Frequently Asked Questions

• Recreational - This is the perfect introduction to the competition stage. 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 six hours per week. 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 seven or more hours a week. The dancer is able to 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 2024 Tour + Nationals can be completed through your DanceCompGenie 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 

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

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. Concessions will be open for the entire length of the competition, and no outside food or beverages will be allowed.

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

Thursday - Crazy Socks Day
Free Convention Class

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

Teen + Senior Challenge of the Champions

Friday - Dress like your Dance Teacher Day
Free Convention Class 

Opening Number Rehearsal
Junior Solos

Mini + Petite Groups
Mini + Petite Challenge of the Champions

Saturday - Orange Out Day
Opening Number Rehearsal 

Opening Number Performance

Mini + Petite Solos
Junior Groups

Teen + Senior Duets/Trios

Junior Challenge of the Champions

Sunday - Neon Day
Free Convention Class
Teen + Senior Solos
Teen + Senior Improv Competition

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. 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. 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.