Studio Manager & Pole Instructor - Rae @aerialshenanigizer

Having started in 2014, the aerial community has given Rae the freedom and creativity to express herself through movement and has helped grow not only her strength but her confidence. In 2018 she was given the opportunity to teach others and share her love of pole (and sometimes lyra) in a fun, supportive, and loving community and she could not be more grateful! Passionate about teaching, she is happy to be able to provide others with a safe and positive environment to let themselves fly. Now as Studio Manager, she is excited to continue encouraging, supporting, and uplifting others at Flutter Fitness Studio.

Front Desk Staff - Pasch @blissful.pasch

Her smile lights up Flutter! If you are looking for a warm welcome at the front desk, you can count on Pasch to give it to you! When she's not greeting the Flutter Fam at the studio you can catch Pasch practicing one of her passions, Yoga.

Lyra Instructor - Heather @heathers_zephyr

Heather found her love for dance and movement at the age of 9 when she took her first dance class at the local recreational center in the town she lived. She continued to dance all the way through high school. Lyrical was by far her favorite style because it was whimsical, fluid and emotional. After graduating high school she took time off from dance classes and found it hard to find adult dance classes. In 2010, she took her first pole class after being invited by a friend. She fell in love! She loved the mix of dance and gymnastics style movements. After a year of pole, she found the other aerial arts: Lyra and Silks. She fell in love again, but this time with Lyra. After a few years practicing as a student she got the opportunity to start teaching. In teaching she found a completely new passion, watching her students soar. Heather is very passionate about her students and doing what she can to break down and simplify the movements for maximum success of her students. She wants them all to find their happy place where they can drop their problems at the door, enjoy a community of other like-minded individuals and FLY.

Lyra Instructor - Leo @leanjose01

Leo started 10 years ago as a fitness enthusiast eager to become healthy and change his lifestyle without the fear of trying something new. This led him to aerial arts, specifically the Lyra hoop. His background, which spans from CrossFit to teaching indoor cycling, makes for a distinctive coaching style that focuses on strength and most importantly, having fun while working out.

Tanisha - Pole Instructor @jypsy_sol

Tanisha has been practicing aerial arts since 2013. She fell in love with the art form due to its freedom to be creative and feminine. Tanisha is grateful for the journey of being a student for many years which allowed her to learn from amazing teachers. In 2017 she decided to become a certified instructor from the world renowned Elevated fitness training. Tanisha wanted to share her knowledge and passion for the art with the community and started teaching! She has performed in several showcases and hopes to one day compete.

Pole & Yoga Instructor - Cari @cari.flows

Cari first touched a pole in 2012 and it quickly became an extension of her life. Pole dancing gave her the space to tap into her divine feminine and move through life with confidence and authenticity. Cari went on to own and operate a studio for 11 years and currently produces Lust Pole Show. She is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Pole Certified through ElevatED and XPert. Cari gravitates towards slow and slinky movement and teaches her classes in that same style, while encouraging students to find their own authentic style of movement.

Lyra Instructor - Britta @brittaberry_

Britta began her aerial journey back in 2015 starting out with pole fitness. Shortly after she discovered her love for Lyra and has not looked back since. Lyra has been a huge outlet for Britta to be able express herself through dance and movement. Aerial fitness and Lyra have provided her with lasting friendships, body confidence, strength, flexibility, and a positive and motivational space to be herself. She is so excited to be teaching students the knowledge she has gained over the years and loves to see them grow as a person and as an aerialist.

Hammock, Silk, & Lyra Instructor - Valerie @valeriemichellenied

Valerie Michelle found her passion for aerial arts in early 2011 and hasn’t stopped flying since. After training under multiple Cirque du Soleil artists, she has consistently been performing and instructing for several years across the world. Some of her notable achievements include placing as a finalist for the 2015 US Aerial Championships as well as landing countless performance contracts. These vary in a range from small bars and large corporate events, to charity events, music festivals, megachurches, theme parks, and even above water. While her aerial practice began as a hobby, Valerie’s skill and work ethic has allowed her to work as a full-time aerialist for several years. Since 2018, she has been traveling the world with On the Fly Productions as an Aerial Trainer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. When she is not at sea, she is sought after as an introductory to high-level aerial instructor and performer. While she is well versed in several aerial apparatuses, Valerie’s specialty is aerial fabric (silks).
Valerie strives to supplement her aerial expertise with finding ways to continuously be a student. She is also a certified personal trainer and a yoga instructor! She enjoys dabbling in all varieties of performance arts and has a hidden talent of being able to wield a chainsaw.

Pole Instructor - Emma Jewel @emma.x.jewel

Emma has been dancing and performing since she was in high school. She began pole dancing in college as a way to stay active, however ended up falling in love with art. She began teaching in 2022 and loves integrating elements of various styles of dance and pole including Burlesque. Emma's classes are focused around making her students feel confident while expanding their skillset. Outside of pole Emma can be found performing Pole and Burlesque across the state of Florida.

Pole Instructor - Nakura @nakurared

Nakura has been a creative human her whole life dabbling in acting, music and most recently pole dance. She has been teaching pole for 4 years and loves every second of it. She also has a passion for performing and believes in listening to your body, letting your body listen to the music, and being in the moment. Nakura encourages students to train smart while going at their own pace and to enjoy the journey!
Nakura enjoys expanding her skills set and her students inspire her daily to work hard. No matter what kind of day you’re having, you’ll always feel good after class with Nakura.

Pole & Flexibility Instructor - Brittany @beebee512

Brittany has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years. She found pole in 2013 as a fun way to build strength. She fell in love with the art of pole dance and has been teaching ever since. Her passion for fitness and wellness led her to become a Registered Dietitian and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a focus on injury prevention. Brittany has coached numerous polers in competitions and performances through the years. She enjoys teaching pole flow, floorwork, and flexibility.

Lyra & Pole Instructor - Lora @lora_lynn

Lora has been coaching Aerial and Fitness classes since 2005. She is classically trained in Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, and Flexibility. She also holds current certifications in Barre, and several different Pilates apparatuses. A former fitness competitor and mother of three who practices what she preaches and teaches, Lora loves helping others get into, and stay in their best shape and performance levels! Tampa born and now a Central Florida resident, Lora has been a pioneer in the sport and one of its premier coaches for over a decade now, and knows that she will be for many more healthy and happy years to come!

Hammock Instructor - Sarah @elevatedmvbp

Sarah started her aerial, yoga, and fitness journey about 6 1/2 years ago when she discovered aerial yoga while looking for something to ease her anxiety. She was immediately hooked and soon fell in love with the aerial arts, aerial yoga/fitness, and now barre fitness. She’s completed her 200 hour ytt, 55 hour aerial ytt, and has now been teaching the 55 hour aerial yoga teacher trainings for the last 5 years. Her first love is teaching aerial hammock (aerial arts and yoga) and barre fitness has been a way of life since she started teaching it 2 years ago. She wants to share her love and knowledge hoping that it may help someone’s life like it did for her!