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Our Team

Meet the people who'll help you soar

Our instructors are not just teachers — they are mentors dedicated to guiding you on your journey, regardless of skill level.

Terra Meierdierck Miller, Studio Owner

Terra Meierdierck Miller

Studio Owner

Terra, the passionate owner of Flexibility in Flight, holds a master's degree in education and has dedicated her career to teaching and inspiring others. When she isn't at the studio she's a mother, wife, writer, educator and mountain biker who has traveled the world for leisure, education and her yoga practice.

Currently teaching

Erika Maikish, Studio Manager

Erika Maikish

Studio Manager

Erika keeps the studio running day to day and blends aerial technique with the flowing artistry of Liquid Motion® for a truly unique class experience.

Currently teaching

Nicole Jacobsen, Lead Instructor

Nicole Jacobsen

Lead Instructor

Nicole brings warmth, technique and creativity to every class she teaches across our aerial and conditioning programs.

Currently teaching

Lilith Belasco, Pole Fitness & Floorwork Coach

Lilith Belasco

Pole Fitness & Floorwork Coach

The unique blend of strength, agility and artistry that pole demands has always intrigued me — there's a truly exhilarating sense of liberation that comes from soaring through the air. Let's take that first step together.

Currently teaching

Ellen Rosenshein, Lyra Instructor

Ellen Rosenshein

Lyra Instructor

Ellen has a rich and varied background in circus arts, showcasing her skills in trapeze, lyra hoop and aerial fabric. Her expertise highlights both her athleticism and her artistic flair.

Currently teaching

Jessica Parol, Circus Arts & Conditioning Expert

Jessica Parol

Circus Arts & Conditioning Expert

Jessica's deep circus background powers our most challenging conditioning and apparatus offerings.

Gretchen Heinel, Aerial & Pole Instructor

Gretchen Heinel

Aerial & Pole Instructor

Gretchen brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to aerial and pole technique, helping students of every level build strength and confidence.

Ashleigh Diaz, Pole Instructor

Ashleigh Diaz

Pole Instructor

Ashleigh teaches pole with warmth and precision, helping students build confidence in the air one skill at a time.

Currently teaching

Rachael Salazar, Pole Instructor & Liquid Motion® Certified

Rachael Salazar

Pole Instructor & Liquid Motion® Certified

Rachael is a pole instructor and Liquid Motion® certified coach who blends sensual movement, floorwork and conditioning to help students of all levels move with confidence.

Currently teaching

Erica Cronin, Pole Instructor

Erica Cronin

Pole Instructor

Erica creates a welcoming, encouraging pole classroom where new and returning students alike find their strength.

Mariel Fernandez, Studio Instructor

Mariel Fernandez

Studio Instructor

Mariel shares her love of movement with an energetic, supportive teaching style.

Luisa Fuentes, Bellydance Instructor

Luisa Fuentes

Bellydance Instructor

Luisa shares the joy and tradition of bellydance with rhythm, expression and core-building movement.

Theresa O'Leary, Pole Fitness Instructor

Theresa O'Leary

Pole Fitness Instructor

Theresa cultivates strength and confidence with empowering pole choreography.

Currently teaching

Caitlyn Houseman, Beginner Pole, Fluidity & All-Body Types Specialist

Caitlyn Houseman

Beginner Pole, Fluidity & All-Body Types Specialist

Caitlyn specializes in welcoming brand-new students to pole and fluidity, teaching to all body types with patience, positivity and a focus on what each body can do.

Currently teaching

Nicki Miller, Rope & Creative Movement Instructor

Nicki Miller

Rope & Creative Movement Instructor

Nicki brings creative movement and corde lisse expertise to our advanced apparatus offerings.

Victoria, Junior Assistant Instructor & Circus Baby

Victoria

Junior Assistant Instructor & Circus Baby

At four years old, Victoria is our youngest assistant instructor and our original circus baby — she's been flying since Terra was pregnant with her. She greets students, demos her favorite tricks and reminds everyone that aerial is supposed to be fun.

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Flint and Flower Photography, Resident Photographer

Flint and Flower Photography

Resident Photographer

Capturing the beauty, strength and stories of the Flight Family — both in the air and on the ground.

Some of our team teach substitute or seasonal classes only — see the full schedule for everything on the calendar.

Flexibility in Flight students and instructors gathered together after a studio showcase in Chester, NY

We're all about community

Flexibility in Flight has always been about the people. Showcases, jams, Groove nights and open studio bring students and instructors together to cheer each other on — no competition, no egos.

Every body, age and ability is welcome in this room. Come for the classes, stay for the Flight Family.

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