Ignite Dance Company

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Ignite Dance Company | Odessa's Premier Dance School

At Ignite Dance Company, we are dedicated to cultivating confident dancers who thrive both on and off the dance floor. Our structured yet engaging learning environment emphasizes the fundamentals of dance, ensuring students develop technical proficiency while maintaining a passion for the art. We prioritize age-appropriate instruction, avoiding inappropriate content in favor of values-driven teaching that prepares students for long-term success. Our innovative end-of-year recitals showcase student growth through dynamic performances that distinguish us from other studios.

With specialized classes ranging from ballet to hip hop and competitive team opportunities, we provide a comprehensive dance education tailored to diverse skill levels. Our experienced instructors focus on building flexibility, strength, and self-discipline while fostering creativity and musicality in every student.

Services

Ballet Classes Tap Classes Jazz Classes Hip Hop Classes Acro Classes Musical Theater Contemporary/Lyrical Summer Camps Adult Classes Competition Team

Highlights and features

We focus on technical fundamentals through age-appropriate dance instruction
Our instructors emphasize proper technique and injury prevention
We offer competitive teams with structured audition-based advancement
Summer camps combine dance training with themed creative activities
Class prerequisites ensure appropriate skill-level progression

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Services

Ballet Classes

Our ballet program develops foundational technique through structured training in posture, flexibility, and musicality. Students learn proper alignment and movement principles that enhance longevity in dance. Classes emphasize barre work, center combinations, and performance preparation while maintaining age-appropriate content.

Summer Camps

Themed summer programs combine dance training with creative activities for ages 3-11. Campers learn weekly routines performed in Friday showcases while participating in crafts and themed activities. Advanced dancers receive additional technical instruction in turns, leaps, and improvisation.

Hip Hop Classes

High-energy hip hop instruction focuses on breaking, popping, and locking techniques. Classes build strength and stamina through dynamic warm-ups and complex movement combinations. Students develop personal style while mastering foundational street dance vocabulary in a supportive environment.

Competition Team

Audition-based competitive teams receive advanced training in multiple dance styles. Dancers must maintain technical class enrollment while participating in choreography rehearsals. The program emphasizes performance quality, precision, and artistic expression through competition appearances.

Acro Classes

Certified instructors teach progressive acrobatic skills including handstands, cartwheels, and aerials. Classes focus on flexibility, balance, and controlled strength development. Technical progressions ensure safe skill acquisition while building discipline and body awareness for dance applications.

People

Kelly McCarthy

Owner/Director

Kelly McCarthy founded Ignite Dance Company with a vision for values-driven dance education. With extensive experience in studio management and choreography, she oversees curriculum development and instructor training while maintaining active involvement in student mentorship.

Brian Collins

Dance Instructor

Brian Collins brings professional dance experience to his instruction, specializing in jazz and contemporary techniques. He focuses on technical precision and performance quality while helping students develop versatility across multiple dance styles.

Becca Westrich

Dance Instructor

Becca Westrich teaches tap and musical theater classes, emphasizing rhythm and stage presence. Her background in performance and choreography informs her engaging teaching style that connects with students of all ages.

Aynsleigh Morehouse

Dance Instructor

Aynsleigh Morehouse specializes in ballet instruction, guiding students through technical progressions from beginner to advanced levels. She emphasizes proper alignment and injury prevention in her structured yet encouraging classes.

Lila Fernandez

Dance Instructor

Lila Fernandez teaches hip hop and acro classes, combining energy with technical instruction. Her focus on foundational skills helps students build confidence while mastering complex movement patterns safely.

Questions

What dance styles do you offer?

We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro, musical theater, and contemporary/lyrical classes for ages 2 through adult.

Do you have competitive dance teams?

Yes, our audition-based competition teams train in multiple styles. Dancers must maintain technical class enrollment while participating in choreography rehearsals.

What are summer camp options?

We offer themed dance camps for ages 3-11 with weekly performances. Advanced dancers receive additional technical training in specialized sessions.

How do class placements work?

Classes are structured by age and experience level. Instructors may adjust placements to ensure appropriate skill-level progression for optimal learning.

What performance opportunities exist?

Students participate in end-of-year recitals showcasing their training. Summer campers perform weekly routines in Friday showcases for family and friends.

Are dance shoes required?

Yes, specific shoe requirements ensure uniformity for performances. Shoes must be purchased through our studio to maintain consistent style and color.

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Jacklyn Wheeler

Jun 02, 2021 Report

Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
We love Ignite! My oldest danced with Miss Kelly for three years and absolutely loved it! Cant wait to put my two little ones in dance with her this coming dance season! Definitely recommend to anyone with little kids looking to get their kids started in dance. Kelly and her staff are awesome with children!

Brandi Paulus

May 22, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Excellent place fire your child to learn how to work as a team. Would go anywhere else to dance. Wonderful staff. Caring and compassionate.

Maria Dudzik

Jul 13, 2020 Report

My daughter has been dancing at Ignite Dance Company for a total of two years. In those 2 years, my daughter went from attending lower level classes to auditioning for their competition team and making it. She is now participating in local competitions and will be competing in nationals out of state. Miss Kelly, the owner, works hard to help your child achieve her dance goals and makes each child that walks in the door feel very special. Her company is small to which has allowed my child to receive quality dance instruction. We have grown so much with the company that I am now taking many adult

Beto Escobedo

Nov 11, 2017 Report

Absolutely love Miss Kelly and all her hard work put into the studio and students. My son is going on his 3rd year dancing with her and her wonderful staff and definitely loves it! Most definitely recommended studio!

Marisa Furno

Oct 17, 2017 Report

After dancing with Ms.Kelly since I was 10. She has become apart of not only my life but also my family. She is a excellent person and a fabulous teacher. After going to this studio it has opened my eyes as a dancer and the master classes are great. I love the atmosphere at the studio. Staff and students are so welcoming when you walk in the door. They treat you like family. I wouldnt want to dance anywhere else.

Kerri Clark

Sep 26, 2017 Report

My almost 4yr old absolutely LOVES Ignite Dance Studio! For us it has not simply been joining a dance studio, but joining a family! The owners passion and drive to instill a love and respect for dance in her students is obvious and the entire staff is friendly and clearly love what they do as well. There is no comparison, if you want to enroll your child in dance, Ignite is the CLEAR choice!!!