Fusion Art Collective - Season 5 Application (2026-2027)

All individuals interested in joining the Fusion Art Collective must fill out an application form.

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

We offer a hybrid program, for those who cannot attend every rehearsal in person due to traveling distance. You do not have to live in the Charlotte area to become a member of our company.

In person rehearsals, meetings and events exclusive to company members will be held at Raydance Entertainment Academy.

STUDIO ADDRESS:

4709 Margaret Wallace Rd

Suite 110

Matthews, NC 28105

** Filling out an application form does not grant an individual an immediate position as a member of the

Fusion Art Collective. All individuals will be evaluated after completing the full application process. **

First name

Last name

Age

Phone

City and State of Residence

Do you currently live in a different city/state or attend a college/university outside of Charlotte, North Carolina?

Yes

If you are currently a full-time or part-time college student, what college or university do you attend?

Do you have a reliable source of transportation?

Yes

** If you’re signing up to be a member of the production team, skip this section. **

Dancer - Which styles are you most proficient in? Do you choreograph? If yes, what genres do you choreograph?

Music Artist - Which category(s) do you fall under?

Musician - What instruments do you play?

How long have you been an artist of your discipline?

Why are you interested in becoming a member of the Fusion Art Collective?

Portfolio Submissions

DANCERS

● Submit 3-5 videos of your choice that you feel best showcase your skills.

○ If you are a choreographer, please include videos of your work.

● We highly recommend including more than one genre of dance in your video submissions to show versatility.

○ However, if you are only technically trained in one or two dance genres, that’s okay, feel free to send over whatever you have!

● The videos you send do not have to be recent, however we do encourage you to send in

the most current videos that you have.

○ If your video is from a class or routine that shows multiple people in it -- make sure it is clear which dancer you are.

○ ** Videos from dance competitions or other performances are acceptable **

MUSIC ARTISTS/MUSICIANS

● Submit 3-5 videos and/or audio files of your best work.

FASHION DESIGNERS

● Submit 3-5 pictures of your best work

WRITERS/POETS

● Submit 3-5 files and/or videos of you reciting your best work.

ACTORS

● Submit 3-5 videos of your best work.

○ You do not have to be a professional actor, or have a professional portfolio to still apply for this membership position. We will be providing an acting class for anyone who wants to grow in their craft. Just send any work that you may have, and we will evaluate you fairly! If you do not have any previous acting experience but would still like to apply for this position, reach out to us directly via email. (fusionartcollective@gmail.com)

Production Team

● If you are applying to become a photographer or videographer for company events, please submit 3-5 pictures or videos of your best work.

● If you are applying to become a general production team member who assists with creating content for the company and helps with event setup and breakdown, you are not required to submit any pictures, videos, or files for this portion of the application. General production team members just need to reach out to us directly via email.

File upload

Monthly Membership fees

(Dancers, Music Artists, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Poets, Actors)

After evaluating all submissions, those who receive an acceptance letter (excluding the production team members), will be required to pay a monthly membership fee to maintain membership with the Fusion Art Collective and utilize our company’s platform for your artistry.

** Membership fees are due on the 1st of each month **

Season 5 (2026-2027)

Dance Department

● Platinum Members/Raydance Students: $65/month

○ ** Members who participated in the Fusion Art Collective’s first official season - May-August 2024 & Enrolled Raydance Students **

● General Membership: $75/month

● College Student Discount: $55/month

Music Department, Fashion Department, Writers Room

Platinum Members: $50/month
General Membership: $60/month

** There is a 5-day grace period to submit your membership fees. After the deadline is passed, members who do not pay their membership fees are subject to a late fee. Members who do not pay their fees for an extended period of time may be considered inactive until their balance is settled. Inactive members are not able to participate in company projects or utilize our platform. The next step following this is removal from the company for the remainder of the season. **