Tislarm Bouie was born and raised in Brooklyn, He went to Professional Performing Arts School and received his B.F.A in dance from The University of the Arts. He has performed with Alicia Keys, Ronald K. Brown's Evidence Dance Company, Swing! At Gateway Playhouse and the Public Theaters Blueprint Specials. He has been in featured in Macy's, Vogue, Samsung, ESPN World Cup and Champs Sports commercials and on abc Manhattan Love Story. Tislarm’s choreography has been featured at The Young Choreographers, Dumbo Dance, Reverb Dance, Making Moves and Brooklyn Dance Festivals