New to Ignite?
Finding the right place to start shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
Whether your child is stepping into their very first class or already loves being onstage, we’ll help you find the program that fits their age, interests, experience, and goals.
At Ignite, students don’t have to arrive with experience. We welcome beginners, growing performers, and students looking for more advanced training.
START WITH THEIR AGE
There’s a Place to Grow at Every Stage.
Every performer is different, but age is usually the easiest place to begin.
AGES 18 MONTHS–6
Sparkle & Shine Adventure Club
Their first performing arts adventures start here.
Sparkle & Shine introduces our youngest performers to music, movement, dance, imagination, creativity, and the joy of expressing themselves.
Depending on their age and interests, students can explore programs including Music Makers, Dance Factory, Acro Adventures, Imagination Factory, and more.
Great for little ones who love to:
Move • Sing • Dance • Play Pretend • Explore • Create
Grades K–5
Sparks
Sparks is a great place for young performers to build confidence, develop skills, and discover what they love about performing.
Students can explore:
- Acting
- Musical Theatre
- Dance
- Voice
- Productions
- Private Lessons
Beginners are welcome. Students with previous experience will continue building their skills in a supportive environment.
Perfect for: kids who love performing, kids who are curious about performing, or kids who simply need a place to be creative.
Grades 5–10
Flames
Flames gives growing performers opportunities to strengthen their technique while taking on more challenging material and performance opportunities.
Students may participate in:
- Acting
- Musical Theatre
- Dance
- Voice
- Productions
- Private Lessons
- Special Workshops and Masterclasses
There is room here for both students who are still discovering what they love and performers ready to push themselves further.
Grades 8–12
Blazes
Blazes is designed for teen performers ready for deeper training, meaningful performance opportunities, and more advanced artistic work.
Students can continue developing in:
- Acting
- Musical Theatre
- Voice
- Dance
- Productions
- Private Lessons
- College Audition Preparation
- Masterclasses and Special Opportunities
Students do not have to be pursuing a professional career to belong in Blazes. Some students simply love performing. Others are preparing for college programs and professional opportunities.
Looking for Competitive Musical Theatre?
Ignite All Stars GRADES 5 - 12
Ignite All Stars gives dedicated musical theatre performers the opportunity to train, compete, perform, and represent Ignite at events such as the Junior Theater Festival.
Participation may require an audition.
Not Sure Which Program Fits?
That’s okay.
You don’t need to understand every Ignite program before getting started.
Tell us your performer’s:
- Age or grade
- Interests
- Previous experience, if any
- What they’re hoping to try
Our team can help point you toward the best starting place.
What Does Your Performer Love?
Singing
Explore group vocal classes, musical theatre, private voice lessons, productions, and performance opportunities.
EXPLORE VOICE
Acting
Build confidence, creativity, character development, stage skills, and storytelling through acting classes and productions.
EXPLORE ACTING
Dancing
Explore ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre choreography, K-Pop, preschool dance, and more.
EXPLORE DANCE
Musical Theatre
For performers who love singing, acting, dancing, and telling stories onstage.
EXPLORE MUSICAL THEATRE
Being Onstage
Our productions give students the opportunity to put their skills into practice and become part of a full theatrical experience.
EXPLORE PRODUCTIONS
More ways to find their place...
IMPROV Ages 9 - 18
For creative thinkers who love making bold choices, thinking on their feet, and working as an ensemble.
EXPLORE OUR IMPROV TROUPES
CREW CLUB AND TECHNICAL THEATER
For builders, designers, problem-solvers, and students who want to discover how the magic happens behind the curtain.
EXPLORE CREW CLUB
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Daytime performing arts opportunities where homeschooled students can train, create, collaborate, and find community.
EXPLORE HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
They’re Not Sure Yet
That’s one of the best reasons to try a class.
A trial gives your performer a chance to meet the teacher, experience the environment, and see what feels right.
BOOK A TRIAL CLASS
Their First Class Doesn’t Have to Be Their Final Destination.
One of the things that makes Ignite different is that students can grow with us.
A child may begin with music and movement, discover a love of acting, try a production, begin voice lessons, join a musical theatre program, attend JTF, or eventually prepare for college auditions.
There is no single path.
We meet performers where they are and help them discover where they want to go.
Your First Visit to Ignite
Trying something new can feel intimidating, especially when your child has never taken a performing arts class before.
Here’s what you can expect:
You’ll arrive at Ignite and meet our team.
Your performer will join their class and participate at the level that feels comfortable for them.
They do not need to prepare anything unless we specifically tell you otherwise.
They do not need previous experience.
And they do not need to already know anyone.
Our goal is for every new student to leave feeling welcomed, encouraged, and excited to come back.
Ready to Find Their Place?
Their light is already there.
Let’s help them discover what they can do with it.
Ignite the Light Performing Art
Ashburn, Virginia
