Contortion performances can be created around a certain theme, in order to convey different emotions. The costumes and the choreography both play a part in the mood which is created around the performance. The performer's personality will reveal one of many contortion styles and performance acts, such as: atheletic, shocking, weird, humorous, beautiful, graceful, etc.

 

Some special types of performances:

• An adage act is a slow, acrobatic dance in which the male partner lifts and carries the female partner as she performs splits and other flexible poses.
• In a rag doll or golliwog act, one or two assistants bend, shake and carry the contortionist in such a way as to convince the audience that the disguised performer is actually a limp, life-sized doll. The act usually ends by stuffing the doll into a small box, after which the performer gets out and takes off the costume.
• A Spanish web is a contortion act that is performed high above the stage while holding on to a loop in a thick soft rope that is hung from the roof.
• Other performers might manipulate props during their performance, such as spin hula hoops or juggling rings, balance towers of wine glasses, or play a musical instrument.

 Although these types of contortion performances are common, there are numerous other styles and types of performances which are based around the contortionist and his or her personality and preference. Each and every contortionist and contortion act are different.

 

 

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