Dance Competition Photographer Job at Dance One Tours LLC in Hollywood
Dance One Tours LLC, Hollywood, FL, US, 33024
Schedule: Thursday-Sunday (most weekends, peak season)
Type: Contract / Seasonal (Tour-based)
About DanceOne
Join a global leader in the dance industry at DanceOne, where we host premier competitions and conventions that bring thousands of dancers, studios, and families together each season. We're on the lookout for talented and experienced Dance Photographers to join our tour teams, traveling nationwide to capture the beauty and emotion of each performance.
What You'll Do
- Capture stunning, high-quality professional photos of dancers during live competition and convention events.
- Shoot continuously from the judge's table for extended periods (up to 12 hours per day with brief breaks).
- Deliver sharp, technically exceptional images that emphasize dance technique, lines, timing, and emotion.
- Collaborate with tour staff, judges, and production teams in a dynamic live-event environment.
- Travel weekly with your assigned tour teams across various states (and potentially internationally).
Requirements
- Proven experience shooting dance with a deep understanding of what constitutes a great dance photo—technique, form, timing, clarity, and composition.
- Ability to work from the judge's table for long hours (up to 12 hours/day).
- Availability to travel most weekends (Thursday-Sunday) throughout the season.
- Comfortable sharing a hotel room with another DanceOne team member.
- Must use your own professional equipment, which includes:
- Camera body
- Lenses
- SD cards & hard drives
- Laptop for workflow and backups
- Strong attention to detail, consistency, and reliability under pressure.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing venues, lighting, and schedules.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with dance competitions, conventions, or live events.
- Fast turnaround workflow with effective file management habits.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in high-energy environments.
Why DanceOne
- Experience nationwide travel (and occasional international travel).
- Be part of a vibrant, dance-focused community.
- Collaborate with industry-leading brands and tour teams.
- Capture unforgettable moments for dancers and studios nationwide.