EXPERIENCE THE ONE AT MASSEY THEATRE
EVENT AT A GLANCE
EVENT TYPE
INCLUDED MEDIA
LEVELS OFFERED
QUALIFICATION
VENUE & STAGE
KNOW THE SPACE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
LOCATION
STAGE
40 ft wide × 30 ft deep, with wing space on both sides
PARKING & ENTRY
Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the New Westminster Secondary School parking lot adjacent to the theatre. The main audience entrance is located beneath the large street-front readerboard.
AUDIENCE
Seating capacity: 1,260
A traditional proscenium theatre.
Accessible entry and seating are available.
BACKSTAGE & DANCER HOLDING
Assigned dressing rooms are located downstairs. Due to limited capacity, parents are not permitted in the dressing room areas.
A rehearsal area is available.
PROPS & LOADING
Due to limited storage, all props must be clearly labelled with the routine number and removed after the session in which they are used. Large props may be unloaded through the loading bay, which can be found along the driveway between Massey Theatre and Moody Park Arena. Please check in with The One staff before unloading.
IMPORTANT VENUE NOTES
Please note that Massey Theatre is currently undergoing renovations. Venue details may be updated as work is completed, with any changes shared closer to the event.
HOTEL & TRAVEL
YOUR COMPETITION HOME BASE
A COMFORTABLE STAY BETWEEN PERFORMANCE DAYS
Our official host hotel offers participating studios and families a convenient place to stay throughout the event, with preferred group rates available.
5411 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G1
Rest and reset between competition days at the Best Western Plus Burnaby. Complimentary breakfast, free parking and a convenient location make it an easy home base for dancers and families travelling to Massey Theatre.
ROOM RATES
$249 per night
+ taxes & fees
BOOKING DEADLINE
Group booking deadline coming soon
RESERVATION
Direct booking link coming soon
In the meantime, call the hotel and reference The One Dance Experience.
FOOD & HOTEL AMENITIES
Complimentary breakfast, free WiFi, free parking, a fitness centre and guest laundry facilities. An on-site restaurant is available for lunch and dinner, with additional dining and shopping nearby at Metropolis at Metrotown.
AUDIENCE INFORMATION
EVERYTHING FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW
ADMISSION
$15 Day Pass
$45 Event Pass
$20 Showdown Ticket
Day Passes and Event Passes do not include admission to The Showdown.
Day Passes and Event Passes are available at the front desk. Showdown Tickets may be purchased online or at the front desk.
PURCHASE SHOWDOWN TICKETS →
VIP EXPERIENCE
Experience New West with event admission, a Showdown ticket, priority seating, VIP entry, exclusive merchandise and more. Availability is limited.
PURCHASE VIP EXPERIENCE →
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
For the safety of our dancers, personal photography and video recording are not permitted during performances. Professional photos and videos are included with every routine.
WATCH LIVE
Cannot attend in person? Watch New West live throughout the event. The stream will become available when the competition begins.
EVENT MERCHANDISE
Official The One merchandise will be available for purchase on site.
SCHEDULE & IMPORTANT NOTES
PLANNED WITH INTENTION
Schedules are created once registration is complete, with thoughtful consideration given to dancer spacing, age appropriate performance times and the overall flow of the event.
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SCHEDULE RELEASE
A draft schedule will be provided to registered studios for review. Final schedules are released at least four weeks before each event.
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MUSIC & WAIVERS
Music must be uploaded through Dance Comp Genie two weeks before the event. Waivers are due one month before the event.
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AWARDS & THE SHOWDOWN
Awards sessions are scheduled approximately every 2–3 hours. On the final day, selected routines are invited back to compete in The Showdown, followed by Overall Awards.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS
Studios should be available for all advertised event dates. Exact performance days cannot be confirmed until the schedule is complete. Schedule requests cannot be accommodated. Routines are scheduled by discipline while considering age, level, group size and appropriate spacing between performances.