Bobby Hedglin-Taylor

Bobby's career combines 25 years of theatrical expertise and 17 years of circus performance, to bring Aerial Dance to a whole new level!   As an actor, Bobby has shared the stage with legends such as Lauren Bacall, Linda Eder, BeBe Neuwirth, Marge Champion, Cady Huffman, Nell Carter, Eileen Fulton, Kathy Lee Gifford, Debra Wingert and many more. Theatrical credits include the national tours of A Wonderful Life and Cabaret. Stock and regional credits include 42nd Street, Singing in the Rain and A Chorus Line. A very proud member of Actors Equity Association and American Federation of TV and Radio Artists.  TV Credits include ROSEANNE, WIFE SWAP, FASHION EMERGENCY, MATCHED IN MANHATTAN, and he's also appeared on INSIDE EDITION, NY1, WNBC NEWS, WPIX NEWS, as well as Japanese and Brazillian TV as an aerial professional/artist. 

     As a professional actor he often utilizes his aerial and circus skills when performing in musicals and shows that use aerial acrobatics.  For the past 10 years he's worked as an aerial sequence choreographer.  Staging 22 productions of the musical BARNUM, as well as training and sequencing for shows like AIDA, TARZAN (TOTS National Tour), CARNIVAL, THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE-CIRCUS ON SODOR and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN.   He has former students performing all over the world. Including Ringling Brothers, Cirque Du Soleil, Disney, Sea World, The Pickle Family Circus, Big Apple Circus, Cruise ships and Broadway.    Bobby usually coaches privately, training circus professionals in aerial arts such as Spanish web, static and swing trapeze, cloud swing, aerial fabric ("tissu" ), hammock, dance trapeze, Cord de Lisse, tight rope, and juggling. "I enjoy all aspects of height, flight and aerial dynamics, giving people a great, safe class with high energy and FUN!    My philosophy is very simple- "why walk when you can fly"

Important Notice:

**Safety is our first priority, prior to your first class, please review this list of preparatory items you need to be aware of before you take class. 

1.  Clothing-Be prepared to move and wear clothing that is comfortable, nothing too baggy or with drawstrings you can't tuck in.

2.  Jewelry and hair- Long hair is tied back, remove all jewelry,*especially rings.   Body piercings need to be covered completely.

3.   Finger nails- Finger nails must be short and preferably not acrylic.  Long fake nails are slippery and can be sharp on edges and pose a safety issue when climbing and holding on to the equipment.

4.  Prior injuries or spinal issues- If you have a history of spinal injuries or back problems, it's good to ask your physician if this type of activity is appropriate for your condition.  Also brief your instructor on any physical limitations that might hinder your progress.