A magical adventure of performance and percussion awaits the PHC Majorettes and Drum Corps Family this weekend.

The Group travelled yesterday to Orlando, Florida where they will be performing at Universal Studios on July 5 and at the Galaxy Palace Theatre in Disney's Magic Kingdom on July 6.

"Their performances will consist of routines that they have done here in Bermuda as well as new moves that they have learned only a few days before their travel to Orlando," said organiser Tawana Lee.

Along with their performances they will also be taking tuition in both dance and percussion, she added.

"The Senior Diva Majorettes and all those members over the age of 11 will be taking part in a Disney Dancing Workshop where they will be instructed by a world famous choreographer who has worked with various celebrities," said Ms Lee.

"Here we will learn a specially choreographed high energy routine which we will execute at the end of the workshop with one of the Disney characters.

"The instructor will also talk a bit about the importance of giving a great performance and how a career in performing arts can be very worthwhile and successful.

"The Twirling and Drum Camp that they are participating in on July 3 is affiliated with our group The instructors of this one-day camp will teach them various skills in baton twirling, flags, cheerleading and drumming. The group will be split up into the sections in which they specialise in and they will be taught a new routine with tricks and dance moves that they have to master and present to the group and their parents at the end of the day.

"Each member will receive a certificate from the camp, and some will be recognised for their effort, dedication, positive attitude and determination they have shown throughout the day."

Ms Lee added that it is an unusually a long day for everyone, but the breaks they have in between help the members to stay focused on the task at hand.

"It is like a Majorette and Drum School," she said.

"You go to class for an hour and a half, then have a recess, and lunch break and the like. It is a very worthwhile experience for the members."

Of the trip, she added: "The young members that we have get excited at the idea of just going to Disney World, so when they find out that we get to perform there, being excited about it is an understatement.

"I think they feel privileged to have the mere opportunity to take part in these kind of performances, and have plenty of stories to share when they get home about what they learned, what they received, and so much more.

"Although it is hard work, they are still having fun."

She added: "We are very good friends of the Twirling & Drum Camp directors in Florida."

In 2006 she enquired about purchasing Universal Theme Park tickets and the director suggested the idea of performing in Universal Studios for a bit of exposure. "Of course we jumped at the idea and were soon scheduled for a performance on the Star's Stage at Universal Studios on July 4, 2006," she explained of their last visit. "Having corresponded with the directors of the camp since then, we enquired about doing another performance for this year for Universal, and were again accepted to perform on July 5."

Travelling with the group are five Pom Pom Girls, nine Junior Majorettes, three Ribbon Dancers, nine Senior Majorettes, one Flags and seven Drum Corps. "We have been raising funds since January through various fundraisers such as Car Washes, Bake Sales, Packing Groceries and Food Stalls.

"All of these events require us to work at least eight hours in the day. "At times, we have had performances, rehearsals and fundraisers all in one day, so it is quite a lot of work for all of us.

"My mother, Bettyann Nolan, is also a director of the group, and together we try to provide a positive and worthwhile experience for the youth of our country."

She and her mother believe that you are never too old to continue doing something you love to do and have a passion for.

"We have had over 20 mother and daughter combinations in our group, which makes it such a family affair," Ms Lee added.

"If you see your granddaughter marching with the Junior Cutie Majorettes, you are bound to find her mother performing with the Senior Diva Majorettes.

"This is why we like to call ourselves the PHC Majorette and Drum Corps Family. We believe in working and acting as a team, a village, a family – it's our policy."

Ms Lee took the opportunity to thank the general public for their continued support, and all those who have sponsored them in some way towards their goals for young people.