James Kinney has been performing and dancing since the age of 15. His training started at The Florida Ballet then moved onto Jazz and Musical Theater from there. Shows include Broadway: Fosse, Dance of Death, Barry Manalow’s Harmony, and the most recent revival of Sweet Charity staring Christina Applegate, where he served as the assistant dance captain. Following that he was the dance captain for the first national tour of Sweet Charity Staring Molly Ringwald.

As for Film and TV he can be seen in, "The Producers" movie, The Dave Chappell Show, PBS Dance in America, "FOSSE," Good Morning America and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Other tours and show’s include: Oklahoma!, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Cabaret, West Side Story, 42nd Street., Phantom the Musical and The Radio City Christmas Show.