ARTIST BIO

Leaf Arrow Storytellers

Joe & Donna Cross

These remarkable performers have presented their programs in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles and the National Museum of American Indian in New York. Donna and Joe's delightful performances have been in over 700 schools during the ten years that they have been interacting with audiences and are highly regarded North American storytellers and dancers.

Joe Cross is from the Caddo Indian Nation of Oklahoma. Donna Couteau is from the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma. Both have relied on their close ties to their tribes in sustaining them culturally and spiritually. Their gifts of storytelling exude considerable charm, drama and are filled with life. More than entertainment, the Oral Tradition is interwoven with the religion, teaching, and history of our lives.

"All life is equal and shares equally in the creation", is a recurring theme.

"Native American Celebration " is about renewal, the celebration and cycles of life every day and remembering the various teachings that all people were given throughout their own histories. Enjoy a warm and genuine experience for the whole family.

"Highly regarded North American storytelling and dance performances" "Among the best we have ever featured" "Remarkable storytelling exudes considerable charm, drama and filled with life"

National Museum of the American Museum, Smithsonian

"Extremely professional, highest quality" "Audience captivated and engrossed" "A warm and genuine way of interacting with young children"

Philadelphia Museum of Art

"Delightfully entertaining as well as educational" "Experience, talent, poise and delightful sense of humor" "By the end of the performance they had the whole audience out of their seats and joining in the dance circle"

American Museum of Natural History