John Notgrass is a historical actor and traditional dance instructor. He delights to share stories, songs, and experiences from the past to educate and inspire audiences in the present.

John is booking now for 2027. He can create an educational and entertaining event for your library, community organization, business, church, school, or homeschool group.

Upcoming Events

The History of English Country Dancing

Hosted by the St. Louis chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America
University City Library
Sunday, September 19, 2027 at 1:00 p.m.

Dance Discovery Performances

John is a member of Dance Discovery, a dance troupe based in St. Louis that demonstrates and teaches historic social dances at festivals, schools, libraries, historic sites, and museums. For more information, visit the Dance Discovery website.