OUR STAFF

Our founder Joshua is from right down the road, ya'll! A 2005 graduate of Dutchtown High, Joshua is more than excited to share his love for movement with his entire hometown. After coaching recreational and competitive gymnastics for 7 years, Joshua began focusing more on the circus side of things learning partner acrobatics, stilt walking, tight rope walking, juggling and many other circus art forms. He also specializes in tumbling and strength/conditioning. He is ready to share his passion with everyone!

David, the ring master himself, met Joshua through his original program while training for American Ninja Warrior. David competed in 3 seasons on ANW and now runs his own circus! That's right, his very own circus called Bayou Cirque. Did we mention he also is a performer himself? David performs on Aerial Straps and Trapeze at the ripe age of 46! He is truly an inspiration, showing that no matter how old you are, you are capable of "awesomeness."  David is also a wonderful husband, father to 3 amazing children and a scout leader to many wonderful kids. He is a great asset to the team and cannot wait to help spread fitness, fun and "the awesomeness" for all to enjoy.

Monet has been involved with GymFit since 2015 and an employee since 2018. She started out as a camp counselor and quickly fell in love with all of the different circus arts, particularly aerial arts. She loves sharing her passion for aerial with kids and adults through teaching. Monet completed the training to become certified as an aerial silks instructor.  She has also had the opportunity to perform all over Louisiana with GymFit’s sister company Bayou Cirque. Monet is so grateful for all of the opportunities that Gymfit has provided for her to learn new things and pursue what she loves. She loves sharing what she has learned with the Dutchtown community! 

Aerial instructor and performer Monroe Ohlerking is eager to spread her love for aerial arts and fitness at the new GymFit location in Dutchtown. Monroe has been attending GymFit as a homeschool student for about 7 years and has been an instructor for 3. She was homeschooled until recently when she started taking college classes. Monroe found her passion in several physical activities such as trapeze, acro, straps, gymnastics, and silks or pretty much anything that gets her up in the air as a flyer. One of Monroe’s favorite things to perform is duo silks with her twin sister. She hopes to help kids and adults find their passion in the circus life as well!

Chance Ballard is 25 years old and has been studying, training, and teaching martial arts, extreme martial arts and parkour/free running for 13 years! He loves to look at the world as his playground and has always had a huge passion for fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. He loves working with kids, teens, and adults and loves seeing others grow and accomplish goals. Chance has also achieved the rank of 4th degree black belt and has traveled around the states competing in taekwondo and extreme martial arts tournaments. He was a multi-year state champion and competed in the top ten tournaments in the world twice!  He loves working and getting to know everyone at GymFit Dutchtown!

We are SO excited for our Camp Director, Karen Watson! She has been a middle school teacher at Dutchtown Middle for 10 years and is also a graduate of Dutchtown High. She has been married to her wonderful husband, Scott, for 10 years and they have two amazing children, Anna and Chase. She has a passion for teaching and educating young children, and she is super excited  to serve as Summer Camp director! She also enjoys tutoring children and working to becoming the best educator possible.