Hollywood Vibe

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Dance conventions
• Dance competitions
• Dance master classes
• Dance scholarships
• Touring dance events

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Observer Fees: $35 per day or $60 for weekend pass to observe classes. Competition viewing is free.
4. 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.
5. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hollywood Dance JamzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Hollywood 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+JaxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJo+Jax is listed as a sponsor of Hollywood Vibe. The sponsor logo appears on the website homepage alongside event photography credits.
• Mosaic Photo & VideominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMosaic 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 ComplexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMillennium 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 AgenciescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLA 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 ConservatoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLI 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

Direct 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

• Instagraminstagram.com/hollywoodvibe
• Xx.com/hwdvibe
• Facebookfacebook.com/hollywoodvibedanceconvention
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hollywood-vibe-dance-convention

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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