DanceOne Appoints Lauryn Turner as Chief Executive Officer
Lauryn Turner, CEO, DanceOne・Photo Credit: DanceOne
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LOS ANGELES, May 28, 2026 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Dance event production company DanceOne has appointed Lauryn Turner as Chief Executive Officer.
Turner will oversee the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on operational alignment, partnership expansion, and strengthening DanceOne’s portfolio of competitive and educational dance brands.
Turner brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across youth sports, professional sports, Olympic governing bodies, and entertainment-focused consumer platforms. She previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Dallas Wings, where she helped oversee revenue growth and ticket sales expansion. Prior to that, she was Chief Operating Officer of USA Gymnastics, where she worked on governance modernization, athlete safety initiatives, and operational restructuring. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at Varsity Brands in operations, events, and brand development.
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“Dance is one of the most passionate, inspiring, and community-driven industries in the world. What makes DanceOne so unique is the opportunity to positively impact dancers and studios at every stage of their journey while helping shape the future of the industry through innovation and meaningful community impact. I’m excited to build on the strong foundation already in place, expand opportunities for the dance community to grow and thrive, and continue fostering environments where dancers feel supported, inspired, safe, and empowered,” said Turner.
DanceOne also announced the appointment of Dan Dolezal as Chief Financial Officer. Dolezal brings more than 22 years of financial and operational leadership experience, including executive roles at S2BN Entertainment Corporation, Blackbird Presents, and Bandersnatch Entertainment.
“DanceOne has reached an important moment in its journey as we continue building on the foundation that has made this organization so special. For years, our focus has been creating opportunities for dancers, supporting studios, and building a community that families trust and love. Lauryn and Dan both understand the importance of that mission while also bringing the leadership and operational experience needed to help guide DanceOne into its next chapter. I believe we have an incredible opportunity ahead of us to strengthen our organization, support our brands, and continue expanding the positive impact we can have across the dance community,” said Gary Pate, Chairman of the Board.
DanceOne, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Los Angeles, produces more than 500 dance conventions and competitive events annually.
For more information, visit www.dance.one.
Source: DanceOne
