Transform Your Life
With JoyRyder
Holistic wellness coaching, entertainment, and transformative experiences. Your journey to a healthier, more vibrant life starts here.

One performer, many disciplines
From fire and stilts to the runway, the dance floor, and full event curation — every act below comes with a story and a look at the work.
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About JoyRyder
JoyRyder is a multi-disciplinary performer and wellness coach who moves fluidly between fire and stilts, the runway, the dance floor, and the yoga mat. What began as a spark at Afrika Burn has grown into a full repertoire of live entertainment, poi and fire, towering stilt characters, roller-skating spectacles, and bespoke costume creation, crafted to set any event, festival, or brand activation alight.
Off the stage, that same energy powers Simply Well: personalised training, Pilates, Yoga, and nutrition coaching that helps people move better and feel stronger for the long run. Whether curating an unforgettable festival moment or guiding a client's transformation, JoyRyder blends movement, mindfulness, and celebration into every offering, creating moments people remember long after the lights come down.
Modelling
I've been in front of the camera since high school, and by the time I landed in Cape Town, modelling and film work had become a regular part of my life. What I love most is the transformation - the wardrobe, the makeup, the way a lens can reveal a completely different side of someone. It never gets old.
With years of experience across different photographers, locations, and styles, I bring versatility that makes it easy to tailor a shoot to exactly what you or your brand needs. Whether it's editorial, commercial, or something completely unique - I know how to bring it to life in front of the camera.
Looking for a model for your next shoot? Let's connect.
My Fire Dancing Journey
My passion for fire dancing sparked four years ago at Afrika Burn, during the mesmerising Dance of a Thousand Flames before the Clan burn - watching performers wield props in a fiery spectacle left me hooked! "I've got to learn this!" I thought. Over the next year, I honed my skills with poi, building confidence to perform. I invested in more props, expanding my repertoire, and though there's always more to master, fire calls to me like a moth to a flame - it's in my stars!
Fire dancing ignites my soul, blending thrill, artistry, and raw energy. While not a certified teacher, I offer engaging workshops in fire dancing with props like poi for beginners and enthusiasts, guiding you to safely discover this captivating art.
Primarily, I specialise in electrifying fire performances at events such as festivals, parties, weddings, and cultural celebrations - creating hypnotic displays that dazzle audiences and light up the night. I tailor routines to fit your theme, ensuring a safe, spectacular show.
Ready to spark some magic? Connect now to book a performance or workshop!
My Roller Skating Journey
I kicked off my roller skating adventure on my 30th birthday with a dream pair of skates - what started as a whim quickly became a beloved hobby! Soon after, I connected with my coach at Elemental Flow Skating Academy, who guided me through the basics and beyond. A year in, I joined the Junior Blades ice skating club, mastering artistic skating and progressing through graded elements - it's tough but incredibly rewarding.
Skating gives me wings, freeing my spirit and fuelling my excitement for what's next.
Primarily, I thrive on performance skating at events like parties, festivals, corporate functions, and gatherings - delivering crowd-pleasing routines that bring energy and applause. From smooth glides to artistic flair, I customise shows to make your occasion unforgettable.
Ready to roll with excitement? Connect now to book a performance.
Stilt Dancing
A friend, a pair of stilts, and one lap around the block - that's all it took. Seven years later, I'm still up there, dancing above the crowd and loving every second of it. Yes, I've taken a fall (my knee remembers), but as they say - the show must go on.
Stilts give me my own mobile stage, and I bring it wherever the party is. Whether it's a festival, a launch, or a celebration, a stilt performer turns heads and sets the tone before a single word is spoken.
Want to elevate your event? Get in touch to book a performance.
My Dance Journey
I began dancing at age 3 with ballet, soon adding modern and tap. After school, contemporary became my favourite - blending emotion and athleticism. Ballet remains my core, building strength, discipline, and grace.
Dance fuels my soul and aids my healing - it's my lifelong passion. While not a certified teacher, I offer fun workshops in ballet, modern, tap, and contemporary for all levels, helping you discover the joy of movement.
Primarily, I specialise in captivating performances at events like weddings, parties, corporate gatherings, and festivals. From elegant solos to energetic routines, I tailor shows to elevate your occasion.
Ready to add grace and excitement? Connect now to book a performance or workshop!
Yoga & Pilates
I blend Yoga and Pilates into sessions that keep clients strong, flexible, and never bored. By combining the best of both, I create workouts that suit all ages and levels - building confidence and progress in equal measure.
Group sessions work beautifully for company wellness days, team building, or any occasion where you want people to move, connect, and leave feeling better than when they arrived.
Interested in a session for your team or event? Let's talk.
Personal Training & Nutrition
Personalised training and nutrition built around your goals, your schedule, and your body - strength, mobility, Yoga, Pilates, and sensible fuelling that fits a busy life.
It all runs through Simply Well: an on-demand video library plus monthly 1:1 coaching with Jalene, so you always know exactly what to do next.
Ready to train smarter? Explore Simply Well.
Curating Event Entertainment
Need entertainment that fits your event perfectly? I put together solo or group performances tailored to your theme, venue, and vision - with a team that's professional, high-energy, and impossible to ignore.
Choose from podium dancers, fire performers, stilt walkers, roller skaters, flow artists, and aerial performers. Pair them with costumes from my extensive wardrobe, or let me create something completely bespoke for the occasion.
Ready to take your event to the next level? Let's make it happen.
Custom Costume Creation
A glue gun during Covid - that's where it all began. What started with decorating jackets and painting furniture quickly grew into building full characters from head to toe, using recycled and up-cycled materials wherever possible.
I don't do fast fashion. I ask what you already have, and we build from there - because so much already exists, it just needs a little creativity and joy. Whether it's a customised painted denim piece or an entire one-of-a-kind character for your next event, I'll make sure you stand out.
Got something in mind? Let's create it together.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Share a little about your event or wellness goals and JoyRyder will craft a bespoke experience that fits your vision.