Meet the Instructors
Your Fitness Guides to Flying in the Air
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Chanel
Instructor / Owner
Chanel started her aerial journey right here in Jacksonville 5 years ago. Within her 5 years, she has grown to love the performing side of circus. Recently, she has found a passion in trying to grow the aerial community by creating a welcoming and all-inclusive atmosphere for everyone looking to be introduced into the aerial arts. Her favorite apparatuses are Lyra (Aerial Hoop), Aerial Sling and Trapeze. She also has been training in different circus arts such as silks, fire fans, fire eating, aerial cube, and aerial straps. When she is not in the air, she spends time with her daughter and goes on walks with her husky.
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Kylie
Insturctor
Kylie has been a movement teacher for the last 10 years with her background stemming from Dance, Yoga & Somatics. She has been a student of Aerial arts for 8 years and teaching for the last 6. Her goal is to encourage every student she meets to find their inner strength & flow within.
Payton
Instructor
Payton blends her athletic background with her love for fire and aerial arts to add a unique flair to events in hopes to inspire others through this act of movement. Her journey from a college athlete to a certified instructor has honed her skills in these niche art forms. Having been privileged to perform at various festivals across the nation, including Envision and Hulaween, she is constantly learning and refining her craft. She aspire to contribute a memorable performance to any given event as well as encourage anyone who expresses interest in these art forms!
Priscilla
Instructor
Priscilla A. Tapia was born in New York City. She grew up dancing and playing sports. Focusing on ballet, basketball, and track/field. After pursuing university after 2014 she took time to travel and work. She realized she wanted to pursue the arts within her travels, and came back to NYC in 2017. Joining the Body & Pole Work-Study program she trained to become a circus performer and Instructor. Getting her Flexibility certification in 2019 with elevated education. She also got her Liquid Motion certification in 2019 teaching individuals safe dance techniques and Mind/Body connection. She also trained in a Hip Hop mentorship with Robin Dunn in Alvin Ailey from 2017-2019, and Heels intensive With "Jerry Curls" from 2017-2021. Priscilla blends all her education and knowledge to give you a fun and safe class.
Priscilla says "I want to teach people fun, and safe ways to work with your body while getting stronger and more confident in movement!"