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talent - venice

Meet our team of instructors that will take you through your class, help you connect to your body, and find your 50 minutes of escape. Each instructor comes to Tunnel with an extensive fitness background and passion for the pilates practice.

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Kelly

Co-Founder / Instructor / Lead Trainer

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Kelly’s career began as a personal trainer at the Instagram sensation gym DOGPOUND in New York City. At nineteen she had racked up a clientele including Victoria Secret Models, Olympians, American Ballet Theater ballerinas, and pop music stars. When she turned twenty one she auditioned for Soulcycle at a time only four percent of applicants were accepted into their training program and was hired. In 2022, Kelly started a new venture coaching pilates at a boutique chain in Los Angeles. There she grew an exclusive following within months and realized her attention to detail with clients, extensive background in dance, as well as use of matching the intensity of movement to the drive of music was something making her distinct when compared to all other instructors in the area. Quickly, Kelly discovered her own method of programming pilates classes was an advantage immensely juxtaposing the teaching styles of other pilates studios in the area.

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Kristen

Co-Founder/Instructor

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Kristen grew up in New York and has been living in California for the past three years.  She was a competitive gymnast and track athlete which helped propel her into loving fitness. Kristen turned to Pilates after her second knee injury as a way to stay in shape and help rebuild her strength without much impact, and it has become a regular part of her fitness routine.

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Corinne

Instructor

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Corinne has been obsessed with movement since the young age of 3 years old. Unable to make it out of the house without throwing a cartwheel, her parents enrolled her in dance classes, and that was only the beginning. Corinne trained as a competitive dancer in Nashville, TN, before moving to Memphis, TN, to pursue dance both at the collegiate and professional levels. Eager for more, she moved to Los Angeles, CA, in 2021 to further her career professionally, having danced for various artists and brands over the years. With dance comes the need for agility, strength and stamina, which is where Corinne fell in love with fitness. Pilates quickly became a source for her to care for her body and continue to build the strength needed for an active and healthy lifestyle. She's stoked to be a part of the Tunnel team and to help others fall in love with Pilates like she has!

Sydney

Instructor

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Born and raised in Los Angeles, I grew up as a competitive dancer and always had a passion for dance and fitness! I went to UCLA where I was the captain of the dance team and now dance professionally in the NBA. I fell in love with the workout and culture at Tunnel when it first opened in Venice and I love being able to share this experience with our clients! When I’m not dancing or teaching at Tunnel, I love finding new music for my classes, going to the beach, or trying new restaurants and coffee shops! 

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Tori

Instructor

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Tori is originally from New York, but has lived in LA for the past decade. She grew up as a competitive gymnast and has always loved fitness. After quitting gymnastics, she got really into running, but always wanted to find something a little more low impact to balance it out. After discovering pilates she was hooked with how intense and low impact the workout is. She’s extremely excited to be a part of the tunnel team!

Quinn

Instructor

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Quinn is a passionate Pilates instructor originally from Sacramento. She pursued her education at UC Irvine, where she majored in Dance and Digital Art, blending her love for movement and creativity. Quinn received her classical Pilates training from second-generation instructor, Diane Diefenderfer, ensuring a deep and authentic understanding of the practice. She is certified to teach mat, reformer, cadillac, and chair and loves integrating her classical training into Tunnel’s contemporary style. In addition to her expertise in Pilates, Quinn enjoys discovering new music to keep her classes fresh and to mix in her own DJ sets. 

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Liese

Instructor

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​Born and raised in Los Angeles, Liese grew up as an active kid and developed a deep love for movement through dance. Movement has always been an outlet—both physically and mentally—which ultimately led her to Pilates. She fell in love with the practice for its ability to strengthen, restore, and challenge the body in such an intentional way. Becoming an instructor felt like a natural step, allowing her to share this passion with others and help them feel strong and confident in their movement. She quickly fell in love with the culture of Tunnel and is excited to be a part of the family!  

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Bianca

Instructor

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Bianca brings an athletic yet mindful approach to Pilates, rooted in a lifelong passion for movement. She grew up playing competitive tennis and spent over four years coaching, developing a deep understanding of body mechanics and intentional training. Through college, she transitioned into indoor cycling, falling in love with riding to the beat and the power of music-driven movement.

Now, as a certified Pilates instructor, Bianca blends her background in high-performance sports with breathwork and dynamic sequencing. Her classes are designed to challenge both the body and mind, emphasizing deep breath awareness and set to music that enhances the flow. Whether on the mat or the reformer, Bianca creates an energizing yet grounding experience, leaving clients feeling stronger, more centered, and deeply connected to their movement.

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Jess

Instructor

Bio coming soon!

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