"Tommy Wasiuta is a tap dancer based in St. Louis, Missouri. As a graduate from Performing Arts Centre Dance Studio, he studied with his mentor, Anthony Russo (Tap Dogs). Tommy is an alum of the 2017 Tap Program at The School at Jacob’s Pillow, one of the most prestigious, professional dance training centers in the U.S. He has performed with a variety of artists and companies such as The JaM Project (NBC's World of Dance), international countertenor, Terry Barber, and as the featured tap dancer for the St. Louis Big Band. Tommy is a co-founder of St. Louis’ only professional tap company, moSTLy Tap, which performs regularly throughout the St. Louis area.
Tommy has a passion for sharing his knowledge of tap dance and seizes every opportunity he receives to help students of all ages. He is sought out to teach, choreograph, and hold workshops by numerous studios. He is currently on faculty at some of the most recognized dance studios in St. Louis including Renee Johnson’s Dance Studio, Renee’s Dance Floor, DK Dance Productions, and as a guest teacher at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA). Since being selected to be an intern with RIFF Dallas (RIFF Tap Festival, Woodshed Experience), Tommy has worked with one of the most prominent producers of tap festivals in the United States.
While pursuing his professional dance career, Tommy is earning his degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri - St. Louis. He is also the founder of Buskers for Charity, a group of performing artists from around St. Louis that busk for voluntary donations. The donations earned are donated to local charities in St. Louis and beyond."
