Kelli Wagner is the Owner & Director of Fusion Dance Studio in Buffalo, NY.  She has been dancing since the age of three and has received numerous first place awards at various competitions at the most advanced levels. As a choreographer, Kelli’s work has been featured on ESPN, Fox 29, ABC and the NFL Network.  She is the proud three-time recipient of America’s Young Choreographer of the Year and her choreography has been recognized with top honors both locally and nationally. She is currently entering her 9th season as the choreographer of the NFL Buffalo Bill’s Cheerleaders, the “Jill’s”. Over the past three years, Kelli has choreographed numerous military shows and has traveled to Iraq to perform for our troops. Kelli has also been active in the scholastic community by previously teaching dance at the University of Buffalo and Nardin Academy in Buffalo. She continues her dance education by not only instructing master level classes, conventions and seminars, but keeps her choreography fresh by attending them as well.

Sarah Swiatek has been dancing for the past 21 year and was trained in Orchard Park, NY.  She has been a member of Fusion’s teaching faculty since 2007 and we are very lucky to have her on board!  As a dancer she has recently won the highest scoring award at Star Power’s national competition in Las Vegas Nevada.  Miss Sarah was casted for Mattel’s Babrie Clothing Line Commercial and performance in NYC in 2003 and was part of the Rap Up the Vote Tour featuring: Fat Joe and the Terror Squad, Lil Flip, Akon, Twista, Ma$e & Lloyd. She Currently works at an Engineering Firm in Amherst, NY as a marketing and PR Associate.

This will be Jamie’s 23rd recital.  She has been dancing dancing since 2 years old and she is proud to say she has been with the same studio the entire time.  Miss Jamie has been part of the faculty for 8 years and looks forward to many more!  When Jamie is not teaching, she is a production engineer at a chemical company in Niagara Falls.  Jamie has her BS in chemical engineering and is planning on continuing her education in the near future.  Miss Jamie was also a member of the Buffalo Jills for the past 7 years where she was a captain for the past 5 seasons.  She loved cheering for our team and representing our community all around the world.  Her greatest moments were entertaining our troops in Iraq and Kosovo.  Jamie feels that her dance training allowed her many opportunities of a lifetime and opened many doors for her.  We are proud to have Jamie as a member of our teaching staff.

Katy has been teaching at Fusion since 2007. She started dancing at the age of 3, assistant teaching at age 14 and teaching at age 18. She has been traveling for competitions and conventions since the age of 5 and has won many scholarships and awards over the years.  She graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in dance and communication. While attending college, she was a part of the Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble and performed in many other shows in the dance department.  Katy was also a part of the Rap Up the Vote Tour featuring: Fat Joe and the Terror Squad, Lil Flip, Akon, Twista, Ma$e & Lloyd.  She is very proud to be a part of the faculty.

Patrick has taught and choreographed for many studios in the Western New York area.  He has been a dancer for ten years and has been teaching Hip - Hop for the past five years.  He was a part of the Rap Up the Vote Tour that featured artists such as: Fat Joe and the Terror Squad, Lil Flip, Akon, Twista, Ma$e & Lloyd. His innovative choreography and his love for dance enhance his teaching abilities. We are happy to have Patrick as a member of our faculty.

Shannon Carney, a Buffalo New York native, has been dancing since the age of 2 with extensive professional training in tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, acrobatics, lyrical, modern and hip-hop.  She received a Bachelors degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in Dance and Spanish Education.  She is presently working in Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedics, sports and dance related injury and prevention. Shannon is a certified judge and member with the International Dance Organization, United States Dance Sport Federation and American Dance Awards.  She is a dance instructor at multiple studios in Western New York and a part of the summer dance faculty at the University at Buffalo. Past experiences include Choreographer for 6 Flags Darien Lake and Crooked Letta Records, Assistant Choreographer and Rehearsal Director for the Canadian National Tap Team and Choreographer and performer on HBO special tribute concert.  Professional credits in Canada, the United States and Overseas include roles as a dancer, actress and model for TV Specials along with commercial, film, theater and print work. Shannon just completed the European tour of Tap Reloaded and will be rejoining for the Middle East and Orient tour. 

Mary Pat began dancing at the age of two.  She danced at Carol Joy’s School of Dance(now known as Fusion Dance Studio) for 21 years where she began teaching at the age of sixteen.  She has continued her dancing/teaching career with Fusion Dance Studio since 2006 and loves being able to pass her love of dancing on to some of the youngest students at the dance studio.  She has won several awards at both the regional and national dance levels, including “High Score Awards” as well as “Special Awards” such as the “Broadway Bound Award” at the young age of eleven.  She received her Master’s Degree from the University at Buffalo in Early Childhood Education and is currently living her dream of being an Elementary Teacher in addition to the classes she teaches at Fusion Dance Studio.  Her ability to connect with children continues to fuel her passion for teaching and enhances her teaching abilities. We are very proud to have Miss Mary Pat as a member of our faculty.

Sarah began her dancing career at the age of 3.  She has been a dance instructor for the past 7 years and has won many different awards for her choreography at local and national competitions.  A Buffalo Academy for Visual and Preforming Arts Alumnus, and continued her education at Buffalo State College pursuing a bachelors degree in Business Administration.  Sarah was also a member of the Buffalo Jills for the 04-05 season.  She is a valued member of our faculty, bringing our students quality training.

Courtney has received all of her formal training at Fusion Dance Studio since age three.  During her fourteen years at the Studio she was a class assistant for four years.  She is now a welcome addition to our teaching faculty at Fusion.  Miss Courtney has received numerous high score awards as a member of our competition team.  She continues to study at conventions and seminars, and has participated in the annual presentations of the “Nutcracker” and “Three Wishes”.  Courtney has choreographed performances for Cardinal O’Hara High School and her work has also been seen at numerous cheerleading events across Western New York.

Kara has been dancing since the age of three at Fusion Dance Studio.  She is a member of the competition team, and also a member of our faculty.  She has choreographed for Cheer Camp 2008 and other cheerleading events across WNY.  Miss Kara’s energy, excitement and love for dance are qualities that are passed on to her students.  We are proud to have her on faculty.