DANCER

Dance Performance

As a versatile artist with a diverse dance background, James is highly skilled in multiple dance methods and professional dance styles, entertaining audiences worldwide.

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    • MFA in Choreography, Jacksonville University, August 2020.

    • BFA in Dance and Choreography, Purchase College Suny, May 2010

    Boyd is a graduate of the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and holds a B.F.A. in Dance and Choreography from SUNY Purchase College. During his academic years, he performed works by renowned dance giants such as Merce Cunningham, Bill T. Jones, George Balanchine, and Paul Taylor.

  • Since graduation, Boyd has continued to showcase his talent by sharing the stage with the likes of Elton John, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, and Bruce Springsteen. As a principal artist in the technical dance company, Bad Boys of Dance and Bad Boys of Ballet, he has performed around the world. Boyd has had the privilege of sharing the stage with iconic dance artists such as Misty Copeland, Joseph Gatti, Isaac Hernandez, Eric Underwood, and Rasta Thomas.

    Boyd has also appeared as a guest artist on the hit dance show, "So You Think You Can Dance," and made two television appearances as a semi-finalist on the competitive show, "America's Got Talent."

    • Guest Performer on So You Think You Can Dance

    • Semi-Finalist on Americas Got Talent

    • Live Performance, on stage, with Elton John, Lady Gaga and Bruce Springstien

    • 2x Guest performer Dance Open Gala (Russia)

    • Principal performer for Rock the Ballet - Bad Boys of Dance

    • Performance Galas with Misty Copeland, Issac Hernandez, Alessandre Ferri and more…

    • Performed works by, Merce Cunningham, Bill T. Jones, George Balanchine, and Paul Taylor

    • Coached and trained by Margot Fonteyn’s successor, Ken Ludden

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See James Dance.

James L. Boyd III, is an American choreographer, university professor, international arts director, and a professional dancer with 24 years of experience in the performing arts industries.

Jame’s has gained national and international recognition for his work. Explore his career highlights and discover how he continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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