Denise James

Founder | Lead Instructor

Profile

My name is Denise James. I have an extensive background as a classically trained, professional dancer under many national ballet and commercial programs. I began my classical training at age 5 with ballet and hold a passion to teach and instruct in the discipline of dance. My performance and instructing experience includes four years with the Golden Girls dance team of Louisiana State University, where I also served as Captain and Choreographer my Junior and Senior years.  Also as a member of the national collegiate level instructing team, I traveled the country as a teacher, choreographer and competition judge for the National Dance Association college dance team camps. I went on to have a professional dance career in Los Angeles and New York City.  I have taught students of all ages, including as a director of High School dance and drill team programs and in private studios. Now as an Austin resident, I currently serve as the  Dance Director at Regents School of Austin.