Hi! I am Mindy Cochran. I hold certifications in group fitness, personal training, nutrition coaching, and life coaching. I am a practitioner, teacher, and performer of aerial silks, aerial hammock, and aerial hoop, as well as a health columnist for Montana Woman Magazine. I am honored to hold the titles of first-place soloist in Montana's inaugural pole competition and finalist for Montana's Got Talent. Additionally, I represent Dragonfly Brand and Silverwind activewear as their proud ambassador. I have been training aerial arts for over a decade, performing at many music festivals and events across northwest United States, and alongside many renowned artists of the aerial world including the well-known Cirque Du Soleil. I began learning acrobatics at 33 years young with no former experience in dance or gymnastics. 

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In 2015, my love for aerial arts inspired me to open Kalispell’s first aerial studio, and I poured my heart into building a community rooted in empowerment, creativity, and the pure joy of flight. In 2022, I sold the studio but stayed on as an instructor and performer, still deeply connected to the art and the people. But, I felt the calling of high aerials, which were discontinued after I sold the studio. It was time for a new chapter. Many of Flathead’s finest aerialists joined me on my new journey, and together, we established Elevated Aerial—a haven for artists whose skills had outgrown low ceilings, who craved something greater, and were called to elevate higher. From this shared vision, the Elevated Aerial Performance Collective emerged, bringing together elite performers under one unified banner. In April 2025, I proudly announced the opening of Elevated Aerial Studio, a space where our incredible acrobats can pass on their knowledge, strength, and artistry through extraordinary classes, elevating others to new heights.

I believe that aerial is movement medicine for all ages! My life's purpose is to inspire others on the pathway to their best selves. Please reach out about beginning the journey to your best self and highest potential, or 
visit our booking site here!