Sara James is a multifaceted aerial burlesque dancer driven by fluidity and musicality. Her individual style has been described as liquid, alluring, and powerful. Sara brings a contemporary freshness to her classic burlesque acts. Sara James is no stranger to the stage, having performed for thousands of people in stadiums as well as more intimate venues. She performs regularly around Portland, Oregon for productions such as Jack London Burly Q Revue, Sinferno Cabaret, and Booklover’s Burlesque.

Sara was classically trained in ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance for over a decade before branching out into other movement styles, such as hip hop, tap, partner acrobatics, belly dance, and burlesque. Her true passion was found in pole and aerial dance after witnessing the strength, grace, and flexibility it requires – she has devoted the better part of the last decade refining these aspects of her craft.

As an instructor, Sara James is known for her dancey warm-ups, offering progressions and challenges, creative tangents, and silly humor. With over 8 years of coaching experience, she is an ecstatic supporter of “aerial is for everybody and every body.” She places a strong emphasis on accessible progressions and finding dance, confidence, and creativity within a student’s abilities. Sara teaches beginners through advanced levels and offers private lessons and act development packages.