• Gabby Dean (She/They)

    DANCE INSTRUCTOR

    Gabby Dean is a performer and choreographer based out of NYC. She recently graduated with her BFA in Musical Theatre from LIU Post and has been teaching dance and circus across the country over the past 8 years. From line dancing to ballet to aerial arts, Gabby is passionate about teaching the next generation of dancers and inspiring others to get moving.

  • Alison Dell (She/Her)

    ACRO INSTRUCTOR

    Alison Dell is a circus artist known for her captivating tricks and versatility. She has appeared in numerous productions at Circus Academy New York, French Woods Festival and toured with Shoestring Circus. Dell’s training includes flying trapeze, hand to hand, and swinging trapeze.

  • Ava Jaross (She/Her)

    FLOW INSTRUCTOR

    Ava has over 14 years of experience in fire and flow arts and has been performing professionally for the past 5 years. She specializes in poi, staff, fans, hula hoop, and more, and has been teaching workshops and classes for over a decade at festivals, in private sessions, and online. Passionate about sharing her craft, Ava is excited to bring her expertise to the studio and inspire the next generation of flow artists.

  • Nick Fox (He/They/She)

    HEAD COACH & OFFICE MANAGER

    Nick Fox started his circus journey at age 11 at one of the foremost performing art camps in the United States. Since then he has become an accomplished generalist and has trained disciplines including: a vast array of Aerial apparatuses; Flying Trapeze; Flow arts; Dance; and Acting. He has taught all over the country in studios, productions, and summer campsand has also written and designed original circus shows, created and developed programming, helped students prepare for professional auditions, and published two circus books. His motto as a coach is “We get to share the joy of something we love by showing the students the potential we see in them.”

  • Rachel Leksana

    OWNER

    Rachel took her first flying trapeze class in 2018 and has been in love with circus arts ever since. She's been teaching lyra and flexibility for 4 years at CANY, and several students who began their lyra journey in her classes have gone on to perform and compete professionally. Her mission is to create an inclusive, fun, and safe environment for students to find strength and community.