Our Mission
Bad Boys of Dance was founded to gather, train, and unite the world's most versatile dancers. We bring the very best in dance entertainment to audiences worldwide, blending contemporary, ballet, and tap into electrifying productions.
As America's Premier Competition Company, BBD pushes the boundaries of what dance can be — on stage, on screen, and in the studio. Our dancers are athletes, artists, and storytellers committed to excellence in every performance.
Bad Boys of Dance began with a simple but ambitious idea: gather the most versatile dancers in the world and give them a stage where athleticism and artistry meet. Under the artistic direction of Rasta Thomas, the company has grown into a celebrated ensemble that fuses contemporary movement, classical ballet, and the sharp rhythms of tap into productions that feel both fresh and timeless. Every performer in the company brings a distinct background and voice, yet together they move as one — a tightly rehearsed unit that still leaves room for individual brilliance to shine through in every show.
Beyond the stage, the company is deeply committed to education and the next generation of dancers. Through workshops and audition experiences held in cities around the globe, Bad Boys of Dance offers young performers a rare chance to train directly with working professionals who have performed on some of the most demanding stages in the world. These sessions focus not only on technique but on stage presence, musicality, and the discipline required to sustain a professional career. It is a hands-on approach that mirrors the company's own ethos: excellence is built through hard work, collaboration, and an unrelenting passion for the craft.
The company's touring productions have carried its signature energy across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, introducing audiences everywhere to a style of dance that is equal parts power and grace. Whether revisiting a classic story or unveiling an original work, each production is designed to feel larger than life — bold lighting, dynamic staging, and choreography that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. For Bad Boys of Dance, every performance is a chance to prove that dance is not just an art form, but a universal language capable of thrilling people of every age and background.
What We Do
- International touring productions — bringing world-class dance to stages across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
- Competition training — preparing dancers for solos, duos/trios, and group categories at the highest level.
- Workshops and intensives — immersive training experiences for dancers seeking to refine their craft.
- Original productions — including Rock the Ballet, Rasta Thomas' Romeo & Juliet, and Tap Stars.
Leadership
Bad Boys of Dance is led by Artistic Director Rasta Thomas, whose vision drives the company's commitment to artistic freedom within dance entertainment. Learn more about the team behind the productions on our Directors page.
Our Productions
The company's signature shows — Bad Boys, Rock the Ballet, Rasta Thomas' Romeo & Juliet, and Tap Stars — have toured internationally, earning acclaim for their athleticism, artistry, and innovation. Explore the full lineup on our Shows page.
