Our Story
Mission Statement
Fusia is proud to have established a strong foundation in our standards of dance education. We have a K-12 approved curriculum that starts in all of our level 1 courses. Our pre-k and creative dance classes establish the perfect stepping stones for young movers in first allowing them to open their minds to creativity and movement exploration. We believe that the strongest movers are those that not only know how to execute powerful technique but to have a full understanding of history and the creative process.
Our school prides itself in its family-oriented feeling as it wishes to serve as a place of comfort and growth for students. There is nothing more meaningful than watching a student build confidence while exploring the art of dance. That is our mission and our passion: to share the joy of dance with the community around us and create a place for students to nourish in the creative process, celebrate the art of dance and achieve things they never imagined!
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Francesca Marinaro
OWNER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Jamie Drye
CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Jade Ryan
FUSIA DANCE COMPANY DIRECTOR
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Brielle Newhart
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Megan Brosnan
BALLET DIRECTOR
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Adriana Stigliano Beers
IN2YOU ARTS OWNER/DIRECTOR
Our Partners
In2YouArts
In2YouArts is an artistically enriching program co-located with Fusia Center for the Arts. It is an educational entity combining artistic and academic training in multi-disciplinary art mediums. We offer singing lessons, theater classes, art classes, acting classes and so much more!
Drye | Marinaro Dance Company
DM Dance is a unique and stylistically diverse professional dance company that strives to support the evolution of dance as an art, an expression, and a way of life. Striving not only to entertain, but also to intrigue audiences with thought provoking themes; using dance as medium to make connections to life and real human interactions.
Central PA Digital Learning Foundation
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation is a K-12 public cyber charter school approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. They offer customizable and flexible cyber education with certified instructors and caring Learning Guides.
Why Fusia?
11,000 square feet of beautiful facility space equipped with Harlequin Marley Dance Floor systems
Waiting area with TV monitors for parent’s viewing
Various class options for all ages and classes
Incredible team of Faculty and desk staff
Multiple performance opportunities for Recreational and Pre-professional students
A positive and healthy environment for all families and students
A unique dance curriculum
A pre-professional dance company for 15 years
An established NYC based professional company for future Fusia Dance Alumni
Testimonials
“Fusia Dance Center is one of those special spaces where dance is more than just movement—it becomes a human experience. Through such a kind and encouraging environment, I’ve deepened my love for dance. The versatility of styles the studio provides makes it both challenging and exciting. For instance, I started with ballet, and later decided to try jazz, modern, and hip hop. They were completely out of my comfort zone, but the supportive environment pushed me to grow and made every experience truly enjoyable. Overall, I’m so grateful to Fusia for not only helping me find my closest friends, but also for shaping me into the person I am today.”
— Jessica Torres
“We are so incredibly grateful for the impact Fusia Center for the Arts has had on our daughter. Her growth as a dancer both in her technique and her confidence has been amazing to watch. Miss Fran and the entire staff provide a supportive, 'family-first' atmosphere that encourages every child to shine. Their dedication to inclusion and the local community is what first drew us to the studio, and it’s why we love being here. It truly feels like a family, and we are so thankful to be part of it.”
— Dominique Overmyer
“Fusia Dance is truly something special. I feel so blessed my two daughters have the opportunity to dance and grow here. The teachers are wonderful, supportive, talented, and genuinely invested in every dancer’s growth. Being exposed to guest choreographers regularly gives them wonderful insight into all styles of dance. The choreography is exceptional, creative and inspiring. At Fusia, the overall atmosphere makes you excited to learn and improve. The studio’s has a family-like environment, where everyone feels welcomed and supported. My daughter’s truly love being apart of the Fusia family! It’s an amazing place to dance and be part of a community.”
— Nicole Smedley