Meet Wei Jiang, the founder of Ms. J's Gymnastics and Dance. With an impressive gymnastics career that began in 1974, she trained at China's National Training Center and served as an on the Chinese Olympic Team for the 1984 Games. A NCAA competitor during her time at the University of Iowa, Wei holds a B.S. degree and has over forty years of teaching experience, taught students K through 5th grade gymnastics at The Spence School in Manhattan. Now, alongside her husband Gerard Irving, co-owner of Ms. J's, they continue to inspire the next generation of young gymnasts while raising their two daughters, Ginger and Ella, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Ms. Jerlin grew up in Williamsburg and began dancing at age 3 in a mommy & me Ballet class. Her interest in gymnastics began in junior high. She continued working on her skills up until high school. While learning gymnastics, she discovered an artistic way to express herself through movement and hasn't ignored her talent since then. She studied Speech Pathology at St. Joseph's College. Jerlin loves working with children and puts her all into making sure that the children express themselves in a way that each child sees fit.

Eliza, a Williamsburg local, discovered her passion for dance at just 4 years old. Starting with ballet, she quickly expanded her repertoire at 9 to include tap, hip hop, and ballroom. With a flair for creativity, she even choreographed birthday bashes and weddings! Now, she brings that energy to the after-school PUP program, where she teaches kids to express themselves and embrace life’s lessons—all while having a great time. After jumping into gymnastics as a freshman in highschool, she found an amazing synergy between her dance and gymnastic skills. Eliza absolutely loves inspiring the kids at Ms. J's, encouraging them to be true to themselves and enjoy every moment!

Raised in Southern California, Angi started gymnastics at the age of 6 as a pre-team gymnast. She remained active in tumbling by later joining dance and competitive all-star cheer with California Allstars until age 17. Angi attended Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School in 2013. Since then she has developed a fondness for working with kids as a nanny and a coach. She currently manages and directs Ms. J's Greenpoint location as she resides in Brooklyn with her two cats.

Lacee was born and raised in the desert of Arizona. She started dancing and tumbling at a local dance studio at the age of three and at the age of 15 decided to try out gymnastics and high school cheerleading. Lacee received her BFA from Arizona State University and during her time completed one season with their competitive cheer squad and danced under the direction of artists like Jessica Rajko, Kimberly Bartosik, Tentacle Tribe and Cruz Control Collective. She currently is a resident of Brooklyn and is a freelance movement artist while coaching your lovely children at Ms. J’s gymnastics.

Ms. Jayme grew up in Williamsburg and began working at Ms. J's after volunteering through NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program. Jayme has 5 years of experience working with children in various settings and enjoys creating an environment where her students are encouraged to be their best selves. Her interest in gymnastics began in high school, and she has worked to ensure her students' gymnastics experiences are both enjoyable and fulfilling. Jayme earned her BA in Human Biology at Hunter College and continues to enjoy making Ms. J's a safe and inviting space for all!

Meet Coach Pai, a dedicated member of the Ms. J's team for over 15 years. He brings a wealth of experience, teaching everything from the tot class to advanced gymnastics. In addition to his coaching, Coach Pai is also a talented stunt performer, having appeared in popular TV shows such as Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist. His passion for gymnastics and shines through in every class he teaches!

our facility, we are dedicated to providing a clean and well-maintained environment. Thanks to the Cruz couple, who take pride in their cleaning and maintenance work, every corner is kept spotless and in excellent condition. Their unwavering commitment ensures a welcoming atmosphere for all our visitors. You can always rely on us for a pristine and well-kept space!