CONGRATULATIONS! As a member of the Fusion Collective Company, we expect greatness from you! The Collective is an intermediate/advanced program for dancers to better develop their skills and expand their opportunities as artists and performers.
Dancer Development:
We believe dancers need to be given opportunities to experience different roles within a classroom. There are three stages to dancer’s progress in any class: a building stage, a developing stage, and a mastery stage.
We think it is very important for children to experience being in each stage during their dance journey. There is a benefit to being at the lower end of the ability level in a class (the building stage) because they are pushing themselves to keep up with stronger dancers and a desire to attain mastery of the skills they are learning. There is also an important factor to being in classes where a dancer is on the stronger end of the spectrum (mastery stage) because it is giving them a chance to solidify technique and to know what mastery feels like. Other benefits to reaching a mastery role within a classroom include building confidence, being able to shine, developing leadership skills, and many more. When a dancer is able to experience mastery, they are more likely to be hungry and driven to achieve more when they are in the building stage of another class. Dancers will be given the opportunity to regularly experience all stages of the progression spectrum as collective members.
Technique Classes:
Everyone in Collective programs will have a customized training schedule that best fits their needs for maximized growth. You may be in technique classes with different dancers depending on how we’ve arranged class groups each day. To encourage dancers to focus on their own progress instead of comparing themselves to others, we are not assigning levels this year.
*We are transitioning to a new registration software. We will email out personalized schedules by July 5 for summer and fall after we get it set up.
Routine Casting:
Routine casting is separate from technique placement. Organizing the collective routine cast list is based on many factors such as technique level, artistry, as well as what we feel will best benefit you on your dancing journey. You might find your casting provides you a balance of routines based on the development model above.
Collective dancers may not be with the same dancers in all routines. The group of dancers in your jazz routine may be different than your other routines. All Collective dancers will be selected for 3 core routines. Dancers can be chosen for “optional” team routines but are not guaranteed placement in any more than 3 routines.
Casting will include Collective, Ensemble, and Fusion dancers intermingled for some routines.
All routine placements are final.
VIEW THE ROUTINE LIST & CHOREOGRAPHY SCHEDULE HERE
Your character and conduct are more important than the “name” of your Company Team or the routines your cast in. If you earned your “dream spot,” be humble and sensitive to others who are still working on their goals. If you didn’t make the progress you had hoped for, it’s time to dig in, work hard and accept your position with determination and grit. We are happy to help you with creating a plan for improvement.
Being a member of Fusion Collective this year means:
You will attend classes 2 days per week.
You will be personally selected for 3 routines with the option to add a third day of technique classes and a fourth routine.
You will compete all routines at 2 convention competitions and 3 local competitions.
You will have 4-6 additional performance opportunities throughout the year.
You will attend 2 conventions (Adrenaline & Revive).
You will attend Summer Intensive July 15-19
You will attend Summer Dance Challenge August 5-6
You will attend at least two Summer Technique Tuesday classes (June 18, 25, July 9, 23, 30, August 13, 20).
You will learn some choreography during Boot Camp August 5-10, August 26-31. Other choreography dates/times between July-December will be announced with audition results.
You will perform in the Company Showcase and Recital in May.
SUMMER INTENSIVE SCHEDULE: July 15-19
COMING SOON, will be emailed with class schedule
TEAM FITTINGS:
Dancers will be fitted for all first of year attire during summer intensive. One parent is required to attend and size for all dancewear orders.
COMING SOON, will be emailed with class schedule
SUMMER DANCE CHALLENGE: August 5-6
Monday, Aug 5, 4-9pm @ Bountiful
Tuesday, Aug 6, 4-9pm @ Bountiful
BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE: August 5-10 & Aug 26-Sept 1
Choreography will be taught during boot camp and it is imperative that we have good attendance. Teams will be working with our staff and guest teachers on learning routines for the season. See cast list for choreography schedule.
TECHNIQUE TUESDAYS
Select at least four dates your dancer will attend:
June 18, 25, July 9, 23, 30, 9-1:30pm @ Bountiful
August 13, 20, 4-8:30pm @ Bountiful
SUMMER SOCIALS & TEAM BUILDING:
Tues, July 23: Swim Social @ Cherry Hill
Tues, Aug 13: Swim Social @ Cherry Hill
FIRST OF YEAR MEETING: Monday, August 26, 7:30pm @ Ctvl
A parent of every dancer is required to attend this meeting. We will be reviewing company handbooks, calendars, and going over the year’s expectations/requirements for our company families. This is a mandatory company meeting that will ensure we are able to have a successful year together!
FALL SCHEDULE: Begins Tuesday, September 3
Beginning June 30th, check your new parent portal and click on “Students”, “My Weekly Schedule”, then scroll ahead to September to see your personalized class schedule beginning September 3rd.
We are transitioning to a new registration software. We are excited about the new features and the simplicity for our families this new system will provide and appreciate your patience as we finish building it out. Your personalized schedule will be viewable in the Parent Portal by July 5 as we get every dancer registered for their personalized schedule. When it's complete, you'll get a separate email with your schedule will be attached.
Fusion dancers on drill teams will be added into TWO days of required technique classes along with their 3 routines. When you fill out the registration form, you'll have the option to add an additional day of technique only classes. This block is strongly recommended to allow for maximum growth and maintaining technique. The added technique day will NOT count against your attendance percentage.
DRESS CODE
Ballet:
Monday: Team leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun
Tuesday & Wednesday: Any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun
Thursday & Friday: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in bun
Jazz/Tap:
Leotard, pink tights, bikers or leggings, jazz or tap shoes
Hair in bun
Hip Hop:
Athletic top, leggings/athletic pants, sneakers
Hair in secure ponytail or bun
Extra rehearsals:
Black fitted dancewear, correct shoes for the routine
Hair in secure ponytail or bun
Tuition and Company Payment Breakdown:
By July 1:
$30: Membership fee
$290: Summer Intensive (July 15-19)
$350: Team Fee Deposit
First of Year Order
By August 1:
$290: Technique Tuesdays/Boot Camp/Summer Dance Challenge
$250: Company Dancer Kit for 2024-25 (team gear & team uniform)
First Team Fee Payment (see amount below)
Sept-Apr 1: Tuition (8 payments)
Tuition amount will be viewable by July 5 in the new parent portal.
August-May 1: Team Fees (10 payments)
3 Routines: $240/month
4 Routines: $311/month
May 1, 2025:
Any remaining balance from Contingency Deposit will be credited
Optional Add-On Convention
EPIC Convention, Sept 20 & 21: $260 due September 1, strongly recommended additional convention for Collective Company.
Other:
Shoes and Tights for Performances: not included in program fees – Due either October 1st or November 1st after choreography and costuming is set. This could include jazz shoes, character shoes, hip hop shoes ($60-$95), etc.
Action Shots: $50-$150 in October
Industry Guest Choreography
Solo, duo or trio routine fees (optional)
For a detailed financial breakdown, visit the program information page.
What do you need to do next?
Accept your company invitation by logging in and processing your payment for the annual membership and summer intensive.
Go to your parent portal HERE.
Process a payment for:
Discounted registration/membership fee
Summer intensive tuition
First of year dancewear orders & $350 team fee deposit will be processed on July 1.
Submit the first-of-year forms due by June 25th at 12pm:
Join the Collective team chat on GroupMe HERE
Summer Goal Sessions are still available. Learn more and sign up HERE
Watch for a “class confirmation” email from us with your full summer & fall schedule by July 5th.
Dancers need to be registered and submit all first-of-year forms NO LATER than June 25 at noon.
If you have questions about any of this information, please don't hesitate to email. All dancers did great at auditions and we are looking forward to a WONDERFUL year! Again, congratulations on all your hard work! We can’t wait to see you at Summer intensive!