In an interview with Erin Flynn, in january 2020, James Viveiros recounts his journey as an artist and teacher. Settling in Montreal in 1996, he joined the Compagnie Marie Chouinard as a dancer three years later. He remained there for several years, and the diverse training he received—continuum, hip-hop, ballet, singing—would have a considerable influence on his He remained there for several years, and the diverse training he received—continuum, hip-hop, ballet, singing—had a considerable influence on his
teaching of dance. Also trained in Gaga—a practice from which he has distanced himself in recent years—the artist loves above all to share his knowledge so that
everyone can develop their autonomy and connect with their own power, in freedom.