This is an online version of our flagship Intro to Contortion class. An introduction to the graceful art of contortion, this 90-minute class builds the strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary ...

Louisiana-born Lance Centanni-Sachs started studying Mongolian contortion at the age of 23. Now at 29, he is preparing for his second trip to Mongolia as part of a documentary project to trace the ...

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.

BEND THE RULES: The pole dancing and aerial arts communities have become a lot more intertwined over the years, says Empyrean Arts co-founder Heather Poole, pictured. Those two interests, as well as ...