About
L.J. Mintz
Meet L.J.
Owner of Flyer Fitness / Educator / Coach
With over 25 years as a movement professional, LJ brings an artistic quality combined with a scientific approach to moving the body.
Physical fitness and movement have always been a part of L.J’s life. With her strong background in dance, gymnastics, and circus arts, she has performed around the globe as a flying trapeze artist, aerialist, and modern dancer, performing with circuses such as Big Apple Circus and Cirque Du Soliel.
Her natural interest in human movement continued with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science & Health promotion, as well as certifications with STOTT PILATES, Lents Pilates, Pilates Method Alliance, Pilates Sports Center, and National Academy of Sport Medicine.
Throughout the years, L.J has been fortunate to work with diverse populations in several different forms of movement. Using her knowledge & experience, combined with her patience & enthusiasm, L.J provides students with fun, challenging and personalized programs.
Certifications
Certified Pilates Instructor,
Certified Pilates Instructor,
Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Aerial Physique Silks,
Pilates Suspension Method
Performance Experience
Cirque Du Soleil “MYSTERE” – Las Vegas, NV
Flying Trapeze Artist/Chinese Pole Acrobat
Shrine Circus (The Flying Cortes) – USA Tour
Flying Trapeze Artist/Aerial Performer
Circus Flora (The Flying Pages) – St Louis, MO
Flying Trapeze Artist
Circus Circus (The Flying Poemas) – Reno, NV
Flying Trapeze Artist/Aerial Silks Artist
Vietarra Entertainment (The Flying Poemas) – Jakarta, Indonesia
Flying Trapeze Artist
Big Apple Circus (The Flying Poemas) – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Flying Trapeze Artist
Jordan World Circus (The Flying Poemas) – USA Tour
Flying Trapeze Artist/Aerialist
Cirish Productions – Miami, FL
Aerial Performer/Flying Trapeze Artist
George Carden Circus (The Flying Trasancos) – USA Tour
Flying Trapeze Artist
Watch L.J. Fly
Through her professional career as a flying trapeze and aerial artist, L.J has had the opportunity to perform with many different troupes, individuals, and companies including well known names such as The Flying Poemas, The Flying Pages, The Flying Cortes, The E.C. Flyers, Cirque Du Soliel, Richard & Victor Galvis, Pedro Farfan, and Jordan Tribble.
Cirque Du Soliel
L.J. Mintz has performed flying trapeze in multiple venues across the globe, including on stage at Mystere by Cirque Du Soliel in Las Vegas Nevada.
Big Apple Circus
L.J. had the privilege to perform internationally with Big Apple Circus for their 'Summer in Abu Dhabi Family Festival'.
Emerald City Trapeze Arts
Performing at ECTA is an experience like no other. With the audience only steps away from the flyers, one can feel the excitement and energy all around.
Circus Flora
A more traditional Circus, in a beautiful circus tent in St. Louis, Missouri, performers with Circus Flora feel a special sense of community, on stage and off.
