the fuse program
A holistic approach to college and career prep for dancers.
Turning passion into a plan, and dreams into a reality.
Turning passion into a plan, and dreams into a reality.
Why is dance one of the few college and career paths with no clear structure and very little guidance? You might hear the occasional major success stories and become hooked on reaching those goals, but, often, dancers are never walked through what pursuing a career in dance ACTUALLY looks like, and how in the world you reach those dreams.
That’s where The Fuse Program comes in - a course designed to help dancers build sustainable, fulfilling careers that do not consist of burnout, financial strain, and instability. By integrating each dancer’s unique strengths, talents, and passions, The Fuse provides clarity of purpose and personalized action plans aligned with each individual’s goals.
As the entertainment industry evolves — with increasing competition and fewer traditional opportunities — it is critical to prepare dancers for long-term success. The Fuse takes a holistic approach, equipping students with the tools, strategies, and mindset to navigate the realities of the field while creating a balanced, meaningful, and joyful life both in and beyond performance.
For individual artists
A 12-week mentorship experience that offers a personalized approach to college and career preparation — guiding dancers to uncover their unique strengths, explore opportunities that align with their passions, and create a confident, actionable plan for what comes next.
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One 90 minute Zoom session per week
College/conservatory search refinement
Application and audition help
Resume, headshot, website, social media, and networking workshops
A personalized member site designed specifically for you to access weekly personalized material and worksheets
Insider knowledge on the current career field and potential opportunities
Connect with school specific alumni
Hybrid careers overview
Financial planning and calendar
Access to the Fuse materials including a career quiz, college overview charts, etc.
Individual artistic development
And more!
for studios
A course for high school dancers designed to clarify personal identity, deepen understanding of life as a performer, explore new pathways in and beyond dance, strengthen college and audition preparation, refine professional materials, and build the confidence to fuse their gifts and passions into a meaningful impact on the world.
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An in-depth, 12-week curriculum including weekly worksheets and reflection
One hour a week via Zoom
Session topics including artistic identity, potential career pathways and hybrid careers, college/program search, application and audition breakdowns, marketing materials workshops(headshots, resumes, websites, reels, and social media), mental/physical health, financial planning and calendar, etc.
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A two-hour Zoom masterclass designed to provide a brief overview of performance careers
Includes…
Guided worksheet
Values and strengths exercises
Career paths breakdown
Career quiz
College/conservatory breakdown
Goal setting
A peek into my story…
Flashback to my sophomore year in high school: 16 year old Izzy decided she wanted to be a dance major in college. I had absolutely no idea what that looked like, or where to begin researching schools and their unique programs. So I began my quest, digging through countless articles and websites that listed a handful of programs and attempted to explain what they had to offer. I somehow managed to narrow down my list of schools, and I threw myself into the application and audition process with little guidance.
Flash forward to six years later, I graduated Chapman University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Entrepreneurship, and shortly after I moved across the country to pursue a professional career in New York City. Since then, I have learned what it truly means to make performance your career, and the importance of setting a career path that is right for YOU and encompasses all your needs(interests, talents, finances, etc.). I’ve created friendships with dancers from across the country who have experienced a host of different college programs, teams, and career pathways, and I’ve taken note of two common challenges many dancers face:
The first - the college search hill:
This is the hump we face when beginning our research on colleges and potential career paths. We have difficulty understanding our options and narrowing down the scope depending on career trajectories.
The second - the post-grad mountain:
This is the mountain we climb when hit with the realities of the professional field in this day and age. There are more pathways than you could think to imagine, and there are tidbits of knowledge you start to pick up on that they don’t teach you in school.
The Fuse program is designed to flatten the college search hill, which then lowers the post-grad mountain to become an easy incline that you feel prepared to take on. I am passionate about helping dancers understand what their options are and feel encouraged, supported, and inspired along the way. Join me and we’ll take on this journey as a team!
Have more questions or ready to start your journey? Use the link below to schedule your free consultation.
“The Journey of A thousand miles begins with a single step.”
— Lao Tzu
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