RANDOLPH — A select group of talented dancers from Expressions Performing Arts Center (EPAC) recently returned from the performance opportunity of a lifetime — taking the stage at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.

The dancers, ranging in age from 7 to 19, were invited to perform as part of the Dance the World Program, showcasing their hard work, dedication and passion for dance in “the most magical places on Earth.”

The team performed in the parade down Main Street USA in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, in a parade at Disney Springs and as a part of the Dance the World showcase gala at Disney’s EPCOT park, delivering a high-energy, choreographed routine to a cheering crowd of family, friends and Disney guests.

“It was an unforgettable experience,” said EPAC owner Melissa Anderson. “Our dancers worked incredibly hard to prepare, and they represented our studio and community with so much grace, talent, and professionalism.”

To perform at Disney was a dream come true for so many of the young performers, Anderson said, and it was great to see the dancers, instructors and families coming together to make amazing memories.

“Like our good EPAC friends, Disney’s Lilo and Stitch, we’ve always said, ‘Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind, or forgotten,’ and we made sure our whole instructor team was on our performance stage, even if they couldn’t be there physically,” Anderson said. “Our showcase performance contained a variety of choreography sections compiled from all of our instructors.”

In addition to the performance, some members of the group were also able to take a master class with Brandon Armstrong, a current cast member of the TV series, “Dancing with the Stars.”

This trip also marks another milestone for EPAC, which continues to provide its students with enriching performance opportunities, Anderson said. EPAC students have represented the studio with performances for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Hersheypark and previous appearances in Disney World parades and stage shows, as well as various local events, festivals, parades and their two annual recitals.

The EPAC competition teams have also won numerous awards, regionally, nationally and internationally, including being award-winning finalists in the World Dance Championships, Anderson said. These experiences all underscore EPAC’s commitment to not only training strong dancers but also nurturing confident, well-rounded individuals.

Expressions Performing Arts Center is located at 75 Main St. in Randolph and offers a full range of dance and performance classes for all ages and abilities, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, hoop dance, liturgical dance, combo classes for younger dancers starting at 1.5 years old and opportunities for those interested in being a part of their competition teams in jazz/contemporary, hip hop, tap and pom pom dance at youth and high school level. Enrollment for the 2025–26 school year is now open.

For more information, visit www.expressionsperformingarts.com, or contact the studio directly at info@expressionsperformingarts.com or (716) 499-3513.