💫 Meet the Team Behind Ascend & Orbit Kids

A powerhouse of movement, mentorship, and magic.

✨ Alice Hilary – Pole Fitness Instructor at Ascend: The only way is UP & Fly Girls.

Alice Hilary is a natural mover, a compassionate leader, and a rising force in the Fly Girls community. A dedicated pole athlete for over three years, Alice creates shapes that seem to float in the air — blending strength, flexibility, and a quiet confidence that lights up every room she enters.

But her magic doesn’t stop there. With a background in mathematics education and youth mentoring, Alice brings a rare mix of discipline, creativity, and emotional intelligence into every session she leads. Whether she’s working with teens through Ascend or guiding adults through pole fitness at Fly Girls, she teaches in a way that makes people feel safe, supported, and strong.

Her superpower? Translating complex movement into clear, empowering steps—helping students of all levels build both skill and self-belief. Her classes are known for being equal parts fun, structured, and heart-centered, often leaving students feeling more confident than when they walked in.

Whether you're learning to fly for the first time or rediscovering your power, Alice’s classes are a reminder that movement can be a form of magic—and you already have everything you need inside you to rise.

🌟 Kya Sanders – Orbits Kids and Ascend: The Only way is UP! at Fly GIrls & Fly Girls Aerial Hoop Instructor and other forms of fitness.

Kya Sanders is a natural-born performer and a beloved part of the Fly Girls team. With a degree in Musical Theatre, Dance, and Singing from Birmingham’s Performers College (2025), she brings the perfect blend of stage presence, structure, and sparkle to every class she leads.

Kya has been teaching aerial hoop at Fly Girls for over five years, and her passion for empowering youth shows in every session. In addition to her work with us, she also teaches at Stagecoach Performing Arts and several other youth-centered programs across the region. Wherever she goes, she brings a vibrant, joyful energy that young people instantly connect with.

Her secret? Kya’s a big kid at heart—playful, funny, and endlessly creative—but she knows exactly what she’s doing. She runs a tight ship, blending warmth with discipline in a way that builds respect, trust, and growth. Her students leave class not just stronger, but prouder, bolder, and more confident in who they are.

With Kya, expect high standards, high energy, and a whole lot of heart.

🔥 Crystal Gibson – Founder & Master Instructor for Fly Girls Fitness and Orbit Kids and Ascend

Visionary. Mentor. Movement alchemist.
Originally from Los Angeles and now the heart behind Fly Girls UK, Crystal Gibson brings over 20 years of experience in performance, aerial arts, and empowerment coaching. A multiple-award-winning artist, international judge, and full-time teacher, Crystal has trained thousands across the globe—and built Fly Girls into a creative sanctuary where strength and self-worth go hand in hand.

With deep roots in both the stage and the studio, Crystal leads with passion, precision, and purpose. She sees movement as more than fitness—it’s a language. A way back to the self.
In her teen and youth programs, she’s known for igniting confidence, building trust, and helping each student feel seen, capable, and creatively alive.
You won’t just learn how to move—you’ll learn how to believe in yourself again.