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Orlando / Central Florida · New Jersey roots · DCI All-Age · First competitive season 2007 ·
Fusion Core is a weekend-centered competitive corps whose main operations now sit in Orlando, while the organization maintains roots in Morris County, New Jersey. Its family-oriented mission brings beginners and experienced performers together in a theatrical field production. The legal organization is Core Music & The Arts Inc. The spelling “Core” is part of its identity. Official overview.
Founding and competitive development
The corps’ overview dates its organization to 2006; its historical performance archive begins in 2007. Those describe founding and first competition respectively, not conflicting facts. The founders page names Maurice Banks, Gretchen Endres, Ed Bopp, Holly Marino, Ralph Marino and Willy Carmona. Their stated educational purpose connects musical and visual development with preparation, teamwork and leadership. Founding context; founders.
In the DCA-era archive, 2007’s The Journey Begins finished fourth in Class A at 81.875. Momentum placed second in 2008. Changing Perception, drawing on Jekyll & Hyde and Wicked, won Class A in 2010 at 84.463. Fusion moved into Open Class in 2012 with The Hit, placing ninth. Dreamscapes reached fourth in 2014 at 94.400. These DCA classifications should not be equated with junior DCI divisions. Production and results archive.
At the 2026 All-Age championship, Fusion placed eighth at 85.125. DCI results report.
Research notes
Sources
- About Fusion
- Founders
- Historical productions
- 2026 All-Age championship report
- Staff directory
- Member policies and documents
- 2026 member information
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Current information
Participation requirements, costs, schedules, staffing, volunteer opportunities, and contact routes change over time. Use each organization’s official website for current details; this archive focuses on the corps’ lasting history, identity, traditions, and documented milestones.