About Fusion:

CLICK HERE FOR INFO PACKET ON FDC 2010 - 2011

 Our Mission…

Our mission is to offer professional dance training in all genres of dance to young, aspiring dancers. We strive to offer frequent and abundant opportunities that will enhance their dance knowledge and training. We will work as mentors to dancers and nurture them in a positive learning environment. We will provide ample opportunities for all dancers to perform and compete with dance as an art form. 
 

Fusion Dance Company Goals and Purpose

The main objective to Fusion Dance Company is to give dancers who want to take dance to the next level the training, guidance and opportunities to do so. The Company program is designed to encourage individual progress through their dance education, providing sound technical training and numerous performing opportunities. The Company also serves as a guide for older dancers on their path toward a professional dance-related career or college. We will achieve these goals by requiring that each dancer trains in weekly technique classes and rehearsals, participates in local performances, attends professional dance conventions and maintains a passion and love for the art of dance!
 

FUSION Dance Company GOALS

• To perform and compete representing HYPE Dance Studio
• To share our passion for dance with our community
• To achieve excellence at competitions and conventions
• To display superior dance technique, style, and stage presence at all events
• To be dedicated to weekly training
• To work hard, be dedicated, and fulfill all commitments
• To maintain our skills and improve them throughout the year
• To be good role models and set good examples for all dancers
• To have fun and enjoy every moment of our season!

The Program:
Fusion Dance Company exists to provide accelerated training to dancers who desire it. It also presents numerous opportunities so that dancers may take this training as far as they’d like to. Every dancer in Fusion Dance Company will have options...and most importantly, opportunity. Everyone has the ability to excel, and everyone has the opportunity to make it happen!
Fusion Dance Company is one cohesive family of dancers comprised of different styles and ages. The Company as a whole offers training and choreography in jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz funk, improvisation and more. As many dancers choose to study all genres of the program, dancers may also choose to specialize in one or two. Although we believe training in all styles is valuable, we also appreciate those who desire a smaller time and/or financial commitment. It is our goal to offer this amazing training opportunity to all dancers at multiple levels of involvement.

 

Fusion Faculty Mission and Purpose:

We understand that each child possesses their own passion, and believe whole-heartedly that all should be offered the opportunity to express it. Each child / young adult also has different learning abilities and progress on different timelines. Fusion Faculty is absolutely committed to understanding these differences and will work with every child individually to help them progress, regardless of their learning style. Additionally, some students are born with certain favorable or ideal physical or anatomical body characteristics, such as turn-out, hyper-mobility in joints, flexibility, musicality, etc. Although these characteristics are certainly a bonus, they do not make an automatic professional dancer. Dancers turn professional when they can emotionally affect an audience through movement. This is the goal for all our students, regardless of their long-term dancing goals. We believe that dance is a journey, and are dedicated to guide each dancer through this journey with encouragement. We will provide excellent instruction and strive to give all dancers positive inspiration as they continue on their journey through dance. We are here to pass on our enthusiasm!

Company Dancers – ages 8-18. Dancers may train and perform in 1, 2 or 3 of the categories below.

• Jazz Training – ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and improvisation.
• Hip Hop Training –all styles of hip hop.
• Tap Training – various styles of tap.
  

Mini Dancers – ages 6-8. For dancers interested in starting their accelerated training and gaining performance experience. They will specialize in all styles of dance to promote well-rounded dance training, knowledge and experience. (Please see Mini Class Requirements.)
 

WHAT IT TAKES FOR FUSION:
Jazz dancers – clean double pirouettes (right and left), splits (right and left), flexibility in center and back, coordination, agility, stage presence and appeal, ability to pick up stylized choreography and dedication to continuous improvement in technical skills. Competitive jazz takes a lot of hard work…there’s no other way to say it! Every Fusion Jazz dancer must be ready for intense training the entire year.

Hip Hop dancers – clean and precise movements, style and the ability to pick up the choreography/style, in-depth feeling of music and ability to interpret the music, coordination, agility, stage presence and appeal. Fusion Hip Hop dancers must be capable of intricate choreography and be ready to work hard throughout the entire season as a competitive dancer.

Performances: (note: a full performance schedule will be given out at 1st meeting so families can plan ahead, however dates may be added throughout FUSION Season)

• All dancers will have a full performance schedule throughout the season. This includes performing at local events, guest appearances in various dance showcases, halftime entertainment at local sporting events, and a main role in HYPE Dance Studio’s annual Dance Recital “HYPErbole 2009.”
• Performances are a HUGE part of the dancers’ role in FUSION Dance Company and all are required to attend.
• Most performances are on weekends, depending on the event.

Competitions & Conventions:

• Fusion Dancers will travel to dance conventions during the season and compete. (Jazz and hip hop may attend different conventions depending on the style and level of that particular one). The convention consists of 2 days of dance instruction AND competition. Travel extends to Sacramento, Bay Area, etc.
• FUSION Dance Company will also compete at competitions during the season, which consist of weekend competitions ONLY (no convention).
• Every year Fusion also attends a National competition. This will be announced when decided.

Estimated Expenses

Please see INFO Packet 2010-2011

 

Dancer & Parent Expectations

FUSION Dance Company is a 9 month commitment, during which many events take place. It is crucial that all dancers and parents stay informed with FUSION information throughout the entire year. Here are some expectations dancers and parents must follow in order to maintain a smooth, safe, enjoyable year:

1. Be ON TIME to weekly classes.
2. TUITION must be paid the 1st class of the month.
3. ATTENDANCE is MANDATORY. (Dancers may not miss more than 5 classes during season)
4. Keep your FUSION Calendar UPDATED.
5. STAY INFORMED & pick up new information.
6. Parent involvement is CRUCIAL to FUSION’S constantly active schedule