Frequently Asked Questions

• Recreational -  This is the perfect introduction to the competition stage. Dancers should train for less than 3 hours per week including all technique classes, rehearsals, and private lessons. Soloists at the recreational level may only have one solo.
   
• Competitive - This level is for the beginner to intermediate dancer. The dancer may take up to five hours per week including all technique classes, rehearsals, and private lessons. Dancers should not execute any advanced turning sequences, jumps, or leaps. Soloists at the competitive level may only perform two solos.
   
• Elite - This level is for the intermediate to advanced dancer who dances for six or more hours a week including all technique classes, rehearsals, and private lessons. The dancer can execute advanced and technical choreography.
   
• Pro-Am - Any routine that has a teacher, choreographer, director, or a 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, Choreography, Entertainment, or Most Memorable 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.

No, Ignite does not accept independent entries. 

Registration for our 2025 Tour + Nationals can be completed through your DanceCompGenie account or by clicking here. Registration opens August 15, 2024.

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 

Saturday

8:00am–8:30am Studios Check in at Merchandise + Rooms Open for Dancers

8:30am–11:45am Classes

11:45am–12:15pm LUNCH

12:15pm–3:25pm Classes

Sunday

8:00pm–8:30am Rooms Open for Dancers

8:30am–11:45am Classes
11:45am–12:15pm LUNCH
12:15pm–2:20pm Classes
2:30pm Showcase in 13+ Room for all Dancers + Family

Below you will find a sample schedule for our National event held each summer. The schedule is subject to change based on the number of entries. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start time each day. The final schedule for Ignite Dance Competition Nationals will be sent 10 days prior to the first day of the competition. 

Teachers, make sure to check out our VIP Teacher Room throughout the weekend!

Day 1 
Opening Number Rehearsal 

Junior Solos 

Day 2 
Free Convention Class 

Opening Number Rehearsal
Teen + Senior Duets/Trios
Mini, Petite + Junior Duets/Trios

Day 3

Free Convention Class 
Opening Number Rehearsal 

Mini + Petite Groups
Mini + Petite Challenge of the Champions
Mini, Petite + Junior Improv Competition
Teen Solos

Day 4 
Opening Number Performance
Mini + Petite Solos
Junior Groups

Junior Challenge of the Champions

Day 5 
Free Convention Class

Senior Solos

Teen + Senior Improv Competition
Teen + Senior Groups

Teen + Senior Challenge of the Champions

Ignite will host a Spirit Week at our Nationals event that all dancers, studios, and parents can join in on! Each day the studio spirit day winner will be announced and Ignite will donate to their charity of choice! Specific Spirit Day themes will be announced closer to Nationals.

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 preregister for these classes. 

The ambassador program gives dancers the opportunity to represent Ignite Dance Competition.  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.Each weekend on Sunday morning, there will be an audition held for ambassadors. Semi-finalists are selected by our panel of judges. Then, semi-finalists must submit a video and the executive director hand selects the final team. Learn More. 

 Refunds are at the sole discretion of Ignite Dance Competition. No refunds will be provided 21 days prior to an event or after an event has taken place. Studio Owners must facilitate this communication to dancers and their families, our office is unable to speak with parents or guardians of performers. 

If an Ignite event is canceled and we are unable to provide a rescheduled date, a full refund will be provided to the studio. 

Yes, all competitions are open to the public and there is no fee to watch.

No, video cameras and still cameras are prohibited inside all competition venues. You can purchase all the pictures and video through the Dakiki app. Your dancer’s full name and birthdate as registered for the event will be needed in order to access the media. 

How to view photos and videos:

1. Open your phones app store and download the app 'Dakiki'
2. Sign up and select "competitions"
3. Find today's competition
4. Select "videos and photos"
5. Add your dancer(s) to your account
6. Content will be available within one week after the event

For support, please register or sign in Dakiki and select "support" from the menu. If you have any other questions, send us an email at media@ignitedancecompetition.com.