Dance Fusion Open House Blog By Susanne Brent

We all enjoy receiving gifts, but sometimes the best gift of all is the one we give to ourselves. Attending dance classes, either in the studio, or in the comfort of my own home, is at the top of my self-care list to kick start 2021.

Let’s face it. The past year has been challenging, to say the least, but the one lesson many of us have learned is the importance of health. In that spirit of self-care, of a fresh, healthy 2021, Dance Fusion is holding its winter open house for one week in January. Be sure to write down the following dates.

Free dance classes will be offered from Monday January 11^th to Saturday January 16^th. Again, all classes are free to new Dance Fusion students. Current studio students benefit, too. Any current student of Dance Fusion, who has never attended a particular class, may attend that class for free.

For example, current students who attend tap classes, but never ventured into ballet, are welcome to don a tutu and take the ballet class for free. (No actual tutu needed. It’s just fun to say tutu.) This is the perfect chance for current students to give hip hop, or yoga or any other class a chance for the first time. Again, students completely new to the studio may attend every class without charge during this special week.

All classes are available via Zoom, and some are also held here in the Scottsdale studio. I’ve attended the lively and fun beginning tap dance class in person on Saturday mornings and have always felt safe.

I want to stress that Zoom is available for my favorite tap class as well as all the others offered in all the age groups. We all have different comfort levels, so if the living room is preferred, or the patio, or any other homey space, there’s still an opportunity to dance in the privacy of home. Let me add that from both taking and observing classes, all Dance Fusion teachers are skilled professionals. Instructors understand differing abilities and learning needs to help students sway, swing, pirouette, hop or tap in a fun and challenging manner.

Briefly, Dance Fusion is divided into three classifications: Adult, Teen and Youth. During the open house week all divisions are included in the free classes. Listed below is the complete repertoire of classes that will be available during the open house. Please check out our web site each week for the Dance Fusion Weekly Schedule.

Before sharing the list of classes and contact details, I want to stop and talk about open house pricing. These enrollment specials deserve a close look.

10 class pack $135 (reg $150)

20 class pack $260 (reg $290)

10 class ballet pack $190 (reg $210)

20 class ballet pack $350 (reg $390)

Military and K-12 teachers at 10% off

Adult annual Membership – no $49 fee

Adult month to month unlimited membership $160 for first month (then up to reg $179)

Adult month to month unlimited membership with ballet $200 for first month (then up to reg $219)

Youth academy and teens no discounts except for regular sibling discounts (10%, 20 % and 30% – changing it from 10 – 30 – 50)

Nice, eh? These reduced prices are only available during this winter open house.

Both new and current students might just find that dancing is like myself and chocolate. It’s impossible to just have one without wanting the entire box. The dance classes, for all age groups, are varied, from Zumba, to break dancing, to hip hop, and all brim with dance deliciousness. For current students this is the chance to stretch comfort zones and try a new dance class. For some, this might be the first time venturing into the dance studio. Experienced dancers might be looking for a new dance home. Whatever age, skill level, or interest, there are dancing possibilities for everyone.

Registration is mandatory for all open house classes. It’s simple and for more specifics please go to https://dancefusionaz.com. Or call 480-635-3900. Or email: frontdesk@dancefusionaz.com. Registering via Zoom is as simple as putting on yoga pants. And there is someone to help you, too!

I’m excited and more than ready to dance my way into 2021. I might just check out that new break-dancing class. Stretch my own comfort zone.

It’s never too late to try something new. I wish everyone a Happy 2021 and a NEW year filled with the gift of dance. I’ll end with our open house schedule, not tied with a bow, but a gift just the same.

Adult Open House Schedule:

Monday: 9 am Yoga w/ Kate Malloy, 10 am Zoom Beg/Int Ballet w/ Natalia Magnicaballi

7 pm Beg Breaking (Break Dancing) w/ Vo Vera

Tuesday: 10 am Int Tap & 11 am Jazz w/ Beverly Pinkerton, 4:00 pm Int Ballet w/ Paola Hartley,

7 pm Beg/Int Tap with Kayley Thompson, 7 pm Zoom Hip Hop w/ Tanner Clark

Wednesday: 9:30 am Int Ballet w/ Paola Hartley, 7 pm Beg/Int Ballroom with Taylor Winningham

Thursday: 9 am Yoga w/ Kate Malloy, 10 am Beg/Int Tap Technique & 11 am Int Tap

w/ Beverly Pinkerton, 6 pm Zoom Zumba w/ Lexi Kenrick

Friday: 9:30 am Zoom Int Ballet w/ Natalia Magnicaballi, 10 am Int Tap & 11 am Jazz

w/ MJ Mastrangelo

Saturday: 9:30 am Beg Tap & 10:30 am Int Tap w/ Renae Rochan, 10:30 am Zoom Ballet

w/ Laura Weiss Ross, 11:30: am Tap Fusion w/ MJ Mastrangelo (Learn “42^nd Street”),