#30: Why Experienced Dancers Are Quietly Leaving

It’s SEASON 2 of The Fusion Dance Podcast!  We took a hiatus because we have been understaffed and overworked but we are back with more hot takes this time. Is fusion dance losing its spark? We have an honest conversation about the future of fusion, what makes dancers stay (or why many leave), and how DJs have more influence than you might think. From behind-the-booth lessons learned while DJing across the country to bigger questions about community growth, the concept of inclusivity, and vision, this episode challenges some of the thoughts people have about dance. In this episode we talk about: The DJ technique that instantly wins over a dance floor. Why some fusion scenes stop growing (including LA's)The uncomfortable truth about why dancers leave. Are we making fusion too beginner-friendly? What great organizers understand that others miss. Our vision for the future of fusion dance. Whether you're a dancer, DJ, organizer, or simply love thoughtful conversations about partner dancing, this episode is sure to get you thinking.RESOURCES:• FU (Fusion University) is here!  To be the first to know about our classes, practicas, demos, assessments, social community events, and more, sign up for our email newsletter here at https://forms.gle/6GaYzigG1FjVU5vQ6 • 📌 FAQs: We’ve answered the same questions 50+ times about Fusion University (because we love you), but you can check out FAQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iHFXnIC8lxQcxDACRpjZQ2_-QkktxOgnbCt_1tKELDs/edit?tab=t.0• Wondering on where to social dance in LA?  Stay up-to-date on all the upcoming events in the LA area here: https://bit.ly/Social-Dance-LA —RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW US! 👍This helps us support and reach more people just like you!Listening on APPLE Podcasts?https://bit.ly/FusionDancePodcastApple Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Listening to this on SPOTIFY?Go to https://bit.ly/FusionDancePodcastSpotify . Tap on the star icon underneath our podcast description to rate and help us out! (Rating is available on mobile app only).—CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: www.instagram.com/fusiondancepodcast Tiktok:  www.tiktok.com/@fusiondancepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fusiondancepodcast 📧 Email us your podcast topic ideas and suggestions at fusiondancepodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW FUSION UNIVERSITY (FU):Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572519666676 Instagram http://instagram.com/fusionuniversity Email Contact: FusionUniversityLA@gmail.com Join FU’s email newsletter at https://forms.gle/6GaYzigG1FjVU5vQ6