Our Instructors
Laura Dunn
Originally from London, England, Laura has always had a passion for fitness and performing. With a BA Honours in Dance Studies and training professionally at the Paul Mcartney school LIPA, she began her performing career as a professional dancer traveling around the world. She came to the USA in 2014 and began performing with multiple circus venues and tours all over the USA and the world as an aerialist, dancer and choreographer. Laura has been coaching aerial arts for the past 6 years and opened Rise and Fly Fitness Studio in August 2020. She now resides in Greenville, Texas with her husband and daughters where she is still teaching and performing aerial arts.
Karla Gomez
Originally from Mexico, Karla was born and raised in the circus and has been performing since she was a child with her family. She specializes in the Roman Rings, Cloud Swing, Trapeze and Hula Hoops and is an aerialist and gymnast. Karla has been coaching for many years the future generations of circus performers.
Tayelor Hise
Tayelor began her aerial journey back in August 2020 and quickly fell in love with all things aerial, training in Lyra, Silks. Trapeze, Pole and Aerial Yoga. Tayelor has always had an interest in sports, training and nutrition, especially cross fit and powerlifting. Tayelor has competed in multiple Aerial competitions and placed in the top 3 and also performed with Circus Espana for the past 3 years.