Bad Boys of Dance (BBD) – was founded by Rasta Thomas in 2007. BBD's debut performance was at the 75th annual dance festival, Jacob's Pillow. BBD's mission is to push the boundaries of male dancing and deliver the most exciting dance shows in the world.

Today the company brings their magic to the masses, giving over 150 shows a year. The Bad Boys are a hit with every crowd, whether you see them dancing on catwalks at NYC’s fashion week, appearing on the famous Swiss TV show «Benissimo», performing at the Carnegie Hall or at the opening ceremony of the American Ballet Competition (2010). Now, the company tours all over the world with a dashing show «Rock the Ballet » that they will show within the XI Festival DANCE OPEN. This will be a debut in St. Petersburg. Last year Bad Boys of Dance performed with a single choreography as a special guest of the festival.

Rasta Thomas creates a dance show of the 21st century that unites and gives a new meaning to a legendary American dance tradition. Classical ballet background and amazing technique of the star tap dancers like Gregory Hines and Savion Glover — create a unique show that introduces to the audiences the world of modern American dance.BBD performers have appeared on Broadway and starred in films. They gained thousands of fans following the TV shows So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars.

In 2010 BBD performed for a rainforest charity concert at Carnegie Hall in New York with Sir Elton John. Last year they performed an act at DANCE OPEN and this year they will give a full show in Russia.