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 Levels:
Dancers receive a placement for Collective technique classes ranging from Level 1-7. This placement is based on ability level, while also considering work ethic and commitment. Everyone in Collective programs will have a customized training schedule that best fits their needs for maximized growth.
It is not uncommon for a dancer to stay at the same technique level for more than one year, and does not mean they are not progressing.
Routine Casting:
Routine casting is separate from level 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 technique level you're at. 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 Collective this year means:
You will attend classes 1-3 days per week.
You will be personally selected for 1-3 routines.
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 10-13
You will attend Summer Dance Challenge August 7-9
You will attend at least two Summer Technique Tuesday classes (June 27, July 18, 25, August 1, 15, 22).
You will learn some choreography during Boot Camp August 7-12, August 28-31. Other choreography dates/times between July-December will be announced with audition results.
You will perform in the Company Showcase and Recital in June.
All Fusion Collective routines will compete at National Dance Honors in Las Vegas, Nevada. Classes and competitions will be held each day starting on Saturday, June 29, and ending on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
SUMMER INTENSIVE SCHEDULE: July 10-13
Level 4-7
Monday, July 10, 9-3:45pm @ Bountiful (jazz, ballet, hip hop, tumbling, tap, pointe)
Tuesday, July 11, 9-3:45pm @ Bountiful (jazz, ballet, hip hop, tumbling, conditioning, combo, pointe)
Wednesday, July 12, 12-3pm @ Bountiful (jazz, ballet)
Thursday, July 13, 9-3:45pm @ Bountiful (jazz, ballet, hip hop, tumbling, pointe, combo, conditioning)
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.
Level 4-5, Thursday, July 13th, 3:45-4:15pm @ Bountiful
Level 6-7, Wednesday, July 12th, 11:30-12pm @ Bountiful
SUMMER DANCE CHALLENGE: August 7-9
Monday, August 7, 6-9pm @ Bountiful (hip hop, contemp, jazz)
Tuesday, August 8, 6-9pm @ Bountiful (hip hop, contemp, jazz)
Wednesday, August 9, 10:30-1:30pm @ Bountiful (hip hop, contemp, jazz)
BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE: August 7-11 & Aug 28-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 TWO dates your dancer will attend:
June 27, July 18, 25, August 1, 15, 9-1pm @ Bountiful
August 22, 5-9pm @ Bountiful
SUMMER SOCIALS & TEAM BUILDING:
Fri, July 14 (Teen/Sr) 10-1pm, (Jr) 2-5pm: Collective Ropes Course
Cost: $20 due July 1
Date: July 14, Junior Collective 2-5pm, Teen/Sr 10am-1pm
Address: UofU
Tues, July 18: Swim Social @ Cherry Hill
Tues, Aug 15: Swim Social @ Cherry Hill
FIRST OF YEAR MEETING: Monday, August 28
A parent of every dancer is required to attend this meeting on Zoom. 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, 5
Check your parent portal and click on “View My Classes” to see your personalized class schedule beginning September 5th.
Your personalized schedule will be viewable in the Parent Portal in the next few days as we get every dancer registered for their personalized schedule. When it's complete, you'll get a separate email titled "Class Confirmation" and your schedule will be attached.
Fusion dancers on drill teams will be added into TWO days of required technique classes along with their 2-3 routines. When you fill out the registration form, you'll have the optional 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
Choreography:
Black tank top, black leggings, correct shoes for the routine
Hair in secure ponytail or bun
Tuition and Company Payment Breakdown:
July 1:
$30: Membership fee
$250 (Level 1-2), $270 (Level 3-7): Summer Intensive (July 10-13)
$200: Company Dancer Kit for 2023-24 (team leo, fall performance gear, etc)
August 1:
$290: Technique Tuesdays/Boot Camp/Summer Dance Challenge
$350: Team Fee Deposit
First of Year Order:
Company Jacket: $110 (new students)
Team Bag: $70 (new students)
Competition Makeup and Earrings: $70-80
Sept-May 1: Tuition (9 payments)
Find your tuition amount in my Parent Portal by clicking “View Financial History” and scrolling to September 1.
Sept-June 1: Team Fees (10 payments)
3 Routines: $334/month
4 Routines: $413.50/month
5 Routines: $493/month
June 2024:
Contingency Credit ($100 deposit, any remaining balance is credited back)
Optional Add-On Convention
EPIC Convention, Sept 22 & 23: $245 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 (optional): $50-$150 in April/May
Industry Guest Choreography
Solo, duo or trio routine fees (optional)
For a detailed financial breakdown, visit the program information page.
Nationals in Las Vegas
All Collective routines will compete at National Dance Honors. Classes and competitions will be held daily starting on Saturday, June 29, and ending on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Nationals fees are included in the company yearly team fees.
The Company yearly team fees cover Nationals competition fees for three routines, convention fee, coaches fee, June rehearsals (10+ hours per week for 2 weeks during the two weeks before Nationals), and the team Nationals spirit wear. (The optional routine price already includes Nationals entry.)
Nationals payments do not cover hotel, travel, food, etc.
What do you need to do next?
When you receive the “class confirmation” email from us with your full schedule, ACCEPT your COMPANY invitation by logging in, viewing your personalized class schedule, and checking out!
Go to your parent portal HERE.
View your new company class schedules by selecting "View All My Classes" in the top left navigation. Your dancer has automatically been registered for:
Summer Intensive classes (July 10-13th)
Choreography Boot Camp classes (August 7-11 & August 28-September 1)
Fall classes (starting September 5)
Check out and process a payment for:
Discounted registration/membership fee $30/$50
July tuition & company kit will be processed on July 1st.
Submit the first-of-year forms due by July 1st at 5pm:
Join the Collective team chat on GroupMe HERE
Teen & Senior dancer’s only GroupMe HERE
Summer Goal Sessions are still available. Learn more and sign up HERE
Dancers need to be registered and submit all first-of-year forms NO LATER than June 30 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!