Kelly Zapien, a junior from Orestimba High School was one of more than 800 junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that represented Varsity Spirit in the 2025 Thanksgiving Tour at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The individuals invited to perform are part of a select group of cheerleaders and dancers chosen as All-Americans during Varsity Spirit summer camps across the country. All-Americans are selected via tryout based on either superior cheerleading or dance skills at camps operated by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), National Dance Alliance (NDA), or Urban Cheerleading Experience (UCE). Only the top 15% of the cheerleaders and dancers from Varsity Spirit camps earn the chance to march in a holiday parade of this caliber.
Zapien performed with the Varsity Spirit All-Americans in a one-of-a-kind performance through Disney’s Magic Kingdom® Park during Thanksgiving week. Besides enjoying an exciting trip to Orlando, All-Americans had the opportunity to meet cheerleaders and dancers from across the nation, took part in an exclusive performance, and enjoyed a magical holiday season at Walt Disney World® Resort parks…