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!
Mr. Ben
Hometown: Elkins Park, PA
Education: BA in Film and Media from Temple University
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Front Handspring Vault
Hobbies: Theater, photography, music.
What inspires me: People who take their time and energy to help others.
What I do at InMovement: I am a teacher for the following classes: Intro, Gym for Fun 1/2, Ninja class, and Stunting and Climbing.
Miss Becka
Hometown: Easton, PA
Education: B.A. in Communication from DeSales University
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Front walkover
Hobbies: Running, yoga, lifting, and reading.
What inspires me: My family! I have six younger siblings who like to keep me busy! I’ve learned a lot from all of them, and they inspire me to try my hardest in everything I do.
What I do at InMovement: I teach Intro to Gym 3, Rec Team, Boys Gymnastics, and more!
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 Teresa
Hometown: Pottstown, PA
Education: Film and Media Arts Degree from Temple University
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Side Aerial (no handed cartwheel)
Hobbies: Gymnastics, filmmaking, and rock climbing.
What inspires me: Watching kids/adults accomplish new skills while furthering themselves in the sport.
What I do at InMovement: I co-direct our Competitive Team, the Head Coach of our Xcel Team and the Adult Program Coordinator
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!
Hobbies: Woodworking, cooking, and playing cello.
What inspires me: I am inspired by hard work and those willing to try new things!
What I do at InMovement: I coach a variety of classes ranging from Gym for Fun to our competitive team. I also do administrative work and assist with maintain email marketing and website maintenance
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!
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 Eugenia
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Education: Degree in Human Resources and Certifications in Aerials
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Aerials (silks, hoop, hammock), backbends, splits, and handstands.
Hobbies: Practice and try new movements in all the aerial elements, dance in front of the mirror and eat a lot of chocolates.
What inspires me: Me inspira poder enseñarle a los niños el arte que amo, darles una experiencia fuera de lo común, siempre afirmando que no hay limites y que podemos lograr todo lo que nos propongamos con una enorme sonrisa. En todo amar y servir.
Translation: It inspires me to be able to teach children the art I love, to give them a unique experience, always affirming that there are no limits, and that we can achieve everything we plan to with a huge smile. All in love and service.
What I do at InMovement: I am the Summer Camp Program Director, the Lead Aerial Teacher, and a teacher for Boys & Girls Intro to Gymnastics.
Mr. Kenny
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Education: BFA in Graphic Design from The University of the Arts
Favorite Gymnastics Skill: Tuck Jump
Hobbies: Creating and producing music.
What inspires me: The need to solve problems with critical thinking and make sustainable change in peoples lives
What I do at inMovement: I am the Brand Manager for the company and assist with administrative duties
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 teach Move Your Body classes, gymnastics classes, lead birthday parties, and assist aerial classes.
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!
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!