A native of Belize, Central America, Jamie J. Thompson is internationally known and respected for his vision, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

He spent his formative years on philanthropic endeavors through the arts, serving as director and choreographer for productions presented by the Rotary Club of Belize (2005–2009). He began formal dance training with the Belize National Dance Company and The Dramatic Forces School of Dance.

His passion for dance led him to earn a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. His professional career began with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre (2010–2014), after which he served as Executive & Artistic Director of the International Conservatory of Performing Arts (2014–2016), where he exceeded first-year revenue projections by 25%, directed the construction of a 40,000 square foot performance and education facility, and established the organizational infrastructure for long-term institutional growth.

A choreographer and pedagogue of international reach, Jamie is the founder of DECODE DANCE — a pedagogical experience integrating classical, contemporary, and Africanist movement traditions — with partnerships across Jamaica, Haiti, and the United States. His directing and choreography credits span the United States, Belize, and beyond, including productions of Passing Strange, Bubblin' Brown Sugar, and several regional Caribbean works.

As a performer, Jamie has worked with Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Bruce Wood Dance, Contemporary Ballet Dallas, Collin County Ballet Theatre, Dance Place (Washington, D.C.), and Tuacahn Performing Arts Center (St. George, Utah). He was a member of the Dance Ensemble of Disney's The Lion King on Broadway for four seasons (2019–2023) and served as Associate Director of NUBORA, an Afro-futurist production presented through the United Nations Global Africa Business Initiative (2025).

Jamie's commitment to arts education spans institutions across four countries. He has served as Senior Lecturer at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica (2018), and as an Adjunct Professor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts (2021–present). His guest teaching credits include Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Dallas Black Dance Theatre Academy, The Dallas Conservatory, Texas Ballet Theatre School, and numerous other institutions across the U.S. and Caribbean.

A published scholar, Jamie contributed to Caribbean Men in the Arts: Demystifying Masculinities (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2024) and has been featured in BlackInk magazine. He holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from the University of Denver (2023) and is committed to impactful, innovative leadership at the intersection of artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and institutional sustainability.