Topher is human pretzel born and raised in a little town near Cleveland. He discovered circus in 2006 where he then began self training contortion and hula hoop until he was accepted into New England Center for Circus Arts for the 2008-2009 Professional Training Program. He was then accepted into L’ecole de Cirque in Quebec City but with a odd twist of events, I departed to NYC and hit the stage running.
He spends his days training, teaching, singing, traveling and being a good father to two spoiled felines. His nights are full of performing in circus, corporate events, burlesque, cabarets, clubs, theme parks, film and more.
H i g h l i g h t s :
– “Before I Wake” will be coming out in Theaters September 9, 2016. He plays the villain alongside Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane and Jacob Tremblay.
– Headliner for San Antonio Sea World’s 2014 production of Cirque du Soulless.
– Performer in Heidi Klum’s Annual Halloween Party.
– Performed in front of Beyonce and Jay Z at the Annie film Premier.
– A regular performer at The Slipper Room, Le Scandal Cabaret and with Atomic Entertainment.
More about Topher: http://www.flextopher.com.
What he offers at Aerial Arts NYC: Contortion, Handstand, & Hula Hoop Classes/Privates.
What Students Say About Topher Bousquet
I have been taking Topher’s flex class regularly for over a year now. He has taken my flex to the next level. He is an incredible instructor who will keep you laughing the whole time. You work on all aspects of flex in his class. I would 100% recommend him to anyone. He is encouraging and with a small class - he is able to ensure that you are stretching correctly. He is professional, charismatic and hands on. 10/10.
Schuyler K.
I’ve been training contortion with Topher Bousquet for over 9 years, and my experience has been transformative. Topher’s teaching style is incredibly supportive yet challenging, pushing me to exceed my limits while ensuring I feel safe and confident. I’ve noticed significant improvements in my flexibility and strength, thanks to his tailored exercises and constructive feedback. The class environment is always welcoming and entertaining. He has a fun and engaging personality that makes it easy to connect with him. I highly recommend Topher or anyone looking to explore contortion, regardless of their starting point. Overall, it’s been a fantastic journey!
K Rosta.
I discovered my love for handstands through Topher. I went from barely knowing how to get upside down to achieving the coveted one arm in the span of 3 years. Even though AANYC classes are group classes, Topher pays individual attention to every single student and adjusts based on the skill level of the student. He has an incredible ability to connect with his students and has become a personal friend as well as my hand balance instructor.
Ben D.
