      Principal teacher Miss Sarah Debenham founded Razzle Dazzle Dance Studio in 1999. Straight out of year 12 at High School, it had always been her dream to open her very own dance studio. Sarah began learning to dance at the age of four. For 21 years she was involved in performing at various concerts, eisteddfods and football games, as well as the Disneyland Park in L.A & Movie World on the Gold Coast.With all of that performing now behind her, Sarah's main focus is her studio and her students. She has been teaching children to dance for the past 15 years, 11 of those years at her own studio. During this time, she has passed on both her knowledge and love of dance, watching her own students blossom into promising young performers - there is nothing more rewarding than teaching children. She was very excited when she was given the opportunity to take her students to perform at the Disneyland Park in L.A. Only 5 years earlier, it had been Sarah performing on that stage - seeing her own students enjoying the same wonderful experience was a huge accomplishment. Sarah began Razzle Dazzle in the Community Centre of Currans Hill. After five years, the studio had expanded immensely, clearly too big for the community centre. At the beginning of 2004, Razzle Dazzle moved into its very own premises, a fully equipped air-conditioned studio. After only a little while at the new premises, Sarah wondered how the studio had ever managed to operate out of just a community centre. At the beginning of 2009, it became clear to Sarah that Razzle Dazzle had once again outgrown its home. A brand new factory unit, nearly twice the size of the previous unit, was turned into an even bigger, more amazing dance studio. Sarah was excited to celebrate her studio's 10th Annual Concert in November of 2009. It is hard to believe that Razzle Dazzle has now been running for over 10 years!! Sarah is extremely proud of all of her students and loves going to work to see them every day. 2011 is going to be an incredible year for Razzle Dazzle Dance Studio. We welcome a brand new group of amazingly talented teachers, all extremely excited about working with the students of Razzle Dazzle. Scroll down to read all about them!
While working in the events industry, Sarah was involved in many events including production managing the Sydney 2000 Olympics, choreographing for the NSW School Spectacular, National Schools Coordinator for the Wakakirri Story Dance Competition as well as being on the technical team for the 2004 Athens Opening Ceremony, 2006 Commonwealth Games, 2006 Asian Games as well as a multiple of corporate events.
Sarah is committed to ensuring that she provides the best training for her students, and each year furthers her own training by working with choreographers and teachers such as Bill Prudich (Edge PAC, Los Angeles), Milton Meyers (Ailey School, NYC), as well as taking classes at world renowned studios EDGE Performing Arts Centre, Broadway Dance Centre, Millennium Dance Complex, Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio, Steps on Broadway, Alvin Ailey Dance Centre, Peridance Centre, Merce Cunningham Dance Centre, IDA Hollywood.
Students that Sarah has trained have gone on to dance at Moulin Rouge Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Australian Ballet, West Australian Ballet, Follies Du Lac, Royal Palais, Tropical Island Berlin, Mod Dance Company. Students have also gone on to further study at VCA, WAAPA, Brent St Fulltime, ED5 International, Conlon College Fulltime, Tanya Pearson Fulltime, National College of Dance, Boston Ballet School, Wesley Institute, Danceworld 301.
Sarah holds a Bachelor Design and Technology with a major in Business Management and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary). She is a recognized HSC Dance Tutor, with students being selected for HSC Callback in 2008, 2006, 2003 & 2001. Sarah is a member of the BAL and Pullars Dance Academy. She also is Zumba Instructor with training in Basics 1, Basics 2 and Zumba Toning.
While Sarah's classes are challenging, she is committed to ensuring that every student gets the most out of each class and most importantly develops a love for dance and has FUN! |
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Sarah has a wealth of knowledge in the performing arts industry, starting off life as a commercial dancer, moving into event production and choreography and all the while remaining passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students.
Before she could walk, Hayley was destined to dance. At the tender age of three Hayley began dance lessons including RAD Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern Contemporary, National Character and Irish. Later taking up singing and acting to accompany her skills. 
Since the tender age of 2 yrs old, Elizabeth has trained in multiple dance styles including RAD Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Afro Pop, Dance Hall and traditional Sega Dance.
Bradley Spargo is very excited to be teaching tumbling & cheerleading this year at Razzle Dazzle Dance Studio! He brings to the company,