Dance Fusion NW

Dance Fusion NW Dance Fusion NW is a professional dance school with a focus on the joy and passion of performance.

We blinked and it's October! Time passes quickly and things are buzzing around the studio. Our companies & performance t...
10/05/2026

We blinked and it's October! Time passes quickly and things are buzzing around the studio. Our companies & performance teams are busy rehearsing for Christmas Stories and upcoming community shows. We're really enjoying the atmosphere and energy students are bringing to class ❤️
We have lots of opportunities for new or experienced dancers to join us! Contact our office at [email protected], 360-521-9973, or stop by Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm for more information or to set up a free trial class. We can't wait to dance with you!

What a joyful and amazing start to the new dance season! Welcome to our DFNW/NCB dance family!!!
10/02/2026

What a joyful and amazing start to the new dance season! Welcome to our DFNW/NCB dance family!!!

Finally, meet Carla Kendall-Bray, the owner, director, and heart & soul of DFNW! Carla grew up in a home with a Radio Ci...
09/29/2026

Finally, meet Carla Kendall-Bray, the owner, director, and heart & soul of DFNW!
Carla grew up in a home with a Radio City Music Hall Rockette turned Ballet studio owner mom and an opera singing, symphony playing, airline pilot dad so her love of performing started as far back as she can remember. Now Carla brings 30+ years teaching experience and 40+ years study as well as an extensive background in dance, theater, vocal performance, choreography, acting and instruction to DFNW.
Carla trained in the Vancouver/Portland area, New York and LA doing study & workshops with instructors including: Ann Reinking, JoJo Smith, Frank Hatchett, Luigi, Andre Paradis and Ray Hesselink. She worked as a dancer/vocalist for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and spent years performing in numerous Musical Theater productions with roles including: Ulla in ‘The Producers’; Celeste Romano in Portland’s long-running production of ‘Tony & Tina’s Wedding’; Diana, Sheila and dream-role Cassie in several productions of ‘A Chorus Line’; Sister Mary Amnesia in ‘Nunsense’, Rizzo in ‘Grease’, Sonia in ‘They’re Playin Our Song’, Nancy in ‘Oliver’ and Laurie in ‘Oklahoma’. In Los Angeles she was honored to perform in Long Beach Civic Light Opera’s productions of ‘Cinderella’ and then ‘Follies’ alongside the legendary Juliet Prowse.
In more recent years as a singer/songwriter with her original band, Colorfield, she has shared stages with Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Animotion, Rob Hotchkiss (Train), Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) & Gin Blossoms, to name a few. She recorded the song ‘This Time’ with Frankie Valli for the Eternity movie soundtrack and spent years with several show bands including Portland favorite ‘5 Guys Named Moe’. Theatrical choreography credits include: The Producers, Anything Goes, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Guys & Dolls in addition to choreographing for numerous showcases & studio performances. Acting & commercial work includes: Oregon Forestry Service, On Point, Bissell, Intel, Sunbeam, Con Air, Oster, WebMD, Parr Lumber, AT&T, Xerox & Nike.
Carla is honored to own DFNW and work with world-class instructors and wonderful dance families

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season! Daniel Rutis is a professional ballet dancer, instructor, and mentor base...
09/29/2026

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season!
Daniel Rutis is a professional ballet dancer, instructor, and mentor based in the Pacific Northwest. He began his dance training under Maricar Drilon and furthered his studies with the prestigious Long Beach Ballet.

Known for his strength and precision, Daniel specializes in teaching men's ballet, boys' ballet, and classical partnering. He is dedicated to fostering the next generation of dancers, serving as a prominent faculty member and mentor at regional schools including Northwest Classical Ballet and Dance Fusion NW

Meet our instructors for 2026-2027! Tiffany is a professional dancer, choreographer, director, producer, master teacher,...
09/29/2026

Meet our instructors for 2026-2027! Tiffany is a professional dancer, choreographer, director, producer, master teacher, and adjudicator with an extensive career spanning commercial dance, television, live entertainment, and sports. Early on, she built a diverse performance background with MTV, The Pussycat Dolls, Marky Mark, Nike, and Nordstrom. She then spent a major chapter of her career in Las Vegas, performing as a professional dancer and showgirl in high-energy production shows at iconic venues like MGM, Studio 54, and the Hard Rock Hotel, which heavily shaped her versatile stage presence.
Following her time in Las Vegas, Tiffany traveled the world as a lead principal dancer for Carnival Cruise Lines, sharing stages with artists like the Zac Brown Band and Gavin DeGraw while transitioning into a director and creator of her own live shows. She later brought this production experience to the country music world, touring the West Coast as a lead dancer and choreographer for the country rock band Flexor T. Her choreography credentials also expand into professional sports, including work for NBA, NFL, and Arena Football entertainment.
As a theatrical choreographer, Tiffany has lent her talents to over a dozen major musical productions, including Chicago, Bring It On, and the pre-Broadway musical Savage, earning industry recognition through Seattle’s prestigious 5th Avenue Theatre Awards. Dedicated to dancer longevity, she holds specialized certifications in sports medicine, Pilates, and performance wellness. Today, Tiffany travels nationally as a master teacher and professional adjudicator for leading competition brands like Groove, Breakout, and Beyond the Stars, mentoring students who frequently go on to collegiate programs, professional companies, and Broadway.
Tiffany is also the founder of Chasing Sunsets Dance Workshop & Convention, created from her belief that developing a dancer is about far more than teaching steps. Through performance, choreography, education and mentorship, she continues to encourage dancers to build confidence, find their individuality and discover the story behind their movement. “Don’t just dance the steps—chase the story.”

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season!Maria Albaugh has spent more than 25 years teaching, choreographing, direc...
09/29/2026

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season!
Maria Albaugh has spent more than 25 years teaching, choreographing, directing, and inspiring dancers around the world. Her journey began with formal dance training in Vancouver, Washington, and continued through advanced study and artistic experiences in Las Vegas, New York, Guatemala, and beyond. Over the years, Maria’s teaching has taken her from the Portland area to Las Vegas, Alaska, and Guatemala, where she has shared her passion for dance with students and artists from diverse communities. Maria has served as director of Extreme Dance Company, a student-based company and training program, and as artistic director of Pivot Dance Company. These leadership roles have provided opportunities to perform and create work internationally, including in Spain, Scotland, Alaska, Guatemala, New York, and Las Vegas. She has also choreographed for Ballet Moderno in Guatemala City, further expanding her creative reach and commitment to the art form.
For Maria, passion and commitment to the arts are a way of life, strengthened by the love and support of her children, grandchildren, and wonderfully supportive husband. Dance has opened countless opportunities for creativity, connection, and growth, and Maria is dedicated to inspiring artists to recognize their gifts and use them with confidence and purpose. After seven years directing the Multnomah Athletic Club dance company, Maria has retired from that position and now brings her experience, artistry, and passion to her current work teaching for Dance Fusion Northwest and creating independent choreography in the Pacific Northwest area. Above all, Maria hopes her work encourages artists and students alike to live with purpose, courage, generosity, and a deep belief in their own potential. Her guiding inspiration is captured in this simple quote: “At the end of my days, I hope to have not a single bit of talent left. Then I can say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’”

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season! Hailey has been working with youth for 4 years, beginning as a TA forthe ...
09/28/2026

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season! Hailey has been working with youth for 4 years, beginning as a TA for
the Petite Primas program before taking over as lead instructor, and
starting her 2nd year as an assistant teacher at Little Acorn
Preschool. She began her dance career at age 2.5 training in Ballet,
Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Theater and Hip-Hop before adding competitive
Gymnastics. Hailey fell in love with acting early on, studying briefly
at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, and is currently training
at the Actors Lab in Portland, OR. In addition to theatrical
experience, Hailey has now been a part of numerous film projects
including The Pledge, Ex Nihilo, December 14th and more. Hailey has a
passion for mentoring our youngest dancers and is so excited to be
starting her 4th year here at Dance Fusion Northwest/Northwest Classical
Ballet!

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season! Candalee Wrede comes to DFNW with a wealth of knowledge and extensive tea...
09/28/2026

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season! Candalee Wrede comes to DFNW with a wealth of knowledge and extensive teaching background. Candalee trained with Marcelle Renoux in the Cecchetti Ballet method and Luigi style Jazz. At 14 she became the soloist for their company before heading to the University of Oregon to major in dance, simultaneously pursuing Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) studies with a former San Francisco Ballet instructor. After a genetic knee defect derailed her professional dance aspirations, Candalee reset her goals and made it her mission to become the best ballet instructor she could. Her passion and dedication has paid off.

She began her teaching career as Ballet Mistress for the National Academy of Gymnastics teaching classes and choreographing for aspiring Olympic gymnasts. She continued to work with numerous internationally recognized competitors and performers in the genres of ballet, freestyle skiing, ice skating, dance conditioning, body building and musical theater.

Throughout her career, Candalee has owned her own studio, developed training programs, choreographed original children’s ballets and added aerobics, step and dance conditioning to her certifications. She has continued to research and study dance history (establishing the Dance History program at Sam Barlow High School), various dance methodologies, multiple styles, and designed ballet training programs for both dancers and athletes. Ultimately she was awarded an Honorary Teaching Certificate by the State of Oregon.

Candalee has had the privilege of teaching for many of the best studios in the Oregon/Washington area. She acted as Assistant Director and instructor for Classical Ballet Academy for nearly a decade and is currently the Artistic Director at Grande Finale Dance Studio. She is also a frequent guest artist for numerous schools and studios in the Pacific Northwest. Utilizing her own successful training methodology, Candalee desires to continue instructing and mentoring young students as well as instructors with hopes of preserving the classical ballet technique as she was taught, so that it lives on in following generations.

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season! Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Portland, Oregon, Liam Calverley b...
09/27/2026

Meet our instructors for the 2026-2027 season! Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Portland, Oregon, Liam Calverley began dancing at the age of 10. He has trained and performed through programs including RAW Dance Crew, Velocity MVA(+), and Hollywood Vibe Pro Company, and is currently a member of KAOS Squad. Since graduating in 2025, Liam has continued working as a dancer, choreographer, director, and teacher throughout the Pacific Northwest. He has co-directed RAW Dance Crew’s annual production Outlaw and has taught at studios across the PNW, continuing to pursue his passion for creating, performing, and developing the next generation of dancers.

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14413 NE 10th Avenue, Ste A101
Vancouver, WA
98685

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+13605219973

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