Our Instructors

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Originally from Massachusetts, Jess has been a life-long dancer and has always loved the combination of movement and music! For college, she attended the University of Virginia (ACC holler!) where she was a member of the Virginia Dance Team! Anyone who knows her, knows how much fitness has played a positive role in her life. Her family moved to the Clemson area years ago and has become die-hard Tiger fans! Jess always wanted to become a more ingrained member of this community and cannot wait to bring spin to Clemson! She’s excited to work together to make the workout experience more enjoyable, encouraging, uplifting, and empowering! She can’t wait to see you in our studio, ready to clip in and leave feeling unstoppable! 

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Lexi is a senior finance major at Clemson! She was born and raised deep in the heart of Texas! She grew up as a dancer so when she found spin, she couldn’t stay away! Ever since Lexi went to her first class a few years ago, she knew she wanted to help share the feeling of spin with as many people as she could! When she walked into Elevate for the first time, she knew that’s what they were all about too! She can’t wait to be a part of this community! Her overall goal is to help others feel strong, confident and empowered. Expect things in her classes to get fun, loud, not too serious, and maybe a little crazy in a good way!

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Maggie is a senior at Clemson University, majoring in Business Management. Originally from Charleston, SC, she’s been dancing since the age of two and fell in love with spin during her senior year of high school after wrapping up her competitive dance career. Spin quickly became the perfect outlet to channel her love for music, movement, and high energy. Maggie brings that same passion to every class, crafting rhythmic, feel-good rides that will leave you smiling, sweating, and counting down to your next session.

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Nora is a senior studying Finance at Clemson University, originally from the small town of Southbury, Connecticut. Her journey with spin began during high school when a friend convinced her to go to a 5:45 a.m. class. From that very first ride, she was hooked. Now, as part of the Elevate family, Nora is dedicated to creating a welcoming and uplifting space where everyone feels they belong. Her classes are filled with energy, confidence-boosting vibes, and a mix of choreography and challenging songs that push riders to their best. Nora’s mission is to inspire others to feel strong and empowered, both on and off the bike. She’s thrilled to share her love for spin and can’t wait to see you in class. Get ready for high-energy rides, unforgettable playlists, and an experience that will leave you coming back for more.

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Jade is a sophomore Biochemistry major at Clemson, born and raised in Charleston, SC. After seven years of competitive volleyball, she found her love for spin senior year of high school and discovered a passion for teaching the summer before freshman year! Jade’s classes are filled with high-energy remixes that help you feel stronger and more confident than when you walked in, while creating a positive and uplifting environment.

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Ella is a senior at Clemson University, majoring in Early Childhood Education. Born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, she grew up playing a variety of sports, which helped shape her passion for movement and fitness. She fell in love with spin during her freshman year after taking a class at Elevate for the first time with her friends. She instantly knew there was something special about the Elevate community; the sense of connection and empowerment inspired her to pursue becoming an instructor. Ella brings contagious energy, fun vibes, and nonstop motivation to every ride—pushing riders to challenge themselves, have fun, and leave class feeling stronger and more confident than when they walked in!

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Carlisle is a junior studying Brand Communication at Clemson University. Originally from Florence, SC, she grew up attending her mom’s workout classes which sparked her love for health and fitness. She took her first Elevate class during her sophomore year and immediately fell in love. She left every class feeling stronger, more confident, and inspired, which ultimately led her to become an instructor herself. Carlisle is so excited to bring that same energy to her riders and create a space where everyone feels proud of themselves.

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Evelyn is a sophomore at Clemson University studying Communication. She grew up cheering, dancing, and going to her mom’s fitness classes, so she’s always loved staying active. After taking her first spin class, she was instantly hooked and started going almost every day.

Now, her favorite part is being able to share that same love for cycling with others. Her goal is to make every class high energy and welcoming, whether it’s your first ride or your hundredth. 

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Julia is a senior Psychology major at Clemson University and is originally from Charlotte, NC. After a friend brought her to Elevate at the beginning of her sophomore year, she quickly fell in love with spin. Having played sports her whole life, Julia has always loved staying active and found a passion for spin because it combines two of her favorite things: fitness and music. Elevate has become a huge part of Julia’s Clemson experience by giving her an amazing community and a form of exercise she genuinely loves, inspiring her to become an instructor and create that same experience for other riders.

Expect Julia’s classes to be high-energy, encouraging, and most importantly, fun! She loves all kinds of music, so expect everything from themes like High School Musical vs. Camp Rock and Taylor Swift x Gracie Abrams to Drake or EDM remixes, along with fun and challenging choreography. Julia can’t wait to get to know her riders and create classes you’ll look forward to, bring your friends to, and leave excited to come back for more!

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Ellie is a junior studying Psychology at Clemson University. Raised in Charleston, SC, she discovered her passion for spin during her junior year of high school when she started working front desk at a spin studio. From her first class, she knew she wanted to become an instructor! Fitness has always been a passion for Ellie, and she quickly found an amazing community at Elevate that made her love for spin grow even more. If you know Ellie, you definitely know how much she loves spin! Ellie wants to share her passion with every rider and create an experience that leaves you feeling strong and empowered. Expect high-energy rides, unforgettable music, and a whole lot of hype! Come ready to push yourself, have fun, and leave feeling stronger than when you walked in.