FUSION

Using the arts to develop life and learning skills - Through movement, rhythm and music, children learn discipline, self-expression and cooperation. While the weekly classes are designed to challenge students to realize their physical and creative potential, we are committed to leaving no child behind. Benefits associated with study of the arts and student achievement include: Reading skills, Social skills, Collaboration, Perseverance, Mathematical skills, Motivation to learn, Sense of community, Self-esteem, Recognition of effort as the main ingredient for success. 

Our children's program offers classes in, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Flamenco. Our facility is also used as a home base for dance companies in the Mexican Folklorico, Arabic, Flamenco and LGBTQ+ Salsa, Bachata dance genres. All making an impact in the community.  

Dance To Make A Difference (D2MAD), was created with the sole purpose of inspiring and motivating the youth of the community to use the art of dance as a  form of self-expression. A tool to teach basic life skills such as positive thinking, teamwork, promoting unity, diversity and discipline. We encourage artistic expression using music and movement through out their lives. 

Thanks to the California Arts Council, the LA County Arts & Culture and our donors we are able to offer this program.

“Ecos de España,” an outreach branch of “Fusion Performing Dance Academy,” specializes in arts programming for schools.

ABOUT ECOS DE ESPAÑA:

Description: Ecos de España’s 45-minute school assembly serves grades K-12, and can include a more in-depth four-week workshop as well. It is an interactive program that highlights a variety of Spanish and flamenco dances, as well as selections from the timeless compositions created for the Spanish guitar. Audience interaction includes activities students can do from their seats, as well as a rumba flamenca danced with scarves, whereby volunteers are selected to join us onstage. A video sample and more detailed information can be found at: www.susanaelena.com 

Educational Components: Ecos de España’s program is certified by the L.A. County Arts Commission, and aligns with VAPA Standards for music and dance. It contains partial content for history, social science, mathematics and language. The program is an elegant introduction to Latin world culture for today’s “global generation.”

FUSION also works with:

 Pasadena High School

Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts

 Ballet Hispanico's CAP Program

Esteban E. Torres High School

Garfield High School 

Enriching youth with the art of dance.