North by Northwestern

Fusion, a student group specializing in combining modern and hip-hop dance, took the stage at 7:30 a.m. to entertain dancers eating breakfast.

Weinberg sophomore and Fusion dancer Jenna Stoehr said she was excited to perform on the DM stage for her second year.

"We really like to pump up dancers," she said.

Fusion dancer Kelly Staricha, a McCormick junior and member of the 90-Hour Club, said it is harder to gear up for a DM performance than it is to stay motivated as a regular dancer in the tent, but that taking the stage helps her spirit.

"You get a huge adrenaline rush when you go on stage," Staricha said.