As a singer and dancer living in New York City, James has used his natural talents to inspire and motivate thousands of young people to change their lives and begin to believe in themselves. Uniting people through dance and music has been the driving force of his career and has lead to the creation of a high energy, interactive live presentation that has taken him and his dancers all over the country.

"Music and dance were two things that not only motivated me to do well in life, but also taught me many lessons along the way. As a child, there were times I would be bullied or fellow classmates would try to steer me down the wrong path with drugs or alcohol, but I was never tempted or let myself fall into depression. I knew that I had a goal in my life and that I believed in my talents. I was willing to put in the hard work and focus required to make my life the best it could be.”
 
James made it through those challenging years by confiding in family members, who supported and encouraged him, and becoming active in after school activities, eventually becoming a black belt in tae kwon do and landing the lead roles in the school plays. Cultivating his talents built up his self-esteem and made him realize that he wasn’t alone and had something to contribute to the world.

“It requires a lot of focus, sacrifice and positive thinking to do what I do, but I truly love it and know this is my purpose in life. To entertain people and let them know that they’re not alone and anything can happen if you work hard, trust your instincts and respect yourself. Once you respect yourself, making the right choices, whether it be what you eat, how you take care of yourself by staying away from drugs and alcohol, who you hang out with or what career you choose, comes naturally because you only want the best for yourself. You know you deserve the best and won’t settle for less"