Jesse rasmussen
sponsored by comdance
Tap
Bio
Training on the Gold Coast, Australia under the direction of Peta Mckenney and Robert Sturrock.
Jesse's Musical Theatres credits include playing the role of Tip in David Atkins's Hot Shoe Shuffle in which he was later nominated for "The Most Outstanding Performance In a Musical" at the Australian Dance Awards. Oh! What a Night, Grease The Arena spectacular, Candy Man with Wayne Scott Kermond, and touring both nationally & internationally with Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs.
Film credits include: Peter Jackson’s King Kong and George Miller’s motion capture blockbusters Happy Feet 1 and Happy Feet 2.
Jesse’s Choreography credits include; Stan Walker’s “ SummerBeats” Australia and New Zealand tour, Jessica Mauboy’s Beyonce Tour, Channel 9’s “Hey Hey It’s Saturday reunion show” So You Think You Can Dance Australia seasons 3 & 4 after appearing as a top 20 finalist in season 2.
In 2013, 2015, and 2016 Jesse was the lead Choreographer on the Australian season of The X Factor working with artists like Guy Sebastion, Natalie Bassingthwaite, Red Foo, Lunch Money Lewis, Mel B, Fall Out Boy.
Jesse has also choreographed performances on Dancing With The Stars and the winners of Young Talent Time "Lil Banditz Krew".
2013 saw Jesse co-create The Tap Pack which is successfully playing in theatres all over the world and recently includes performances on "The Morning Show", the world-famous "TED X Convention" and "The Carols in the Domain" with special guest Adam Garcia. In 2014 The Tap Pack was nominated for two Green Room Awards and an Australian Dance Award for Best Musical
In 2016 & 2019 The Tap Pack wowed audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Sold Out shows, rave reviews, and receiving the "Spirit of the Fringe" award.
2017 saw The Tap Pack play the famous Super Theatre in Beijing followed by a 2 month Season at the Tipi Am Kanzleramt in Berlin. In May 2018, The Tap Pack performed their debut season at the Peacock Theatre on London's West End under the famous umbrella of Sadler's Wells.
Jesse and The Tap Pack were very proud of the 10-week USA tour playing sold-out shows across the USA in February 2020
2023 was the 10-year reunion tour of The Tap Pack playing sold-out houses at The Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, Bpac in Brisbane, and the famous Sydney Opera House with 2024 seeing the show take on a national regional tour.
Recently Jesse has announced that in 2025 Comdance will debut The Jesse Rasmussen Tap Syllabus. Available to dance studios across the globe within Comdance's membership, this innovative syllabus focuses on TECHNIQUE, PERFORMANCE, and CREATIVITY, featuring 10 levels. Primary, Level 1, and Level 5 will be available in 2025, with the remaining levels rolling out throughout 2026.
Designed for both young and advanced tap dancers, Jesse Rasmussen’s Tap Syllabus is a fantastic addition to our vibrant Tap community!