What We Do
This team handles sourcing, planning, checklists, diagrams, collecting data and occasional onsite support for these types of gatherings.
What are dance events?
The number of dance tours that make up DanceOne?
13
This team member had a very good reason to celebrate last weekend, she said "I do"
Who is Sydney?
Convention event planners hold weekly meetings with these groups to coordinate upcoming event details.
Who are Production and Tour teams?
Before a single venue is booked, the Event Team does this first — hunting down the perfect property.
What is Sourcing?
This team member plans Competition events that use Stage 2s?
Who is Felicia?
The venue we frequent most is the Meadowlands Expo Center. How many times are we going in 2026?
What is 7?
Who went on an epic European honeymoon this past fall?
Who is Kailey?
Which state do we hold the most events this season?
Before registration opens, the Event Team tracks this weekly metric to forecast how each convention is pacing.
What is a rooms pickup report?
Who runs WDP and PowerPak?
Who is Chrystan?
DanceOne brings hotels more than this staggering dollar amount in sleeping room revenue this season?
What is $20 million?
Which team member runs an adorable instagram account for her Cavapoos Ollie and Finn?
Who is Kaley?
What is the most valuable resource we have to make decisions about tour schedules, contracts and event details?
What is historical data (and EOWs)?
Between confirming a hotel has availability and signing on the dotted line, the Event Team leverages their expertise in this process to secure the best possible rates, concessions, and terms for every event.
What is negotiation?
This department receives event invoices, schedules payments, itemizes charges and reviews final bills after every event.
What is the event team?
The Event Team signed more than this many contracts and addendums for our 25-26 season.
What is 800?
Chrystan, Sami, Ariana, and Courtney are all proud members of this exclusive and adorable club.
Who are the boy mamas?
What is the housing platform that has brought havoc this season?
EventPipe
This term refers to the fees a hotel can charge DanceOne if the contracted room block goes underused — making proactive room releases by the Tour and Event Teams essential.
What is attrition?
This acronym represents a free resource the Event Team leverages in every host city — connecting them with local venues, hotels, and services to support DanceOne events. Kailey is the main contact.
What is a Convention Visitor Bureau - CVB?
Through contract, venue, attrition, event and billing negotiations, the event team has saved DanceOne over this amount so far this season.
What is a million dollars?
Together, Chrystan and Sami have spent this many collective years working on the convention and competition side of the company.
What is 36 years?
This large international event industry conference, held annually in Las Vegas, is a must attend for the Event Team each year.
What is IMEX?
Before many venues will allow DanceOne on their property, the Event Team must secure and submit this legal document — proving the organization carries the required liability coverage for the event.
What is a Certificate of Insurance?