about us
Here in Turin we have been throwing monthly fusion parties for a year now—and it’s been stellar. 
We’ve pulled in dancers from blues, forró, balfolk, lindy hop and contact improv, and somehow we just have a blast together.
We are a diverse group who likes to party! 
Come to The Fusion Nest Festival for some wild nights, deep learning, sweaty songs, and those “how did we just become best friends?” connection moments…
all fueled by delicious Italian food from our chef, surrounded by the wooded nature of the pre-Alps.
We are a small festival – but mighty! 
Full of feel good experiences, and real connections that last.
Your Turin Crew!
Ulsa & Tommi: The Fusion Nest organizers
Flouer: Motley Hue organizer
A Quick peek at what we do...
Engaging classes, nature immersion, amazing food, and unforgettable parties!
Schedule
Highlights from our schedule:
- Classes & Afternoon Experiences:
- Four hours of fusion dance classes with Flouer (Turin – fusion & blues) + Nico (Milan – Kizomba, Lindy, Latin)
- Forró class with Martina Asia, our local Forró instructor & fusion enthusiast
- Afternoon Aperitivo + Brazilian Fusion DJ set with DJ Marinês
- Kizomba Fusion class + afternoon Kiz into fusion DJ set with Nico.
- Wake up and get in your body through Contact Improv with Cristina, our amazing local CI instructor (and teacher from last year)
- Parties & Side Events
- Friday night live music with Lizeá
- Saturday Night La Fusione party! Our special Turin blend of club and fusion music – dancing in the coolest outdoor festival venue.
- Dress up glam station before our Saturday night party
- Sunset & Prosecco on Sunday evening
Location
Our Hosts: Osservatorio P.U.S.H.
Osservatorio P.U.S.H. is a rural co-living project rooted in values of collectivity, sustainability, and freedom of expression which blends local and international energies to host non-conventional festivals, performances, and creative residencies.
Address: Strada valmala, 56, 12022 Busca CN
Accommodations:
Unless you are purchasing a Saturday day ticket, this festival is an all-inclusive retreat style event. Your food and lodging for three days are included in the ticket price.
There are three options for accommodations, each reflected in the ticket pricing listed below.
Getting There:
It’s about a 1.5 hour drive from Turin by car or public transport. Check your best route to get to Busca main stations via Google Maps, where we will arrange times for car pickups to the venue.
There are two main ways to get there via public transport: you can take a train from Trenitalia (Turin-Centallo) and then transfer to a bus, ending up at the Busca bus station. Several times a day there is also a train from Turin – Savigliano (Trenitalia) and then Savigliano – Busca (Arenaways).
Cheap car rentals are available from the airport, especially cost-effective for groups. We will also set up a ride share chat so you can coordinate with other attendees.
Room: 4-5 Person Bathroom Ensuite
These are the nicest and most private rooms available.
Choosing this room you will be staying with a handful of other people, and have access to a bathroom as part of your room.
Some beds are bunk beds, some are singles.
Sheets, pillows, and bedding are included.
Ticket price: Early Bird €280 / Regular €295.
Dorm: 16 Person Room
A sweet & cozy long room with beds lined up against the walls. Heated by a pellet stove.
No toilet or shower attached, there is access to one shower in the main building and one outdoors.
Sheets, pillows, and bedding are included.
Ticket Price: Early Bird €245 / Regular €260.
Camping
There are tons of camping spaces available for you!
You can choose to be near the outdoor facilities with sinks and toilets, or choose a more private spot further into the woods by yourself.
There is one indoor shower in the main building and one shower outside.
Entire camping gear rental is available for €20.
(Limited availability, first come first serve)
Ticket Price: Early Bird €180 / Regular €195.
registration
TICKET OPTIONS
Tickets are booked and partially paid online. The remaining balance is due at the door upon arrival by cash: €100 for full weekend passes, €40 for the Saturday day ticket.
Full Weekend Passes include all workshops and social dances, accommodation (Fri, Sat & Sun night) and all meals from Friday dinner to Monday brunch.
- Room Ticket: 4/5 person room, ensuite bathroom. Sheets, pillows and bedding included.
Early Bird €280/ Regular €295. - Dorm Ticket: Shared dorm (16 people). Toilets and shower located in the main building; outdoor shower also available. Sheets, pillows and bedding included.
Early Bird €245/ Regular €260. - Camping Ticket: Near the main building or in the woods. Shared facilities (toilets & showers) located in the main building; outdoor facilities also available. No camping gear? You can rent a full kit (tent, sleeping bag & mattress) for €20 total.
Early Bird €180/ Regular €195. - Saturday Day Ticket includes Saturday workshops and social dances, lunch and dinner. Need to stay the night? Send us an email: you’re welcome to pitch your tent or roll out your mattress in the main space after the social (from 4:00 am) and stay until Sunday breakfast.
Early Bird €70/ Regular €85.
Surprisingly, we have already sold out of our early bird tickets! Thank you to those who have signed up early <3
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Who's Coming?
Teaching Staff
CRISTINA LUCIA DA PONTE
MORNING CONTACT TEACHER
She is a performer, dancer, and group facilitator based in Turin. Trained in gymnastics, theatre, singing, and contemporary dance across Europe, she specialises in dance theatre and contact improvisation. She works as author and performer in theatre with company CIFRA danzateatro, and is a central figure in Turin's contact improvisation scene, where she runs weekly classes and nurtures a growing community of movers.
Nico Berrettoni
KIZOMBA FUSION TEACHER
A versatile dancer of international renown, he trained across Breaking, Popping & Locking, House Dance, and Street Jazz, serving as Choreographer and Artistic Director of the acclaimed Hip Hop company Dance2xs.
His passion for Afro-American dances and culture led him to fall in love with Semba and Kizomba, and together with Iren Zavarina he developed Melodic Kizomba Fusion, blending Urban Kiz with their Jazz background across the world's most prestigious Kizomba congresses.
Martina Asia
FORRÓ TEACHER
Martina Asia is a co-founder of Forró di Torino, which she has been building since 2014, growing a local scene through weekly classes and community events, and directing an international Forró festival in Turin that has become a landmark in the European scene. Rooted in classical and contemporary dance, she has carried her passion for Forró far beyond Turin, teaching and performing around Europe.
Flouer Evelyn
FUSION TEACHER
Often found teaching Fusion & Blues around the world, Flouer is known for her warm, encouraging way of challenging you to grow in your dancing. She is known for her values of artistry and personal expression, complimented by her ability to break down any movement into incredibly specific detail. Coming from an academic background, Flouer emphasises contextual dance history and loves offering simple yet profound ways to give structure to your personal improvisations.
headlinE Music Makers
DJ MARINÊS
FORRÓ INTO BRAZILIAN FUSION
- SATURDAY AFTERNOON -
Maria Inês, aka DJ Marinês, is a Portuguese-born dj and vinyl collector based in Turin, and a key figure in the city's Brazilian music scene. Her connection to Northeast Brazil took root in Lisbon through Forró dance, leading her to become resident dj and vice-president of Forró di Torino. Her sets move fluidly between traditional Forró, especially the sounds of the '70s, and broader Brazilian rhythms, creating warm atmospheres that evolve from intimate listening moments into vibrant dancefloor experiences.
DJ ULSA
LA FUSIONE DJ - SATURDAY NIGHT
She started djing 15 years ago, playing bass-driven, eclectic sets in clubs across Europe. Recently she has brought that experience into the fusion dance scene, exploring a wide range of rhythms while staying rooted in electronic music. She likes to add occasional surprises by mixing two songs in real time, to add emotional shifts within a dance: fusing music to fuse dances more!
DJ Falco
LA FUSIONE DJ - SATURDAY NIGHT
Falco's selection of music provides a mosaic of fresh, hypnotic sounds, ever shifting to create atmospheres that grow and transform over time. He seeks the groove wherever it hides, in downtempo as much as in techno, among Latin percussion as in the sharpest breaks, turning each set into a journey toward unexpected territories, sparking curiosity and a desire to travel.
LIZÉA
LIVE MUSIC SET - FRIDAY NIGHT
Lizéa has been a flutist for over 30 years, with a classical background before discovering folk music 10 years ago and the fusion scene 5 years ago. Their main instrument is the chromatic flute, and in their new project they also incorporate MIDI keyboard and computer-assisted music. A versatile singer, they bring a powerful, grounded voice to their music, blending traditional and pop influences, with a focus on music for partner dancing.
DJ Greta K.
INTERNATIONAL FUSION DJ
A passionate music lover and fusion dancer, Greta K. (Milena, she/her) is known for her expertly curated sets blending electronic beats with deep, expressive moments. Resident DJ and co-organizer of Flow Fusion Dance Night, she's been shaping the Barcelona scene since 2017, spinning at top fusion events across Europe and New York. Her DJ style blends energetic moments with softer, sensual ones, depending on the dance floor's mood.
DJ FLOW
KIZOMBA INTO FUSION DJ
- SUNDAY AFTERNOON -
A versatile artist whose love for Afro-American dance culture runs deep, he brings that same passion behind the decks with a Kizomba djset designed for the fusion floor. Blending traditional Kizomba sounds with a wider musical palette, his sets invite dancers to explore and mix different dance elements through music.
OTHER STAR STAFF
APOLONIA
VIBES & DECORATIONS
Apolonia has been shaping the atmosphere of our events from the very beginning, through decoration, installation, and design. With her collective Funky Fun Deko she transforms spaces into experiences, blending bold creativity with a deep love for bringing joy to people.
LILI
CHEF EXTRAORDINAIRE
Cook and fermentista, currently based in Turin, where she holds workshops about fermentation. She often travels around Europe to cook on projects and retreats that are close to her heart. Fusion dance festivals bring about a special energy, in which she loves to bask in and contribute to through flavors and nutrients.
JEANINE
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Jeanine Ebnöther Trott grew up and currently lives in Switzerland. She performs and teaches circus skills and dance internationally and is a certified teacher of the F. M. Alexander Technique. The practice of Systema and Play-Fight (formless arts) deeply inform her movement classes.