Jim

Being born and growing up in Los Angeles, Jim is a true Hollywood kid. He has worked in Los Angeles as a performer (actor and dancer), choreographer, educator and mentor for over a decade. A former Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center alumni (graduates include comedy legend Carol Burnett, singer Brandy and the late John Ritter) and Joe Tremaine Dance Center Scholarship student, Jim wishes to bring integrity and passion to the art form he loves most. He has trained extensively with dance masters such as Joe Tremaine, Jackie Sleight, Doug Caldwell, Jim Taylor, Chebar Williams, Joaquin Escamilla, Salle Whalen (2003 American Choreography Awards Educator Award) and 3 time Emmy Award® winning choreographer Marguerite Derricks. His comedic style and knack for making students understand quickly has established him as a highly sought after teacher in the Los Angeles area and throughout the United States to instruct private workshops and teach on conventions and competitions. A firm believer in strong, classical technique mixed with current trends and styles, he was seen teaching on guest, substitute or permanent faculty at over 12 different studios across southern California and judging for over 20 dance competitions nation wide! Recently Jim was asked to fill a position on the Dance Spirit Magazines Advisory Board for there 2007-08 magazine year! Jim is now National Director with one of the oldest and most respected entertainment agencies in Hollywood, DDO Artists Agency. Established in 1969, DDO’s Dance Department represents a wide variety of LA’s best established and up-and-coming dancers for Film, Television, Commercials, Music Videos and Live Stage. With 5 locations nation wide in Hollywood, New York City, Miami, Las Vegas and Nashville and a shared experience of over 40 years, DDO has risen to become one of the top 4 dance and commercial divisions in the country.