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About Ignite
Ignite
Dance Team
A student run dance team that aims to create a safe space for dancers to showcase their creativity and get the experience of a close-knit structured team. Ignite will be entering there 9th season at Belmont University. The team performs on the sidelines at men and women’s basketball games, greek sing, showcases, as well as competitions. They are also involved in frequent activities around campus and in the community.
Meet our Leadership Team
Our leaders are the main reason Ignite runs as smoothly as as it does, so here is the 2025-2026 leadership team:
President
Rylan Helmer
Rylan is from Hershey Pennsylvania where she has been trained in dance since she could walk. This will be her third year on Ignite and her favorite style of dance is Hip-Hop.
Vice President
Anna Gavin
Anna is from Kansas City, Missouri and she has been trained in studio dance for 14 years. She also competed with her High School Dance Team in pom, lyrical, and gameday. This will be her second year on Ignite and her favorite style is Hip-Hop.
Media Manager
Sofia Medenica
Sofia is from Summit, New Jersey and she has been dancing since she was three. She danced studio at Summit School of Dance and is a Dance Educator in New York City during the summer. This will be her second year on Ignite and her favorite style of dance is Jazz.
Co-Captain
Kambria Nicholas
Kambria is from Springdale, Arkansas and she has been dancing for 11 years. She has danced with Belmonts dance program, competition, studio along with her High School. This will be her second year on Ignite and her favorite style of dance is lyrical/contemporary.
Co-Captain
Gabi Salazar
Gabi is from Lebanon, Tennessee and she has participated in Belmonts dance program. She danced competitively in High School along with studio dance. It is her second year on Ignite and her favorite style of dance is Jazz.