Tommy Wasiuta

Tommy Wasiuta, described as a “breath of dance freedom” (New York Times), is a tap dance artist from St. Louis, Missouri. His career began as a co-founder and performer with the St. Louis Rhythm Collaborative, named in Dance Magazine’s “Top 25 to Watch” in 2023. Currently based in New York City, Tommy has performed at The Joyce Theater, 92NY, Little Island, Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and American Dance Festival, performing under the direction of artists like Michela Marino Lerman, Max Pollak, Luke Hickey, Christina Carminucci, and Ulysses Owens Jr. He has also performed as a tap dance soloist with the Saint Joseph Symphony Orchestra. In 2024, he released “Drum Shoes”, his first solo tap album that explores the tap shoes as a stand-alone instrument.

As an educator, Tommy is on faculty at Steps on Broadway, New York University, the Joffrey Ballet School, and OneBeat Dance Brands. He has been a guest instructor for Operation: Tap, Sarah Reich’s Tap Music Project, The Institute for American Musical Theatre, Dance Masters of America, Tap the Map, and dance schools across the United States. Tommy was selected as a choreographer for the 2025 Tap Dance Project with Dance Lab New York and is an alumnus of the University of Missouri – St. Louis and the School at Jacob’s Pillow.

Class Description
Tommy’s tap class provides a well-rounded experience of strengthening your tap technique, learning about musicality, and exploring your individual artistry. He prioritizes an “open floor” policy, encouraging students to share their thoughts, breakthroughs, and questions with the room to allow for a unified learning experience. You can expect fun challenges like counting as you dance, playing a polyrhythm, and syncopation exercises that challenge your musical brain. A small piece of choreography will be taught that encapsulates the topics covered during class. He loves to bring new music into the classroom that he is inspired by at the moment. Join Tommy today to strengthen your skills, prepare for an upcoming audition, and develop your voice as a tap dancer!