World Dance Competition - World Class Vacations

Overview

Compete for ‘World Class Gold’ against dancers from around the world!

Compete in a regional and national dance competition all in one at the Walt Disney World® Resort! Regionals will take place at World ShowPlace in Epcot®. Group entries along with solos, duos, and trios will advance to the finals. World Dance Competition also gives dance studios the magic of parading down Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom® Park, masterclass workshops, and a Gala Celebration and Awards Ceremony. A dance competition unlike any other all taking place the Walt Disney World® Resort. Compete and vacation with your family. World Dance Competition allows plenty of free time for performers to enjoy Walt Disney World® Resort with family and friends.

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Judges

Celebrity Judge

2021: (TBA)
2020: Sharna Burgess

Sharna Burgess, from Dancing with the Stars, is a choreographer and performer whose work spans from theater, film, and TV

Judge

Geo Hubela

‘GEO’ Hubela’s career spans over 25 years. GEO has danced with Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and ‘NSYNC

Judge

David Houde

David has a 30 year career as Disney Cast Member and an extensive performing resume with Disney

Celebrity Judge

2021: (TBA)
2020: Sharna Burgess

Sharna Burgess, from Dancing with the Stars, is a choreographer and performer whose work spans from theater, film, and TV

Judge

Geo Hubela

‘GEO’ Hubela’s career spans over 25 years. GEO has danced with Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and ‘NSYNC

Judge

David Houde

David has a 30 year career as Disney Cast Member and an extensive performing resume with Disney

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This is Annie! Annie is a Dance The World Reservation Specialist and works closely with our accounting department. She has been with our team for a year and a half. Annie graduated from West Chester University where she majored in Theatre Production & Design. Prior to joining us, Annie spent 4 years working in a customer service position for a large e-commerce business, in addition to working for several theatre’s and production companies. She was also the resident lighting designer at Downingtown East High School for 8 years where she worked with their students to educate them about lighting, stage management, and more! Annie and her husband Jason have three dogs - two Siberian Huskies, Zariah & Raffi, and a German Shepherd, Mia. When not in the office, they enjoy traveling the globe! #MeetTheTeam

Meet Andrew! Andrew recently joined our team full-time after 5 years of working seasonally for Dance The World Events. A former teacher in Pennsylvania, Andrew is now the Director of Orlando Operations joining our Florida-based team. Andrew graduated from Millersville University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. He then went on to earn his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania. An avid Disney fan himself, Andrew has also worked for The Walt Disney Company for 4 years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Attractions and Main Entrance Operations. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys grilling, reading, and watching soccer. Andrew is married to his wife, Arielle, of 3 years. Together, they love traveling, spending time with loved ones, and visiting the Disney Parks!

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Meet Nicole, our Dance Events Manager! Nicole has been a part of the Dance The World Events team since 2014. She began as operational staff and the parade leader for Dance The World and joined full-time in 2016. Nicole graduated from DeSales University in 2016 with a B.A. in Dance and Business Administration and in 2020 received her Masters of Business Administration. During her undergraduate studies at DeSales, Nicole was the Student Manager of six productions in the Dance Department. In addition to working for Dance The World Events, Nicole is also currently the Recital Dancer Program Director at MJ Dance Center in Bethlehem, PA. She loves to share her love of dance in the studio each week, teaching ballet, jazz, and tap! When not dancing, Nicole loves to spend time at Walt Disney World and travel the world with family and friends!

Mary Ann has been a member of the Dance The World team for over seven years. She is the Director of Dance Events and loves the opportunity be part of something big! Mary Ann is a graduate of St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. She is a New Jersey native and moved to the Lehigh Valley over 25 years ago and has held several positions in the Event Management field since arriving in the Valley. She said, by far, this one is her favorite position because she helps make dreams come true for performers and their families in Disney World and New York City.∙Mary Ann has been married to her college sweetheart, John, for 29 years and together they have a son Matthew and a daughter Lauren. They enjoy traveling with the kids and summers in Bay Head, New Jersey. #MeetTheTeam

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