THE IGNITE 2025 SEASON DATES

*Dates are subject to change

Easton - PA

January 25-26, 2025

State Theatre Centre For The Arts

Downey - CA

February 1-2, 2025

Downey Theatre

East Haven - CT

February 15-16, 2025

East Haven High School

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!

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Send all questions to ignitedancelive@gmail.com

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.

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:

Rocket Ignite  265.1- 276
Electric Ignite  276.1- 284
Explosive Ignite  284.1 -292
Eruption Ignite  292.1-300

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)

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

ORLANDO

Orlando, FL June 29 2025

Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway,
Orlando, FL 32819

ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City, NJ July 7 2025

Tropicana, 2831 Boardwalk,
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, TX: July 7 2025

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., |
San Antonio, TX 78205

LAKE TAHOE

Lake Tahoe, NV: July 19 2025

Bally's, 55 Highway 50,
Stateline, NV 89449

MEET THE IGNITE FACULTY

Rachelle Rak

Julius Rubio

Charlie Sutton

Angie Schworer

Derek Piquette

Jena VanElslander

Gianna Martello

Ashley Blair Fitzgerald

Paul McGill

Rosie Lani Fiedelman

Marty Thomas

Luke Hawkins

Tome' Cousin

Lenora Nemetz

Anthony Ciulla

Tony d'Alelio

Rebecca Corrigan

Amy Van Norstrand

IGNITE SPECIAL GUESTS

Jerry Mitchell

Christopher Gattelli

Josh Bergasse

Joey Pizzi

Lucille DiCampli

LDC Artist Representation Casting

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

PRICES FOR THE IGNITE COMPETITION AND CONVENTION ARE listed on DCG - CLICK SIGN UP TO LEARN MORE

Our Rules

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE IGNITE DANCE LIVE COMPETITION RULES - PLEASE ACQUAINT YOURSELF BEFORE SIGNING UP

Partners/Sponsors

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!

Winners! 2023/2024 Season

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