The Butterfly represents faith, transformation &
acceptance of new beginnings.

Meet Jossie

Jossie is a mom & wife. She’s been in the fitness studio industry since 2015 working for Lotus Fitness Studio, then becoming Co-Founder of Flo Space Orlando, one of the visionaries of Lust Pole Show and now living her wildest dreams as Owner & Founder of Flutter Fitness Studio.

She’s the most passionate about being a mom/wife & living her purpose with kindness and authenticity.

She is Founder and Curator of “The Butterfly Effect Showcase”.

The Butterfly Effect Showcase is an Annual Showcase created to bring the performance community together to entertain and inspire for a cause and transform creativity into a force for good. This Charity based Showcase features aerialists, pole artists, dancers and performers from the Orlando community and beyond.

The event aims to create an engaging and emotionally resonating experience for our audience while supporting a cause in our local community.

Our Owner & Founder

Picture Credits @cosmiclensimagery

Meet the Flutter Team

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.

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 desk you can catch Pasch teaching Flex & Flow Yoga.

Sherry

  • Sherry is the welcoming presence at the front desk at Flutter, where she creates a supportive and inviting environment for every client. She is a certified Mat Pilates instructor with a passion for movement and growth. In addition to Pilates, she trains in pole and has recently begun exploring lyra, currently working toward her inverts and letting movement guide her along the way. She’s grateful to be part of the Flutter community and excited to continue growing within it.

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.

Pole 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.

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.

Nicole

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.

Honey @honeyleighbadger

  • Honey Leigh is an Orlando based professional performing artist who regularly performs on lyra, pole,
    silks, and flying pole for productions both in the state of Florida and out of state with a background as a
    classically trained dancer.

    They are often described as “femme meets feral” by fellow performers,
    producers, and audience members and their specialty is rock and roll, “metal-esque,” acrobatic artistry.

    Honey fell in love with aerial arts and pole 8 years ago and, after taking a few classes, knew they had to
    make it a part of their lifestyle in some way, shape, or form. They are very grateful to have trained under
    a variety of coaches and instructors from all walks of life, including former Cirque du Soleil artists and
    coaches, who helped provide them with a strong foundation and provided the positive reinforcement
    necessary to continue.

    In addition to being a professional aerialist and pole dancer with a dance
    background, Honey is a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with a passion for weight
    lifting and resistance training and helping people get stronger regardless of their experience level.

    They are also a professional art model for figure drawing and sculpture classes with involvement in local art
    communities in and out of state.

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!

Niki @nikithedancerr

  • Niki is a Chicago native with a lifelong dedication to movement. She started tap dancing at the young age of 6 and hasn’t stopped dancing since. With her background in hip-hop, Jazz, and Tap, Niki brings a unique blend of technique and creativity to every class she teaches. She now channels her passion into Pilates and low-flow pole choreography with a mission to create a welcoming space where every student can move confidently and connect with their body. She has been teaching for nearly a decade, and loves seeing her students discover their own strength and grow in confidence with every class.

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.

Miisa @miisa.moon

  • Misa has spent most of her life choreographing, performing, or teaching in various dance and movement communities. She enjoys the creative process of turning a performance idea into reality, especially when collaborating with others.

    As an instructor, she aims to meet students where they are in their dance or fitness journey and offer a class that feels accessible to everyone in the room! 

Dawn

  • With a dance journey spanning over four decades, Dawn has made her mark in the world of performing arts and fitness.

    Her academic pursuits in Theater and Dance during college laid the foundation for a diverse and dynamic career. Dawn's talent and passion for dance have seen her gracing stages in a variety of shows, celebrity events, music videos, and musicals, as well as captivating audiences with regular appearances at conventions such as MegaCon and The Walking Dead.

    Dawn has taught various styles of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, gymnastics, ballroom, Latin, and modern dance. In 2008, she became a pole instructor. This led her to become Xpert and Elevated Pole certified. She has continued to teach pole throughout the years, fueling her love for the artform.

    Dawn is passionate about learning new skills. In addition to her pole certifications, she is a NASM certified personal trainer, certified yoga instructor, certified nutrition coach, and belay certified.

    Dawn's classes are a blend of strength, technique, and the art of pole. Her advanced classes are mostly ‘trick’ focused. However, she does offer classes with a more dance-oriented approach. If it's a beginner trying out their first spin or an advanced student mastering intricate routines, Dawn's guidance is tailored to elevate each student's experience and skill.

Christina

  • CC is originally from Boston, moving down to Florida to perform for the Walt Disney Company after collage. She grew up training in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and acrobatics and discovered aerial arts later in life. She has been performing professionally and teaching down in Florida for six years now, and is excited to be joining the Flutter team!

    Committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone, she loves watching her students learn and helping them discover their potential. She is looking forward to seeing you in class sometime!