When you think of contortionists, images of circus performers (perhaps a la Cirque du Soleil) likely come to mind. The bending, twisting, and stretching seem impossible — and never fail to mesmerize.

SEATTLE — Peter Amelia is a trapeze artist and contortionist with Seattle’s Versatile Arts and Arcadia circus schools. "Increasing flexibility has just changed my life so dramatically," Peter said.

There are some performances that are difficult to watch and also difficult to look away from — and Ukrainian contortionist Oleksandr Yenivatov has seemingly mastered that tough line to walk. The ...

This world record comes with a serious twist. Full-body contortionist Shakirudeen Alade, 25, landed a Guinness World Record for his skills walking on his hands — with his legs flexed behind his back, ...

“A lot of people think that my pictures are actually Photoshopped,” said Montgomery resident Bella Kash. It’s easy to see why. Kash, who is from Bronx, New York, is a dancer, contortionist and ...

Think it’s too late to become super flexible after 40? Think again! In this video, we’ll show you how dedication and practice can help you achieve incredible poses, like twisting your body and placing ...

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