IGNITE WILL BE AT ALL STARBOUND NATIONALS
Come show your support for Rachelle Rak & Sandra Coyte and help them kick off this monumental program! Your dancers will thank-you for the experience!!!
*Dates are subject to change
FOXwOODS
Foxwoods, CT June 22 2025
Foxwoods Resort and Casino
350 Trolley Line Blvd.,
Mashantucket, CT 06338
ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City, NJ July 7 2025
Tropicana, 2831 Boardwalk,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
ORLANDO
Orlando, FL June 29 2025
Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway,
Orlando, FL 32819
ABOUT US
Ignite Dance Live is a boutique competition with exclusive convention classes led by an expert panel of industry professionals. We were first seen on Lifetime’s Dance Moms with icon JoJo Siwa. We are excited to be a part of the new "Dance Moms" season airing this summer!
Ignite creates a supportive, inspiring, and positive environment. The judges for the competition are also the teachers for our onstage classes for everyone to enjoy. The Ignite team (Igniters) has experience on every level--from performing and choreographing on Broadway, national television, for pop artists, and so much more. This team is currently working on new creative projects and they are taking time out for your students. The Igniters are here to help dancers grow into strong, unique, and diverse performers. These young artists will learn about branding, connecting, auditioning, and how to become better competitors. Ignite Dance "Live" Competition including classes from our judges brings a new experience for all. Let’s Ignite!
DAY 1 SATURDAY
Doors (TBD)
Check in
Class 1 (OPTIONAL)
Intro to competition and judges
Competition begins
Awards
Class 2 (OPTIONAL)
Q and A
Competition
Awards
DAY 2 SUNDAY
Doors (TBD)
Check in
Class 1 (OPTIONAL)
Intro to competition and judges
Competition begins
Awards
Competition continues
Final Awards
(exact schedule will be sent to studios the week prior to the event)
The weekend will be filled with incredible competition. Solos, Duets, Trios, Small and Large Groups, Lines and Productions. We are excited to have our innovative panel give “Live” feedback during this event. Award celebrations, overall tops, Titles, and more.
Ignite is open to performers of all ages, background, styles, and experience. We welcome dancers, singers and actors to compete. Photos and Videos will be available for purchase on an event-to-event basis.
*Schedule subject to change.
Our classes will be exclusive to all Ignite Competitors. Dancers are invited to join this star-studded panel on stage for class. We will have a wide variety of styles, but not limited to Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, and more.
Our IGNITERS have done it all and now it is time for them to bring their knowledge to our Ignite Stage. Some of their credentials include over 50 Broadway Musicals, Tony and Emmy winners and nominees, Finalists on So You Think You Can Dance, and World of Dance.
People who attend Ignite Dance “Live” will not only learn from educators who are working as Directors, Choreographers, and Performers but also some leading casting and talent agents. We want you to leave with new ideas about how important it is to brand yourself as an artist. We live in a very visible time where the performer also has to be their own best advocate. At Ignite we want your students to continue to learn how to actively participate in their future career and dance and beyond.
Our Nationals are tribute to YOU, the studio owners and to all of your hard work. This is one last time to perform. You have one more shot to win a championship title from our expert panel. Throughout the duration of the season, they have flown directly from their contracts on major TV shows and Broadway Shows to be an Igniter. You can be the overall Ignite Champions. Come into our world and end your competition/convention season with a bang. It's time to take home your new title "Ignite Dance Live National Champions." Nationals are open to all. Find Your Fire.
- We do not require qualifying at Ignite Dance Live Regionals to participate in Ignite Dance Live Nationals.
AWARDS
Awards are based on 300 points scoring system. Each judge has 100 points to work with per act.
Medals, Scholarships, Trophies, Titles, Overalls, Free entries, and cash prizes. In addition, we will be selecting our new season of “Ignite Dynamites.” These dancers must compete and take all classes to be in the running. The “Ignite Dynamites” are invited to assist at any Ignite Dance Live Classes at Starbound Nationals and appear on our website and social media.
Entries are limited due to the structure of the competition.
Awards are based on 300 points scoring system. Each judge has 100 points to work with per act.
Ignite Awards:
Special Awards:
Blast off award
(for the beginner who is already leaving their mark)
Wildfire award
(for personality and performance)
CATEGORIES
We offer entries in the following categories: solos, duets, trios, small groups, large groups, lines, and productions.
LEVELS
There are two levels of Competition:
Firework (beginner and intermediate)
Dynamite (experienced and advanced)
MEET THE IGNITE FACULTY
Rachelle Rak
Rachelle Rak
Rachelle Rak has had a long-lasting career on stage and screen. In 2021, she was featured in the opening number of the Tony Awards, "Broadway's Back Tonight.” She performed at The Kennedy Center Honors with Billy Porter honoring, Bette Midler. Rachelle worked on the creative team for Apple TV's second season of Schmigadoon! Her original musical “Electric Island” took the screen for the Actors Fund during the pandemic and songs and selections will be performed in New York City at the Greenroom 42. Rachelle has spent most of her life on the Broadway Stage. She was trained by her mother at The Rosalene Kenneth Dance Studio in Pittsburgh. She went directly into her first Broadway Musical, Cats at age 17. Other Broadway Credits include: Fosse, Catch Me If You Can, The Look of Love, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Oklahoma!, and Thou Shalt Not. Off Broadway: Heatwave: The Jack Cole Project, Sessions, An Evening at the Carlyle, and Miss Step Film/Television: Isn’t It Romantic, Every Little Step “The Making of a Chorus Line,” Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Dance Moms.
Tours: Regional: Flashdance, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Smokey Joe’s Café, Sweet Charity, Starlight Express, Joseph... Rachelle was a celebrity judge on Lifetime’s “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition”, a choreographer for Lifetime’s “Dance Moms.” She has been seen on the Amazon Prime Hit, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Rachelle will be seen in the upcoming music video for artist Thalia. Rachelle is thrilled to be an Associate Choreographer for the upcoming Broadway musical, “Boop” with Tony award-winning director and choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. Her new single, “Dropswing”, was just released on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and other streaming platforms.
Julius Rubio
JULIUS ANTHONY RUBIO
"A Dominican native, Julius was raised and trained in Miami where he attended the New World School of Arts and Dance Attack Studios. After living and working professionally between Los Angeles, Shanghai and Las Vegas for several years, Julius now resides and works in New York City.
Some of his credits include Steven Spielbergs new 2021 remake ‘West Side Story’ playing the new featured Shark role “Quique”, ‘King’ FROZEN (Broadway), worling relationships with world renowned choreographers and directors like Kenny Ortega (Newsies, High School Musical), Marguerite Derricks (Marvelous Ms. Maisel, Wonderland), Sonya Tayeh (Moulin Rouge BWAY, SYTYCD), Sergio Trujillo (On Your Feet, Jersey Boys) and Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Broadway Bares, Kinky Boots, On Your Feet) and Associate Choreographer to Mia Michaels (SYTYCD, Finding Neverland, Radio City Rockettes) to name a few. Along with choreographing and teaching some of his other credits include: Broadway: 'On Your Feet!' , 'Finding Neverland', 'Wonderland', Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY (Natl tour), Radio City Rockettes, Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, Natasha Bedingfield, Amber Riley, Capitol 4th with Megan Hilty, Academy Awards, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Tony's, Speedo, Mtv, Eli Stone with Katie Holmes and more."
Charlie Sutton
Charlie Sutton
Charlie Sutton is dancer and choreographer with more than a decade of Broadway experience. He has originated and danced in 10 Broadway shows, and has worked with Tony award-winning directors and choreographers. He has currently been selected as the 2019 resident for the Jerome Robbins Springboard Project.Choreography Credits: Evita (ACT), NOEL (VenueWorks Tour), Wringer (City Center Stage II), Gregorian (Soho Rep), *Newsies (Theater By The Sea), *Saturday Night Fever (Theater By The Sea), Young Charles Dickens (Mint Theater), Away Towards Home (EnsembleStudioTheater), Sherlock Holmes (development) and the Co-Artistic Director for Working Artists Theatre Project. Associate Choreographer Credits: Diana (La Jolla Playhouse), The Who’s Tommy (Kennedy Center), Clueless (Off-Broadway), Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Beatsville (Asolo), A Sign Of the Times.
Broadway Credits: American in Paris, Kinky Boots (Astaire Award Nom), How to Succeed in Business, Lysistrata Jones, Catch Me If You Can, Woman On the Verge of a nervous Breakdown, The Addams Family, Crybaby, La Cage aux Follies, Wicked.
Angie Schworer
Angie Schworer
Broadway: “The Prom” (Angie) Something Rotten”, The Producers" (Ulla), "Big Fish ", "Catch Me If You Can", "Young Frankenstein", "Annie Get Your Gun", "Chicago ", "Sunset Boulevard", "Crazy For You”, and "The Will Rogers Follies". Met Opera: "The Merry Widow "
Regional: “Disaster the musical “(Jackie) “Mamma Mia” (Tanya) , “Always a Bridesmaid “(Monette) “ Sweet charity"(Nikki ) ,"Chicago "(Roxie),"damn Yankees",(Lola),"the full Monty ",(Vicki), "minskys"(Ginger), "crazy for you "(Irene) ,"the will Rogers follies",(Z's Fav).TV: The Rosie O’Donnell Show, Dana Carvey Show, "Law and Order: CI ,"Queer Eye", "As The World Turns", "Kennedy Center Honors ", and "Smash". Film: "The Producers". BFA from Northern Kentucky University.
Derek Piquette
Derek Piquette
Dancer, Director, Choreographer and Teacher Derek Piquette began dancing at the young age of 10 in his hometown of Chicopee, MA. From there his dance career accelerated quickly. By the age of 16, he received full scholarships for several ballet intensives and won several National Titles. Derek then moved to Miami to follow his dreams of becoming a professional dancer, training over 50 hours a week and teaching at Stars Dance Company.
As a performer, he was a principal dancer in the Bridge To Artists productions of Carmen and The Maid. He has also performed in the Paul Mitchell Fashion Show, City Moguls Charity Event, Revlon Hair Show and MOVE the World Charity Event.
One of the most exciting experiences in his young career took place in 2015, when he competed on Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance, finishing among the top 4 “Stage” dancers and performing for over 37 million viewers. He followed up his appearance on the show with the So You Think You Can Dance Live Tour, performing in 70 cities across USA and Canada.
In early 2017, Derek launched his newest project, Intrepid Dance Company, which had its first performance entitled “HER” that he directed and choreographed. Derek also performed the lead role in Cirque Du Soleil’s KOOZA as the “Trickster” traveling under Big Top in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Singapore and China. One of Derek’s most recent endeavors included competing as a finalist on NBC’s World Of Dance Season 3 featuring Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Neyo.
In 2019, Derek choreographed and was featured as a principle dancer in a new Netflix film “Work It” produced by Alicia Keys, as well as, worked as a principle dancer on another Netflix series directed by Kenny Ortega “Julie and the Phantoms”. Also in 2019, Derek directed and choreographed his second professional show “Tempus” which starred dancers Michael Dameski & Jaimie Goodwin. Alongside his partner Mitchell Jackson, they choreographed two solos on Briar Nolet for Jennifer Lopez’s “Its My Party” Tour.
As a teacher and choreographer, Derek has worked for various dance organizations including On the Floor, Hit the Floor, CLI Studios, Mather Dance Company Online, Acrobatic Arts, Step Up 2 Dance, Twilight Dance Convention and Top Ten Dance Challenge where he has judged, taught, and assisted top choreographers in the industry.
His career has taken him to destinations throughout the United States, Canada, England, Central America, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, China and Singapore where he has taught at over 200 competitive and professional dance studios/companies. Since 2014, Derek choreographed more than 450 award winning pieces, including pieces for stars on Dance Moms, Disney Channel’s Backstage, World of Dance, Netflix and So You Think You Can Dance.
Derek currently teaches and assists for On the Floor: The Ultimate Dance Experience, working with young dancers all over North America. He has also been a Co-Director as well as a choreographer and a principal dancer in On the Floor’s Gala for SickKids Hospital in Toronto for 6 years and has helped raise over $350,000 for the ChildLife Program.
Derek has achieved many professional and artistic goals and helped other dancers do the same. Derek is especially focused on working with young dancers around the world, hoping to instill in them his enthusiasm for dance and inspire them to become the best they can be. In 2019 Derek launched the Intrepid Dance Company’s Post Secondary Training Program, which is a 1-year intensive program to help dancers on the path to a successful dance/dance related career.
Jena VanElslander
Jena VanElslander
Jena VanElslander is a multifaceted artist and athlete originally from Ontario Canada, and currently residing in Brooklyn, NY with her partner Dominique and their French bulldog! Jena is a Performer, Creator/Choreographer and Stunt Woman, and currently performing in the 1st National Tour of Jagged Little Pill (Dir. Diane Paulus and Choreo. Sidi Larbi).
Favorite credits include: Tv/Film: ‘West World’, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’, ‘Bollywood/Hollywood’, ‘I’m Not Gay’, Broadway: KING KONG (Ensemble/Puppeteer/Swing), and Productions of: A Chorus Line (Cassie), Rock of Ages - Las Vegas, Other World, and The Jack Cole Project (NY Times).
Jena studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy where she’s proudly been part of the Dance Faculty in NYC for over 10 years, and travels throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and South America teaching Master Classes and holding the conservatory’s auditions. She also holds a BA in Psychology and Biology from Hunter College, also in NY.
In the height of the pandemic, Jena created a movement called the “TSQ Project” - performing artists taking over Times Square and bringing inspiration, joy, love, HOPE and live performance to New York City and the world! The Times Square Project was a home for hundreds of artists while theatre doors remained closed and helped bridge the gap between the shut down, and the curtains rising again. Jena strives to live by the words of Neale Donald Walsch, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
Gianna Martello
Gianna Martello
Gianna Martello is a dancer, teacher and choreographer from Pittsburgh, PA. Her raw talent and intensive training under the direction of Abby Lee Miller and the faculty at the Abby Lee Dance Company earned her regional and national accolades growing up as a “competition kid. At 16, Gianna began choreographing routines alongside Ms. Miller as well as on her own which led her to discover her passion for teaching and choreography. She has been on faculty at the ALDC for over 15 years and currently on faculty at Broadway Dance Center and several major dance conventions. She also serves as a guest instructor and competition judge around the world.
Gianna was able to balance her academic and dance opportunities with great success. She graduated from Point Park University in 2011 with a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations. Her choreography can be seen in the movie, “Dance-Off,” Go90’s ‘Crashed’ series, Kid’s Choice Awards and Dance Class Live promos, Australia’s “ASTRA Awards” Abbys Ultimate Dance Competition, and music videos for Rachael Sage, Alexx Calise, Nia Sioux, Todrick Hall, and many more. You may know her from the fan favorite, Dance Moms! You can catch her choreography on all 8 seasons of the hit reality TV show!
Gianna’s true passion lies in teaching and making you feel confident when you step out on stage, or into the real world. She believes that you can learn so much more from a dance teacher than just the steps. Her teacher instilled life long lessons throughout her entire childhood and Gianna wishes to do the same.
Mark recently choreographed Casa Manana's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and is proud to have choreographed Dancin' Broadway!, a revue tour that re-lives and re-conceives Broadway's most iconic dance moments throughout the last several decades starring six of Broadway's most captivating dancers. He had the privilege to choreograph the Opening Number for the Trevor Project’s Annual NYC Gala featuring Shoshana Bean, Jeremy Jordan, and twelve of Broadway’s best male dancers. With every opportunity Mark has been honored to choreograph for an organization he supports himself, BC/EFA. Some of that work can be seen in the Opening Number of Broadway Bares: Happy Endings as well as in the state of Kansas for Broadway Bares: United Strips of America.
Mark is a Guest Musical Theater Teacher at Broadway Dance Center, STEPS, Broadway Theatre Connection, Broadway Dreams Foundation, and New York City Dance Alliance. He teaches Master Classes throughout the country.
Ashley Blair Fitzgerald
Ashley Blair Fitzgerald
Ashley was featured in the “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” dance sequence in the hit film Isn’t it Romantic, the pilot for SMASH on NBC and appeared in movie theaters across the country in Company starring Neil Patrick Harris. She has appeared on the Tony awards 4 times, The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon, Last Week Tonight staring John Oliver and Good Morning America. For the last seven years Ashley has been a Reconstucteur for The Verdon/Fosse Legacy-helping to preserve and pass on the legendary Fosse style and vocabulary.
Paul McGill
Paul McGill
Paul has directed and choreographed for theater, TV/film, concert dance, and circus around the world. His passion for coupling the human experience with graceful athleticism is apparent in his work.
Recently, he worked with Jeff Calhoun on their "all tap-dancing" hit production of the Music Man. His most critically acclaimed work is both the Off-Broadway and LA productions of The Legend of Georgia McBride, winning him an Astaire Award and an LA Ovation Award for his Choreography, as well as a Lucille Lortel Award Nomination. His other off-Broadway work includes the New Group's Steve, directed by Cynthia Nixon, and Redbull's School for Scandal.
On Broadway, he imparted the physicality of Hedwig and the Angry Inch to Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell, Darren Criss, Michael C. Hall, Taye Diggs, Lena Hall, and Euan Morton. Paul also trained Laverne Cox for her starring role in Rocky Horror Picture Show on FOX as well as Neil Patrick Harris for his Michael Jackson tribute on Lip Sync Battle.
Paul's passion for dance on film can be seen on the Disney Channel (ZOMBIES Cast Party), in the new film Diamond Soles, and in commercials for companies like Bunny Shapiro Jewelry and ALT coffee. His desire to continue to make dance films is evident, whether it be on a big budget sound stage or with his iPhone Gimble.
In circus, Paul choreographed the European and Australian premiers of Filament with Shortround Productions. The show is slated to appear at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has also contributed work to the circus company Grounded Aerial.
His charity work has helped the Ali Forney Center, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the I'll Be There Project, New York's LGBT+ Center, and Covenant House.
Rosie Lani Fiedelman
Rosie Lani Fiedelman
Rosie Lani Fiedelman grew up in Breckenridge, CO. She is currently in The Lion King on Broadway living out her dreams in The Pridelands. She was in the original Off-Broadway and Broadway cast of In The Heights. Other theater credits include "Heat-Wave: The Jack Cole Project," choreographed and directed by Chet Walker, American Dance Machine for the 21st Century and "Ghost Dancer," playing Rosario. From 2003-20013, Rosie danced with Jennifer Muller/The Works where she originated several roles and was rehearsal director for Ms.Muller. She teaches Barre, Stretch and Dance at Equinox and The JCC. Film and Television credits include: Fosse/Verdon on FX and Raising Dion (Dance Double) on Netflix
Marty Thomas
Marty Thomas
Luke Hawkins
Luke Hawkins
Tome' Cousin
Tomé Cousin
While maintaining a prolific performance career he has molded an International award winning reputation that includes collaborations on Broadway, theater, dance, music, film, photography, television and literature in the creation of over 90 original works. He is a protégé’ of Geoffrey Holder, George C. Wolfe, Bill T. Jones, and Susan Stroman.
BA: Dance History, and Choreography, Point Park University and MFA in New Media Art and Performance from Long Island University.
He has been on the faculty at The Alvin Ailey School, Ballet Tennessee, New York University, Steps NYC, Ballet Centrum (Germany), Point Park University, Kahurangi Dance Theater (New Zealand), Hungarian National Ballet Academy (Hungary), Jacques d’Amboise’s National Dance Institute, Luigi Jazz Center, and the International Children’s Theatre Festival in Ankara, Turkey Turkey. He serves as an Associate professor of Dance Carnegie Mellon University in the School of Drama.
Lenora Nemetz
Lenora Nemetz
One of a rare breed of performed in musical theatre today, Lenora has acted, sung, and danced her way across the continent for more than four decades.
Lenora first appeared on Broadway in the original Hal Prince production of Cabaret with Lotte Lenya. A protégé of Bob Fosse, Lenora was simultaneously the standby for Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera (her idols and mentors) and Liza Minnelli in the original Broadway production of Chicago. Lenora ultimately went on to replace Chita Rivera as Velma Kelly, garnering rave reviews. For her performance as Dolores Dante in the Stephen Schwartz's Broadway production of Stud Terkel's Working, Lenora won a Drama Desk nomination. At Broadway's Biltmore Theatre, she starred opposite the original Boy from Oz, Peter Allen in Up in One. Lenora was again reunited on stage with Chita Rivera while standing by for Liza in Broadway's The Rink. Audiences were delighted to find Lenora on the stage of the New York City Opera where she played Gladys in their revival of Pajama Game. Most recently Lenora regaled theatergoers as Miss Cratchitt and Miss Mazeppa the trumpet playing stripper in the acclaimed Tony award winning revival of Gypsy. As standby for Patti LuPone, Lenora entranced audiences when she took the stage as Madame (Mama) Rose. Her Broadway National tours include Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity, Bye Bye Birdie opposite Tommy Tune (another mentor), the Mendez/Marshall revival of Cabaret, and Some Like It Hot with Tony Curtis. Her television appearances include: Flora in Flora the Red Menace; Ellie Mae Chippley in Showboat; and Leonard Bernstein's 60th Birthday A Celebration at Wolftrap.
Lenora has been entertaining Pittsburghers from every theatrical corner of the city and is inspired by teaching and guiding the young talents of our future Broadway Stars.
Anthony Ciulla
ANTHONY CIULLA
AC was nominated for the TONY Award for Best Choreography, for the hit Musical Footloose.
Off-Broadway:
AC choreographed Lucky Guy (Callaway Award nomination), The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin starring TONY winner LaChanze (Lucille Lortel & Audelco award nominations), The Last Smoker In America and Ghetto Superstar starring TONY & EMMY winner Billy Porter.
Regionally: AC reimagined Chess at the Ford Amphitheater in L.A. starring Matthew Morrison,
Stephen Sondheim’s Being Alive, created and directed by Billy Porter. Barrio Babies starring TONY winner Sara Ramirez, The Little Mermaid (North Shore Theater), Big River (Sacramento Music Circus) and
Vices: A Love Story, a sophisticated exploration of relationships told through music and dance, garnered AC the 2010 Carbonell Award for ‘Best Choreography’.
AC co-created/choreographed Toni Braxton’s hit show ‘Revealed’ (Flamingo, Las Vegas) as well as the Grammy Award winning recording artist’s Libra Tour, and live NBA All-Star performance.
Other recording artists include live shows for Eden’s Crush featuring Nicole Scherzinger, the acclaimed vocal band Duwende, Live performances and videos for Freedom Williams of (C&C Music Factory), and FX’s POSE star Billy Porter.
Ciulla choreographed Signed, Sealed, Delivered- A Musical Celebration of Stevie Wonder starring Chaka Khan (Venetian, Las Vegas), created and directed by Billy Porter.
AC created/directed/choreographed Nights on Broadway II & III (Caesars, Atlantic City) featuring many of Broadway’s stars - Orfeh, Andy Karl and Felicia Finley.
Multiple film, television, and commercial credits include winning the 2003 Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Choreography of a Television Special’ for his innovative work for ‘Stars on Ice.’
AC has appeared as a guest choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance (UA) for three seasons. His contemporary work was selected as the favorite duets of the season.
He made a special appearance on Lifetime’s Dance Moms and most recently, choreographed a music video for new recording artist Vaeda Black.
As a performer, AC made his Broadway debut in Starlight Express at age 19, was an eight time winner and semi-finalist on Star Search, and toured as a featured soloist with the world renowned Jazz Dance Company Waves. He toured the US with the dance sensation C&C Music Factory, danced on the MTV Video Music Awards and had the honor of dancing along side Michael Jackson.
Tony d'Alelio
Tony d'Alelio
Rebecca Corrigan
Rebecca Corrigan
Rebecca Corrigan is an accomplished artist based in New York. Most notably, she served as the dance captain assistant and featured dancer in the upcoming Broadway production of "Boop! The Musical," slated for the next season. Her diverse repertoire includes Warner Brothers "In the Heights," Madison Square Garden’s PHISH, New York Fashion Week, Auto Show, and Comic Con. Rebecca played the role of Graziella in MRT’s funk-styled rendition of "West Side Story'' and assisted Jon Rua in "The Cher Show" on Broadway. She has also performed for artists such as Jason Derulo, Phish, 3oh3!, Coheed and Cambria, NovaZef, Nickelback, and KidRock. Rebecca has been featured in Dance Spirit magazine as a “Shaker and mover you should know” and in Paper Magazine’s “Upcoming Artists”. She was an associate choreographer to Jon Rua for "The Hombres”, to Bobby Newberry for NY Knicks dance team and head choreographer for national Carlsberg commercials. Rebecca has trained and performed with The Grit, Nadine Bommer Dance Company, and Vessels Co. across the United States. She has been recognized with numerous accolades for her free form movement blending her extensive hip hop and contemporary background. Beyond her performance and choreographic endeavors, Rebecca also finds fulfillment in sharing her passion for dance through teaching and setting work in studios nationwide.
Rebecca Corrigan is an accomplished artist based in New York. Most notably, she served as the dance captain assistant and featured dancer in the upcoming Broadway production of "Boop! The Musical," slated for the next season. Her diverse repertoire includes Warner Brothers "In the Heights," Madison Square Garden’s PHISH, New York Fashion Week, Auto Show, and Comic Con. Rebecca played the role of Graziella in MRT’s funk-styled rendition of "West Side Story'' and assisted Jon Rua in "The Cher Show" on Broadway. She has also performed for artists such as Jason Derulo, Phish, 3oh3!, Coheed and Cambria, NovaZef, Nickelback, and Kid Rock. Rebecca has been featured in Dance Spirit magazine as a “Shaker and mover you should know” and in Paper Magazine’s “Upcoming Artists”. She was an associate choreographer to Jon Rua for "The Hombres”, to Bobby Newberry for NY Knicks dance team and head choreographer for national Carlsberg commercials. Rebecca has trained and performed with The Grit, Nadine Bommer Dance Company, and Vessels Co. across the United States. She has been recognized with numerous accolades for her free form movement blending her extensive hip hop and contemporary background. Beyond her performance and choreographic endeavors, Rebecca also finds fulfillment in sharing her passion for dance through teaching and setting work in studios nationwide.
Amy Van Norstrand
Amy Van Norstrand
Who Should Attend
Studio owners
Dancers of all ages
Dancers of all styles
Dance educators
Dance parents
Dance families
Studio alumni
Why Attend
Access to dance community and educators
Scholarships and mentorship programs
Network and collaborate with professionals
Connect with directors and choreographers
Meet some of your idols
Make incredible new dance friends
Learn from the best in a positive space.
Our Pricing
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Our Rules
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Partners/Sponsors
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LEADERSHIP
Sandy Coyte AND Rachelle Rak
Ignite is lead by talented professionals who first joined forces almost a decade ago, with the purpose of helping dancers reach their full potential. Together Sandy and Rachelle share decades of professional experience on stage and off. This is a dream for Ignite to have a purposeful, educational comp/con that will help provide these young performers the answers they need. Our team will share their knowledge of our industry and everyday life from creator to performer. This connection will be something that will transform the future of their dance education, career opportunities and attainable goals in show business.
IGNITE DYNAMITES
Ignite Dynamites are performers who show grit, fire, willingness, and the desire to grow in a learning environment and on the stage. They must take criticism well and apply it to their performances, as well as show a positive attitude and be excited about learning. They have the opportunity to assist the choreographers in our convention classes. Join our Ignite family!
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