Meet the Staff
Sara Trindade: Owner
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Education: BS in Psychology from Springfield College and an MFA in Dance from Temple University
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Handstand
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, pilates and kettle bell, exploring, biking.
What inspires me: People who take their time and energy to help others.
What I do at InMovement: I created and have grown InMovement to what it is today. Now a days, I hire, oversee, manage, worry, and come up with a good idea once in a while. But for the most part, I get out of my staff’s way and watch them run the show!
Mrs. Talia
Coach Kate: Head Coach of the Junior Olympic competitive team and Fast-Track Program
Hometown: Blacksburg, VA
Education: BA in English Literature, BA in Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish) from JMU
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Kip!
Hobbies: In my free time I love to read! I also enjoy taking my three pups out for walks, dancing, cooking, hiking, and exploring.
What inspires me: I truly believe gymnastics is the best sport in the world, and I want to pass on that passion to the next generation. I love to watch kids hard work pay off!
What I do at inMovement: I am the Assistant Manager and head our Junior Olympic competitive team and our fast-track program.
Miss Chelsea
Hometown: Prince George’s County, Maryland
Education: University of the Arts Philadelphia/ BFA in Modern Dance
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Front handspring
Hobby: Singing
What inspires you: My two boys inspire me to be the best version of myself. Having two little ones makes me work hard to achieve all my dreams.
What I do at InMovement: I am the Mini inMovement General Manager and teach parent/child, pre-school/kinder, and after school gymnastics classes!
Mr. Kenny
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Education: BFA in Graphic Design from The University of the Arts
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Pull over on bars
What inspires me: Helping individuals exceed their potential
What I do at inMovement: I am in charge of Brand Management for the company as well as assisting with Web Design Maintenance
Short Background: I’m originally from Arlington, Virginia and have been working in Brand Management and Graphic Design for 8+ years now. Outside of work I love to create, play, and record music.
Miss Teresa
Miss Eugenia
Mr. Alex:
Hometown: San Francisco
Education: Enough for now
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Back layout
Hobbies: Cooking and baking.
What inspires me: Posters of cats that say “hang in there.”
What I do at InMovement: I am the XCEL Team Head Coach and teach school-aged classes and preschool classes.
COACH ANNINA
Hometown: Delmar, NY
Education: BA in Linguistics and Philosophy at Smith College
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Kip and handstand!
What inspires me: I am inspired by hard work and those willing to try new things!
What I do at InMovement: I primarily work with our competitive team, but I also do administrative work and assist our marketing team with client communications and website maintenance
Short Background: I have been coaching gymnastics since I was 15 and have worked with children as young as 18mo and as old as high school age. Outside of the gym, I like to cook, woodwork, and play with my cat!
Mr. Ben
Miss Renee:
Hometown: Plainfield, NJ
Education: Dance Associates
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Handstand
Hobby: Dancing
What inspires me: Students’ passion for learning
What I do at InMovement: I am the Birthday Party & Special Events Coordinator and teach school-aged classes and coordinate birthday parties.
Mr. Mike
Hometown: Perkasie, PA
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Back/Front Hip Circles
Hobbies: Playing in Punk Bands. Eating Tacos.
What inspires me: Coming into work everyday and making children laugh.
What I do at InMovement: I teach preschool/kinder classes, school-aged classes and lead birthday parties.
Coach Elaine
Hometown: Frederick, MD
Education: Currently a junior acting major at the University of the Arts.
Favorite gymnastics skill: Front and side aerials.
Hobbies: Dancing, acting, and modeling.
What Inspires Me: The kids who come in everyday willing and ready to learn and seeing them progress.
What I do at InMovement: I coach intensive gymnastics with a focus on hotshots and preteam.
Miss Margot
Hometown: Westport, CT
Education: BA in Dance from Muhlenberg College
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Improvising!
Hobbies: Crocheting, dancing, eating, and cuddling my cat.
What inspires me: I’m always inspired by the creativity, energy, and focus found in students who have learned to work collaboratively.
What I do at InMovement: I am part of our inHomeMovement team – I teach virtual classes and virtual private lessons!
Coach Casie
Miss Brielle: Social Media Manager
Hometown: West Deptford, NJ
Education: BFA in Musical Theatre at The University of the Arts
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Round Off
Hobbies: Music, hanging out with my dog, and eating tacos.
What inspires me: Coffee
What I do at inMovement: I am the Social Media Manager and the Private Lessons Coordinator
Mx Bailey
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Education: BFA in Acting from The University of the Arts
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Hello-Goodbye Jumps
Hobby: Theatre, dancing, karaoke, bread eating, crafts with glitter.
What Inspires Me: Seeing young ones be curious about who they are and the world around them.
What I do at InMovement: Lead birthday parties, teach some classes, and coach summer camp!
Alice
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Education: Currently a Senior at Masterman High School
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Round-off
What Inspires Me: Helping people find new and creative ways to accomplish tasks.
What I do at InMovement: I am a coach for beginner level classes!
Short Background: I did gymnastics for 10 years until I recently stopped in June, and I have now been coaching for 2 years! I am also a current senior in High School and in my free time I like to draw, bike ride, and play with my dog!
Miss Tara
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Education In Progress: BS in Entertainment & Arts Management from Drexel University
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Clear hip circle
Hobbies: Movies and music.
What inspires me: My family and friends!
What I do at InMovement: I teach preschool/kinder classes, school-aged classes, and coach team!
Miss Coty
Hometown: Roswell, GA
Education In Progress: BS in psychology, minor in women’s and gender studies, pursuing master in couple and family therapy
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Handstand!
Hobby: Rock climbing
What inspires me: Seeing kids learn new skills and feeling accomplished, helping them build confidence in themselves and to achieve more skills in the future.
What I do at InMovement: Saturday classes and birthday parties!
Mx. Loren
Hometown: Huntingdon, PA
Education: BA from Oberlin College, MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, CMA from the Laban/Bartenieff institute of Movement Studies
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: One-handed cartwheel
Hobby: Crafting
What inspires me: I love finding and helping others find joy, freedom, and community through movement.
What I do at InMovement: I help kids have fun and be safe at gymnastics-themed birthday parties!
Miss Erin
Hometown: Woodstock, MD
Education In Progress: BA in Film (in progress!) at Temple University
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Star jumps!!
Hobbies: Watching movies, cooking, and baking.
What inspires me: My friends, the environment, and watching kids grow and learn!
What I do at InMovement: I with parent-child classes and birthday parties.
Miss Victoria
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Education: BFA in Dance and a minor in Art Therapy from University of The Arts
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Cartwheels
Hobbies: Dance and cooking.
What inspires me: Seeing the joy that comes from moving the body.
What I do at InMovement: Assist birthday parties.
Miss Mallory
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Education: University of Pittsburgh
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Isolation movements
Hobbies: Fitness dance classes, art, and exploring Philadelphia by bike.
What inspires me: Making kiddos happy and helping others.
What I do at InMovement: You'll find me at the front desk on Saturdays or helping at a birthday party!