Mindy D’Angelo
Manager
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Mindy’s love for movement began at an early age through ballet, a passion she carried with her throughout her childhood.
After high school, Mindy pursued another lifelong interest—working with animals. She earned her Associates of Science in Veterinary Technology from Jefferson College in 2000, specializing in clinical, shelter, and behavioral care. In 2005, Mindy relocated to Southeast Missouri, where she worked with veterinarians throughout the region.
But her desire to move creatively led her to discover yoga and adult dance classes at The Edge Pilates-Aerial Arts studio in 2012. This sparked a renewed interest in both movement and self-expression.
In 2016, Mindy earned her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification through Yoga East Registered Yoga School and began teaching both adult and children’s yoga at The Edge Pilates-Aerial Arts in 2014. She expanded her qualifications by earning a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher Certification through Kidding Around Yoga in 2018.
As The Edge Pilates-Aerial Arts began to develop its aerial arts program, Mindy was brought on board to help create and implement a youth aerial arts and circus program. What began as a small recreational class in 2016 has since grown into a vibrant performance track program for youth ages 5 to 18. Today, over 40 children participate in this unique program that fosters creativity, performance skills, and aerial expertise.
Mindy’s role as Director of Youth Programming allows her to continue nurturing young talent, providing them with opportunities to shine in the world of aerial arts. During this time, she also assisted Lauren Jones at the Holland College of Art and Design, helping to develop and grow their aerial arts program.
Mindy’s extensive training includes certifications in various aerial apparatuses, such as aerial sling, silks, lyra, rope, trapeze, and pole through Born 2 Fly Productions and Pole Fitness Alliance. She is also trained in Creative Aerial Act development with Julianna Hane. She further expanded her skills with an intensive aerial harness program with On the Fly Productions in 2020.
In Pilates, Mindy started her teacher training journey with Balanced Body Pilates in 2017, recently completed in 2026, and is a Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor, qualified in Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Barrels, and Chair Pilates.
When Mindy isn’t teaching, training, or performing, she enjoys spending quality time with her two sons, finding joy in the little moments of family life.
Certifications
Pilates
Balanced Body Comprehensive Certified
- Mat 1, 2, and 3
- Reformer 1, 2, and 3
- Chair
- Ladder Barrel, and Arc
- Trapeze Table
Aerial
- Aerial Yoga Level 1 (Born To Fly Productions)
- Youth Aerial (Born to Fly Productions)
- Aerial Fabric 1 (Born to Fly Productions)
- Aerial Fabric 2 (Born to Fly Productions)
- Aerial Sling 1 (Born to Fly Productions)
- Trapeze Level 1 (Born to Fly Productions)
- Rope Level 1 Add on
- Lyra (Hoop) Level 1 (Xpert Pole and Aerial Fitness)
- Tots/Kids Circus Arts (Facing East LLC)
- Pole Fitness Level 1 (Pole Fitness Alliance)
- Pole Fitness Level 2 (Pole Fitness Alliance)
- Xpert Children’s Aerial and Fitness Pole
Yoga
- CRYT (Kidding Around Yoga)
- 200 RYT (YogaEast Healing Arts RYS)
Additional Trainings
- CPR and First Aid (American Safety Training Institute)
- Charlie Faraday / Introductory Mechanics Lab – Beginner Aerial Silks Technique
- Charlie Faraday / Drop Mechanics Lab 1
- Charlie Faraday / Coaching Drop Mechanics
Professional Affiliations
- Yoga Alliance
- Pilates Method Alliance
- American Youth Circus Educators
- Pole Fitness Alliance