Hollywood Vibe
Hollywood Vibe operates a US touring dance convention and competition business, hosting weekend master-class and competition events across 20+ US cities annually for dance studios and dancers aged 5-18, with two National Finals in Orlando and San Diego.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersBurbank, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Hollywood Vibe does
Hollywood Vibe is a US-based dance convention and competition company that operates a touring regional event model, holding weekend master-class and competition events in 20+ US cities each season (e.g., St. Louis, Des Moines, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Nashville, Cleveland, Seattle, Houston) and culminating each season with two National Finals events in Orlando, FL and San Diego, CA. The company targets dance studios and their students aged 5-18 (organized as Minis, Juniors, Pre-Teens, Teens, Seniors), with instruction delivered by an "All-Star Faculty" of Los Angeles-based working dancers and choreographers in styles including jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, and ballet. Primary customers are SMB dance studios that register groups of students; secondary customers are individual dancers, parents/guardians, and studio teachers who receive bundled benefits such as free teacher passes and hotel stays based on attendance tiers.
The company's product portfolio centers on the core Dance Convention and Dance Competition offerings, augmented by scholarship programs (including LA Agency Awards, Team Hollywood Vibe memberships, and scholarships in partnership with Millennium Dance Complex and CLI Conservatory), the elite Vibe Dance Company touring program, a Teacher Benefits Program, and a Virtual Convention extension. Technology infrastructure is standard: registration is handled through MyDanceRegister.com (a third-party event registration platform), competition scheduling via Tour Pro Apps, and photo/video capture by Mosaic Photo & Video with ordering through TakePhotoVideo.com. The company runs an Instagram-driven marketing approach alongside studio-owner referral networks and Vibe Company ambassadors. Christopher Smith is identified as Founder, President, CEO, and Director with a Dance Event Producer remit, while Kent Boyd and Karen Chuang direct the Vibe Dance Company program specifically.
Hollywood Vibe generates revenue primarily through per-dancer convention registration fees (ranging $195-$345 for regional events and $315-$495 for National Finals), per-entry competition fees ($75-$195 per routine), observer passes ($35-$60), and commissions from negotiated hotel room blocks ($149-$289/night) at partner Hilton/Marriott/Hyatt properties. Free teacher passes are issued based on student attendance tiers (6-10 students = 1 pass; 50+ students = 5 passes plus hotel), creating a bundled demand-generation model where studio loyalty drives future registrations. The Vibe Company ambassador program, requiring selected scholarship winners to attend at least 3 regional cities plus National Finals, functions as a community-led growth flywheel. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent entity, institutional investors, or M&A activity.
Hollywood Vibe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hollywood Vibe
- Legal name
- Hollywood Vibe
- Website
- https://hollywoodvibe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Hollywood Vibe operates a US touring dance convention and competition business, hosting weekend master-class and competition events across 20+ US cities annually for dance studios and dancers aged 5-18, with two National Finals in Orlando and San Diego.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hollywood Vibe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dance Convention and Competition Services
- NAICS
- Dance Companies (711120), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dance Competitions & Showcases (Non-Esports) (MPAGADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ), Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)
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Where Hollywood Vibe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burbank
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Hollywood Vibe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Convention Registration Fees: Per-dancer fees for attending convention weekend workshops. Pricing varies by age level (Minis, Juniors, Pre-Teens, Teens, Seniors) with early registration discounts available 30 days prior. Minis attend 1 day at $195-$215; other levels attend 2-day convention at $325-$345.
- Competition Entry Fees: Per-entry fees for dance competition routines. Solos $195, Duos/Trios $95 per dancer, Groups (4+) $75 per dancer. Deposit requirements of $50 per entry with late fees for entries within 30 days of event.
- Observer Fees: $35 per day or $60 for weekend pass to observe classes. Competition viewing is free.
- Teacher/Studio Owner Passes: Teachers receive free passes based on number of paying students brought: 6-10 students = 1 free pass, 20+ students = 2 free passes, 30+ students = 3 free passes + hotel stay, 50+ students = 5 free passes + hotel stay.
- National Finals Fees: Higher-tier convention fees for National Finals events. Dancer of the Year competition entry $475 (discounted $390 for regional DOTY winners). Additional fees for solos, duos/trios, groups at National Finals.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Mini Convention (Ages 5-7, 1-Day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Junior/Pre-Teen/Teen/Senior Convention (Ages 8-18, 2-Day) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Assistant Teachers (Age 21 & under) |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Teachers/Studio Owners |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Observers for Classes |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Competition - Solos |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Competition - Duos/Trios |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Competition - Groups (4+ dancers) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | National Finals Convention |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dancer of the Year Competition |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | National Finals Competition Entries |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Frequent Student Discount |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Hollywood Vibe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hollywood Vibe organizes regional dance convention weekends and competitions taught by LA-based working choreographers across 20+ U.S. cities each season, with master classes in jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, and ballet. Each season culminates in two National Finals events in Orlando and San Diego featuring Dancer of the Year, Battle of the Stars, agency auditions, and group competitions. The company also runs scholarship programs, an elite Vibe Dance Company touring program, a virtual convention option, and teacher reward benefits.
Product overview
Hollywood Vibe is a dance convention and competition company offering a portfolio of products centered around its core dance convention weekend events. The primary offerings include regional dance conventions with master classes, regional dance competitions, and two National Finals events (Orlando and San Diego). Supporting products include scholarship programs, the Vibe Dance Company elite touring program, virtual convention options, and teacher benefits. The convention requires enrollment for competition participation, creating an integrated platform where dancers ages 5-18 receive instruction, compete, and audition for scholarships and company positions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Hollywood Invitational: National Finals competition event branding for the company's culminating annual competition.
Products and services
- Hollywood Vibe Dance Convention
Quantifiable outcome
- Over $50,000 awarded in National Finals Competition prizes
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Hollywood Vibe
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Hollywood Vibe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Hollywood Vibe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hollywood Dance JamzcoreHollywood Dance Jamz is the sister company of Hollywood Vibe. Events are held in conjunction in some cities (e.g., San Antonio, TX). Dancers can compete for either Hollywood Vibe Dancer of the Year or Hollywood Dance Jamz Dancer of the Year at the same location but not both.
- Jo+JaxminorJo+Jax is listed as a sponsor of Hollywood Vibe. The sponsor logo appears on the website homepage alongside event photography credits.
- Mosaic Photo & VideominorMosaic Photo and Video provides professional photography and video services at all Hollywood Vibe events. Photos are available for order through TakePhotoVideo.com. Logo appears on website as official media partner.
- Millennium Dance ComplexcoreMillennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles is a key scholarship partner. Grand Prize Senior Division winners receive valuable scholarships to Millennium. The LA Agency Award also includes a scholarship to Millennium. This partnership provides pathways for dancers to pursue professional dance training.
- LA Talent AgenciescoreLA Agency Award at National Finals provides winners with consultation with one of LA's Top Talent Agencies, headshot sessions, and round-trip ticket to LA. Agencies conduct auditions at National Finals events.
- CLI ConservatoryminorCLI Conservatory (led by director Teddy Forance and 100+ industry choreographers) offers scholarships to their pre-professional dance program and summer intensives through Hollywood Vibe scholarship awards.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Hollywood Vibe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- NUVO Dance Convention: Touring dance convention targeting competitive studio dancers with similar scholarship and final-event structures. Competes for the same regional tour stops across the US.
- KAR Dance Competition: Regional-to-national dance competition circuit targeting the same studio/dancer demographic with similar pricing tiers and award structures.
- Tremaine Dance Conventions: Long-running US dance convention tour featuring master classes and competitions. Comparable format, pricing, and stakeholder base to Hollywood Vibe.
- The Dance Awards: Industry event honoring top dancers and choreographers from the convention circuit; functions as a culminating competition comparable to Hollywood Vibe's National Finals.
- JUMP Dance Convention: Multi-city US dance convention/competition tour offering the same master class + competition combination with comparable age divisions and pricing tiers.
- Star Dance Alliance: Operator of multiple dance competition brands (including HOH - Hall of Fame) running a national tour with qualifier-to-final progression. Directly comparable in scope and revenue model.
- NYC Dance Alliance (NYCDA): National touring dance convention and competition company running regional events plus national finals. Directly competes for studios, dancers, and faculty in the same US tour model as Hollywood Vibe.
Emerging players
- STEEZY Studio: Online dance education platform offering master classes on-demand. Adjacent business model (dance instruction) but delivered digitally rather than in-person touring events.
Others
- Millennium Dance Complex: LA-based dance studio and scholarship partner of Hollywood Vibe. Provides scholarship pathways and is a leading destination for serious dancers; comparable as a hub in the professional dance training ecosystem.
- CLI Conservatory: Pre-professional dance program and intensive provider. Listed as a scholarship partner of Hollywood Vibe; comparable as a destination for advanced dancer training.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Hollywood Vibe social profiles
Digital presenceHollywood Vibe financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Hollywood Vibe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Hollywood Vibe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Hollywood Vibe M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Hollywood Vibe
What does Hollywood Vibe do?
Hollywood Vibe organizes regional dance convention weekends and competitions taught by LA-based working choreographers across 20+ U.S. cities each season, with master classes in jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, and ballet. Each season culminates in two National Finals events in Orlando and San Diego featuring Dancer of the Year, Battle of the Stars, agency auditions, and group competitions. The company also runs scholarship programs, an elite Vibe Dance Company touring program, a virtual convention option, and teacher reward benefits.
Is Hollywood Vibe a public or private company?
Hollywood Vibe is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Hollywood Vibe founded?
Hollywood Vibe was founded in 2019. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Hollywood Vibe based?
Hollywood Vibe is headquartered in Burbank, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hollywood Vibe make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Convention Registration Fees are the primary driver. The others are competition Entry Fees, observer Fees, teacher/Studio Owner Passes and national Finals Fees.
Who are Hollywood Vibe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are NUVO Dance Convention, KAR Dance Competition, Tremaine Dance Conventions, The Dance Awards, JUMP Dance Convention, Star Dance Alliance and NYC Dance Alliance (NYCDA). STEEZY Studio is listed as an emerging player. Others are Millennium Dance Complex and CLI Conservatory.
Does Hollywood Vibe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hollywood Vibe.
What industry is Hollywood Vibe in?
Hollywood Vibe's product category is Dance Convention and Competition Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGADAH, Dance Competitions & Showcases (Non-Esports), with a secondary code of MPAGADAJ, Dance Festivals & Dance Series. Its NAICS code is 711120 and its SIC code is 7990.