- International Dance Council Member
- With Fred Astaire Dance Studios since 1984
BIO
Jim has proudly been part of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios family since 1984. For decades Jim has been the Choreographer and creative genius of many of the industry’s iconic and award-winning best Solos, Novelties, Showcases and Professional Showdances. His choreography consistently wins top awards at Regional and National Fred Astaire competitions. Because of Jim’s many years of experience and wisdom he of course excels in all aspects of sales and enrollments, motivational business training, and student and professional coaching and choreography. Jim has been a longtime favorite Fred Astaire Coach to have in studios across the country, because he offers fresh and exciting coaching and choreography lessons, 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
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- American Smooth
- American Rhythm
- Theater Arts
- Choreography
- Business Training
- Show Dance
- Enrollment
- Master of Ceremonies
Jim Carter is part of the prestigious Fred Astaire Dance Studios International Dance Council, which oversees Dance Instructor training and certification, judges (Professional, Amateur, Pro/Am) at Regional, National & International Fred Astaire Dance Studio Dance Competition events, actively coaches our Students & Instructors in dance studio locations across our network, and continuously reviews our proprietary dance curriculum to ensure only the finest, most up-to-date programs for our Students. For more information on the Fred Astaire International Dance Council or any of its members, please contact us.