Trina Quijano
Head coach Trina Quijano teaches children of all age’s acrobatics, cheerleading, dance, gymnastics and break dancing. For more than 11 years Trina was a recreational and competitive gymnast and also competed for Miami-Dade Community College in both gymnastics and cheerleading. Trina is KAT certified, Safety certified, and is a USAG and AAU member. Trina has been a professional instructor for both dance and gymnastics for over 14 years coaching at various locations. Trina’s love of performing shines through as she encourages her students to travel and perform or compete at a variety of well-known locations including Disney World, Sea World, and Sea Escape Day Cruises. Each year Trina organizes numerous fundraisers in order to take staff and students to Woodward gymnastics camp where they learn many new techniques. Trina continues to inspire everyone around her with her devotion to this program. She puts hard work and dedication into all that she does for her students.
Rachel Ebener
Rachel graduated from FIU with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specifically Marketing. She is now looking into graduate programs to further her education. She started gymnastics when she was 3 years old and continued through high school and college with cheerleading and tumbling. Through her creative style and high level of energy she makes gymnastics enjoyable for the children. Rachel is a member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified.
Lisa Tanner
Lisa is a member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified. She teaches our various gymnastics classes with a positive attitude and with great enthusiasm. She has a Bachelor's degree in the area of Health Science and is exploring options for graduate school. Lisa also did cheer and tumbling for over 12 years and has been coaching gymnastics for the past six years.
Caitlin Ebener
Caitlin has recently transferred to Barry University after graduating from Miami Dade College with her Associates degree. She was a cheerleader and tumbler for 5 years. With her lively attitude she creates a fun and safe
environment for the children. Caitlin is also a member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified.
environment for the children. Caitlin is also a member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified.
Megan Maher
Megan grew up doing recreational gymnastics with Trina in the city of North Miami. She has been coaching gymnastics and cheerleading on-and-off for over 13 years at many South Florida facilities. During that time she became USAG Safety Certified, and K.A.T. Certified, (Kinder Accreditation for Teachers), attended 3 USAG National Gymnastics Congress' and Woodward Gymnastics Camp as a visiting coach. After graduating college from Barry University with a Bachelor's of Fine Art, majoring in graphic design, she worked at a local publishing company in South Florida. In 2009 she returned to her true passion of working with kids and teens improving their fitness at Expressions of Talent. Megan also starting a boutique graphic design firm specializing in corporate branding and print design.
Jennifer Martinez
Jennifer recently graduated from FIU, with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She helps out with teaching our dance & gymnastics classes and is responsible for updating the company's website. Jennifer started gymnastics when she was 8 years-old and went on to compete as a Level 6 gymnast. She has been coaching for the past 10 years, is a member of USA Gymnastics, and is Safety Certified.
Samantha Stella
Samantha attends school at Miami Beach Senior High. She's been dancing since she was 5 years old and it has been her passion ever since. She helps teach gymnastics and dance classes and currently dances with our hip-hop group. Samantha is also a member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified.
Aubrey Murphy
Aubrey is a Junior at Chaminade-Madonna College Prep School. She has been dancing, cheerleading, and tumbling since she was 6 years old. Aubrey currently competes nationally with her school dance team. She is a member of our Jr. Staff and assists with our Tiny Tot, Level 1, Open Level, and Jazz/Hip-hop classes. Aubrey is a member of USA Gymnastics.
Chelsea Abreu
Chelsea is a new edition to our Jr. Staff and is a member of USA Gymnastics. She currently attends Miami-Dade College- majoring in Nursing with hopes of becoming a Registered Nurse. Chelsea began gymnastics as a tiny tot when she was 3 years old and continued classes as well as competed Levels 4 & 5. She has participated in and assisted with various dance classes (hip-hop, jazz, ballet) and performed in Disney and Seaworld for dance.
Mercedes Leguizamon
Mercedes is a Sophomore at Miami Beach Senior High. She is a part of our competitive gymnastics team and will compete at the pre-optional level this upcoming season. Mercedes is our Leader in Training who volunteers with our tiny tumbling classes and assists with camps and birthday parties.
Dujon Chang
Dujon graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. He is very dance oriented, winning many salsa competitions and participating in various break dancing and hip hop events. He runs our salsa program along with teaching hip hop & break dance.
Matthew Quijano
Matthew is one of our Break Dance & Hip Hop instructors. Matthew has been break dancing and doing hip hop for over 9 years, and continues to improve his skills. Some of Matt's accomplishments include: Harlem Globetrotters World Tour 2011, Sean Kingston Birthday Celebration Opium Night Club, Calle Ocho Monique, “Step up 2” opening premier, “Step up 3D”opening premier, Florida Lottery Lucky Lines commerical. He also demonstrates skills in Breakdancing, Popping, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Urban Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Choreography, House Dancing, and Modeling.