DanceOne Appoints Lauryn Turner as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

DanceOne, the leading producer of educational and competitive dance events and the largest family of dance brands globally, announced the appointment of Lauryn Turner as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Ms. Turner will lead DanceOne's next phase of strategic growth, focused on operational alignment, expanding partnerships that enhance opportunities for dancers, and further strengthening the company's portfolio of globally recognized brands and tours.

Ms. Turner brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience spanning youth sports, professional sports, Olympic sport governing bodies, and entertainment-driven consumer platforms. With industry roots as a former athlete, coach, and judge, she combines deep community understanding with a proven track record of operational leadership, organizational transformation, and strategic growth.

Prior to joining DanceOne, Ms. Turner served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Wings, where she helped lead one of the most significant growth periods in franchise history, contributing to record-breaking revenue growth, franchise-record ticket sales, and increased national visibility during a pivotal era for women's sports.

Previously, Ms. Turner served as Chief Operating Officer of USA Gymnastics, where she helped lead a comprehensive organizational transformation focused on athlete safety, governance modernization, operational accountability, and rebuilding trust, while helping stabilize and strengthen the organization during one of the most pivotal periods in its history. Earlier in her career, Ms. Turner held leadership roles with Varsity Brands spanning operations, events, brand development, and business growth across multiple sectors of the organization.

"Dance is one of the most passionate, inspiring, and community-driven industries," Turner stated, highlighting the unique opportunity to impact dancers and studios throughout their journeys while shaping industry innovation.

DanceOne also announced the appointment of Dan Dolezal as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Dolezal brings more than 22 years of financial and operational leadership experience, including executive roles at S2BN Entertainment Corporation, Blackbird Presents, and Bandersnatch Entertainment.

Gary Pate, Chairman of the Board, noted that both appointments reflect DanceOne's commitment to strengthening its organization and expanding positive impact across the dance community.

About DanceOne: DanceOne is the premier producer of educational and competitive dance events and the largest family of dance brands in the world. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DanceOne brings together leaders in the dance community around a shared mission of fostering the integrity and education of dance. Its collection of more than 500 elite dance conventions and events annually provides the highest level of talent to teach and mentor while leading the industry in innovations that shape the future of dance instruction. With more than 60 years of combined experience serving over 10,000 dance studios annually, DanceOne's highest priority is ensuring a safe environment for kids to learn and celebrate movement by providing the highest safeguarding standards in the industry.