RAISE THE BAR with Debi Barr
Hello from Debi!
It’s my pleasure to welcome you to Dance the Magic, a leader in the dance performance industry across the U.S.A. Parades! Showcases! Workshops! We’ve got it all!
Dance the Magic is a dance production company created by dancers for dancers. We know the studio challenges and we’re here to help you step-by-step all along the way.
We specialize in fun, friendly, non-competitive performance experiences at the Disney Parks. Our costumes, choreography and show quality are first class and sprinkled with just the right amount of Disney magic (or pixie dust?). Your dancers will dazzle our audiences from coast to coast in the most beautiful, professional venues.
Dance the Magic was 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.
We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of our extraordinary dance events at Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Florida. Perhaps you’d prefer dancing on Broadway with Disney Theatrical in NYC or at Sea! We challenge ourselves to keep creating new family friendly experiences for your talented dancers and their families.
We have an amazing DTM team standing by. If there is anything we can do to help you, just call or email us. It’s our pleasure to assist you in any way we can!
Warm regards,
Debi – Founder & President
Meet Debi Barr
Debi Barr is the founder and Director of Dance the Magic, a premier performance company, established in 2001 and located in Huntington Beach, CA. Debi was 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 currently serves on the board of directors for UDMA – United Dance Merchants of America and is a proud member of SYTA- Student & Youth Travel Association.
Debi started her dance-twirl career at a young age in North Dakota. Being a part of an Air Force family, it was her first priority to find a new dance studio at each new location they were stationed. After her family settled in Southern California, Debi was grateful to be so close to the performing opportunities the L.A. area might bring. One of the highlights of Debi’s professional performing career was being a dance-twirler for the Los Angeles Rams.
After college, she began a 23-year successful dance and baton program in Fountain Valley, CA. While winning multiple State & National titles and creating exciting experiences for her dancers at big sports venues, she realized her heart was in the performance opportunities she could provide. They did them all. Rams, Clippers, Lakers, Chargers. They even performed at a Beach Boys concert in San Diego. Talk about fun!
Challenging herself to create something new for her students, Debi took a chance and knocked on Disney’s door. When everyone told her, there was no chance to break into a company like Disney, she persevered. 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 recognized as a valued Disney PremEar Partner
Disney Youth Group Programs has named Dance the Magic
– Top Producer of Guest Talent/Festivals
– Top Producer of Hotel Room Revenue
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.
However, Debi’s biggest accomplishments are her two children, Jennilee (Artistic Director for Dance the Magic) and Kristopher (PhD candidate at UCLA in Chemistry).
As the
Vice President and
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.
Dance Experience: Jennilee began her dance training with the Orange County Stars as a youngster, and 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.
Most recently, Jennilee was a Parade Performer at the Disneyland Resort for 8 years. 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.
JENNILEE SAYS…
When she’s not dancing the magic: I am a ‘Stage Dog Mom’ to my adorable pup, Chandler Bing Barr! We go to brunch, down to the beach, and any place that is dog friendly! You can follow our adventures on her Instagram (@chandlerbingbarr).
I LOVE to see musicals with my older brother, Kris. From the LA to NYC, we try to see shows where ever we can.
Also, I am an expert Puffy Painter.
Disney Soul Sister/Spirit Animal: Rollie from 101 Dalmatians…
Most Memorable DTM Moment: There are so many wonderful memories… BUT my absolute favorite part of the events are rehearsals. I love being able to work with our dancers, and to see them grow year after year!
Summer is one of our
Events Specialists here at Dance the Magic! She works closely with our studio directors and Disney to ensure a magical experience for our dancers and their families. Her sister, Coral, and her are the dynamic duo of daily operations and communications at the DTM office. Summer started out as a seasonal events ‘Dream Maker’ in 2012, and joined our operations team in 2014.
Dance Experience: Summer has loved performing and dancing since she was 3 years old. She has trained in tap, ballet, jazz, salsa, hip hop and cheer.
SUMMER SAYS…
When she’s not dancing the magic: I love spending my free time with my daughter Soleil, visiting Disneyland, going to the beach, writing, hiking and traveling. I have traveled to over 13 states and 6 countries – I hope to continuously grow both of those numbers yearly!
Disney Soul Sister/Spirit Animal: Moana because she has a love for the ocean while embodying a strong, inspirational, and independent spirit.
Most Memorable DTM Moment: My favorite DTM memory was watching my niece, Dalilah, perform in her first Disneyland parade! I also love working alongside my family, Coral and Cyd!
Coral is one of our
Events Specialists here at Dance the Magic! She works closely with our studio directors and Disney to ensure a magical experience for our dancers and their families. Her sister, Summer, and her are the dynamic duo of daily operations and communications at the DTM office. Coral started out as a seasonal events ‘Dream Maker’ in 2014, and joined our operations team in 2015.
Dance Experience: She has been performing as a dancer since the age of 3 and has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and pom. Coral danced on a competitive dance team for over 5 years and has won multiple National Championships. She also received 2 diamond rings for winning 2 World Championships back to back while performing with PACE All Stars dance team. She loves that her job allows her to keep her passion and love for the art of dance in her life every day.
CORAL SAYS…
When she’s not dancing the magic: I love watching my daughter, Dalilah, perform in dance class and in competition. I also enjoy visiting Disneyland, going to the beach, and hiking.
Disney Soul Sister/Spirit Animal: Alice because she has an adventurous and curious soul just like me!
Most Memorable DTM Moment: My favorite DTM moment is watching my daughter, Dalilah, perform in her first Disneyland Parade at the age of 7. I also love working alongside my sister, Summer, every day.
