Ipswich youngsters have described performing at Disneyland Paris as the "most magical experience".
Ipswich School of Dancing took over the stage in the Videopolis Theatre in the French Disneyland on Saturday and received a standing ovation for their performance.
A total of 22 dancers between the ages of four and 24 dressed head-to-toe in silver sequins and wowed the crowd and their families who had travelled to admire the show.
This performance had been in the dance school calendar before lockdown and the team said that they are “thrilled” to have had the opportunity to reschedule and perform in the magic of Disney.
Emma Hawley, the choreographer and dance teacher, said: “We have had months of rehearsals, planning and excitement preparing for the show of a lifetime and we are already planning to return and perform again.
“The dancers were absolutely phenomenal, and I couldn't be more proud of them and the way they represented the school during this trip.
“Our show received huge cheers from the audience along with a standing ovation.”
Following a strict audition process, the Ipswich group had a 20-minute slot to perform on the Disney stage.
They presented all the dance styles the school offers, including ballroom, Latin, contemporary, commercial and ballet genres.
The group also had the chance to explore the park.
One of the dancers, Abbie, said: "I will be forever grateful for the opportunity Emma has created for us all.
“To be able to perform at Disneyland Paris was the most magical experience and a memory I will now always have.
“To have my best friend watching in the audience and for her to tell me she cried just shows how much it meant to everyone, and also: you’re never too old for Disney."
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