Want to make a difference, build connections, and grow as a leader? Apply to be a part of the 2025-2026 cohort of Dance Marathon's Ignite Leadership Development Program.

In this program, participants will meet weekly. During these meetings, students will hear from different branches of the Dance Marathon organization, get connected with leadership opportunities, plan and execute projects, receive mentorship from current executive team members, and more! Whether you're hoping to be a future leader within the Dance Marathon organization or want to gain skills and knowledge to apply outside of Dance Marathon, this could be an opportunity for you!

Applications are open until 11:59pm on September 10. Please contact dance.marathon@iastate.edu with any questions.

Apply for Ignite

Applications are due by midnight on Wednesday, September 10.

Ignite helped me find my place in Dance Marathon and on campus in general. Thanks for making my Freshman year great!

Abbie Garlock, Ignite Participant, 2025; Youth Outreach Director, 2026