Fusion Dance Camp will be held at Juliana's Academy of Dance August 4-8, 2025 with outside choreographers.
Dancers 8 and under only attend Monday - Thursday 4-8pm
Dancers 9 & older attend Monday - Thursday 4-9pm and have Friday classes from 10AM until 3PM.
Non-JAOD dancers are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Guest Instructors
Chase Bowden is a dancer, educator and choreographer from Cincinnati, Ohio currently residing in Los Angeles, California. Chase began dancing at the age of 10 and is versatile in all styles of dance. As a performer, Chase has traveled the globe as a back-up dancer for music artists including Bebe Rexha, Shoshana Bean, Gwen Stefani, Julianne Hough, Ciara, and Derek Hough. He very quickly moved into choreography on projects such as Donny Osmond’s 2021 Las Vegas Residency, NBC’s World of Dance, the Mayfair Supper Club, Derek Houghs tour and current residency show in Las Vegas, and Dancing with the Stars 2022 Tour. His work as a choreographer led to Michael Bublé’s latest music video Higher. He has also lent his talents to the upcoming Paramount animation feature, Under the Boardwalk. Recently, Chase will be featured as a choreographer on Season 17 of the Fox’s So you Think you can Dance. Chase is also very excited to work and tour with Revel sharing his knowledge and gift with young dancers all over the country.
Dee Caspary is a well-known American choreographer who began his dance journey at age ten, inspired by his mother and sister Tina. At twelve, he was cast as a dancer on Disney’s “Kids Incorporated” (1987-1988), followed by “Wild Orchid” in 1988. His breakthrough came dancing with Paula Abdul, appearing in her music videos “Knocked Out” and “Forever Your Girl,” alongside choreographer Dominic Lucero.
Dee toured worldwide with major artists including Tiffany and New Kids on the Block, as well as EYC. He appeared in the film “Mac and Me” and the NBC show “Hull High,” where he met Kenny Ortega, who cast him in “Newsies” as Snitch. At twenty, Dee transitioned to full-time choreography.
As a choreographer, Dee has worked with EDGE, owned Studio C with his sister Tina, and toured with West Coast Dance Explosion, Los Angeles Dance Force, and LA Underground. He choreographed for El Portal Theater for five years and has won numerous awards, including the LA Danceforce Award with April Smith in 2001 and multiple Diamond Choreography Awards in 2002.
Dee currently works with prestigious organizations including Broadway Dance Center, Shake the Floor, Pacific Coast Dance Fest, and Tremaine Dance Studios. He founded IV Dance Company in LA and teaches at multiple studios while supporting AIDS research through DRA: Dancers Responding to AIDS.
Tina Caspary is is a versatile entertainment industry professional who grew up in the Southern California dance scene and has worked in every major facet of the industry. Her varied and fulfilling career spans dancing, acting, and education. As a dancer, her work includes appearances with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Reba McEntire, and serving as a principal dancer on the Academy Awards for five years under Debbie Allen’s tutelage.
Tina’s acting credits include four motion pictures: “My Mom’s a Werewolf,” “Mac & Me,” “Teen Witch,” and “Can’t Buy Me Love,” as well as television movies like “News at Eleven” and “Combat High,” plus sitcoms including “Silver Spoons,” “Married with Children,” and “Growing Pains.” She has also appeared in countless TV commercials and industrials.
As a successful dance entrepreneur, Tina created her popular activewear brand Ktrna, now in its 22nd year producing quality, dance-inspired goods for dancers. However, her true passion lies in technical training. She owned Studio C in Downey, CA for ten years, training many of today’s premier dancers, ballerinas, and choreographers. For the past twenty years, she has served as a traveling master teacher and choreographer, inspiring future generations across the world to live their best life. Currently, Tina serves as director of Radix Dance Convention, where she leads a cutting-edge dance experience that combines outstanding training in fundamental techniques with today’s most innovative styles, creating an encouraging atmosphere for dancers of all ages and levels to excel.
J.P. Krick is an exciting industry professional and dance educator whose talent and positive teaching approach have inspired dancers across the globe. He is a respected master teacher nationally recognized by Dance Makers Convention, Dupree Dance Competition and Dance Master of America. J.P. is currently on faculty at the prestigious Daryl Jarvis Dance Studio in Sylvania, Ohio, and guest teaches at prominent studios across the United States and Canada.
A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, J.P. was raised in his nana’s dance studio (Retter’s Dance Center). He credits his influential dance family—including grandmother Betty Retter, mother Sonja, father Jim, and extended family members—with his deep understanding and commitment to train dancers in a positive, effective manner.
J.P.’s artistic journey included performing as a featured tap dancer in the international production “Caution, Men At Work: TAP,” touring China’s major cities. This experience deepened his passion for dance as he realized the universal power of communication through movement. His sought-after choreography for Tap and Hip Hop has received outstanding recognitions at prestigious conventions and competitions including Dance Makers, Revel, StarQuest, Energy Dance Competition, Nuvo Dance Convention, and KAR.
J.P. Krick is a multi-talented artist who delivers excitement and energy in all his endeavors, providing lasting impact while empowering dancers to embrace life’s endless possibilities.
Nick Lazzarini is an American dancer. He is best known as the first season winner on the Fox reality show So You Think You Can Dance. He is a trained dancer in jazz, lyrical, hip hop, ballet and modern dance styles.
Natalie Miramontes is a professional entertainer & dancer with recognized achievements in award-winning productions, entertainment tours, innovative modern hip hop dance groups & NBA dance teams. Originally from the Bay Area, Natalie got her start by co-founding the groundbreaking hip hop group Soul Conspiracy. Since then through her career in the NBA, she has traveled around the world making stops in England, China, Italy, Japan and everywhere in-between dancing, choreographing and performing with some of the best in the business.
Some of her choreography and dancing can been seen behind acts like Flo Rida, T-Pain, Jay Sean, Bobby Brown, Taio Cruz, Salt N Pepa, Gladys Knight, MC Hammer, Travie McCoy, Naughty By Nature, Sheila E, Morris Day, Gym Class Heroes, 112, Robin S, Vanilla Ice, The Temptations, Doug E Fresh, DJ Kool, Baby Bash & Black Sheep.
Natalie spent 6 seasons in the NBA as a dancer, choreographer and a captain. Currently, Natalie is the Director of the Detroit Pistons Dancer
Brandon Talbott is originally from Manassas, VA, and was trained at numerous studios and conservatories throughout the DMV area. Within his competitive dance years, he was featured on a variety of reality TV dance shows including Dance Moms, So You Think You Can Dance, and World of Dance. After finishing his senior year of high school in 2017, he attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) where he studied concert dance with a focus in contemporary work. At UNCSA he had the opportunity to appear in work by choreographers Doug Varone, Ashley Lindsey, Juel D. Lane and Stephanie Martinez. He also worked closely with the ballet department, where he appeared in in their annual production of The Nutcracker. Graduating in 2021, Brandon moved to Chicago and joined Visceral Dance Chicago as a company member and remained in the company until 2023. While living in the Chicago area, he developed a freelance resume which included AJA Talent, The Candlelight Series, Freckled Sky, and Symbiosis Arts. During this time he also was a guest artist with PARA.MAR Dance Theatre and Zikr Dance Ensemble. After leaving Chicago, Brandon moved to Los Angeles to further expand his freelance career and joined the Klein Collective run by Erica Klein. With the Klein Collective he performed on stages such as the Choreographer’s Carnival and Hit the Floor Canada. He also began teaching contemporary classes at Millennium Dance Complex. After spending a year in Los Angeles, he moved to Michigan to join Eisenhower Dance Detroit.
Students are placed according to their age.
All fees are non-refundable, no exceptions.
NO REFUNDS.
Fusion is required for all JAOD competition dancers. Non-JAOD dancers are welcome and encouraged to attend for the week or to drop in for a class or a few!