Excitement is building as students at a Carlisle dance school prepare to perform at Disneyland Paris next year. 

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations as a network, Razzamataz Carlisle, South Lakes and West Cumbria have announced that students will be participating in an incredible trip to Disneyland Paris, where they will perform to a global audience in the iconic Disney parade.

The students from Cumbria will join other schools within the network to be part of this visit to celebrate this significant milestone and provide a unique and memorable experience.

This trip is especially significant, as the first Disneyland Paris experience in 2017 was a massive success, and another was planned for 2020. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, it was cancelled, making the 2025 return even more anticipated.

The casts have just been announced and rehearsals are now in full swing, with students learning new choreography and preparing to showcase their talents in the Disney Pre Parade down Main Street USA!

"Disney holds a special place in everyone’s hearts, but to actually take part in the magic as a performer is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Debbie Mitchell Principal of Razzamataz Carlisle. “It’s something that will create memories they’ll cherish forever and it really is a dream come true for many of our students and their families. We have been waiting a long time to return and we can’t wait to share this experience with our teachers, students and families."

Children from as young as eight are allowed to attend, sowing the seeds of exciting possibilities from a very young age.

Debbie added: "We always strive to offer exciting opportunities for all of our students, and it’s wonderful to see the younger ones so enthusiastic about taking part in something this special. It’s an experience that will inspire them and build their confidence in ways that will last a lifetime.”

Over the past 25 years, Razzamataz has been at the forefront of performing arts education. In the last few years, the schools in Cumbria have been championing a growing emphasis on personal development alongside training in dance, drama, and singing.