A’LAN ABRUZZO - he/him - San Francisco, CA
A’lan is a partner dance teacher, DJ, and embodiment facilitator known for helping dancers discover deep connection through subtle movement, attunement, and presence. As an early pioneer in the micro fusion movement, he blends influences from fusion, blues, tango, contact improv, tantra, and somatic practice to create dances that feel intimate, grounded, and alive. Whether teaching sensual micro movement, dynamic tension, or traveling close embrace, his goal is to help people feel more connected — to themselves, their partners, and the music.
A’LAN ABRUZZO
Addie Moone - she/they - NYC
Addie has been involved in the fusion scene since 2010. They love to take dancers on a journey from afro-latin to spicy-electronic and dark downbeats to cozy, gooey late-night micro vibes. Weaving together inspirations from urban kiz, tarraxo, tarraxinha, zouk, alt tango, hip-hop and sensual flow, they create sets to keep you on your feet.
ADDIE MOONE
Audra McClelland - she/her - Oakland
Originally from the Midwest (Asheville and Durango), Audra has a background in flow arts, acro yoga, contact improv, ecstatic dance, Brazilian zouk, fusion, tango and west coast swing. Her musical style is shaped by the vast spectrum of possibility within partner dance, as well as her background as a classically trained musician.
She takes delight in curating sets that invite dancers into an intimate, exploratory atmosphere. Blending experimental sounds, emotional depth, and playful rhythms, she inspires creativity, curiosity, and authentic connection on the dance floor.
AUDRA MCCLELLAND
Brian Chou - he/him - Seattle
Brian has been dancing fusion for 10+ years and has DJed across the country. His background stems primarily from bachata and blues, but with influences of east coast swing, kizomba, and hip hop. Fusion dancing is one of the only things that keeps him sane, and DJing just feels like dancing with everyone at the same time. He most enjoys tinkering with transitions during his sets, from the deep dramatic to cozy closeness.
BRIAN CHOU
Carter Nelson - he/him - Portland, OR
With roots in the early Northwest fusion scene, Carter is a teacher and DJ with over a decade and a half of experience in the dance. Drawing heavily from blues and tango, he is known for his musical sensitivity, smooth movement, and commitment to authentic connection. Carter’s dance lives at the crossroads of grounded technique and playful experimentation, always in search of movement that feels effortless, expressive, and deeply connected. As a DJ, he loves weaving together electronic textures, steady grooves, and ooey-gooey melty moments that invite dancers to sink in and explore.
CARTER NELSON
Cricket Arakichi - they/them - Seattle
Cricket has traveled all across the country dancing and collecting music for the last decade to curate a magnificent blend of brain-itching music mixed with a dash of chaos. While their main sounds consist of dark, rowdy, gremlin music, Cricket also thrives in the late night gooey music that keeps you up way past when you wanted to go to bed.
CRICKET ARAKICHI
Emily Webb - she/her - Oakland
With nearly three decades of experience in tango, fusion, swing, salsa, and blues, Emily weaves technique, biomechanics, and embodied connection into a teaching style that makes dances feel both grounded and electric. No matter your level, learn from her to move with confidence and leave your partners wanting more.
As a DJ, Emily combines the artistry of ordering songs, creating ebbs and flows, ups and downs, to bring on dancer bliss. Through thousands of hours of social dancing and organizing (Mission Fusion, MFC) Emily has fine tuned her ear to what keeps people dancing all night long.
EMILY WEBB
Jeannie Lin - she/her - Los Angeles
As a dancer whose top enjoyments include subtle sensation and highly attuned partner connections, Jeannie is an unsurprising lover of micro-fusion dancing. For her, micro-dancing includes the technical aspects of movement and body mechanics as well as the ability to stay rooted and listening in the present moment. Having taught at pioneering micro-dancing festivals like BAmF and MIST Connections, Jeannie enjoys sharing and teaching in different cities, including her home community of Los Angeles, where she co-founded LA's first micro-fusion venue, Tiny Dancers. By continually bringing innovative ways to learn and play together, Jeannie hopes that she can inspire deeper connections and intimacy in today’s world.
JEANNIE LIN
DJ ⚡Volter, Kyle Killough - he/him - Orlando, FL
⚡Volter discovered partner dance in 2012 via lindy hop & blues and from then on was hooked! He set about learning as many styles as possible, became obsessed with the music, started DJing all over the continent, and co-founded fusion scenes in Orlando and around Florida. ⚡Volter weaves musical adventures in a way that tugs at dancers’ inner minds and coaxes them to play, connect with the energy, such that they can't help but move to the tunes- and the thunder…⚡.
KYLE KILLOUGH / DJ ⚡VOLTER
Marcy Hogan - she/her - SF Bay Area
Marcy has dabbled in a wide variety of dance styles (ballet, ballroom, salsa/latin, east coast swing, west coast swing, tango), but finally discovered and fell in love with fusion in early 2024. She has immersed herself in the scene, both as an organizer (Solar Fusion in Redwood City) and as an emerging DJ. She finds deep joy in sharing great music with loved ones, whether one-on-one or on a crowded dance floor.
MARCY HOGAN
Taylor Kinney - she/her & Mark Carpenter - he/they - SF
Taylor has 20 years of experience studying and teaching partner dance. Starting in the competitive ballroom world, she dove into salsa and bachata before ultimately falling in love with the present hugs and creative flow of Brazilian Zouk. She has performed around the world, co-directed dance companies, and co-founded the Houston Sotaki Brazilian Zouk Dance School & community with Tom Lev. Known for bridging technical depth with creative play, Taylor’s classes invite dancers to deepen their connection to their own bodies, their partners and the music.
Mark is an internationally acclaimed fusion dance instructor, DJ, event organizer, and has been helping shape the global fusion scene for more than a decade. He founded the Fusion Dance Academy in 2023 and has studied multiple dance styles, including lindy hop, blues, tango, and many more. He has worked on countless events and projects (including &ATJ, Fireside Fusion, Fusion Teacher Trainings with Flouer Evelyn), continuing to push the boundaries of what partner dancing is and can be. He stands at the forefront of defining and evolving fusion as an artform and movement, inspiring dancers across the globe with his creativity and expertise.
TAYLOR KINNEY & MARK CARPENTER
Rémy Baheux - they/them - Seattle
A lifelong dancer and foodie, Rémy loves the art of the party. Bringing passion to every event and project through music and dance, they hope to explore and find that new tasty movement is and how to pass it on to their students.
Spinning tunes coast to coast, they've found so much joy in the exploration of music. Testing the limits of what can be danced fusion and not being sorry 😌 Music that'll make you feel, music that will make you shake! Booty werkin' to oooey gooey. They are hungry to share the treats they've curated over their 16 years of DJing to take you on a delectable audio journey ✨️🔥
RÉMY BAHEUX
Ren Enby - she/they - SF
Ren has a dance education mixing elements of West Coast Swing, tango, blues, kizomba, hip hop and zouk. Having traveled across more than a dozen states and several countries teaching, dancing, djing, and organizing, the fusion community has become a home and sanctuary for her authentic expression as a lover of movement.
REN ENBY
Reuben Dubester - they/them - SF
Reu loves music and is excited to share that love with the dance floor. They are inspired by rhythm, rich musical textures, tension and release, boldness and expression, and playfulness.
REUBEN DUBESTER
Rickey Glasper - he/him - Detroit, MI
Rickey is a proud Detroit DJ who's been doing his thing for the past 8 years, and dancing for 10. He started with modern swing and salsa, slowly expanding his palette to other Latin and American-style dances. He enjoys bringing his love of hip-hop and R&B to inspire more people to use songs from these genres.
RICKEY GLASPER
Sorrel Hawthorne - they/them - Oakland
Sorrel blends an eclectic grove of deep cuts with a steady hand; at home with a crate of records, keeping three turn tables in sync. With over 16 years DJing everything from night clubs, pride floats, boats, night clubs, bars, lounges, art cars, festivals, forest raves to weddings they know how to bring the right vibe to every situation.
SORREL HAWTHORNE
Stina Shaver - she/her & Will Shaver - he/him - Oakland
Stina has been dancing her whole life. She trained and performed ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop as a child, started ballroom dancing at 12, and continues to love collecting partner dances. She studied music and theatre intensely, so has a unique desire to tell a story in her dancing, to hear the heart of the music, and express how she experiences it with her partner. Stina is constantly excited to spread her love for dance and connection. She's even more excited when she gets to do so with her husband Will, whom she met dancing!
Will has been teaching fusion for over 15 years including at Fusion Exchanges, Seattle Fusion Festival, and many regular venues. He brings a ballroom and west coast swing dance background to his fusion connection, focusing on high-quality communication and musicality in his dance instruction.
