Rasta Thomas

Dancer, Actor, Model, Martial Artist, Acrobat

Rasta Thomas

A Tae Kwon Do black belt by the age of 5 and World Champion at seven, Rasta started studying ballet at the age of seven as punishment for disrespecting his martial arts teachers. He was invited to study at the Kirov Ballet school in Washington D.C. and has gone on to an award filled career which includes a Gold medal win at the prestigious USA International Ballet Competition at the age of 16. He has been a principal dancer with the Hartford Ballet and a Guest Artist with major ballet companies around the world.

Career highlights include:

  • Gold Medalist, USA International Ballet Competition, Jackson, MS 1998
  • Junior Men's First Prize ("Gold Medalist"), Varna International Ballet Competition, Varna, Bulgaria 1996
  • Bill Como Memorial Award, American Dance Awards 1996
  • Kennedy Center/World Jazz Congress Honoree 1996
  • Dance Educators of America: Overall Winner 1995
  • Jury Prize, Paris International Dance Competition 1994
  • Starpower: National Dance Champion 1993
  • Headliners: National Dance Champion 1993
  • Grand Champion: Maryland Open Martial Arts Competition 1993
  • 1998 Carousel Cities Youth Ballet, Binghamton, NY
  • Hartford Ballet, Hartford, CT - Principal Dancer, 1997-1998 season
  • Joffrey Ballet - Guest Artist: Head Polichinelle & Mouse
  • Tulsa Ballet Theatre - Guest Artist
  • Potomac Ballet - Guest Principal - "Sleeping Beauty" & "Swan Lake"
  • Seiskaya Ballet - Guest Principal
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem - Visiting Artist
  • Maryland Youth Ballet - Guest Principal - "The Enchanted Clock"
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