Career
Spencer grew up in close contact with the world of show business. Occasionally she accompanied her father on his performances on stage. She took singing and acting lessons and dance classes in classical ballet and modern dance and jazz.From 1989 to 2000 she worked as an actress, especially for Australian television, primarily as an actress in TV series. Subsequently, the focus of her artistic activity shifted to the area singer / songwriter.
In 2001 she released her debut musical album White Monkey and, after a family break, in February 2010 she released her second album Calling All Magicians. Under the direction of her husband, the music videos were made to the title songs and "Tickle Me" and "Wish I'd Been Here".
In August 2011 Spencer for the first time gave two live concerts alongside her husband. The pair joined with the musicians and actors Alan Doyle, Kevin Durand, Scott Grimes and the group Size2Shoes to present the Crowe / Doyle Songbook Vol III at St. John´s, Newfoundland, Canada. Songs from this album relate are among others to the novel Dirt Music by the Australian novelist Tim Winton. Danielle Spencer gives live concerts on a regular basis. For her live concert tour in October 2011, titled "Alone and Together", she joined with Australian bass player Steve Balbi.
In March 2012, Spencer was announced as a contestant for Dancing with the Stars on Seven Network. Her professional partner is Damian Whitewood.
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