James Devine

In less than a decade, James Devine (dancer, choreographer, director) has emerged as a multi-talented leader in the percussive dance world. Not only certified by the Guinness World Record as “The Fastest Dancer in the World,” Devine is a master Irish dancer and Hoofer. His unique fusion of Irish dance with Tap dance, "Celtic Tap," has earned him critical acclaim worldwide.

Possessing a fast and vigorous percussive dance style, his lightning-quick moves have been likened to "manic typewriters," "talking drums" and "tap tornado." Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times critic has called him "a delight halfway between Fred Astaire elegance and Savion Glover hunkered-down brilliance. He's appeared on major television shows worldwide including the Oscar ceremony of the 69th Annual Academy Awards, and his choreography has been featured on television and theatre stages the world over.