Ty began dance instruction at Woodside High School for the Performing Arts and Communications and the Eastern Virginia Schools of the Performing Arts under the instruction of Dr. Mary Ann Laverty and Sandra Ballastrachi. After graduation, Ty pursued a B.F.A. in Dance & Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University while also dancing as a Trainee with Richmond Ballet. Ty has performed at the Black College Dance Festival, the American Dance Festival, and as a guest artist with EDGEWORKS Dance Theater, the Starr Foster Dance Project and Keith Lee Dances. Ty is a founding member of Charlottesville Ballet and is a member of the International Association of Blacks in Dance. He currently serves the organization as the Facilities/Costumes Coordinator, CB Moves/CBA Faculty as well as an Artistic Associate.