Execute Hosted a stove side conversation 2025 ICR meeting and Dan Galpeng, CEO Dance one. timeHis face -to -face interview is Join Editor -in -chief John Jananarone They discussed the company's main growth momentum in the current market, the pattern of the dance industry, and existing competitors.
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About Dan Galpeng
Dan Galpern was appointed CEO of Danceone in January 2025. Earlier, he has been a senior partner of TZP Group since 2008. TZP Group is a leading private equity company in the low -end market and managed about $ 2 billion in funds. He led the dissertation development and strategic investment, and founded Danceone in August 2023. This is the largest institutional investment in the dance industry so far (EXEC Edge's report:
Dan began his career in 1996 as a merger and acquisition assistant to Skadden, ARPS, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. In 2000, he joined TD Capital Communications Partners as a manager and was promoted to vice president in 2002. In TD Capital, DAN initiated, implemented and supervised private equity investment in the media, communications and business service industries. In 2003, he joined Curtco Media Labs, LLC, served as executive vice president, and became the chief operating officer and strategic director. Below, the company has developed and expanded its brand to the international comprehensive media platform with 15 media brands.
Dan is currently a member of Lift Brands, Assos of Switzerland, Christy Sports, Sa Company, Saxx, and Danceone. For more than two decades, he has also served as a member of the board of directors of the Children's Rights Company. The organization is committed to protecting children's benefits, including the current chairman and a member of the Gotham Society of the Gotham of the President and the Honorary Chairman of the Executive Committee.
Dan obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Washington in 1993, and in 1996 he received a doctorate degree in law from the Ford Ham University School of Law.
About Dance
Danceone is the primary producer of education and competitive dance activities and the world's largest dance brand family. Danceone was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Los Angeles. It brings together the leaders of the dance industry to focus on promoting the integrity of dance and education. It holds more than 500 elite dance meetings and activities each year, providing the highest level of teaching and guiding talents, while leading industry innovation and shaping the future of dance teaching. Danceone has more than 60 years of comprehensive experience and provides services to more than 10,000 dance studios each year. The primary task is to provide children to learn and celebrate the most safe environment by providing the highest protection standards in the industry. For more information, visit Dance.one.