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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Massachusetts dancers became stars of their own Disney shows recently when they traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in Disney performing arts programs.

Christine’s Studio of Performing Arts “Dance Attack” dancers from Acushnet took the stage at the Galaxy Palace Theater in the Magic Kingdom Park on Sunday, July 1, and performed for an audience of international guests.

Dancers with the Dancer’s Edge Company Dance Team from South Dartmouth took the stage at the Galaxy Palace Theater on Monday, July 2. The dancers also sharpened their performance skills during a workshop taught by a professional Disney performer. During the workshop, the students learned techniques to ensure success in the professional working world.

Christine’s Studio of Performing Arts was able to compete because its team, Dance Attack, won the Starbound Regional Competition in May with High Golds, Golds, High Silvers and Silver Awards among several Judges Awards. Their performance at Starbounds National Competition was outstanding. They won 10 High Golds, 14 Golds and two High Silver Awards.

Their hip-hop performance to “Ante Up” was chosen for Starbounds Showcase. The showcase is the top 10 junior groups and the top 10 senior groups in the national competition that dance off in a taped performance that will be televised. The director of the studio will be informed when it will air in our area.

Christine’s studio also received special Judges Awards. Rylee Alicia Gonsalves and Cierra Vicente won the judges’ Sassy Award for their performance of “Who Let The Dogs Out?” They also were the highest scorers in their category. Joclyne Nunes won the judges’ Amazing Toe Touch Award for her performance of “I’m Ready For Love,” an acrobat solo. Jennel Garcia won the judges ‘Awesome Isolation Award for her jazz performance of “Till The Dawn.” Dance Attack members are Meagan Andrade, Mac Carvalho, Simone Cardoso, Andrea Carreiro, Dylan Desousa, Jennel Garcia, Rylee Alicia Gonsalves, Tayla Gonsalves, Elizabeth Marco, Joclyne Nunes, Ashlee Pavao, Kristen Pavao and Cierra Vicente.

These 13 students under the direction of Christine Hartman work hard to reach their goals. They attend all their scheduled dance classes.

The vocal students also work hard with Jennifer Oliveira, their vocal teacher. They perform throughout the year at local nursing homes, Madeira Field events and at senior center functions around the area. When their not performing, they are doing fundraisers to help them reach their goals.

Miss Christine and Dance Attack send a special thank-you to all the local businesses, their dancing school families, their families and friends for helping them reach their goal.

They are not only Starbound National Champions but they performed at the Magic Kingdom A Dream Come True.

Dance groups from throughout the country apply to perform each year as part of Disney performing arts programs. Once selected, ensembles are given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme park guests.

Disney offers band, choral, dance and auxiliary performers the opportunity to learn, perform and compete at the Walt Disney World Resort. For more information visit www.DisneyPerformingArts.com or call (800) 603-0552.