What Was It That Led People To Learn About Him?
Tom was identified as having star potential by a choreographer who was teaching him hip-hop. The choreographer urged Tom to pursue a career in the art form. After learning more about Billy Elliot the Musical’s choreographer, the choreographer decided that Tom should try out for the role of Billy Elliot in the musical.
Because Tom was considered to be a very talented child, he was given the opportunity to study ballet, acrobatics, and tap dancing for a period of two years. Tom was cast in the musical that was performed in 2008, but his best friend was given the opportunity to play the lead role.