Ignite the stage - Dance or sing or do both!
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About Ignite the stage UK
Our Mission
What Makes us different
What Makes us different
To create a competition where performers feel inspired, valued, and empowered to express themselves through dance and voice - while providing an unforgettable stage experience that ignites confidence and creativity.
Founded with one mission - to inspire and celebrate talent - Ignite the stage UK brings together dancers and vocalists from a
To create a competition where performers feel inspired, valued, and empowered to express themselves through dance and voice - while providing an unforgettable stage experience that ignites confidence and creativity.
Founded with one mission - to inspire and celebrate talent - Ignite the stage UK brings together dancers and vocalists from across the Country for a high-energy, inclusive, and unforgettable competition experience. Whether you are stepping into the spotlight for the first time or returning to defend your title, Ignite the stage UK offers a professional platform that recognises creativity, confidence, and commitment to the arts.
What Makes us different
What Makes us different
What Makes us different
Dance & Vocal Unity;
We celebrate both art forms equally - from commercial dance and lyrical to pop and musical theatre vocals.
Fair professional judging;
Our panel includes industry professionals who value performance, technique, and passion.
Opportunities for all ages;
From 5 years old through to adult performers, everyone has a place to sh
Dance & Vocal Unity;
We celebrate both art forms equally - from commercial dance and lyrical to pop and musical theatre vocals.
Fair professional judging;
Our panel includes industry professionals who value performance, technique, and passion.
Opportunities for all ages;
From 5 years old through to adult performers, everyone has a place to shine.
Signature awards;
Unique to our brand, the ignite award, flame award, and spark award - recognising excellence, energy, and emerging talent.
A positive supportive atmosphere;
We believe competitions should uplift, not initimidate - every performance deserves to be celebrated.
Meet our Judges
Lutza Farkes
Lutza Farkes
Lutza Farkes
Lutza studied and trained at Italia Conti and Bird College graduating with a degree in Musical theatre and dance. Since graduating Lutza has professionally performed as a dancer in 'Better Man" film and is currently performingwith a dance company called 'Ombrascura"
Lutza has found a love of teaching and hopes to pass on her passion and joy for dance and musical theatre to everyone she teaches.
Ruby Hirst
Lutza Farkes
Lutza Farkes
Ruby started her professional training when she was 16 years old having attended The Brit school. After graduating the Brit school Ruby trained at LIPA for a further 3 years and graduated with a degree in dance. Ruby was fortunate enough to be to work with incredible artists and choreographers including, Dean Lee, Gary Lyle and Anders Dee
Ruby started her professional training when she was 16 years old having attended The Brit school. After graduating the Brit school Ruby trained at LIPA for a further 3 years and graduated with a degree in dance. Ruby was fortunate enough to be to work with incredible artists and choreographers including, Dean Lee, Gary Lyle and Anders Deeno. Ruby has worked with Franklie goes to Hollywood, Zara Larson, Cunard Cruises and performing with Ombrascura. Ruby is also a choreographer in a number of genres for competition teams.
Matt Walker
Natasha Mould
Natasha Mould
Matt did his training at the Urdang academy and is now an award winning international choreographer and movement director who’s combined creative and performance credits include:
The XFactor, The Brit Awards, Chaka Khan UK, US & European Tour, Chris Brown, One Direction, Mariah Carey, Magic Mike, Cheryl, Giggs, Conor & Jack Maynard, Joes
Matt did his training at the Urdang academy and is now an award winning international choreographer and movement director who’s combined creative and performance credits include:
The XFactor, The Brit Awards, Chaka Khan UK, US & European Tour, Chris Brown, One Direction, Mariah Carey, Magic Mike, Cheryl, Giggs, Conor & Jack Maynard, Joesph Reuben, ITV, BGT, Monzo, UEFA, Burberry, Paco Rabanne, Samsung, Spotify, L’Oreal, ASDA, Argos, Sunkissed, Sky Sports, Monzo, A League of Their Own, The Last Leg, Britannia High, High School Musical, Cannes film festival, Wilderness festival EA Sports, Rambert X Combination Dance and many more.
Matt’s weekly company session is at The Manor London
Matt also teaches both regularly and as a guest at many of the uks top colleges including Italia Conti, Performers, Bird, Laine, Urdang, Stella Mann, LIPA, GSA, Emil Dale, Hurtwood house and many more
Natasha Mould
Natasha Mould
Natasha Mould
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