Meet Our Team
Emily (Emmy) Moon
Emmy graduated from the University of Texas in Austin (UT) with a Bachelors in Dance & Theatre. Prior to UT, she completed her Associate of Arts Degree at Collin College in Plano, TX where she studied dance and choreography under the direction of Tiffanee Arnold. At UT in 2006, her choreography, Night Terrors, was selected for the Gala show at the American College Dance Festival.
Apollo Owner/Iluminar Artistic Director/TOO/PRO/EAC Company Director
Travis Moon
As the Executive Director, Travis oversees and manages all rigging systems and equipment at The Apollo Center. He is a current member of the Alpine Rescue Team, serving since 2021, where he continues to expand his expertise in technical rigging, rappelling, knot systems, ice climbing, rock climbing, wilderness rescue, and emergency medical response. Travis is EMT certified through the State of Colorado and currently works for iCare Ambulance, further advancing his medical and rescue training through real-world emergency response experience
Apollo Owner/Executive Director
Stars Company Director/Aerial Coach
Bryan Dumpert
Bryan was born and raised in Colorado and began aerial and dance training in 2017. He was a competitive gymnast for 15 years before joining Iluminar as an acrobatics coach. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in history, but found his passion in the fitness industry shortly thereafter.
Daniel Nolasco
Flyers Company Director/Aerial Coach
A Texan-born Coloradan at heart, Daniel started his education as a circus artist in 2010. He graduated from The New England Center for Circus Arts in Vermont spring of 2013. He later went on to work with Iluminar Aerial and Aerial Dreamworks with frequent collaborations with Frequent Flyer Productions and MOTH Poetic Circus back home in Colorado.
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Jeanne Bayerl
Stars Company Assistant Director/Costume Manager
Stars & Flyers Company Coach
Kai Hill
Kai has been a part of Iluminar for the past 6 years. As a coach at The Apollo Center, Kai has spent her time focused on the beauty and fun of aerial, while also expanding her technical knowledge of the sport. She is currently studying Psychology and Political Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. She strives to choreograph and teach with the intentions of expanding students artistry, strength, and confidence.
Skye Polla
Front Desk Assistant/Aerial Coach
Skye has been coaching at The Apollo Center for four years and has performed with our companies for six. A lifelong lyra enthusiast, she enjoys coaching on every apparatus. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry at CU Boulder while continuing to share her passion for aerial arts.
Izzy Aguilar
Izzy has been coaching at The Apollo Center for the past three years and has trained and performed with our youth performance companies for over 10 years. She loves inspiring the next generation of aerialists and creating a fun, creative environment where every student can grow and thrive.
Aerial Coach
Aerial Coach
Posy Giovenco
Posy has been coaching at The Apollo Center since 2024 after beginning her own aerial journey here in 2021. She enjoys introducing young students to aerial arts while helping them build confidence, develop new skills, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment.
Callie Hicks
Aerial Coach
Callie has been part of The Apollo Center community for over 10 years through recreational classes and our youth performance companies. As a coach, she is passionate about sharing her love of aerial arts while helping students build confidence, strengthen their technique, and develop a lifelong passion for the sport.
Teagan Hinkle
Aerial Coach
Aerial Coach
Emily Hirth
Emily has been coaching at The Apollo Center for the past three years and has trained and performed with our youth companies for over 13 years. She loves sharing her passion for aerial arts and inspiring students to build confidence while having fun. Her favorite apparatuses are lyra, silks, and trapeze.
Mazzie Launder
Aerial Coach
Mazzie has been coaching at The Apollo Center since 2024 after training in our classes and performing in our youth companies since 2017. She has performed with our TOO Youth Company since 2022 and is pursuing a career as a professional aerialist while studying welding to build custom aerial apparatuses.
Addy Novinger
Addy has been dancing with the Apollo Center in their youth performing companies for over 8 years. She has enjoyed coaching by creating a positive environment for young artists to grow in. She values cultivating aerial technique alongside artistic expression in a safe and fun way.
Front Desk Assistant/Aerial Coach
Aerial Coach
Lyric Swagman
Lyric is a circus artist specializing in aerial straps, hand balancing, and a variety of aerial apparatuses. She has trained and performed with our Flyers and TOO Youth Company for over 6 years. Lyric is excited to share her passion for aerial arts and inspire the next generation of performers.