About Us

Our Core Values: The Foundations of the Pre-Season Heat

At Chrome Dance Competitions, the Pre-Season Heat is built on principles designed to maximize your competitive dancers' development and operational efficiency. Our commitment is founded on these five values:

Our Values

Targeted Refinement: We exist to deliver constructive, hyper-detailed critiques over flashy awards. Our primary goal is maximizing a dancer’s potential by providing actionable feedback that enables the routine to move from "Practice" to "Season Ready."
Operational Clarity (Training for Real Competition): We operate with absolute transparency regarding rules, deadlines, and the strict time constraints of the "heat" format. This rigorous environment mirrors the compressed schedules and high-stakes transitions dancers face at major events, training them in time management and readiness vital for a successful competitive season.
Collaborative Efficiency (Building Professional Discipline): We foster a professional atmosphere where every participant—dancer, director, and staff—is committed to maintaining the schedule flow. This emphasis on swift, professional backstage conduct teaches dancers the crucial discipline needed to handle quick changes, unexpected delays, and perform under pressure—a non-negotiable skill for touring competitions.
Developmental Equity: We provide an equitable platform where routines are judged and critiqued purely on their developmental level and potential, not on studio size or competitive history. Every dancer receives the same high standard of detailed evaluation.
Professional Readiness: We promote the highest standard of professional conduct and discipline both on and off the stage. Adhering to strict backstage protocol and schedule readiness is critical, recognizing that professional behavior is integral to competitive success..

Through these principles, Chrome Dance Competitions aims for our Pre-Season Heat events to be much more than a competition; we aspire to be a catalyst for personal and artistic development within a thriving dance community

Bio's

Event Director: Laurie Jamieson

Laurie Jamieson is the co-founder of Chrome Dance Competitions and an influential figure in the dance world. Laurie co-founded and successfully managed Chrome Dance Centre for over a decade and has overseen competitive programs at top studios in California, Hawaii, and Virginia. Having studied under industry icons like Denise Wall and the late Jim Hutchinson, Laurie has built a stellar reputation as a highly sought-after choreographer and adjudicator for numerous national competitions.

Laurie's extensive experience and deep industry connections have been pivotal in launching Chrome Dance Competitions. Laurie's students have gone on to perform on Broadway, in television, and with professional dance companies, a testament to her passion as an educator and artistic director. With a career full of choreography awards and national dance titles, Laurie is excited to bring her expertise and love for dance to every event.

Meet Our Founder: Scott Jamieson

Scott Jamieson, co-founder of Chrome Dance Competitions, brings a wealth of business and operational expertise. With over a decade of experience as the co-founder of Chrome Dance Centre and 30+ years working as part of large and small company's, Scott is a seasoned business leader and passionate supporter of the dance community. His background includes consulting for major companies on go-to-market strategies and operational discipline, as well as leading multi-million dollar global business units.

Scott's experience spans various industries, from retail and media to software and finance. He has advised some of North America's largest agencies and biggest brands, and has a proven track record of growing businesses and building successful practices. As the operational head of Chrome Dance Competitions, Scott will oversee all business processes, ensuring a seamless and professionally run event for everyone involved.