Salty Fusion

Alternative Partner Dance in Salzburg

Lucy and Robin

Your Organisers

Lucy (she/he) and Robin (he/they) bring over two decades of dance and teaching experience to Salzburg.

Lucy, originally from Australia, has her dance roots in ballet and contemporary dance. She discovered her love of couple dancing with Lindy Hop, Balboa and Blues.

Robin, born and raised in Salzburg, has collected a wide variety of dances (Lindy Hop, Blues, Tango, Contact Improvisation) in various cities over many years.

In Fusion, both of them love the opportunity to combine their diverse previous experiences and make real connections with their partners.

Fusion

A dance for all

Fusion emphasises Improvisation and how the dance looks depends strongly on the dancers.

Depending on dancers’ backgrounds, they will use figures, moves, and techniques from various dances, such as Blues, Tango, Zouk, West Coast Swing, Kizomba, and Contact Improvisation.

Fusion is heavily influenced by Queer culture. Most dancers learn to both lead and follow, and change these roles at will.

The international Fusion Scene (and us!) place big value in a consent culture, as well as having an openness and respect for other dancers and dance partners.

To get an impression of the music we’re dancing to, check out our Spotify.

Fusion values

Dance has no gender

Everyone is welcome at Fusion Dance. It doesn't matter who you are, or how you choose to present yourself. You get to choose how and with whom you want to dance.

Consent and Respect

"Yes" means yes, and "no" means no. Respect others' boundaries and your own. Respect your own and others boundaries, and seek enthusiastic consent. There's no place for discrimination in Fusion dance.

Curiosity and Openness

Exposing yourself to the unknown and having new experiences is best achieved with openness and curiosity. Try to meet others without prejudice.

Community and Connection

Dancing is a wonderful way to meet new people and build community. Be inclusive towards newcomers and show your appreciation for them.

DANCE WITH US

Workshops and Events

Regular workshops and dance evenings are starting thiis fall — preparations are underway! Until then, we’ll have the occasional dance workshop or event.

In September and early October, we start our first 3-week series of Fusion Foundations. In this course we’ll cover the basic elements of fusion: following, leading and switching roles, communication and improvisation, as well as a few figures along the way.

The course is aimed at everyone who wants to learn partner dancing from scratch, as well as those who already have experience: we will teach you how to combine different dance styles and dance with people from different dance backgrounds.

Fusion is a solo, couple and group dance without bullsh*t: you always choose how and with whom you want to dance. We teach you good non-verbal (and verbal) communication so that you can have fun with your partners without crossing each other’s boundaries.

On September 17th, September 24th, and October 1st (Tuesdays), we start at 7pm in HOSI Salzburg. After the aprox. 90 Minute Workshop there will be an open dance floor until 22:00, as well as the chance to relax and chill in the cosy atmosphere.

How much does the fun cost? Participation is by donation (we suggest 5-15 euros per session, depending on your means), but you’re also welcome to join for free. We’ll have a limited number of places, so please register to secure a spot — we prefer registrations for the entire 3-week course.

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