The Role
Lead and oversee production for assigned touring shows and summer events, manage and develop Production Managers, coordinate lighting/audio/video/staging/rigging, monitor administrative systems, solve live production problems, and ensure safe, professional execution from load-in to strike.
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DANCEONE
Production Director
Production · Full Time · Reports to VP of Production · Travel required (touring & summer events)
DanceOne’s priority is to ensure a safe environment for kids to learn while providing the highest possible safeguarding standards in the industry.
Ready to join the team? Apply at www.dance.one/careersDanceOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Production Director
Production · Full Time · Reports to VP of Production · Travel required (touring & summer events)
ABOUT DANCEONE
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DanceOne is the largest holding company of dance brands in the world. Our vision is to bring together leaders in the dance community around our mission of fostering the integrity and education of dance. By sharing resources, DanceOne and its brands deliver an enhanced experience to our customers and expand educational and commercial opportunities for the dance community. Our production team turns vision into reality across dozens of touring shows and live events nationwide — lights, sound, staging, and rigging that bring every performance to life.DanceOne’s priority is to ensure a safe environment for kids to learn while providing the highest possible safeguarding standards in the industry.
OUR CULTURE COMES FIRST — THE G·I·F·T·S OF DANCE
Everything we do is guided by our core values: Gratitude – we lead with appreciation for each other, our dancers, and our community. Innovation – we embrace change and challenge the status quo. Fun – we bring joy to everything we do. Trust – we collaborate, take risks, and support one another, on and off the dance floor. Safety – we put safety first, always. POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Director (PD) ensures that all production elements for every assigned show run smoothly at all times. A PD is typically responsible for two to three touring shows during the season, plus a similar number of summer events at season’s end. Seasonal tours are each led by a Production Manager (PM) who reports directly to the PD, while summer events are overseen by a PD directly or by a PM depending on the scale of the event. Production Directors report to the VP of Production and serve as the calm, capable center of every live-event environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all production elements for assigned touring shows and summer events, ensuring flawless execution from load-in to strike.
- Lead, support, and develop Production Managers as direct reports, stepping in hands-on whenever production demands exceed the PM’s capacity.
- Coordinate lighting, audio, video, staging, and rigging across multiple concurrent shows.
- Monitor administrative systems and databases — hours of service, balance of payments, travel plans, and related records — to keep every show on track.
- Anticipate and solve production challenges on the fly, creating novel solutions to unforeseen problems under tight timelines.
- Set the pace and standard for crews and technicians, directing teams professionally through long event days.
- Serve as a positive, steady point of contact for crew, clients, and the general public in all situations.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Interdisciplinary production knowledge – working knowledge of lighting, audio, video, staging, and rigging for live events, with full mastery of at least one discipline and familiarity with the rest.
- Strong planning & communication – able to organize complex productions and support PMs with any element that becomes overwhelming.
- Strong administrative skills – comfortable navigating multiple databases covering hours of service, payments, travel, and logistics.
REQUIRED TRAITS
- Endurance – while the schedule is often manageable, live-event days and weeks can demand long hours on your feet directing a team. Others take their cues from you, so keeping a strong pace and being willing to get hands-on with heavy tasks is a must.
- Mental Agility – live environments are inherently chaotic: equipment fails, performers don’t show, clients invent last-minute demands. A great PD rolls with the punches and improvises smart solutions in short order.
- Professional Demeanor – you’ll interact with dozens of crew, technicians, clients, and the public. Maintaining a calm, positive outward demeanor — even under pressure — is imperative. A good PD is the calm center of the storm at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Several years of hands-on live-event production experience across touring or large-scale events.
- Demonstrated mastery of at least one core discipline (lighting, audio, video, staging, or rigging).
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing production crews or Production Managers strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel for touring shows and summer events, and to work extended hours and weekends during event seasons.
BENEFITS & PERKS
At DanceOne, we take care of our people so they can bring their best to the show floor (and the office). Full-time team members enjoy:- Comprehensive Health Coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans with options to fit you and your family.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts – including an employer HSA contribution.
- 401(k) with 4% Match – invest in your future, and we’ll match it.
- Paid Time Off – generous PTO to rest, recharge, and live your life.
- Flex Holidays – celebrate the days that matter most to you.
- Life, AD&D & Disability Coverage – company-paid and voluntary options for extra peace of mind.
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s ups and downs.
- A Front-Row Seat – work with a passionate team behind the nation’s premier dance events.
WHY JOIN DANCEONE
You’ll join a passionate, innovative team dedicated to making a difference in the dance world — building the live experiences that inspire, celebrate, and connect dancers nationwide. We offer a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of something that truly inspires.Ready to join the team? Apply at www.dance.one/careersDanceOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Several years of hands-on live-event production experience across touring or large-scale events
- Demonstrated mastery of at least one core discipline (lighting, audio, video, staging, or rigging)
- Strong planning and communication skills to organize complex productions and support Production Managers
- Strong administrative skills comfortable with managing databases covering hours of service, payments, travel, and logistics
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing production crews or Production Managers
- Ability to travel for touring shows and summer events and work extended hours and weekends during event seasons
- Endurance to lead long event days and willingness to perform hands-on heavy tasks
- Mental agility to troubleshoot equipment failures and last-minute changes under pressure
- Professional demeanor to act as a calm, positive point of contact for crew, clients, and the public
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The Company
What We Do
DanceOne is the largest holding company of dance brands in the world. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DanceOne brings together leaders in the dance community around their shared mission of fostering the integrity and education of dance. Its collection of over 500 yearly elite dance conventions and events, including Jump, Nuvo, 24Seven The Dance Awards, and Star Dance Alliance’s Starpower, Dreammaker and more, provides the highest level of talent to teach and mentor while leading the industry in innovations that shape the future of dance instruction. With over 60 years of combined experience serving over 10,000 dance studios yearly, DanceOne’s highest priority is the commitment to ensure a safe environment for kids to learn and celebrate movement by providing the highest possible safeguarding standards in the industry. For more information, visit dance.one.
