Contortion is a performance art in which performers called contortionists showcase their skills of extreme physical flexibility. Contortion acts often accompany acrobatics, circus acts, street performers and other live performing arts. Contortion acts are typically performed in front of a live audience. An act will showcase one or more artists performing a choreographed set of moves or poses, often to music, which require extreme flexibility. The physical flexibility required to perform such acts greatly exceeds that of the general population. It is the dramatic feats of seemingly inhuman flexibility that captivate audiences.

A contortionist may perform alone, may have one or two assistants, or up to four contortionists may perform together as a group.In the past, contortionists were associated almost exclusively with circuses and fairs, but recently they have also found work performing in nightclubs, amusement parks, in magazine advertisements, at trade shows, on television variety shows, in music videos, and as warmup acts or in the background at music concerts. 

When hiring contortionists a variety of options are available to shock and astonish the guests at your next party,  festival, circus, special event, or fundraiser. If you’re looking for extra special entertainment to give your event an edge hire a contortionist! Aerial Artistry amazing contortionists will literally bend over backwards to put on a fantastic show for you and your guests. With their superhuman flexibility and strength they can contort themselves into all kinds of impressive shapes that will amaze the crowds, ensuring that your occasion will definitely stand out from the rest.