Born in California and raised in Washington state, James Ades has been training in all styles of dance for the past 13 years. He has appeared in Nike fashion shows, music videos, and competed on NBCs World of Dance season 4. Currently, James is continuing his dance education as a Dance major at Chapman University, where he is also double majoring in Strategic Corporate Communication. James is extremely excited to share his passion for dance and teach the knowledge he has gained in his journey as an artist.