OurHistory & BackgroundFrom the Ground UpEST. 2008

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.

 

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Welcome to Spectrum Dance Studios: Where Dreams Take Centre Stage

At Spectrum Dance Studios, we’re not just another dance institution—we’re a transformative journey towards realising your fullest potential in the performing arts. Here’s why Spectrum Dance stands out as the premier choice for aspiring performers:

1. Industry-Immersive Faculty

Our teaching faculty isn’t just knowledgeable; they’re actively working professionals deeply entrenched in the industry. We believe this dynamic connection to the real world of performing arts is essential for student engagement and relevance. By learning directly from industry insiders, our students not only gain cutting-edge skills but also valuable networking opportunities with potential future employers and collaborators.

2. Personalised Excellence

With a deliberate focus on individual student development, we offer a limited intake of students each year. This allows us to provide an individually tailored curriculum designed to unlock your potential as a triple threat in dance, singing, and acting. Our specialised teaching techniques ensure that every student receives the attention and guidance they need to excel.

3. Industry-Based Learning

At Spectrum Dance, we don’t just train performers; we groom professionals. Our students are immersed in Industry-Based Learning opportunities, giving them a taste of the professional world while still in training. From auditions to professional jobs, our students are at the forefront, ready to seize every opportunity that comes their way.

4 in 2024: Revolutionising Dance Education

Introducing “4 in 2024,” a groundbreaking program designed to reshape traditional dance education. This innovative initiative condenses full-time training into four intensive days, Monday through Thursday, maximising skill absorption and technique mastery. Curated by industry experts, this program offers insights into the latest trends, choreography techniques, and industry practices, bridging the gap between education and professional performance. Fridays offer flexibility for auditions, personal development, and wellness workshops, ensuring a holistic approach to student well-being. With “4 in 2024,” Spectrum Dance Studios invites passionate individuals to join the dance revolution, where dreams materialise into reality.

Audition Now and Ignite Your Stage Career at Spectrum Dance Studios

Ready to take your place in the spotlight? Audition now at Spectrum Dance Studios and step into a world where your dreams of performing take centre stage. Join a vibrant community committed to honing talent, sparking creativity, and sculpting the future stars of the performing arts. Don’t wait any longer—audition today and let your journey to greatness ignite at Spectrum Dance Studios.

Trish Wargell

The outcomes for graduates from Spectrum Dance speak for themselves. The faculty will not apologise for working you hard and for expecting perfection. In the end as a parent we only want the best for our children. If my child was researching for their future I would think the outcome would be Spectrum Dance. Why? Along with many other alumni we have witnessed such success locally and internationally.

So Chookas for all of you going down the amazing, crazy, incredible Spectrum journey at auditions.

Trish Wargell
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2020-09-06T08:43:35+10:00
The outcomes for graduates from Spectrum Dance speak for themselves. The faculty will not apologise for working you hard and for expecting perfection. In the end as a parent we only want the best for our children. If my child was researching for their future I would think the outcome would be Spectrum Dance. Why? Along with many other alumni we have witnessed such success locally and internationally. So Chookas for all of you going down the amazing, crazy, incredible Spectrum journey at auditions. Trish Wargell

Kiara Kieser

Spectrum Dance is the perfect place that bridges the gap from pre-professional to stepping into the 'real-world'. With the incredible faculty, timetable and facilities, Spectrum Dance provides the unique opportunity to meet and learn from some of Australia's best industry, choreographers, directors, musical directors and many more. Spectrum Dance provides a safe environment to learn, train, grow and encourages an excellent work ethic. Directors Trish Squire and Katie Rappel uphold and instil key elements that not only teach us how to secure a job in the industry but maintain constant work with a constant drive, determination and personal motivation.

A valuable lesson, that our overall work ethic is a fundamental key to success!

Kiara Kieser 
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2020-09-06T08:41:49+10:00
Spectrum Dance is the perfect place that bridges the gap from pre-professional to stepping into the 'real-world'. With the incredible faculty, timetable and facilities, Spectrum Dance provides the unique opportunity to meet and learn from some of Australia's best industry, choreographers, directors, musical directors and many more. Spectrum Dance provides a safe environment to learn, train, grow and encourages an excellent work ethic. Directors Trish Squire and Katie Rappel uphold and instil key elements that not only teach us how to secure a job in the industry but maintain constant work with a constant drive, determination and personal motivation. A valuable lesson, that our overall work ethic is a fundamental key to success! Kiara Kieser 

Glenn Hamilton

Hi Trish, the purpose of my email is not to discuss my son but to express my gratitude to you personally and your Spectrum Dance staff for what they did for him over his 3 year training period… you showed him the need for discipline, determination, and desire that not too many young people have these days. When we first met you, you, told us that you prepare people for a career in entertainment, and all I can say is that you certainly do! I was always comfortable knowing that my son was getting the tough, honest, school of hard knocks and whether he made a career in dancing, or whatever I knew that he was always better off at Spectrum Dance than with any other place that I knew about.

I wish there were more people in this world like you!

Glenn Hamilton
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2020-09-06T08:40:16+10:00
Hi Trish, the purpose of my email is not to discuss my son but to express my gratitude to you personally and your Spectrum Dance staff for what they did for him over his 3 year training period… you showed him the need for discipline, determination, and desire that not too many young people have these days. When we first met you, you, told us that you prepare people for a career in entertainment, and all I can say is that you certainly do! I was always comfortable knowing that my son was getting the tough, honest, school of hard knocks and whether he made a career in dancing, or whatever I knew that he was always better off at Spectrum Dance than with any other place that I knew about. I wish there were more people in this world like you! Glenn Hamilton

Shaelea Harrison

When I was accepted into Spectrum Dance’s full time course I believed that I would graduate a better dancer, I had goals and dreams for my future career but I only saw them as ‘dreams’. I never would have believed that I could ever sing in front of anyone, I just didn't think I had the talent, and that path was just not for me. Now I proudly announce that I have been contracted with Royal Caribbean International for the incredibly groovy musical production of ‘Saturday Night Fever’. Spectrum Dance brought so much talent out in me that I didn’t even know was there. At Spectrum Dance I experienced first-hand so much variety of performance through Industry Based Training that I could never have experienced without attending this full time, industry based, performance course. Spectrum Dance has given me the tools to personally perform as a contemporary dancer, a showgirl, a children's entertainer, a jewellery model, a corporate commercial dancer, a cheerleader and now a musical theatre dancer/actor/singer.

What more could you want!

Shaelea Harrison
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2020-09-06T08:33:41+10:00
When I was accepted into Spectrum Dance’s full time course I believed that I would graduate a better dancer, I had goals and dreams for my future career but I only saw them as ‘dreams’. I never would have believed that I could ever sing in front of anyone, I just didn't think I had the talent, and that path was just not for me. Now I proudly announce that I have been contracted with Royal Caribbean International for the incredibly groovy musical production of ‘Saturday Night Fever’. Spectrum Dance brought so much talent out in me that I didn’t even know was there. At Spectrum Dance I experienced first-hand so much variety of performance through Industry Based Training that I could never have experienced without attending this full time, industry based, performance course. Spectrum Dance has given me the tools to personally perform as a contemporary dancer, a showgirl, a children's entertainer, a jewellery model, a corporate commercial dancer, a cheerleader and now a musical theatre dancer/actor/singer. What more could you want! Shaelea Harrison

Emily Ryan

The moment I entered I felt like I was in a safe space and at home at spectrum. I had a lot of personal goals and I knew I was going to get the right training to get to my dream career. I can honestly say that no matter what job I am doing, I can trust in my training and know I will be successful.


Emily Ryan

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2020-09-07T16:04:25+10:00
The moment I entered I felt like I was in a safe space and at home at spectrum. I had a lot of personal goals and I knew I was going to get the right training to get to my dream career. I can honestly say that no matter what job I am doing, I can trust in my training and know I will be successful. Emily Ryan

Laura Parker

I experienced an intense personalised tuition that prepared me for the professional workforce of the dance industry. The raw and honest nature of the course sees the development of every student into the best performer and professional artist that they can be and with the guidance and encouragement provided within the course, I am continually training and working as a representative of spectrum talent.


Laura Parker

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2020-09-07T16:11:04+10:00
I experienced an intense personalised tuition that prepared me for the professional workforce of the dance industry. The raw and honest nature of the course sees the development of every student into the best performer and professional artist that they can be and with the guidance and encouragement provided within the course, I am continually training and working as a representative of spectrum talent. Laura Parker

Kaitlyn Deliyiannis

I highly recommend Spectrum Dance to anyone considering a full time course in performing arts!
The renowned faculty are simply amazing. They all put so much care, focus and energy into each and every student. Not only do you receive an abundance of knowledge and a vast skill set to prepare you for the industry, but there’s also many opportunities to perform at professional gigs where you put your training into practice before you even graduate! For me it was a no brainer picking Spectrum for my training.
The smaller class sizes mean that you become a family and everyone is so supportive of each other’s goals and dreams. I am forever grateful to my Spectrum family for shaping me into the performer I am today. I go into every audition and performance knowing that I am fully prepared and equipped because I have trained at Spectrum Dance.


Kaitlyn Deliyiannis

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2020-09-07T16:18:46+10:00
I highly recommend Spectrum Dance to anyone considering a full time course in performing arts! The renowned faculty are simply amazing. They all put so much care, focus and energy into each and every student. Not only do you receive an abundance of knowledge and a vast skill set to prepare you for the industry, but there’s also many opportunities to perform at professional gigs where you put your training into practice before you even graduate! For me it was a no brainer picking Spectrum for my training. The smaller class sizes mean that you become a family and everyone is so supportive of each other’s goals and dreams. I am forever grateful to my Spectrum family for shaping me into the performer I am today. I go into every audition and performance knowing that I am fully prepared and equipped because I have trained at Spectrum Dance. Kaitlyn Deliyiannis
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