James Washington Manning

James Washington Manning, a native of Rochester, NY graduated from the Conservatory at Point Park University. James was founding member of the August Wilson Dance Ensemble (Top 25 to watch, Dance Magazine) and also performed with Owen/Cox Dance Group, Houston Met Dance Company and Ballet INC. James has also been seen on the stages of Paper Mill Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and is a proud member of Actors Equity.  Choreography credits include: Slippery Rock University, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and Lifetime television. As an educator, James is currently the Dance Department Chair at Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Magnet within the Pittsburgh Public Schools and has toured with numerous dance conventions and intensives.