Jim has proudly been part of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios family since 1984. He is currently the Co-Area Dance Director for the Fred Astaire Dance Studios Illinois region. Jim is the Choreographer and creative genius of many of the country’s award-winning best Solos, Novelties, Showcases and Professional Show Dances. His choreography consistently wins top awards at Regional and National Fred Astaire competitions. Jim excels in all aspects of sales and enrollment, motivational business training, and student and professional coaching and choreography. Jim can construct a highly successful Showcase Casting Day for a studio of any size, and then choreograph and produce an exhilarating and entertaining Studio Showcase, with students and professionals of any and every level. Jim has been a longtime favorite Fred Astaire Coach to have in studios across the country, because he offers fresh and exciting lessons and choreography, and he adds an infectious spark of fun and enthusiasm to the studio atmosphere like no other.

ACHIEVEMENTS
National Fred Astaire Theatrical and Cabaret Champion
National Fred Astaire Rising Star Rhythm Champion
National Fred Astaire Open Rhythm Finalist
USDC Rising Star Theatrical Champion
USDC Open to the World Cabaret Finalist
Texas Challenge Grand Championship Winner
Featured on PBS Night of Championship Ballroom Dancing
Choreographed and Produced Several Fred Astaire National Pro Shows