debi barr
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jennilee barr

Debi Barr is the founder and Director of Dance the Magic, a family owned and operated premier performance company established in 2001 and located in Southern California. After college, Debi built a 23-year successful dance and baton program, winning multiple State & National titles and creating exciting performance experiences for her dancers.

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A dream is a wish your heart makes…so Debi took a chance and knocked on Disney’s door. It was her vision to give talented studio dancers from around the world the opportunity to dance down Main Street, U.S.A., in beautiful costumes, and be featured in a parade with a huge audience in front of thousands of Disney Park guests.

 

Dance the Magic is now recognized as a valued Disney PremEar Partner.  Debi was also recently honored with the prestigious Disney Partners Award for providing quality experiences, exemplary leadership and demonstrating business integrity, while embracing and promoting the magic of Disney. She was also gifted a stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite at the Walt Disney World Resort - Dreams really do come true!

 

Debi contributes her success to surrounding herself with positive people that embody the Disney spirit, share her vision, and have a passion for helping others achieve their dreams.

 

Debi’s proudest achievements are her family: Jennilee, Artistic Director, Kristopher, a Professor of Chemistry, and Mandy, her Executive Assistant. 

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jennilee barr

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As the Artistic Director of Dance the Magic, Jennilee choreographs and produces all creative elements of our Dance the Magic events including our specialized parade and productions routines. Jennilee began working with Dance the Magic in 2005 as a seasonal event staff member, and grew into a full-time Event Coordinator and Choreographer in 2013 after she graduated from California State University, Long Beach with B.A. in Human Development.

 

Jennilee began her dance training with the Orange County Stars then transitioned to Pace All Stars as a teenager. At Pace All Stars, Jennilee won 4 World Champion Titles in Jazz & Pom Styles at the USASF Dance Worlds Competition. In college, Jennilee joined the Orange Coast College Dance Team for two years capturing a UDA National Championship.

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Jennilee was a Parade Performer at the Disneyland Resort from 2009 - 2017. She has performed in various Disney shows including Pixar Play Parade, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, Paint the Night Parade, and many more.

 

Jennilee was also chosen to appear in numerous televised spots at the Disneyland Resort including a commercial and television specials.

 

In 2019, Jennilee began expanding her knowledge in entertainment by studying improv and comedy at Second City Hollywood and most recently at The Groundings Theatre & School.