THOMAS WADELTON

Thomas Wadelton has arguably the most educated feet in Australia.  At the young age of 16 Thomas can't get enough of tap,  taking and learning from whoever and wherever he can. 

At age 5, Thomas took his first tap lessons and later on learnt from former tap dog Chris Horsey.  He then joined Grant Swift in 2005 and advanced to the "Swift Rhythm Hoofers" performance troupe by 2006.  His performances with the Swift Rhythm Hoofers include functions and events such as the Sydney Rd street festival, Australian Construction Expo for Komatsu, Asiko african dance band CD launch with Lamine Sonko, Connex Christmas party and continues to support events such as tap day jams at Prahran market and tap jam sessions whenever they're on.

In 2006 he studied with Jason Samuels Smith and Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards at the Melbourne International Tap Festival and in 2007 attended the Los Angeles tap festival furthering his studies with Jason Samuels Smith, Chloe Arnold, Joseph Wiggan,  Arthur Duncan, Bril Barrett, Acia Gray and competed in a cutting contest winning third place. 

Also a keen piano player, Thomas' aim is to make tap more popular in Australia.  He  recently performed in the Jazz Tap Musical "Sammi D" in October this year..  For those living in Australia and wanting to learn the foot work of the masters, having Thomas just a tram ride away is an opportunity not to be missed!