Consultation - Coaching

I offer One-on-One Refinement and Professional Intermediation with a practice rooted in clarity, care, and high standards. My work supports artists, institutions, and collaborators through focused development, thoughtful communication, and process-driven guidance, helping ideas move from concept to execution with integrity.

My approach to dance is both embodied and research-informed, treating movement as artistry, inquiry, and lived experience. Through education, I prioritize mentorship, accessibility, and rigorous skill-building, creating supportive spaces where discipline and creative autonomy grow together. As a choreographer and director, I balance structure with experimentation, shaping work with intention while honoring collaboration, nuance, and the human experience at the center of performance.

Whether refining an individual’s craft or bridging creative and professional perspectives, I bring precision, professionalism, and insight to every stage of the process.

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How Can I Help You?

  • 1. Scope of Professional Intermediary Duties

    Services may include, but are not limited to:

    • Negotiation facilitation between parties

    • Contract interpretation and alignment support

    • Dispute mitigation and resolution coordination

    • Strategic communication management

    • Third-party liaison and representation

    • Risk, compliance, and consequence clarification

    • Documentation oversight and process integrity

    All services are provided in a professional, neutral, and good-faith capacity.

    2. Standard Fee Structure

    A. Hourly & Engagement Rates

    Service Type

    Standard Rate

    Consultation / Advisory

    $250 per hour

    Active Intermediation

    $350 per hour

    High-Conflict or Time-Sensitive Matters

    $500 per hour

    Retainer (Monthly Minimum)

    $3,500

    Minimum billing increment: 30 minutes

    B. Flat-Fee Engagements (When Applicable)

    Engagement Type Fee

    Single-Issue Mediation

    $1,500

    Multi-Party Negotiation

    $3,500

    Contract Alignment & Closure

    $2,750

    Ongoing Advisory (Monthly)

    $4,500

    3. Discounts & Percentage Adjustments

    A. Prepaid & Retainer Discounts

    • Prepaid Full Engagement: 10% off

    • Quarterly Retainer Commitment: 15% off

    • Annual Retainer Commitment: 20% off

  • ONE-ON-ONE DANCE REFINEMENT

    Precision • Presence • Performance Intelligence

    Private Coaching with James Boyd

    This is not a class. This is targeted refinement—individualized, analytical, and intentional. Each session elevates technical clarity, musical intelligence, physical efficiency, and performance presence. Every movement is examined. Every habit is addressed.

    Who This Is For

    Professional and pre-professional dancers, performing artists, and high-level movers seeking precision, longevity, and artistic authority.

    Session Focus Areas

    Technique diagnostics and correction • Musicality and phrasing • Performance presence • Injury-aware movement efficiency • Audition and repertoire preparation

    Investment

    Hourly Refinement: $150 – $200

    Focused technical tuning and audition preparation. Immediate clarity that can replace months of inefficient training.

    Half-Day Immersion (4 hours): $550 – $700

    Deep recalibration with diagnostic assessment, integration time, and sustainable strategy.

    Full-Day Intensive (6–8 hours): $900 – $1,200

    Comprehensive movement and performance overhaul for high-stakes preparation and long-term advancement.

    Why This Work Is Different

    No generic combinations. No performative teaching. No wasted movement. This is precision coaching rooted in experience, analysis, and respect for the craft.

    Private sessions available by request.

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