
Artist Background
John attended Irish Heritage summer studies at Elkins College in West Virginia receiving instruction on the Irish uilleann bagpipes, step dance, songs and Irish culture. Storytelling techniques were developed through a course at the Carrboro, NC Arts Center. Prior to these studies he followed an interest in circus design developed at the NCSU School of Design and began a five year clowning career on the 103rd-107th editions of the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus. Through the years he has performed numerous elementary school programs on a variety of beneficial themes featuring puppetry and audience participation. Personal experiences include traveling in Ireland and playing as a member with the Irish band Celtic Jam which produced two CDs.
Search Criteria
- Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Storytelling
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Program Type: Performance
- Cultural Context: European
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County