John graduated from North Carolina School of the Arts and was discovered by David LaChapelle while touring with Paul Taylor Dancers at age 18. Johnny is the first choreographer to be recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine for Best Choreography in a Live Concert (Elton John's Red Piano, currently playing in Vegas).

 

Johnny's award winning choreography is critically acclaimed, featured in music videos for artists such as Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears, No Doubt, Norah Jones Blink 182 and Bryan Adams.  John also choreographed talent for national TV spots including JC Penney, Capital One, H&M, Campbell's and Cadillac.