Biografi
Is an American Actor, WNBA Dancer for the New York Liberty's Timeless Torches, Print Model, and High School Cheerleading Coach based in Brooklyn, New York. Born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia, John-Deric began his performing arts journey at age 7, acting, singing, and dancing with Center Stage Performing Arts and The Hurrah Players in Norfolk, VA. By age 9, he had booked his first national commercial, and at 12, he was choreographing original works. He made history in 1995-96 as the first African American male cheerleader at Indian River High School in Chesapeake VA.
He attended Norfolk State University from 1996 to 1999, majoring in Physical Education, where he was a Co-Captain of the Cheerleading team and a Spartan Guard with the Spartan Legion Marching Band. He remains an active member of the Norfolk State University Alumni Association Cheerleading Chapter.
John-Deric's career spans multiple areas of entertainment. He was a featured dancer on BET's Planet Groove, later relocating to New York City to pursue professional opportunities as a dancer and performer. He has toured internationally as a backup dancer for major recording artists and also worked as a personal assistant to Kenya Moore.
A gold medalist at Gay Games 9 in Ohio with Cheer New York, he is also an alumnus of Gotham Cheer, the official NYC Pride cheerleaders. He is a respected figure in the Ballroom Community as a member of the legendary House of Ninja.
As a model, John-Deric has appeared in campaigns for PlaySure, and in 2023, he was cast as Sebastian in the Oscar-nominated film Past Lives. Most recently, he joined the Timeless Torches dance team, continuing to energize crowds at WNBA New York Liberty games with his dynamic stage presence and passion for performance.
