Kayla Joubert, a young South African dancer, has been invited to join the Dance Connection programme, giving her the chance to perform and train at Walt Disney World in Florida.
uMhlanga, South Africa (12 March 2026) – For as long as her family can remember, Kayla Joubert has approached everything she does with heart. And for years, one dream waited in the background, that’s the chance to dance.
Dance lessons were something the family had always hoped to make possible, but like many parents juggling everyday costs, it simply wasn’t always within reach. That changed last year when they finally decided to take a leap of faith and enrol Kayla in classes. And let’s just say it was all worth it.
Dance became a place where Kayla could express herself fully, pouring hours of dedication into rehearsals and training. That commitment has now opened the door to an extraordinary opportunity.
Kayla has been selected to join the prestigious Dance Connection programme, which will see young dancers perform at Walt Disney World from 9 to 14 December 2026.
The programme gives dancers the chance to perform on an international stage while taking part in professional workshops and creative experiences designed to inspire the next generation of performers. For Kayla, it means dancing at iconic venues inside the world-famous theme park, including the theatre at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Overwhelmed with excitement, she burst into tears of joy, repeating the words,
“I made it…I made it…please tell me this isn’t a prank.”
For her family, the moment was both emotional and motivating. They are determined to do everything they can to help her reach that stage.
It is a big dream, but one her family believes is well within reach with the support of the community around them.
To help make the journey possible, they have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the programme and travel costs. The funds will help cover the Dance Connection package as well as international flights, visas, transport and other essential expenses for the trip.
To help support and get Kayla to Disney World, follow the link here.
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