Member Organisations
Spark Productions
Young people making dance, music and theatre. We are the Mornington Peninsula’s leading youth dance and arts organisation.
Founded in 2016 by Alexandra Dellaportas, Spark Youth Dance Company (now under Spark Productions) has elevated the voices of hundreds of young artists aged 8-25 across the Peninsula through dance.
Spark is a non-profit arts organisation led by youth, for youth, as a platform for the creation of new dance works incorporating youth dancers, youth production teams and youth musicians.
Our flagship program, Spark Youth Dance Company, is not a dance school; rather, an opportunity for young people already undertaking regular dance classes to extend themselves through extra performance opportunities, connection with other like-minded young artists in weekly Sunday rehearsals and opportunities to create innovative and exciting new dance works together.
We also extend our programs to aspiring young arts leaders through various youth leadership roles and those interested in the behind-the-scenes and creative work of the theatre via our new Production Stream.
And the best part? The company and all created works are driven and directed fully by our young people.
Upcoming Events
Watch this space.
How To Get Involved
Spark Youth Dance Company (ages 8-25)
If you are aged 8-25 and want to dance on some of the finest stages across Victoria, our original dance company stream is for you.
We accept 25 dancers into the company for each season. Acceptance is by audition only and dancers must have at least 1 year minimum dance experience and are required to be enrolled in a dance school alongside Spark to further develop their technique.
The experience involves:
Three full rehearsal and performance seasons (totalling around 16 shows in a year!) from February – September
Full Spark Membership benefits including access to discounted open classes, show tickets, special guest events and education opportunities
Experience working in professional theatres with industry pros in lighting, music, costume design, choreography and stagecraft
Choreographic opportunities
A supportive, empowering family-oriented community
A mental health and wellbeing focus through all programs
Leadership opportunities
Access to dance workshops and extension opportunities
Watch this space for details about auditioning for our 2022 season.
Production Stream (ages 12-25)
For ages 12-25, our Production Stream is for those who love to be behind the scenes filling their souls with creative work, leadership experiences, fast-paced hands-on learning, a love of live theatre and a love for producing high-quality professional shows.
Experience all aspects of production life and even specialise in your favourite field, being part of the creative teams for each Spark show.
You’ll have access to some of Australia’s best technicians and industry professionals and will leave having been part of several shows and creative experiences.
Details available soon for how to apply for 2022.
Other opportunities to get involved
There are often many opportunities to get involved in the company - this may be through joining our Youth Advisory Board, volunteering at events backstage, joining our Board, participating in various holiday workshops and open classes throughout the year and even have us come deliver a workshop at your school or dance studio!
