Instructors

FOUNDER
HOOP & AERIAL HAMMOCK INSTRUCTOR

Caroline is the founder and owner of Luna Ascend. Her lifestyle revolves around movement! She started her movement journey through pole dancing in 2016. She then began her aerial journey with lyra in 2017. Shortly after in 2019, she began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where she currently holds a purple belt under Humberto Perea (her husband) and Jaime Perea (her brother in law) at Chop and Chops MMA.

When she is not teaching at Luna Ascend, you can catch her teaching and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, weight lifting, running with her twin sister, and running after her 2 year old. She is currently training for her first full marathon in November.

IG: delphis__

HOOP & SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR

Carolyn “Tiger Mom” is a dynamic aerial artist, show producer, and the visionary founder of Tigermom Aerial Hoop Studio in Brooklyn. Known for her fierce style and empowering teaching approach, she blends athletic strength with theatrical storytelling to create performances that are both breathtaking and deeply emotional.

As a dedicated coach, Carolyn specializes in aerial hoop and flying pole, guiding students to discover courage, confidence, and creativity in the air—whether they’re complete beginners or seasoned performers. Her signature classes focus on strong technique, musicality, and artistic expression, all delivered with the uplifting energy and tough-love support that earned her the name “Tiger Mom.”

Carolyn’s love for building community shines through in every project she touches, from immersive student showcases like Haunted Treasure Hunt and Follow the White Rabbit to retreats and training programs designed to help aerialists grow on and off the apparatus. Her mission: make people feel powerful, capable, and a little bit magical every time they step into the spotlight.

You can find her teaching at 3 studios: Tigermom Aerial Hoop (Founder and Owner), IncrediPole (Pole and Hoop), and Luna Ascend (Hoop and Specialty) in Bushwick. 

IG: carolyn_tigermom

HOOP INSTRUCTOR

Stephanie has been dancing in the air for almost a decade. Based in NYC, she’s trained in Lyra for ten years and has performed duo and trio pieces at The Slipper Room and other local venues. She’s traveled around the world to learn from some of the best in the aerial arts, and she loves bringing that knowledge back to her students. Expect classes that focus on strength, flow, and confidence, with plenty of room for creativity and play.

IG: @sly.flies

AERIAL HAMMOCK & AERIAL YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Ahana discovered the world of circus through aerial yoga in 2023 and hasn’t looked back since. When she’s not flying through the air exploring new shapes, she’s grounding herself on the mat. Passionate about sharing the joy of connecting with movement, Ahana invites her students to discover their own aerial journey through playful, centered flows that both challenge and inspire.

IG: @ahanaintheair