Logan dancers chase Disney fairytale

A Logan dance team is preparing for a dream trip to compete at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The Open Pom team, known as ‘Dynasty’, from Delta Dance Studios at Chambers Flat, is celebrating the exceptional international achievement of earning a bid to compete at The Dance Summit Championship in the US in May.

Studio Director Raechel Mead says it is a significant milestone for the team and the studio, which opened last year as a place for dancers aged 3 years and over, in styles including Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary and Pom.

‘The Dance Summit is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious international dance competitions, bringing together elite teams from around the world and giving athletes the chance to perform on a global stage,’ Raechel says.

‘For Dynasty to receive a bid to The Summit at Disney World is an extraordinary honour and a testament to the dedication, resilience and teamwork of these dancers,’ she says.

Due to the cost of attending the international competition, the dance studio has launched a GoFundMe campaign and started a structured fundraising program to help families manage expenses.

‘With our departure for the competition set for late April, we have only until mid-March to complete our fundraising efforts and finalise preparations. Community support during this critical window will be essential to ensure our team can make this incredible journey possible,’ Raechel says.

Coach Georgia Stokes says many of the athletes have been competing for more than 10 years.

‘For them, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, and we are determined to make it happen.’

For details on fundraising and events visit the Delta Dance Studios Facebook page.