Young Falkirk area dancers enjoy magical success in first competition at Disneyland Paris
A group of young dancers had a magical time at Disneyland Paris where they enjoyed huge success in their first international competition.
The 23 performers from Falkirk-based Broadway School of Performing Arts danced their socks off at the home of Mickey and Minnie Mouse in the IFDPA competition earlier in October.
The dancers, who were all between the ages of six and 13, performed 16 group dances over the course of two days at the competition.
And they walked away with 11 places, many of which were firsts and seconds.
Adele Wallace, from Broadway School of Performing Arts, said: “It was our first time attending this competition and our first international event.
"There were over 600 dancers from all over the world competing, and it was so inspiring to see so much talent.
"This was the first time we had competed without seniors. All our pupils who attended were juniors and minis.
"We were extra proud that four of our placings were in sections where our pupils were dancing up an age category or in mixed age categories, meaning some of their competitors were 18+.
"The highlight of the weekend was seeing our dancers perform down Main Street as part of the parade.
"We auditioned to be a part of this ahead of time and taught the choreography in the studio.
"The smiles said it all and let’s just say there were plenty of tears from teachers and parents too.”
The journey to Paris was a big event for the dance school, which saw dancers and their parents fundraising for the trip before they went.
Adele said: “Before we left our parents put a lot of effort into fundraising for the event to allow each family some money towards expenses, this was amazing.
"We also held a showcase at Grangemouth Town Hall to allow anyone not coming with us, plus all family and friends to see the dances.”
And as much as the girls worked hard while in Paris for the competitions, they were also able to enjoy themselves. The group had tickets to the Disney parks providing the opportunity for rides and shows with their dance friends.
Adele added: “I would honestly say it was one of the best experiences for our wee stars. They made memories with their best friends that they’ll remember forever.”