Frequently Asked Questions

• Recreational - This level is for beginner dancers and provides an introduction to the completion stage. The dancer may not take more than 3 hours of dance a week.
• Competitive - This level is for intermediate dancers who may take up to 6 hours of dance per week.
• Elite - This level is for experienced dancers who dance for 7 or more hours per week.
• Pro-Am - Any routine that has a teacher, choreographer, director, or dancer that is or has been paid to teach or perform must compete at the Pro-Am level. Routines at the Pro-Am level are not eligible for Overall High Score of the Day or Choreography Awards. 

• Mini - 4 to 6 years old
• Petite - 7 to 9 years old
• Junior - 10 to 12 years old
• Teen - 13 to 15 years old
• Senior - 16 to 19 years old
• Adult - 20+ years old

Studio Owners, please contact us at info@ignitedancecompetition.com to receive a copy of our entry fees. Proof of studio ownership will be required.

 Yes, Ignite accepts independent entries. All independent entries are non-refundable. 

All registration for Ignite Dance Competition can be completed through your DanceBug account or by clicking here. 

Yes! If you are a studio wanting to make a reservation, you must make a deposit of $10/routine (max $500 deposit) and we will reserve your spot to join us.

All schedules are subject to change based on the number of entries and location. Friday will not start before 4pm. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start time each day. All schedules will be sent 10 days prior to the first day of the competition. Ambassador Auditions are open to all dancers over the age of 10. See here for more details. 

Friday 

Mini Solos
Petite Solos
Junior Solos 
Free Convention Class at the conclusion of the final session

Saturday
Free Convention Class 7:30-8am
Mini, Petite Duets & Trios
Mini, Petite Groups
Junior Duets & Trios
Junior Groups
Teen Solos

Sunday
Ambassador Auditions 7-8am
Teen, Senior Duets & Trios
Teen, Senior Groups
Senior Solos 

Schedule subject to change based on the number of entries. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start time each day. Final schedule will be sent 10 days prior to the first day of the competition.

Thursday - Crazy Socks Day

Free Convention Class (Ages 11 + under)

Mini + Petite Solos/Duets/Trios

Mini + Petite Improv Competition

Junior Solos

Junior Improv Competition

Teen Solos

Opening Number Rehearsal

Teacher/Director/Owner Reception with Meghan and the Ignite Crew

Friday - Dress like your Dance Teacher Day

Free Convention Class (Ages 12 + over)

Junior + Teen + Senior Duets/Trios

Teen Improv Competition

Senior Solos

Senior Improv Competition

Opening Number Rehearsal

Saturday - Orange Out Day

Free Convention Class (Ages 12 + over)

Opening Number AM Rehearsal

Opening Number Performance

Mini + Petite + Junior Groups

Sunday - Neon Day

Opening Number Performance

Teen + Senior Groups

We offer free convention-style classes throughout each weekend taught by our judges. Classes will be divided by age and will vary in dance style.  A dancer must be competing with Ignite that weekend in order to take one of our free convention classes. The number of free convention classes offered depends on the schedule and will vary each weekend. See your cities schedule for all convention class times. You do not need to preregiser for these classes. 

The ambassador program gives dancers the opportunity to represent Ignite Dance Competition. There is a two part application process and ambassadors are hand-selected by the executive director. Top soloists and regional improv winners are also invited to apply. Ambassadors get to travel with Ignite when we are on tour, help with awards, assist in convention classes, and join the Ignite Team in Charleston, SC for an exclusive ambassador weekend. Learn More. 

Refunds are at the sole discretion of Ignite Dance Competition. If Ignite cancels an event due to COVID-19, your studio will receive a full refund if we are unable to provide a rescheduled date or virtual option that works for your studio's schedule. No refunds will be given seven days prior to the event. 

Yes, all competitions are open to the public and there is no fee to watch. Ignite Dance Competition provides a free Live Stream when possible. You can view the livestream through our website www.ignitedancecompetition.com/livestream. All livestreams are password protected. Passwords will be sent to the studio owner/director ten days in advance of an event. 

No, video cameras and still cameras are prohibited inside all competition venues. We reserve the right to confiscate all recording devices (including cellular devices). Videos and pictures from each event can be purchased from our partners at DanceBug.