Fenyx Aerial is the BEST performance company in Houston! I had the privilege of seeing some of…read moretheir performances as a wedding in downtown Houston and they were incredible! They had aerialists serving champagne from silks and lollipops, they had 3 separate "shows" during the reception that were amazing! I can't say enough great things about them!

I attended an Aerial Teacher Training taught by Kenali back in March. She came to Maui to teach for…read morethree days, and it was such a rewarding experience! Her knowledge and expertise are unparalleled. She was thorough, never compromised safety, and made sure all of the students had ample time to try out aerial skills and tricks on their own bodies. I would highly recommend Kenali and Fenyx Aerial Arts, especially if you'd like an Aerial Teacher certification. I'm very grateful!!

Reggie is the best! We did the dirty dancing lift for our wedding and he helped us so so much we…read moredefinitely couldn't have done it without him. We are now learning a bunch of fun cool acro stuff from him- we are addicted. Nicest people, a great work out and so much fun. Highly recommend!!

Just over a year ago, I visited Las Vegas with some friends, and saw an incredible show called La…read moreReve (The Dream). I turned to them and said, "Guys, this is my new hobby," to which they responded, "Yeah, right, John, sure." Well, I showed them. That weekend, upon returning home to Houston, I noticed a friend had invited me to a circus show she was in at Discovery Green. I didn't really know what I was looking at at the time, but it was cool enough that I asked her how I could join. A year later, I'm totally hooked. I take classes at three different studios these days. I like each of them for different reasons, but Cirque La Vie is my favorite. For one thing, CLV is -- to my knowledge -- the only circus troupe in Houston which also offers classes (or, on the flip-side, the only place offering classes which is also a circus troupe). As a result, it feels the most like a family. CLV's also got the most range of skills. While other studios in Houston only deal with aerial arts, CLV has jugglers, acrobats, stilt-walkers, contortionists, flow artists, and so on. There's even an apparatus for practicing tightrope, and talk of getting a trampoline. The biggest downside to CLV is probably the current lack of options for higher-level aerialists to take classes -- most likely a consequence of the limited space with which they struggled until their recent move. At the time of this writing, CLV only has level-one classes for aerials; but its teachers do offer private lessons, and they're worth it.

Alex and his team are seasoned circus performers. Their love of circus shows every time they teach,…read moretrain and perform. Having grown up in his family's circus in Mexico, Alex's knowledge runs deep and he is passionate about what he does. My daughter loves Chimal camps and classes and has been coming here for years. Hands down her favorite extracurricular activity.

I love Cirque shows…read more My wife and I figured we'd see a show while living in Houston and they were in town, so that's exactly what we did! This show was great! I have liked all three of the touring shows I've seen, but this was my first time in the Big Tent! It was a super hot day out, but the AC kept things nice inside. Don't expect big, comfortable seating with ample space to stretch out because these kinds of things are meant for packing people in. It's OK, that's what I expected since that's how most event-type places are. I'm glad there was an intermission so I could stretch out my back a little, though. Parking was easy getting in and out, although I could see it taking a bit longer if you get there a bit later than semi-early or if you get out of the tent a little slower. My favorite act was the juggler!

This review is for their performance in Houston…read more If you've been to other Cirque Du Soleil in the race park before then you know that there's no way around paying for parking. It will cost you $12 to park. The good thing about the parking is it was super organized so even though there were long lines of cars trying to park, the lines were moving; and once I had paid, the attendees directed me where to go and it took me less than a minute to park. Before you can enter the Grand Chapiteau, you have to go through your typical security measure. There are no metal detectors but they will look inside your purse if you have one. I was here with my sister and she didn't have a purse so we didn't even get checked. She did have a jacket on her but they didn't check it. This means you could sneak in your own snacks/drinks should you be inclined to. Why would one be inclined to sneak in their own snacks/drinks? Well, a bottled water/soda will run you $5. Nachos will run you $10. A Cotton candy will run you $8. Hot dog will run you $7. You see where I'm going with this? If you're coming here with your family (kids, wife, girlfriend, whatever), then you be better be ready to be dropping some $$$$. As for the show, it's your typical CDS stage/seating. You have the round stage with the seats surrounding them. I was lucky enough to get good seats to the right side and three rows from the stage so I was able to see everything clearly. If you opt to sit toward the back, some times you can't even see the faces of the performers clearly. The show started at eight on the dot. Some of the performances are pretty typical CDS where it would amaze you what a human body can do with training (contortionist, balancing act, juggling). Some of the other acts were more creative (invisible circus, finger dancing, animal impression). One act in particular was a combination of both where you have this dude playing yo-yo in the middle of the stage, but holy cow, he could control them yo-yos like they were a part of his body. I felt like he should have been competing in international yo-yo championship or something. All in all, I was happy with the show. This was also my sister's first Cirque Du Soleil and so everything was brand new to her and she was thoroughly impressed with the performances. CDS is always a fun event to go to and I definitely will go to whatever other Cirque Du Soleil shows that would make a stop in Houston.

I was first introduced to Cai Circus by my husband. We have been poling together for years prior,…read moreand he was yearning for a new apparatus to learn. I attended my first class in October 2022 which was a silks conditioning class taught by Chelsea Lu. Although I didn't learn much silk technique, the conditioning class was a great workout! I've also attended a few lyra and trapeze classes taught by Nikki and Caiya, respectively. In addition, I have attended an open studio session to try out flying pole. I would say that trapeze has been my favorite apparatus so far! Overall, I really like the community here, and the aerialists are much friendlier and welcoming than previous studios I've been to. I also really appreciate the owner, Caiya. She has always made her studio a safe space for my husband and I to learn new skills and have fun without any judgement! Another thing I really like about this studio is that they even offer children's circus classes, so there is something for everyone at any age or gender. The location is a bit hard to find at first, but there are directions on the website. Since the studio is only 5 minutes away from us, we tend to frequent this studio. I am looking forward to putting my future children in circus classes as well!

Cai Circus is a circus training facility and performance arts company by owner and founder, Caiya…read moreVelasco. Caiya has trained in classical ballet since the age of 3 and began her circus training at the age of 16 with an emphasis on contortion. She started Cai Circus to help build the circus and performance community in Houston, TX. It's located inside "Future Stars of Houston," a creative space for children to learn music, dance, instruments, circus arts, and other artistic skillsets. Cai Circus collaborates with Future Stars of Houston for their circus arts portion for children. However, Cai Circus also offers adult classes in a variety of circus arts such as aerial silks, trapeze, hammock, lyra, rope, contortion, straps, and more. Getting to this location can be a bit difficult as it's somewhat hidden. You can find it on Google Maps, but it requires driving through a giant lot beside random warehouses and going under two overpasses (Shepherd Drive and Durham Drive). There is a private parking lot with plenty of spaces, so you will always have a free place to park. I started training at Cai Circus in August 2022 solely to improve my flexibility and mobility. I have a background in yoga and calisthenics, and I was wanting to push my body to further levels. After observing the weird aerial apparatuses hanging from the ceiling, I was curious and drawn to explore them all. Here is a list of my favorite classes that Cai Circus currently offers below: Aerial Silks - Chelsea / Taylar / Toni / Angela / Eddie Lyra - Nicole Trapeze - Caiya Straps - Emma / Mauricio Rope - Emma Mobility & Flexibility - Caiya Open Studio - Various Instructors *They also offer random workshops Overall, Cai Circus is an amazing training facility to learn circus arts. Although I only came to stretch, I ended up learning so much more about fitness than I could have ever imagined. I have no desire to perform, but I am very happy that I came across this training facility. Each instructors has different skillsets, and you can learn from them all. I would highly recommend checking out Cai Circus!

Before we get into this review:…read more I began pole a while back, but left it due to my dad having some continued health issues and balancing work, hospital stays, and pole just wasn't going to happen. I started at a location in Houston that is part of a major chain/franchise (Not Axis). The search for a perfect studio is hard. You have your own personal goals you are working toward, and you are trying to find a place that not only meets that but also provides a comfortable environment. There are SO MANY studios in Houston, btw. I was searching FOREVER. Some focus more on the sexy side of pole, lots incorporate floor work, lapdancing, chair work. Most of those places just weren't for me. Everyone is different. I have always been attracted to aerial arts (and contortion, but that's a different story). Pole for me was always beautiful and artistic, like vertical ballet. The sexy stuff is awesome, just not for me personally. So I was on this ETERNAL hunt for a studio that focused on fitness and artistry. And I found Axis. But it took me another year or so to take the dive. D: (I know.) I had a car incident and was feeling pretty down in the dumps. Usually, when a depressing event happens in my life, I turn to fitness as a way to mend my heart. So I hopped on their mind body page and went for it. It's not close by any means to me lol. I had bought a sampler pass and decided along with pole, to try other apparatus. At one point I spent 4h on a Friday taking classes. #noregrets I learned my body understands lyra way easier than it does pole, the original apparatus I had started on way before. (I am not so great with left/right coordination when it comes to learning.) I also learned silks aren't necessarily my thing, and I am fairly okay with that. Or at least I should build up more upper body before approaching silks again. Cube was very interesting. I suggest bringing tights for learning cube, silks, or lyra. BC I learned the hard way lololol. Some apparatus are wrapped. Only lyra is wrapped, and a smaller cube is wrapped. Straps were rumoured to be added to the studio. Parking is easy enough. You reserve via mind body. Classes are small. Seriously. You can have individual attention if you are just not getting something. Flexibility classes are great. Before stretches begin, let instructors know if you had or have an injury or ongoing pain so modifications can be made for you. Every class will start with led group stretching. Bring your own yoga mat if you feel more comfortable using your own. I have a particularly cushy one. They have yoga blocks at the studio. Sometimes they have special events where teachers and students will have a showcase. Sometimes Cirque/Aerial Industry professionals will come in and offer workshops (you can sign up via mind body). I haven't been back due to it just not being in my budget right now. I do independent contractor work, versus having a steady FT situation. If money weren't an issue, I'd be living here on Fridays. Most of the classes I am interested in happen on Fridays and my Instructor is a funny, quirky, very talented lass. The pace is a bit quick, but even as a super newb with issues with left/right coordination, I got a hang of things. It's a great studio to be exposed to multiple apparatus. Lots of Pole studios just have pole or don't offer other aerial apparatus. If you find an aerial/cirque studio, likely they don't have pole. I like how I am able to explore pole, cube, lyra, silks, AND there's a dedicated flexibility class. PPS There are kids cirque classes offered via Fenix, who also uses the same space. Definitely worth checking out!

Edit: the owner Rachel is amazing, she is handling everything properly and if this teacher steps…read moredown from teaching the children, this is an excellent aerial school to send your child to. Today my daughter (who is 7) called me having a panic attack after leaving aerial arts early. I work during the week so her grandmother brings her. While in class today, the kids were running to get on slings and my daughter got to a sling before another little girl, who then started crying. The red headed teacher (I can never remember her name), yelled at the little girl to not cry and go sit with her grandmother if she was going to keep crying. Awful, that should've never happened, but then my daughter went to go console the girl because she has a huge heart and she's been raised to care about others. At this point the teacher BELLOWS at my daughter "(name) YOU AREN'T HELPING, GO BACK TO YOUR SPOT". My daughter has pretty severe ADHD (which aerial arts was helping with) and anxiety from issues that happened with a very mean teacher in kindergarten. When she was yelled at, my daughter went and hid behind the sling and started tearing up. My mom then asked if she wanted to go home and she said yes. After she put her in the car with her great grandmother my mom went back in to speak to the teacher. My mom walked onto the floor and said "maam" to get her attention. She continued with "you do not have the right to speak to any child like that. The worst thing you can do as a teacher is yell at a child. That was uncalled for." Do which the teacher replied "yeah, well she's ALOT" (speaking about my daughter, who we have spoken a lot to this particular teacher about her ADHD issues and my daughter had been doing so much better staying on task and really trying to learn) and my mom said "she's a lot? Well so what that. Completely out of line" and left. After my daughter called me while I was working, HYPERVENTILATING, and crying trying to tell me what happened. I am taking my daughter out of axis. I am SO happy I found an aerial arts school closer to where we live that is beginning children's classes. I was going to leave her in axis until those classes started but I refuse to subject my child to a teacher who shouldn't even be around children. It's very apparent she has no control over her temper and she has an ego the size of a yacht. I had seen glimpses of this lack of emotional control from her in the past when I was bringing her, but it wasn't to this extent so I just assumed she was having a rough day. But to let your temper get to that level while teaching small children is DISGUSTING. She should be pulled from the position immediately. Please, don't send your children here. There are two other FANTASTIC aerial arts schools in the woodlands and Conroe. She can not go on being allowed to teach children. If you care about your child's emotional well-being, you won't bring them here.

My daughter had her bday party here and ever since they've changed ownership, the gym feels…read moredifferent. They stack bday parties every hour and the space feels so crazy with the parties overlapping. The good thing is that they allow for us to bring your own food and drink. We used to do gymnastics here for the kid classes but it became increasingly difficult to get into the jam packed classes. It's still by far one of the more affordable options for large bday parties in Houston though. Check it out!

I can't say enough nice things about Discover Gymnastics and their programs! My daughter and son…read morewent there for camp this week. The staff was amazing, I felt like they were so safe and prepared. Both kids talked nonstop when they got home about all of the fun things they did. We will definitely be back!

Love taking my son here in the summer for open gym. He gets to run around and go on trampolines and…read morejump into the foam pits. Staff are great with the kids while they go crazy for an hour. We love coming here.

My son attended this flips gymnastics in tre woodlands but after a few months of being enrolled we…read morerealized that the service was terrible This gym only cares about money the people who works in the management front desk it's disaster nightmare. Be aware.because they still own me several class when my son was sick but they never get me refunds .for any class .

Took a beginner/intermediate ballet class for the first time and it was so much fun! I came in a…read morefew minutes early and the very nice girl at the front desk gave me a quick tour of the building. When she showed me to the back, Alisa, my instructor was there to greet me with all smiles. I have taken a few ballet classes as a kid. Now that I'm stiff and old it was somewhat difficult to follow some of the exercises but no worries Alisa will help you get through them! She was so patient and encouraging throughout the whole 90 mins of class. This particular class only had adults, men and women. Even if you have never taken ballet and just want to try it out, this is a good place to start. They also offer jazz, aerial silks, barre, pilates, and more. I was also informed before I left that there is an introductory offer for first timers at this studio. You get unlimited classes for 30 days for $30 What a great deal!

Took Jade's Mat Pilates class for the first time and it was great. The dance center is easy to find…read moreand fairly easy to park as it has a few assigned spaces right in front. The class was informative, upbeat with a great flow. Jade the instructor was welcoming, energetic, motivating, not to mention clearly experienced! The class was challenging but Jade gave pointers as well as hands-on adjustments and offered modifications for different levels of experience and fitness. Highly recommend and will definitely return!