Chimal Circus Arts offers children’s recreational gymnastics and aerial fitness classes!

Chimal Circus Arts was started in Houston, Texas in 2008 by Coach, Alex Chimal. His vision was to start a program that brings strong foundational Gymnastics and aerial fitness classes to children through our mobile program. We strive to teach and encourage physical education through the basis of gymnastics as it can relate to other sports.

Students will experience formal gymnastics techniques (through the USAG guidelines) by learning routines of various disciplines such as bars, beam, tumbling, and skills such as cartwheels and back hand springs. Fitness, Agility, Balance, Strength, Self-Confidence and Coordination are the side products of our program. Students are given the opportunity to challenge themselves, while at the same time having fun.

Meet the Coaches!

Alex Chimal was born and raised in the circus. He is a 4th generation circus professional who has been performing since the age of 3. He is a world class aerial artists, acrobat, and tumbler. He is a certified gymnastics coach and member of USA Gymnastics, and is master choreographer. He has coached gymnastics for over 20 years and currently provides private lessons as well as classes. He started teaching in the Houston Area at Northland Christian School in 2008. He has coached gymnastics at a competitive level for a local gym as well.

Sophia Frusco  is our amazing flyer on the trapeze. She has performed around the United States touring with circuses. She is has a BA from the University of Houston in Functional Nutrition. She began her career at the age 11 training at various circus schools around the country, including with Cirque Du Soleil performers in Las Vegas. She became a professional performer at age 17 with a specialty in Swinging Trapeze and aerial acrobatics. She began coaching gymnastics when she was 15 and her love for coaching has only grown throughout the years. She now focuses on teaching foundational gymnastics skills.