Dance Fusion Studios

...raising the barre on dance.

For 3 generations, Marie Shaw School of Dance/Dance Fusion ​Studios, has been the leader in dance throughout Berks County.

We offer an exciting array of dance forms: tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, ​modern, acrobatics, hip-hop, theatre, breakdance, adult classes ​and much more, all in a family friendly atmosphere.

Our studio is also home to the award winning Fusion Dance ​Company. FDC participates in high-end dance competitions and ​conventions. We have companies for all ages in all dance forms ​and levels.

At Dance Fusion Studios, all students are treated equal, whether ​you are a recreational dancer and taking lessons for fun, or are a ​serious dancer and a member of one of our award winning ​companies. We don't just teach dance, we make dancers.

Many former students have pursued careers in dance: Rockettes, ​Performers in Disney World, LA, NYC, dance teachers and dance ​studio owners, here and all over the USA.

We encourage you to give us a try. Ask friends and neighbors; ​most people in Berks County know someone who enjoyed ​studying dance with us. Thousands can't be wrong.

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Carly Futrick

Megan Kalina

Victoria Spitler

Megan Kalina-Delp

Director, Instructor, Choreographer

Founder, Fusion Dance Co.

Megan Kalina, daughter of John Kalina and granddaughter of Marie Shaw, is a third ​generation studio owner. Starting dance at the age of 2, she has studied dance since, and at ​age 15, began to teach. In her early years, Megan studied extensively in NY and Philadelphia, ​training with Darrin Henson, choreographer for many music videos, including N’SYNC. She ​brought Hip-Hop to Berks County, and was the was one of the first choreographers of the ​Reading Raptors Dance Team.

Megan has choreographed fashion shows, musicals and award winning dance routines for ​national and regional competition. In addition, several of her former students are currently ​working as professional dancers.

Carly Futrick grew up in Berks County, ​Pennsylvania, where she studied at Dance Fusion ​Studios. She was also apart of the pre-​professional division at Berks Ballet Theater ​throughout highschool.

She’s trained in various styles and techniques such ​as ballet, jazz, acrobatics, contemporary, hip-hop, ​tap, lyrical and modern. Carly is a graduate of the ​Stacey Tookey’s Bridge Movement training ​program, where she studied closely under her as ​well as other world-renowned educators and ​choreographers including Calen Kurka, Roger ​Vanderpool, Anthony Morregeratto, Corey John ​Snide, Kelby Brown, Anneke Hansen & many ​more. In her Senior Year of Highschool, Carly was ​fortunate enough to intern under Kristin Pontz at ​Dickinson College, where she assisted and ​student-taught classes weekly.

Along with her intense dance training, Carly has ​always desired to teach and choreograph for ​younger artists. Her pieces have been awarded ​various choreography awards and recognitions at ​Regional and National levels. Carly is excited to ​continue to work with young artists and help them ​accomplish the things they set their minds to.

Carly Futrick

Instructor, Choreographer

Victoria Spitler

Instructor, Choreographer, Communications

Victoria Spitler grew up in Berks County, Pennsylvania, where she ​studied mainly under the direction of the late Maria Fessler-Frick, at ​The Dance Gallery. She was also a part of numerous dance companies ​and studios, in the Greater Reading Area, throughout her dance ​education.

She’s trained in various styles and techniques such as ballet, jazz, ​acrobatics, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, modern and cheer dance. Victoria is a ​graduate of Kutztown University with a degree in Liberal Arts, ​Communication Studies and Public Relations. She started her teaching ​experience in 2009, while in college, and is entering her 10th season with ​Dance Fusion Studios.

Growing up, Victoria competed internationally, receiving numerous dance ​title and high score awards. She traveled on the I Love Dance, Jr. ​Sweethearts, Dance Team and represented multiple National cities. She ​was raised in a dance family and is proud to say her mother and multiple ​Aunts have been instructed by the late Marie Shaw-Kalina. They are ​the foundation for her dance education and passion.

Dance Fusion Studios prides ourselves on a full ​dance education. We truly teach students “how” ​to dance, and to become technically sound ​performers. Our curriculum encompasses many ​different aspects that will help your dancer to ​achieve not only collegiate, but professional ​pathways.

Tap

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Exercises focus ​on building flexibility in the knees and ankles. With improved coordination ​and developed speed of movement, students are challenged with ​increasingly more complex and intricate movements. This is an upbeat and ​energetic class.

Ballet

Ballet classes incorporate multiple styles of balletic training to create a ​curriculum that is classical and focuses on exercises at the barre and center. ​These classes help develop a dancer’s understanding of proper technique, ​positioning of the feet and body placement while strengthening their ​flexibility, and core strength. Movement across the floor incorporates turns, ​jumps, leaps, and footwork.

Acro

Acro classes emphasize strength and flexibility and teaches students skills ​related to contortion and tumbling. Students are placed in their leveled class ​in accordance with the studio’s leveling curriculum.

Jazz

Jazz class will focus on isolations of the body while improving flexibility. ​Class curriculum is based on ballet techniques layered with traditional jazz ​movement. Each class consists of a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, ​followed by across the floor combinations, and center floor choreography. ​Students will have the opportunity to try various styles of jazz.

Hip Hop/Breakdance

Hip-Hop classes are high energy and fun. This class is influenced by street ​movements and encourages students to develop their own personal style as ​they are introduced to various styles of hip-hop. This class builds strength ​and stamina and improves body conditioning.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Lyrical dance is a dance style that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, ​acrobatics, and modern dance. The style combines ballet technique with the ​freedom and musicality of jazz and contemporary.

Combo Class(Tap/Ballet)

The Combo classes are a wonderful introduction to tap and ballet for our ​youngest dancers. It combines high energy tap with the serene, fluid ​movements of ballet. A must for any enthusiastic 3 or 4 year old!

School Year Schedule 2024-2025

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Interested in joining our award winning competitive team, see Miss Megan for details!