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Contortion (sometimes contortionism) 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.
Contortionist Tsatsral Erdenebileg from Mongolia is the current Guinness World Record holder for the longest Marinelli bend achieved at 4 minutes 17 seconds on 24 Jul 2013. [3] She broke her own previous record held in May for 2 minutes and 34 seconds. [4] The prior record was held by Iona Luvsandorj for 50 seconds in 2009. [5]
In acrobatic gymnastics, there are different levels based on the difficulty and skills involved. The levels typically include beginners being level 2-4, intermediates being level 5-10, and Elites being level 11-19. Levels 2-4 focuses on basic skills and routines. It includes foundational elements like balances, dynamic skills, and choreography.
Drops can combine aspects of free fall, rolling or otherwise rotating oneself before landing in a new pose. Preparation for a drop can make for a pretty wrap, but the ultimate goal is the fall rather than the pose. Of the three trick types, drops require the most strength and are also the most potentially dangerous. Aerial silk duet
A showgirl performing aerial silk. Acrobatics (from Ancient Greek ἀκροβατέω (akrobatéō) 'walk on tiptoe, strut') [1] is the performance of human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination.
Circus skills are a group of disciplines that have been performed as entertainment in circus, carnival, sideshow, busking, variety, vaudeville, or music hall shows. Most circus skills are still being performed today.
An elbow stand, performed as part of an acro dance routine. Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context. [1]