Ignite Dance Academy Shines at Season’s First Competition

Dancers from Ignite Dance Academy kicked off their competition season with an impressive showing at the Nexstar National Dance Competition in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The studio’s mini team, junior team, and several soloists traveled to the event, bringing home multiple top awards and recognitions.

One of the standout performances of the weekend was the Competitive Junior Small Group routine “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” The number earned a Platinum Plus rating, 1st Place in its category, and 3rd Overall. The routine also received a Golden Ticket and the Excellence in Choreography Award, highlighting the strength of both the dancers and their creative direction.

The Competitive Petite Small Group performance “My Boyfriend’s Back” also delivered an outstanding result. The routine received Platinum, 1st in Category, and 1st Overall, earning the title of Competitive Petite Regional Champion along with a Golden Ticket.

Ignite dancers also excelled in solo performances:

• Showcase Petite Solo “Anything But Love”performed by Adley received Platinum and placed 7th Overall.

• Elite Petite Solo “I Dreamed a Dream”performed by Juliet earned Platinum Plus, 1st in Category, and 2nd Overall, along with a Power Pak invitation and the title 1st Runner-Up Elite Petite Miss Nexstar Fort Wayne.

• Showcase Junior Solo “Rich Girl” performed by Ivy received Platinum honors.

• Competitive Junior Solo “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” performed by Henley earned Platinum, 1st in Category, 10th Overall in the Superstar Competitive Division, and a Power Pak invitation.

• Competitive Junior Solo “There You’ll Be”performed by Paisley received Platinum, 1st in Category, and the Beauty & Grace Award.

Studio owner Allison Banks said the competition marked an exciting start to the season and praised the dancers for their hard work and dedication.

Ignite Dance Academy will soon be preparing for the future as well. Auditions for the 2026–2027 competition season will be held May 23. Dancers interested in joining the highly competitive team can learn more by liking Ignite Dance Academy’s Facebook page, calling 419-258-0852, or visiting ignitedanceacademyohio.com for additional information.