Contact Us & About Us

Brittany Kepler
Artistic Gymnastics/Acrobatic Gymnastics Coach

Brittany has been involved in Artistic Gymnastics/Acrobatic Gymnastics for 21 years. Brittany started out in Artistic Gymnastics at the age of 7 and then transitioned to Acrobatics at age 13. She competed in Acrobatic Gymnastics from 1997-2004, competing at the highest Junior Olympic Level earning many National medals. In 2001 she received her Judges Certification and has judged Nationally as well as Internationally for the past 10 years. In 2004 Brittany opened her own Acrobatics team in Dayton, Ohio, where her athletes earned many State and Regional titles, as well as National Medals. In 2007, she was awarded the Region 5 Coach of the Year award and her Lv 9 Pair/Group received the Regional award for Best Choreography. Brittany graduated from SCC, located in Ohio, in 2007 from their Physical Therapy program, and has been working in the field since. In 2010, she became a Certified Personal Trainer through ISFTA. Brittany is extremely excited about starting an Acrobatic Gymnastics Team here in SWFL, building strong, positive athletes, and sharing the love of the sport with athletes, as well as the community.

Karen Sipe
Artistic Director

Karen Sipe is a graduate of Goucher College, the sister school of Johns Hopkins, in Townson, Maryland. She received her B.A. in Dance History and Criticism with a minor in Arts Administration in 1983. She was formally trained in ballet, modern, jazz and tap since the age of three. She had the unique opportunity to study the techniques of Ceccheti, Graham, Horton, Ailey to name a few great choreographers. She performed, choreographed, photographed dance as well as studied anatomy, kinesiology and labanotation. She taught for South Carolina Ballet Theater and worked as administrative assistant to the director of SCBT/Ballet Michigan. Sipe has also been published in several publications for both dance criticism and reviews. She has been self employed for the past 10 years in the arenas of hospitality and personal training and dance instruction as well as starting a circus school, L'Esprit du Cirque.

Kevin Chiddister
Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer

Kevin specializes in Functional Fitness, Weight Loss, Sport Specific Training, Elderly and Adolescent Fitness. Kevin is available for one-on-one personal training sessions in your home as well as many fitness facilities throughout SWFL. He teaches a variety of group classes suitable for many levels of fitness and endurance. See schedule and locations listed on facebook at http://facebook.com/kevinchiddister. Kevin is originally from Fremont, Indiana and has relocated to sunny Florida to follow his passion for fitness and great weather. Kevin has personal training certification through the American Council on Exercise and a degree in Personal Training from the Heritage Institute. He is CPR and AED certified and fully insured. To schedule a personal training session call Kevin at (260) 668-2472.

Kirk Richards
Music Teacher

Currently the headmaster guitar instructor at Naples park music, Kirk has been raising the bar for young and older inspiring musicians. He has over 30 years as a live performer and instructor making him the leading teacher in the field of rock, blues, metal, and alternative styles. Students are taught to read music, play lead solos, and learn their favorite songs. Music theory and ear training, along with proper rhythm styles are also a main focus. Students of all ages from beginner to advanced will surely benefit from taking lessons.

Lisa Camp
Graphic Instructor

LISA CAMP has over 15 years experience is Graphic Design. She has always had a strong love for art with her early years focusing in pastels, watercolor and illustration. After high school, Lisa attended the University of Florida where her talents were expanded and developed for the world of Graphic Design. Through her career, Lisa worked producing a monthly magazine and designing books for two different Publishing Companies. In addition, Lisa has taught 2 years at the Von Liebig Art Museum during their summerArt School program.Classes included Oil Pastels, Wacky Water Color and Building Character—Sticks to Clay.

Her family includes her husband Jason and her two boys, Cody and Chad.
lisamariecamp@yahoo.com · 239.272.7271

Sean Sipe
Director of Gymnastics

Sean Sipe attended Penn State University and Temple, where he received scholarships for gymnastics. He began his training in 1980 in Pennsylvania where he quickly progressed from level 4 to senior elite. In 1986 he made the National Team. He has decades of coaching experience with University of Pennsylvania, girls' team, Level 5-8 at Gymstar in Philadelphia, Level 8-10 at Walkins, also in Philadelphia. He was the Director and Head Coach of the Boys' Team at Naples Progressive Gymnastics until June 2009. He was also the tumbling coach for Naples High School. He has been self employed for the past 10 years in personal gymnastics training and hospitality as well as starting a circus school, L'Esprit du Cirque.

Walt Timoney
Clown Teacher

Walt Timoney has been in the Children and Family Entertainment Business for 14 years. He Started as a clown raising money for the Shriners Hospitals for Children, and has donated time and talent for Make-a-wish and the Jimmy Fund in Massachusetts. Walt does a variety of characters from Clown to Pirate to Santa. He makes balloon sculptures and teaches Balloon Twisting, as well as write and perform funny yet educational and entertaining, interactive puppet shows. Walt has worked for schools, libraries, corporate events, parks, churches, major hotel chains, restaurants, Extreme Air Sports, day cares and private parties.