KNC students from Newbridge have a 'magical time' performing at Disneyland Paris earlier this week
Pics courtesy of KNC Performing Arts School Newbridge
It's been a busy and exciting couple of days for 75 students from KNC in Newbridge who travelled over to Disneyland Paris to give a very special performance on Monday April 15, 2019.
The 75 students from KNC performing arts company newbridge travelled to Disney land Paris to perform on the main stage Disney and the group worked hard rehearsing their show for a number of weeks.
On Monday they performed to a full audience of over 2000 people and received a standing ovation for their phenomenal performance! The cast was aged from 5-20years old.
Katie and Niamh Conlan are the directors of KNC which they set up this year in September 2018 and have already performed at ignite dance, perform Ireland rds, and now Disneyland Paris. Katie and Niamh were so proud of their students for their hard work and dedication and what a wonderful performance they gave!
"From the tiny tots up- they were true professionals on and off the stage. They gave a flawless performance! The audience laughed, clapped, cheered and cried along. 245 people travelled with KNC to support the troop!" they said.
Parent Tanya Whelan said:“A once in a lifetime opportunity, for an amazing performing arts company, who in such a short space of time have become one big family. We love being apart of it “
Another happy parent Aideen Potts said:“ Had the most wonderful experience with KNC in Disneyland this week, Katie & Niamh Conlan should be very proud of the work they put in with all the children from all age groups. Very proud parents watching a fantastic and memorable show. Thank you Niamh & Katie for making dreams come true."
The Kerins family said: “ We were so proud of the kids and their performance with KNC that there was wasn’t a dry eye in Disneyland when the standing ovation happened. Very magical."
Meanwhile, the Kaye's 4 daughters were part of the the KNC trip to Disneyland Paris and they said that 'all their wishes came true as they stepped into the theater stage' on Monday. “
The delighted performers for KNC said that they had a great time performing on stage in Disneyland Paris earlier this week. Lucy, aged 12, said: “Honestly can’t explain how much FUN that was! It was once in a lifetime experience! I can’t wait till I’m older so I can say that I performed on the stage in Disneyland Paris with the best school ever!”
Emma, aged, 13, said: “My experience in performing in Disneyland was truly a dream come true especially having my knc family right there with me."
Meanwhile, Erin (11) described the trip as a 'once in a life time opportunity.'
Mia, age 14, said: “KNC is my second family and being in Disney performing on stage with them was a once in a life time experience that I will never ever forget”
“Performing in Disney was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm so grateful to KNC performing arts for this magical experience. I never thought it would be possible to sing and dance on a Disney stage. Just like what Walt Disney said himself "it's kind of fun to do the impossible," said Sarah, aged 12.