Ignite Elite Performance Team

The Ignite Elite Performance Team (IEPT) is a premier performance and leadership program designed for dedicated young artists who are ready to train at a higher level—on stage and in life. Built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, and community impact, IEPT is where strong performers are developed into strong, capable, and confident people.

This is not just a team. It is a culture of growth, discipline, artistry, and leadership.

2026/2027 Team Auditions

IEPT is a selective program. Membership is earned through audition and evaluation.

Free Audition Workshop: July 18
A supportive workshop designed to prepare and guide auditioners through expectations, material, and performance readiness.

Auditions: July 25
Formal placement into the 2026/2027 IEPT season.

 

IEPT Season, Schedule, and Requirements

The Ignite Elite Performance Team season runs from August 15 – March 15.

Rehearsal Schedule

  • Tuesdays: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Additional rehearsals, tech rehearsals, and performance dates may be added as needed throughout the season.

Audition Requirements

To be eligible to audition for IEPT, performers must meet all of the following:

  • Ages 7–18
  • Must have completed two previous Ignite programs (shows, classes, or workshops)
  • Must be in good standing with Ignite
    • No overdue payments
    • No unresolved strike requirements
    • Consistent professionalism and participation in prior programs

IEPT is a selective, commitment-based program designed for dedicated performers who are ready for a higher level of training, responsibility, and teamwork.

 

Our Mission

The mission of the Ignite Elite Performance Team is to cultivate a dynamic group of young performers who excel in their craft while embodying the core values of kindness, confidence, and community consciousness.

We are committed to providing exceptional opportunities for growth, both on and off the stage, and creating an environment where talent is developed alongside character. Our goal is to empower our members to become not only outstanding artists, but also positive, impactful leaders who contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world. 

Our Vision

The Ignite Elite Performance Team exists to shape not only strong performers, but strong people.

We develop artists who lead with empathy, integrity, accountability, and strong life skills that support success beyond the studio. Through high-level training and meaningful real-world opportunities, we prepare our members to excel on stage and in life.

Our focus includes building:

  • Communication and collaboration skills
  • Responsibility and accountability
  • Time management and discipline
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Problem-solving and adaptability
  • Professionalism and work ethic

These skills are intentionally woven into every rehearsal, performance, and experience within IEPT.

What IEPT Is

IEPT is a selective, high-level training and performance team for committed students who want more than recreational participation. Members are challenged technically, creatively, and personally through:

  • Advanced performance training
  • Ensemble-based collaboration
  • Leadership opportunities within the team
  • Community engagement and outreach experiences
  • Professional rehearsal expectations
  • Performance opportunities at a higher standard of execution

Members are expected to show up prepared, focused, and ready to grow.

What IEPT Develops

IEPT is built around the belief that great performers are developed through both artistry and accountability.

Students in IEPT develop:

  • Strong technical performance skills
  • Confidence under pressure
  • Stage presence and storytelling ability
  • Rehearsal discipline and consistency
  • The ability to take and apply feedback
  • Leadership within a group setting
  • Respect for process, peers, and production teams

We do not only train talent—we build habits, mindsets, and character.

Expectations & Commitment

IEPT members are expected to maintain a high level of commitment throughout the season. This includes:

  • Full participation in rehearsals and performances
  • Strong attendance and punctuality
  • Preparedness and responsibility outside of rehearsal time
  • Positive contribution to team culture
  • Respect for staff, peers, and the rehearsal environment
  • Willingness to be challenged and grow

This is a team for students who are ready to invest in themselves and their future.

Join the Experience

IEPT is for students who are ready to be challenged, supported, and transformed.

If you are looking for a program that pushes artistry while also building real-life leadership skills, IEPT offers a space where both matter equally.

A new season. A higher standard. A stronger you.

Welcome to IEPT.

SIGN UP TO AUDITION

IEPT Travel Experience

Yes—IEPT is a travel performance team.

Each season includes the opportunity to represent Ignite at national-level events and competitions. This year, IEPT will travel to Louisville, Kentucky (March 6–8, 2027) to defend our National Champion title.

This experience is a major part of the IEPT journey. It gives performers the opportunity to:

  • Compete at a national level
  • Perform under high-pressure, professional environments
  • Build team connection through travel and shared experience
  • Represent Ignite on a larger stage
  • Create lasting memories and milestones as a company

Travel is an expectation of membership, and families should plan accordingly for participation in the national experience.