the shrine auditorium/exposition center is actually pretty big, it has a large dance area, and the outside area is just as big, upstairs has small area where u can look down at the stage....it's 10mins away from the usc coliseum/arena....only problem is there is only one area to park your car unless you want to park in the neghborhood... but it shouldn't be a problem as long as you go early there will be plenty of parking spaces..