Tom Johnson

Wolf Trap Artist Tom Johnson

Artist's Name:

Tom Johnson

Area of Expertise:

Mime, drama, dance

Educational Philosophy:

I love teaching young children because it is so rewarding. All young children, no matter what their social or economic status, exude joy and have an insatiable appetite for learning. Inspiring a child, then watching him or her grow, is one of the greatest rewards in the world.

Approach:

My approach is simple: make learning fun! I believe that if we can get kids to associate "learning" with "fun" we will create lifelong learners. By teaching teachers how to incorporate the performing arts into the early education curriculum, we help make learning fun in new and creative ways. The performing arts utilize children's visual and kinesthetic skills as well as auditory skills.

Key Performances:

• Tours one-man shows "Tom's Mime Time" and "Tom's Young Authors"

• Instructor at the Dance Arts Academy in Traverse City

• Wolf Trap artist since 1987

Education/Certification:

B.F.A. from the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Wayne State University

Studied with Marcel Marceau at the International School in Paris, France

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Wolf Trap Artist Tom Johnson
Artist's Name:
Artist's Name:
	Tom Johnson

Area of Expertise:
	Mime, drama, dance

Educational Philosophy:
	I love teaching young children because it is so rewarding. All young children, no matter what their social or economic status, exude joy and have an insatiable appetite for learning. Inspiring a child, then watching him or her grow, is one of the greatest rewards in the world.
Approach:
	My approach is simple: make learning fun! I believe that if we can get kids to associate "learning" with "fun" we will create lifelong learners. By teaching teachers how to incorporate the performing arts into the early education curriculum, we help make learning fun in new and creative ways. The performing arts utilize children's visual and kinesthetic skills as well as auditory skills.

Key Performances:
	• Tours one-man shows "Tom's Mime Time" and "Tom's Young Authors" • Instructor at the Dance Arts Academy in Traverse City • Wolf Trap artist since 1987

Education/Certification:
	B.F.A. from the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Wayne State University Studied with Marcel Marceau at the International School in Paris, France