Our Instructors
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Jessica
FOUNDER
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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Kayla
INSTRUCTOR
Kayla is currently a senior here at Clemson University originally from just outside of Washington D.C. in Great Falls, Virginia. She came across rhythmic spin in high school and has been hooked ever since! Kayla is a firm believer in the power of group fitness and the impact that the community of a studio can have on a person. She has experienced just how strong that impact can be and is so excited to bring that to Elevate! She wants to encourage everyone who might the on the fence about trying a spin class to give it a shot, as that’s what she did all those years ago, and it has become a pivotal part of her life! Kayla’s rides are sure to be full of energy, great music, and excitement, and will leave you wanting more!
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Laura
INSTRUCTOR
Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Laura is a senior studying Food Science and Human Nutrition at Clemson University. She couldn’t be more excited to spend her last year in Clemson instructing at Elevate! Laura's core passion is health and wellness, and as an aspiring Dietitian, she has always hoped to impact others by promoting a balanced lifestyle. She is delighted to share this passion and her love for spin to help establish a powerful community at Elevate! With a background in dance and performing, Laura has always connected to music and has a natural feel for rhythmic riding, so riders can expect upbeat classes with lots of fun choreo! At Elevate, she is most excited for her classes to become an outlet where riders can feel accepted, encouraged, challenged, and inspired, allowing for growth both on and off the bike.
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MEGAN
INSTRUCTOR
Megan is from Charleston, SC and graduated from Clemson in December 2023 with a degree in Psychology! She is going to head back to Charleston to attend medical school at MUSC starting in the fall. Megan fell in love with spin and its mental and physical health benefits four years ago at her home studio and has been enthralled ever since. She loves that spin is a workout that you look forward to before, and leave feeling amazing after. As an instructor, her goal is for everyone to leave her classes in a better place than they were when they entered. She absolutely loves meeting and getting to know people. Megan wants everyone to know that Elevate is a safe place that will accept you as you are!
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MICHAELA
INSTRUCTOR
Michaela is a junior from Massachusetts, studying Biochemistry here at Clemson. She found a love for spin during the pandemic after she went to her first spin class. Michaela was immediately hooked on the after class high and felt unstoppable. She is so excited to share that same feeling with riders. Expect lots of choreography (especially push ups), throwbacks, and of course high energy from her classes. Elevate is a place where she leaves everything outside the studio doors and encourages riders to do the same. She reminds riders of how spin is an individual workout for themselves and to not take ourselves too seriously because after all, we aren't really going anywhere on stationary bikes. Come join Michaela at Elevate to experience a high energy workout and to accomplish personal growth!
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MARIS
INSTRUCTOR
Maris is currently a junior here at Clemson University majoring in Early Childhood Education. She grew up right outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Being a dancer her whole life, Maris found a large passion for music. Being able to combine that with her love for fitness is what originally drew Maris into rhythmic spin three years ago! Maris has been able to experience first-hand the impact of group fitness at Elevate by working the front desk for this past semester, and she is so excited to continue growing with this community as an instructor! Maris considers spin her safe space and hopes to create that same feeling for others through her classes. Maris strives to have fun with her rides, so you can expect a lot of positivity and personality combined with great music and high energy! Maris is most excited to create an environment that leaves you feeling confident and energized physically and mentally.
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BRI
INSTRUCTOR
Brianna is a junior biology major from the city of Charleston with a background in dance and musical theatre. She has a passion for fitness and grooving to the best. After taking one class at Elevate and meeting the Elevate team, she fell in love! She loves inspiring people to find confidence in themselves and hopes to bring that energy to Elevate. Bri leads the room with main character energy and unmatchable good vibes. You can expect to sing along, dance like no one’s watching, and definitely break a sweat during her 45-minute workout. Brianna’s passion for motivating others and rhythmic spin will leave you energized and ready to conquer your day!