About Us - Coaches and Staff
Tanaya Williams - Owner/Operator
Hi! I am Tanaya Williams and I live for gymnastics! I have been in the gymnastics business for my entire life. I participated in gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, and track throughout my school years. I began coaching in my father's gym when I was very young and just never stopped! My father was a competitive gymnast, trampolinist, and circus performer. He was also my coach for most of my childhood. I owe my passion for the sport and for teaching to him!
I am a lifelong learner and have studied three major areas in college that I apply in my work daily – Elementary Education, Health and Human Performance, and Business Management. Besides formal college studies, I have numerous other certifications and course completions. Some of which include -
· USA Gymnastics National Instructor
· American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor
· USAG Safety and Risk Management Certification
· USOC SafeSport Certified
· National Youth Sports Coaching Academy Certified
· Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Coach Certified
· Stewards of Children – Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect
and, the Florida Department of Children and Families 40 hour Child Care Facility Training.
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Scott, and we have an amazing daughter, Perisa! You will see both of them in the gym with me almost daily.
Coach Melissa
Hello! My name is Melissa Dundis and I have been involved in the sport of gymnastics almost my entire life; from competing as a youngster, to teaching classes, to coaching a team, to running a facility! I stopped coaching for 3 years when I became a full-time mail carrier for USPS. I really started missing the sport I spent my life cultivating so I decided it was time to see about getting back into it. As good timing would have it, I found Galactic Gymnastics needing a coach!
I am a technician and like to have a good time in my classes through positive reinforcement, proper technique, and innovation. I have taught preschool through Level 9 women's competitive gymnastics. I believe good basics early on equal safe and productive results whether it’s a class or team situation.
I have been a USA Gymnastics compulsory judge, a USA Gymnastics University Certified Instructor, Meet Director, and have completed the USAG Safety and Risk Management Course. I am also CPR/First Aid trained and certified.
Outside of gymnastics and delivering mail, my other passion is music and I can play several instruments! I also love dogs!
I enjoy working with Tanaya and meeting the growing family here at Galactic Gymnastics. Please don’t be shy about introducing yourself and starting a conversation. I am happy to answer any questions you may have!
Miss Shaina
Hi! My name is Shaina, I am a professional aerial artist and coach. I have been coaching aerialists for the past 8 years and there is nothing else I would rather be doing. I absolutely love my job! I am a certified instructor through Aerial Physique and recognized by the American Circus Educators. My favorite apparatus is silk but you can catch me hanging out on the sling, lyra, trapeze, and aerial cube. You can also see me performing with fire from time to time! I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the Galactic Gymnastics family!
Miss Kyra
Hi! My name is Kyra. I am a gymnastics coach for all ages and levels at Galactic Gymnastics! You will also see me working summer camp and birthday parties! I have been doing gymnastics since I was in second grade and I still love to tumble! I have always had a passion for gymnastics and I am grateful for the opportunity to share that passion with the children I work with. Currently, I am attending Eastern Florida State College where I am majoring in business management. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball!
Miss Tatum
Hello! My name is Tatum! I love my job here at Galactic Gymnastics! I teach aerial arts and gymnastics and also help with summer camp and birthday parties! Aerial arts is my specialty. It is a fun art form that I have been doing since I was 9 years old and I have been teaching for over 4 years now. I graduated from Melbourne High School and I am taking classes at EFSC and I plan on going to UCF to major in computer science. It's great to meet all of you!
Miss Tay
Hello! My name is Talia but most people call me Tay! I graduated from Merritt Island High school where I did Color Guard and Theatre as well as dance for 4 years. I did gymnastics until I was 13 years old and I am really enjoying coaching the kids in the gym! I get to work with all ages and all levels from preschool to team plus lots of other fun stuff like camps, open gym and parties.
I have also done figure skating since 2016 and I am a 2 Time National Champion with the Space Coast Hurricanes in Rockledge! This summer I competed in Paris! In the future I hope to perform in professional ice shows and travel all over the world!
Miss Olivia
Hi, my name is Olivia! I have done gymnastics since I was a baby and I still love doing it! I am a Senior at Viera High and I plan to become a doctor or a lawyer. I love working with children and am so excited to see them learning and enjoying the sport that I grew up doing. When I am not in the gym, I enjoy shopping and hanging out with my friends!
Miss Calista
Hi, my name is Miss Calista! I am a senior at Satellite High School. I did gymnastics for 7 years and I still love tumbling! I have been a competitive cheerleader for 3 seasons now. I also love working with kids and enjoy helping and watching them grow as gymnasts! In my free time I also enjoy going to the gym, surfing at the beach, and hanging out with my friends.
Miss Kaylan
Hi I'm Miss Kaylan! I attend Rockledge High School and I've been doing gymnastics for five years. I am currently competing level 6 and my favorite event is beam. My favorite color is red and I like doing crafts in my spare time. I love coaching and inspiring little kids to enjoy gymnastics as much as I do. I want to be a chemical engineer, but gymnastics will always be a part of my life!
Miss Danielle
Hi I'm Miss Danielle! I attend Rockledge High School and I've been doing gymnastics for five years. I also do aerial arts! I am currently competing level 6 and my favorite event is bars. My favorite color is pink and I love reading in my spare time. I love coaching and playing with kids, especially younger children because they're fun!
Miss Zara
Hi I'm Miss Zara! I am a senior at Rockledge High School and I did gymnastics for 8 years. I now have been pole vaulting for the past 6 years. My favorite color is blue and I also enjoy painting, hanging out with friends, and traveling with family. I love working with the kids in the gym so much! I will be majoring in Elementary Education in college next year!
Miss Carly
Hi, I am Miss Carly and I am a professional body builder! I have been involved in sports throughout my life and I am passionate about health and fitness. I started at the age of 3 in dance and gymnastics, then onto basketball, tennis, cheerleading, and track throughout my school years. During college, I lead my cheer team as captain for 2 years!
I began weightlifting in high school and absolutely fell in love with it. I have been training for 12 years now and competing for 3. I have been honored with several wins since my first show and earned my Pro card. I won my Pro debut and qualified for the NGA Universe, their biggest show of the year.
When I am not training in a gym, I am working as a real estate agent. It is very exciting to help clients buy and sell their dream homes. I am happy to assist any real estate needs across Florida's Space Coast!
Miss Gabby
Hi I'm Miss Gabby! I work at the front desk and love getting to greet everyone that comes in! When I'm not here at the gym, I'm usually out working with horses or riding them. I hope to return to school for Equine (horse) Sciences sometime soon. But in the meantime, I enjoy drawing cartoons, being with my family and my black cat Mr.Jones. I am also looking forward to my upcoming wedding in March of 2025!