About
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Meirmanov Sports Acro and Circus Arts is a Not-For-Profit [501 (c) (3)] Public Charity that supports and develops amateur athletes for national and international Sports Acrobatics and Circus competitions. The mission of Meirmanov Sports Acro is to educate, motivate, assist, and develop amateur athletes, inspiring participants to increase physical fitness, strength, grace and flexibility. To encourage the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of gymnastics with the spirit of friendship, cooperation and good sportsmanship in an environment that promotes self-confidence, team building and courage without discrimination of any kind. To increase public awareness of an interest in Sports acrobatics and increase opportunities for youth to train, showcase and compete in the sport and circus. We are the first and only registered competitive Junior Olympic Sports Acrobatic team in Illinois, and in 2006 Meirmanov Sports Acro’s four man team won gold at the Nationals in Kansas City, MO.
The Circus Arts programs offer both kids and adults an opportunity to experience a variety of Circus Arts, with everything from Juggling, Tumbling, Acrobatics, Clowning and Aerial Arts. The founder Nourbol Meirmanov is a graduate of the world famous Moscow State Circus School, and has been a leading Sports Acrobatics & Circus Arts trainer throughout the Chicago area. He has recruited some of the most experienced trainers to educate, motivate and inspire people of all ages to participate in Circus Arts programs.
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Management
Nourbol Meirmanov, the founder of MSA & Circus Arts, is a skilled athlete and a professional acrobat who has been a leading circus performer and an experienced gymnastics coach for over 30 years. He is a graduate of the world famous Moscow State Circus School with a Master of Sport in several disciplines. A leader of his own acrobatic act, he developed and act with his son Almas, which they performed for many different circuses including Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus. Nourbol is a much sought after teacher and has been recruited by both professional circuses and professional circus schools to teach and develop both skills and acts. Nourbol is USA Gymnastics Professional Member with a safety and head coaching certification. Nourbol is also a private coach for professional performers and athletes competing in gymnastics, bodybyilding, and fitness competitions. Nourbol’s passion for teaching has inspired many students and professionals to excel and achieve greatness within circus arts, acrobatics, and performance.