Rosemary James was born in New York State and raised in Toronto. Following a successful career as a performer with Toronto Dance Theatre, she assumed the position of Rehearsal Director in 1992. She is a senior faculty member of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, and has also taught modern dance courses at York University. Ms. James has taught and choreographed extensively for community based arts education programs. She was the movement teacher and choreographer for the musicals Spoke, This City of Angels, and Swimming for Shore. In 2007, she was the Choreography Consultant for the award-winning synchronized skating team Gold Ice. In addition to being a sought-after teacher, Ms.James holds a Bachelor and Master of Arts in dance from York University.