Meet Our Team
Aerial and Conditioning Instructors
Rachel
Owner, Instructor: Silks, Hammock/Sling
Rachel began her aerial journey working on silks and sling, but quickly developed a love for practicing all different apparatuses. She has been a part of the aerial community in Jacksonville for the past 5 years, and has performed both locally and around the country in acts featuring silks, sling, pocket lyra, contortion and Rollerpole. She took ownership of Jax Beach Aerial Arts in 2025 with plans to expand the program and build more offerings to serve the aerial community. Her goal for JBAA is to ensure that the studio remains a welcoming space for aerialists and circus artists of all ages and skill levels. You can find her participating in all of our classes and hosting events, as well as subbing for silks and sling classes to support our team.
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Kylie
Instructor: Aerial Yoga, Mat Pilates, Hammock/Sling
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. Kylie leads aerial sling/hammock and youth classes at JBAA, as well as bringing Mat Pilates and Aerial Yoga (low-flow gentle hammock) to our studio.
Payton
Instructor : Aerial Silks, Sling
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 aspires to contribute a memorable performance to any given event as well as encourage anyone who expresses interest in these art forms!
Priscilla
Instructor: Lyra, Contortion, Aerial Conditioning
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!"
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Chanel
Instructor: Lyra, Silks, Sling, Trapeze
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. She has found a passion in growing 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 family and goes on walks with her husky.
Ali
Instructor: Silks, Hammock, Trapeze, Lyra
Ali is an experienced instructor with a multi-apparatus skill set that she brings to the studio. Seven years ago, Ali walked into her first pole class and instantly fell in love with being in the air. Since then, she's trained across silks, sling, lyra, trapeze, and even specialty apparatuses like chains and Spanish web- but fabric will always be her true love. She's thrilled to join the Jax Beach Aerial Arts community and can't wait to help our aerialists soar to new heights!
Lexis
Instructor: Silks, Sling, Lyra, Trapeze
Lexis is an addict of all things aerial. She began coaching circus arts in 2017 and has gone full steam ever since. She considers herself an aerial generalist, but specializes in aerial fabric.You can find her on sling, lyra, silks, dance trapeze, triple trapeze, chains, and Spanish web. She even dabbles in a variety of partnering.doubles work across multiple apparatuses. Her favorite thing about aerial is exploring and creating aerial routines and choreography for not only herself but her students as well. In her spare time, you can catch her at home tending to her chickens and ducks, baking bread and cookies, or exploring the world with family.