential as dancers, singers and actors.
Upon graduation students are fully equipped with the triple threat factor.