Jessie James

Jessie James is a versatile professional in the realms of teaching, choreography, and creative direction across various creative industries. With a foundation rooted in intensive training at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio, she embarked on her career as a professional dancer at the young age of 18. Her career includes notable credits such as performances with Odyssey Dance Theater, residency on The Donny & Marie Show in Las Vegas, The Daytime Emmys, High School Musical 3, X Factor UK, The Greatest Dancer UK, as well as multiple national and international tours. 

 

Transitioning seamlessly into teaching and choreography, Jessie has spent the past decade traveling the USA and Europe, imparting her expertise and passion for the art of dance. Guiding dancers, both young and professional alike, Jessie pushes each student to move with a better understanding of intention and musicality. Her work is grounded in storytelling, utilizing visual staging and attention to detail. Jessie was featured in Dance Teacher Magazine for her work as a traveling teacher and guest choreographer in nationally recognized studios across the USA.

 

 While living in the United Kingdom, Jessie taught at world-renowned studios such as Pineapple and BASE Studios and traveled with the Can You Dance convention. Working with dancers worldwide, her work was featured as the opening act for Ace Awards runner-up Lukas Mcfarlane’s “Astoria” London Premiere. Additionally, Jessie has taught and choreographed in Denmark, Ireland, Slovakia, and Spain. 

 

Jessie, a nationally acclaimed choreographer, boasts a remarkable portfolio of accolades. Notable highlights include being honored as the IDA Choreographer of the Year for the captivating piece ‘My Way’ and securing prestigious titles such as The Dance Awards Best Choreographer in both 2023, for the performance ‘My Body is A Cage, ‘ and 2024, for ‘Dream On’ . 

 

Alongside her work as a teacher, Jessie has self-produced, choreographed, and directed multiple short dance concept films. Her most recent works, “Half A Man” & “Lost, ” have been selected to be screened at various film festivals across the USA. 

 

Jessie is a certified STOTT Pilates Instructor and the Owner of hellohummingbyrd Pilates. Her current focus is on cross-training dancers with a significant emphasis on strength and injury prevention. She is passionate about cultivating artistry and increased knowledge of the body to help sustain a dancer’s career and body long term.