Taylor Krasne

Taylor Krasne is a recent graduate from the National Institute of Circus Arts with a main specialty in Cyr wheel, and second specialties of dance trapeze, silk and group acrobatics. She has graduated with a bachelor's degree in circus arts, and has a strong background in gymnastics and general aerials, as well as years of teeterboard, flying trapeze and Russian swing training. 

Her graduating Cyr wheel solo act, "Énouement," explores the question "What would happen if you decided to not give up?" Described as "incredibly dynamic and delightfully whimsical," her form and grace gives character to her wheel as she performs an act that tells a personal story of struggle, courage, and pure joy as one goes down the path of discovering who they are. 

Testimonials from audience members:

“A lot of wheel acts seem to only focus on the ability of the performer. Taylor makes the wheel a character. As the music builds, her relationship with the wheel seems to grow. It’s a truly terrific performance.”

“Incredibly dynamic and delightfully whimsical. Her form and grace is impeccable as she gives character to her instrument.”

“Her body language and facial expressions made me think she was almost treating the wheel as a lover, or dance partner; They were as much a duo as any dance pair.”

“Taylor is so in tune with the physics of the wheel, and she exploits its intricacies and irregularities to her advantage.”

“To see such a beautiful act done with such mastery made me miss the days of being in art school and immersed in an environment of people trying to do their art at this high of a level.

“Made me actually want to see a circus if this is what they are evolving into.”

Originally from New York City, Taylor has extensive experience in the field of circus arts, harness work, acting, stunts, music videos, and television. She has had the privilege of performing internationally in the United States, South America, Australia and the Caribbean, and has performed various acts at Madison Square Garden, Looking Glass Theater in Chicago, and Tim Robbins' "The Actors' Gang" in Los Angeles, California.

Taylor is available for corporate work, contracts, workshops and private lessons, as well as offering multi-genre themed acts for any event. For inquiries and bookings, contact Taylor at