TOMMY FRANZÉN
Tommy started his dance training in Sweden, where he is originally from. Initially he was only interested in streetdance classes but had his eyes soon opened for other dance styles. Tommy began working professionally at the age of 14 in the musical “Joseph”. He stayed in Sweden until age 19 going from musical to musical before receiving a scholarship for a 3-year performing arts diploma course at the Urdang Academy in London.
In 2010 Tommy was runner up in the BBC1 show “So You Think You Can Dance”
Performance credits include “Mamma Mia! – The Movie”, The Olympics in Beijing, and TV advertisements for companies including Pepsi Max, Nike/Footlocker and Sandisk.
Other live shows include the UK and European tour with the “Blaze” and ZooNation’s “Some Like It Hip Hop”, “Mad Hatter” , and “Message in a Bottle” (assistant choreographer)
Tommy also worked with the Russell Maliphant Company and touring internationally with the show “The Rodin Project”.
Tommy was nominated an Olivier Award 2012 for Outstanding Achievement in Dance
After working professionally as a performing artist for 16 years, Tommy has dived into choreography and is today one Strictly Come Dancing ‘s resident choreographers.