LOCAL CHEERLEADERS/DANCERS PERFORMED IN THE VARSITY SPIRIT SPECTACULAR AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT
Memphis, TN – Senior Cheer Captain – Ashlyn Thompson and Sophomore Cheer Co-Captain – Ava Thompson from Seminole County High School in Donalsonville, GA were 2 of more than 800 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that represented the camp brands of Varsity Spirit in the Varsity Spirit Spectacular at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida from November 17 - November 20, 2023.
The individuals invited to perform were part of a select group of captains, co-captains, officers and seniors who attended a Varsity Spirit summer camp this summer hosted by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), National Dance Alliance (NDA), United Spirit Association (USA) and Urban Cheerleading Experience (UCE).
Ashlyn & Ava performed in an exclusive performance at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park before hundreds of fans. Besides enjoying a sunny trip to Orlando, performers had the opportunity to meet cheerleaders and dancers from across that nation and enjoy a magical holiday season at Walt Disney World® Resort parks.
QUOATE FROM ASHLYN & AVA –
“We were able to meet and perform with the best of the best cheerleaders and dancers from across the US. We enjoyed kicking off the Christmas season with the red and green cheer uniforms along with the Christmas themed performance song. We loved how our passion for cheer and dance was matched by the girls that surrounded us. We are so thankful for this once in a lifetime opportunity.”
For more information, visit www.varsity.com or contact John Calitri at jcalitri@varsity.com.
About Varsity Spirit Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading’s dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.