The PJDA Dance Company has traveled down to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida four times to perform with Dance the World Events. We attended the 2016, 2018, 2021, & 2024 sessions. We participate in a parade down Main Street in the Magic Kingdom with studios from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2021, we were able to meet Sharna Burgess from Dancing with the Stars and take a master class from her! It was a great learning experience and we were able to get a taste of Latin dancing. In 2024, we took a masterclass with famous Hip Hop choreographer, Geo Hubela! This was an awesome opportunity for our girls to learn a fun Hip Hop combination. We practice for a year and a half to learn and master the parade choreography. We also bring our own own routine to perform in the World Showcase at Epcot. With a lot of preparation our dancers put in so much time and effort in order to give two flawless performances in Disney. These experiences have created strong bonds, amazing memories, and personal growth for all dancers.
PJDA dancers at the master class with Geo Hubela!
2024
PJDA dancers right before the Magic Kingdom Parade!
2024
We performed our own routine "80's Remix" at the World ShowPlace in Epcot! Our dancers worked so hard on perfecting this routine!
2024
Our dancers attended a fun Gala hosted by Dance the World Events where we received our studio trophy. It was a fun night full of dancing and celebration!
2024
PJDA dancers before the 2021 Showstopper performance! We had some time to talk to Sharna Burgess!
2021
PJDA dancers at the master class with Sharna Burgess from Dancing with the Stars!
2021
We absolutely love all the staff down at Dance the World and we are specifically Andrew's biggest fans!
2021
In 2021, we were given the unique experience of performing a "showstopper" routine in Universal Studios!
2021
In 2019, the PJDA Dance Company traveled to New York City to participate with Dance the World Events in their Dance the World Broadway event. Our dancers spent several days in the City and endured the ultimate dance experience. Our dancers danced with studios from across the country and performed a Hip Hop routine in the middle of Times Square in a flashmob style. We also were able to bring our very own routine and perform it on the Broadway stage of "Frozen". We were able to take a master class with the cast of The Lion King and participate in a dance Q & A with High School Musical star Corbin Bleu. To finish off the amazing trip, we were invited by Dance the World to take a private cruise around the Statue of Liberty! Although we live so close, it was a blast being able to explore the city and learn about dancing on Broadway. Through these classes and activities our dancers gained a glimpse into the audition process and what it takes to be a Broadway performer!
The PJDA dancers got to meet Corbin Bleu! We even gifted him one of our Mission Impossible hats from our stage show performance!
A quick PJDA huddle before we performed right in the middle of Times Square! It was such a fun experience!
In January of 2023, PJDA was offered the opportunity to dance at the Stony Brook Women's Basketball Game! We performed at halftime and used our Michael Jackson routine from our previous Dance the World Disney trip. Our dancers enjoyed a fun game together and even snapped a picture with Wolfie! Go Seawolves!
Every year, the PJDA Parade Company performs in the Setauket Holiday Parade! We throw on our Santa hats, practice our parade routine, and spread joy to the community!
Ghost showing his support for his PJDA dancers!