Want to be a part of the Ignite Team?
When you join the Ignite Team, you're investing in the next generation of dancers.
Many dance competitions are unorganized, unfriendly, and overbooked leaving studios and dancers feeling discouraged and disheartened after a long weekend of competing.
We’ve created a competition that thrives on building community between dancers and studios and our crew and judges are a critical part of making this possible. We provide a space for dancers to learn and grow while recognizing teachers and choreographers for their efforts.
Studios love Ignite Dance Competition because they leave each weekend knowing their dancers were inspired, valued, and recognized for their talent and technique. Be part of a team that builds community, inspires the next generation of dancers, and creates the best experience possible for all.
We are looking for team members who:
- Are Experience-Minded: The Ignite team works to create the best experience for our dancers, families, and studios each weekend.
- Have Integrity: Ignite team members lead with honesty and humility whether it's a convention class, tabulating awards, or welcoming dancers and their families.
- Practice Servant Leadership: Ignite team members continually go above and beyond to serve our dancers, families, and studios at each event.
Candidates should:
- Be at least 18 years of age + eligible to work in the US
- Have reliable transportation
- Have prior experience with dance competitions
- Live on the East Coast as this is where our events are based
- Have a love for dance
- Be invested in the success of the next generation of dancers
- Be willing to go above and beyond to serve our community
Join our Judging Panel
Ignite judges watch each routine, provide feedback, and score the routines accordingly. They hand out judge's awards and teach convention classes throughout the weekend. The application is now closed and will open up for the 2026 season in October 2025.
The Crew
Our crew runs the competition each weekend - greeting dancers as they walk in the door, checking them in backstage, tabulating scores, and everything in between. We are hiring for the positions listed below for the 2025 season.
Emcee - The voice of Ignite. Announces routines and manages all sound equipment.
Backstage Manager - Checks in routines, oversees the backstage area, and keeps the competition running smoothly and on time.
Awards Coordinator - Labels and organizes trophies and awards. Oversees the distribution of awards.
Photographer - Captures photos of each routine.
Videographer - Captures videos of each routine.
Merchandise Team - Greets all dancers, families, and teachers. Sells Ignite merchandise.
Tabulator - Monitors scores as they come in and assists the judges.
Social Media Coordinator - Captures content to post to social media throughout the weekend.
The application is now closed and will open up for the 2026 season in October 2025.