Tap Dance Exchange was created by Benjamin from The Bailey Brothers Tap Dance Duo. With a background in Song, Dance & Acro, The Brothers Gate-crashed a show rehearsal at the Hackney Empire that they were not involved in. The poster indicated a theme celebrating the life of The Legendary Clark Brothers. After politely introducing themselves as Huge Fans of The Clark Brothers & National Tap Dance Champions in 2009, The Cast invited them to perform in the rehearsal lunch break at the Hackney Empire for some entertainment. After performing the Artistic Director introduced the Bailey Brothers to Steve & instantly became friends. It was Steve who gave The Bailey Brothers their name after their mothers Maiden name, already knowing a double act with their legal Surnames already! The first performance as The Bailey Brothers Tap Duo was at the V&A museum in 2014. Since then Benjamin has worked to continue the legacy of the great flash tap dancers of the past and teach at top UK institutions. AJ is currently an actor in top shows in North America after a career in musical theatre touring worldwide.
Benjamin, AJ & Grace (Sister) All attended Italia Conti and since graduation have had fruitful careers around the globe. The experience acquired with working with the best all funnels into every class to enrich student learning experience and to nurture the future of tap.
Tap Dance Exchange is ran by Benjamin ‘Bailey’ Simmons. As a teacher of tap he has shared his dance knowledge with people from all walks of life. From absolute beginners in adult tap all the way through to intermediate and advanced students at stage schools, professional dancers looking to prepare for a role, National competition tap dance acts, Olivier Award winning actors, A list actors, Multiple award winning musicians and composers, Entertainers and more.
As a dancer, Benjamin ‘Bailey’ Simmons has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Olympia, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, V&A museum, 5 star Hotels around the UK & Globally, West End Theatres, Off West End Theatres, Football Stadiums, UK Music Halls, Top London Nightclubs, Lee Valley VeloPark, The Lord Mayors Show, Pantomimes, The Concert Artistes Association, Miss Universe events, on TV channels such as BBC, CBBC, Channel 4, received first prize in a National Dance Competition & has won awards for his choreography.
YouTube Videos
Years of professional teaching experience
Discord Server Members
YouTube Subscribers