Kayla James

Kayla James is a versatile dance professional with extensive training in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop. Her strong technical foundation and performance background have led to opportunities performing at Walt Disney World and appearing as a dancer for the Miss America Pageant.

Kayla earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Sports Management from Rider University, combining her passion for dance with a focus on supporting performers in managing their professional careers. Following her performance career, she transitioned her focus toward teaching and choreography.

Kayla has worked as both permanent and guest faculty for studios along the East Coast. Her choreography has received recognition at the regional, national, and international levels, including honors for contributions to the USA Junior Olympic Gymnastics Program.

Her commitment to dance education and artistic excellence has also been recognized through awards from the National Endowment for the Arts. Kayla remains dedicated to inspiring performers through technical training, creative development, and mentorship.