Bring your dancing shoes for Fusion dance! Fusion is a unique and dynamic partner dance form that combines elements of traditional blues dancing with a variety of other dance styles such as swing, salsa, zouk, tango, hip-hop, contact improv, and ecstatic dance. This fusion results in a versatile and expressive form of dance that emphasizes connection, musicality, and creativity. Think of Fusion as the “United Nations” of dance styles. A place for partner dancers to converge.

While many dance styles are taught as if only the lead makes the initiation of movement, and the follow only responds with movement …as if control of the dance were a 100 / 0 split. Fusion embraces the idea that the both the follow and lead have the invitation to both listen and speak to each other. Fusion embraces the idea that the follow and lead may negotiate a 80/20 split or even a 50/50 split of control. Each partner may share or initiate an idea through movement.

At the start of each song, a dancer asks another person to dance. Then they decide who will lead and who will follow, or they choose to switch roles through the dance. If this is the first time both people are dancing with each other, it’s a good practice to ask whether lifts or dips are ok. When the song ends, they thank each other and then seek out a new partner for the next song.

In Fusion, dancers have the freedom to interpret the music in their own way, incorporating different movements, rhythms, and styles to create a truly individual and spontaneous dance experience one song at a time. The dance is characterized by its fluidity, adaptability, and emphasis on improvisation, allowing dancers to respond to each other and the music in the moment.

Fusion is often danced to a wide range of music genres, including blues, electronic, hip hop, modern R&B, ambient trap, Latin, and more… which adds to its eclectic and engaging nature. This dance form encourages dancers to connect with their partner and communicate through movement, and explore new ways of expressing themselves through dance.

Overall, Fusion is a vibrant and evolving dance form that celebrates creativity, connection, and musical interpretation, making it a popular choice for dancers looking to explore new avenues of self-expression and connection on the dance floor.