2026–27 Touring Crew

Join the crewbehindthe show

We’re looking for Orange County, CA residents to join the team behind the classes, competition, and moments that move Velocity from city to city.

Video / Audio / Driving / Backstage / Merch / Production

Join the Crew

Behind every moment

Make themoment happen.

Velocity Dance Convention is a national touring dance convention and competition visiting more than 20 cities across the United States each season. Our events feature classes taught by industry-leading choreographers and competitions where dancers showcase their talent.

Each July, we host our Season Finale in Las Vegas, featuring performances by musical artists. Past performers include Khalid, Icona Pop, Tove Lo, Ava Max, Todrick Hall, Becky G, Hailee Steinfeld, and Nicky Youre.

We tour with our own staging, lighting, LED video walls, and sound equipment, transforming ballrooms and convention centers into exciting performance spaces.

The Tour
20 stops · Event weekends · Travel varies by role

Find your place

Open crew roles.

Have a specialty we haven’t listed? We want to hear about it.

We tour with approximately 120 P2.6 LED video wall panels, which are installed and dismantled at each event.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, operate, and dismantle the LED video wall.
  • Handle video scaling, content mapping, organization, and playback.
  • Troubleshoot video wall hardware, signal flow, and software.
  • Coordinate with the lighting and production teams throughout each event.

Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of NovaStar VX16s and Resolume Arena 7.
  • Experience installing and operating LED video walls.
  • Familiarity with the grandMA3 onPC Wing is a plus.
Apply for LED Video Wall Engineer (V1)

Our Main Stage audio system includes a Behringer WING 48-channel console, JBL PRX835W speakers, JBL SRX828SP subwoofers, QSC monitors, and Shure wireless microphones. Breakout rooms use QSC speakers and subwoofers.

Responsibilities

  • Install, operate, and dismantle ground-supported sound systems.
  • Tune audio systems for large ballrooms and convention centers.
  • Manage microphones, monitors, and music playback.
  • Use QLab on a Mac laptop for playback.
  • Troubleshoot audio issues and coordinate with the production team.

Qualifications

  • Experience operating the Behringer WING and comparable live sound systems.
  • Working knowledge of QLab and Mac-based playback.
  • Experience tuning sound systems for large event spaces.
Apply for Audio Engineer (A1)

We are seeking dedicated Class A commercial drivers for select dates on our existing tour schedule, with anticipated opportunities beginning in mid-January. Dates are subject to change.

Requirements

  • A valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
  • At least three years of commercial driving experience.
  • A clean driving record.
  • A current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) submitted with your application.

The truck, trailer, and equipment are provided.

Apply for CDL-A Drivers

What you’ll do

  • Organize dancers and routines before they take the stage.
  • Coordinate entrances, exits, and transitions with the stage and event teams.
  • Communicate clearly with studios, dancers, and crew during busy competition blocks.
  • Help keep backstage areas organized and ready for upcoming routines.

Helpful experience

  • Backstage, stage management, dance competition, or live event experience.
  • A calm, organized approach when schedules shift and multiple groups need direction.
Apply for Backstage Staff

What you’ll do

  • Set up and strike the merchandise area at each event.
  • Help guests with products and sizes, process sales, and keep displays stocked.
  • Track inventory and pack merchandise accurately for the next tour stop.
  • Keep the sales area organized during high-volume periods.

Helpful experience

  • Retail, point-of-sale, event merchandise, or customer service experience.
  • Comfort working on your feet and staying organized during rushes.
Apply for Merchandise Staff

What you’ll do

  • Unload and load the truck with the touring team.
  • Assist with ground-supported staging, truss, lighting, audio, video, cable runs, and room setup as assigned.
  • Set up FOH display systems, receive incoming shipments on site, and delegate them to the appropriate areas.
  • Support show operations, then strike and pack equipment carefully at the end of the event.

Helpful experience

  • Live event or touring production experience and safe hands-on work practices.
  • Teamwork, attention to equipment, and comfort with physically demanding load-in and load-out days.
Apply for Production Crew

Good to know

The details.

Shared production responsibilities

All production positions require hands-on participation in setup and strike, including departmental equipment, truss, staging, and truck loading and unloading.

You will work alongside our department leads, production crew, and Production Manager.

The truck, trailer, and equipment are provided.

Compensation & travel

  • Negotiable pay based on qualifications and experience.
  • Flights to and from your major home airport covered.
  • Hotel accommodations provided at the event’s host hotel.

Position type: Part-time, independent contractor. Contractors must carry their own workers’ compensation insurance.

Touring schedule

We are hiring now for our touring season, with events running November through May, plus our July Season Finale.

A typical event schedule includes:

  • Thursday: Load-in and setup
  • Friday: Show day
  • Saturday: Show day
  • Sunday: Half-day of programming, followed by strike and load-out

Work location: Touring position. See the complete tour schedule below.

On the road

2026–2027Tour dates.

Crew members typically work every stop on the tour, from November through the July Season Finale.

  1. 01Palm SpringsCA
  2. 02DallasTX
  3. 03OrlandoFL
  4. 04DenverCO
  5. 05Des MoinesIA
  6. 06NorfolkVA
  7. 07ConcordNC
  8. 08LaytonUT
  9. 09ChicagoIL
  10. 10NewarkNJ
  11. 11ClevelandOH
  12. 12Las VegasNV
  13. 13PortlandOR
  14. 14HoustonTX
  15. 15SeattleWA
  16. 16San DiegoCA
  17. 17PhoenixAZ
  18. 18San JoseCA
  19. 19AnaheimCA
  20. 20Las VegasNVSeason Finale

Event dates are shown. Crew travel, load-in, and load-out dates may vary. Check Velocity’s current tour calendar for updates.

The energy on stageStarts behind it.

Your next move

Tour with us.

Apply below with your résumé and/or portfolio and the position you’re applying for. Touring positions cover the full season, so please apply if you’re available for every tour date. CDL-A applicants should also include a current MVR.

Questions? hiring@velocitydanceconvention.com

Crew application

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