Fusion Fighters
Performance Workshops
Fusion Fighters founder, Chris Naish, is coming to Moscow, Idaho to conduct performance workshops for Rince na Gra! These workshops will focus on the unique and fun Fusion Fighter-style Irish dance technique, body percussion, and freestyle. These workshops will motivate dancers and help them grow as artists and performers. Oh, and it will be a TON of fun!
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$30 per dancer
Saturday, December 16, 2023
(schedule listed below)
Chris Naish
Founder & Artistic Director of Fusion Fighters
Chris is an internationally known performer, teacher & and choreographer originating from Bristol, UK.
Competitive Career:
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By the age of 19, Chris had achieved All-Ireland, National & Regional Solo Champion, and World Champion in Figure and Ceili teams.
Professional Career:
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Chris toured with Michael Flatley’s ‘Lord of the Dance’ for four years
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Toured with Riverdance for five years.
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He was a featured dancer on Celtic Woman’s 10th Anniversary World Tour
Something New:
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2010 – Chris co-created an experimental project called ‘Sneaky Steppers’. Moved to NYC and worked with several different dance companies.
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2013 – Chris launched the progressive Irish dance project ‘Fusion Fighters’, quickly becoming one of the leading online Irish dance communities through performance workshops, video projects, performances, and campaigns (reaching over 500 Million Views).
Fusion Fighters Performance Highlights:
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World Irish Dance Championships
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The North American Nationals
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Jigs & Wigs (BBC1)
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The Late Late Show, and many other television performances
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Completed several professional tours, including over 50 shows across Europe on 'The 'Irish Folk Festival Tour’ and 'Irish Heartbeat Tour’.
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Host of the annual ‘Fusion Dance Fest’ in Limerick since 2016