About Us
Welcome to The Studio of Performing Arts - Springfield (SOPA), Australia’s leading provider of Dance + Circus education. Since 2006, SOPA has fostered a love for the Arts, offering an extensive range of classes including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary Dance, Acrobatics and Aerial Lyra for students aged 2 to adults.
What Makes SOPA Unique?
SOPA is more than just a dance or circus school. Students explore a nationally accredited dance syllabus while also learning unique circus acts. Our innovative approach combines the performing arts with many varied performance opportunities.
Australia's Only Dance School Offering OSHC
SOPA is proud to be the only Australian dance school registered as an OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) provider. Accommodating up to 45 school-aged children in Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care. This program introduces over 1,000 students annually to learning through the Arts, extending their personal interests and understanding.
Comprehensive School Term Program
During the school term, SOPA offers over 92 classes weekly to more than 320 students. Classes include Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and more, with examination opportunities through the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD). Students can join our Performance Teams, participating in eisteddfods and bi-annual concerts.
Pathway to Professional Dance Teaching
SOPA also offers the Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management, a face-to-face program for aspiring dance teachers. Students must complete their Elementary dance examinations or equivalent before enrolling. Learn directly from the leaders in Dance Education.
Professional Opportunities with Industry Connections
SOPA students audition for paid gigs and full-time training institutions. SOPA graduates have successfully auditioned for prestigious institutions like Transit Dance, New Zealand School of Dance, Dynamite Studios, Queensland College of Dance , and university programs.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
SOPA provides students with the best environment to thrive. Facilities include:
- 500 sqm of air-conditioned, purpose-built space
- Acromat flooring, mirrors, and barres
- HARLEQUIN dance floors
- Four soundproof rehearsal spaces
- Aerial apparatus for circus training
- Student waiting area & kitchenette
These facilities enable students to focus, train effectively, and achieve their best outcomes.
BAND: A Vital Learning Tool
SOPA integrates the BAND app, an online portal where students continue learning outside the classroom. Parents, grandparents, and friends can also get a glimpse into the classroom, enhancing the learning experience.
Learn from Industry Professionals
SOPA is home to 14+ professional educators and hosts visiting artists such as Chris Jordan, Gareth Belling, Clare Morehen, Jayden Grogan, Jordan Lennon, Shalya Waterson, Rania Osborne, and Those Tap Guys. SOPA educators ensure students learn through the latest best practices in the Arts.
A Message from Our Director
" With over 12 professional educators specialising in various Dance + Circus disciplines, SOPA offers the very best under one air-conditioned roof. The hardest decision after your trial lessons will be choosing!" - Danielle Lennon, Director
Contact Us
Give your child the opportunity to grow through the Arts with SOPA. Contact our Reception team at perform@thestudiospringfield.com.au to book your 7-Day Trial Pass. Experience the difference and begin your Arts journey with the very best.
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What SOPA Says About Us
The Studio is like a second home to my daughters, their confidence has grown not only through dancing but as a whole in the young ladies they are becoming. The children have amazing support both physically and mentally by the qualified teachers to ensure they are happy and achieving their own personal goals. The environment is loving, fun, happy & extremely professional. The teachers are dedicated & genuinely care about the children and their minds & bodies to make sure they are learning the right way. I cannot recommend The Studio highly enough.
Danielle Kalic
Our son has been going to the After Hour School Care at The Studio and he loves it! Their Vacation Care program not only gives the kids structured social interactions with others, they also provide daily workshops like dance, acrobatics and aerial circus. This past school holidays it was Hop Hop and Drama. My very shy 6 year old comes home busting new dance moves all around the house. I can confidently say it has definitely helped build his confidence and he is excited to go each time. I highly recommend The Studio for this service if you are wanting Vacation Care with a difference. The best bit is, it is all CCS approved!
Hue Kedge
My daughter has been going here at The Studio of Performing Arts now for 6 years. She was very shy and kept to herself a little but she loved to dance. The Studio has helped her so much not just with her dancing has helped her to over come her shyness. She was made new friends plus she even loves dancing in front of everyone. They have supported her so much and I would recommend anyone who is looking at sending there child here.
Karen radunz