A GROUP of young dancers from Basingstoke were selected to perform in the iconic pre-parade at Disneyland Paris.

The 29 students from Stagecoach Basingstoke, aged between six and 18, made their way across the Channel this summer for a performance in front of their families and thousands of international visitors, as part of the Disney Performing Arts OnStage programme.

Maddie Reynolds, a student at Stagecoach Basingstoke, said: “I’m so excited to go to Disneyland Paris this summer.

“I’ve never been before so I’m looking forward to meeting all the characters and go on the rides but most of all I’m looking forward to performing in the pre-parade.

“It will be really nice to share the experience with all my Stagecoach friends too.”

Helen Watts, principal of the school, added: “All the students are looking forward to rehearsing for the show, and getting their first experiences of performing in front of so many people.”