Now Hiring - Judges!
Ignite Judges
At Ignite Dance Competition, we believe dance is more than competition — it’s about building community. Our mission is to create a space where dancers feel seen, valued, and inspired, while celebrating the teachers and choreographers who guide them.
We are seeking dynamic and knowledgeable judges who share our commitment to fostering growth in the next generation of dancers. As an Ignite judge, you’ll play a key role in shaping the competition experience by providing constructive feedback, fair scoring, and professional insight. What you’ll do:
- Evaluate routines with an eye for technique, showmanship, and overall impact
- Provide constructive, encouraging, and actionable feedback through our digital adjudication system
- Use your expertise to inspire dancers and guide them toward growth
- Represent Ignite with professionalism, positivity, and a genuine passion for the art of dance
What we are looking for:
- Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to fly out of a major US airport (not regional)
- Based on the East Coast due to event locations
- Experience as a dance educator, performer, or choreographer
- Knowledge and comfort with a wide range of styles from tap to hip hop to ballet (and everything in between)
- A heart for mentorship: a genuine passion for developing dancers and supporting the dance community
- Reliable transportation and comfort with traveling (plane, train, rideshare, or car)
- Prior dance competition experience preferred
- Professional attitude, appearance, and conduct
- Team-player mentality with strong communication skills
- Ability to stay energized during long event days (14–16 hours) with limited breaks
- Must be able to travel Friday morning and home again Monday morning
- Must be able to commit to at least 3 weekends (February-May)
- Must be able to pass a background check
What's in it for you:
- Competitive hourly pay starting at $25/hr
- All travel expenses covered, including flights, mileage, hotel, and meals
- Earn airline miles when you fly
- Earn hotel nights when you stay
- Paid training to ensure consistency and excellence in adjudication
- Opportunity to teach convention classes during competition weekends
- Opportunity to work in a fun, professional work environment
Want to be a part of the Ignite Team?
When you join the Ignite Team, you're investing in the next generation of dancers.
At Ignite Dance Competition, we believe dance is more than performance — it’s about building community. Our mission is to create a space where dancers feel inspired, valued, and recognized, while celebrating the teachers and choreographers who guide them.
We are now hiring for judges for the 2027 season, crew hiring will open on October 5, 2026.