The popularity of circus arts is increasing around the world, however knowledge about injuries and illness in performers is lacking. Circus arts take many forms, including professional companies, ...

Many people would bend over backwards to avoid performing stunts in front of an audience. But Ariana Ferber-Carter — a professional contortionist and circus coach — is far more flexible, and her ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Aleksei: Many people ask me weird questions, and one of them is, "Aleksei, do you have bones?" and I often say, "Yes, I do have bones, but before I go to work, ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A remarkable contortionist family has amazed viewers after showcasing their extreme flexibility skills together in a unique family ...

Watching a ballet dancer or circus acrobat perform, who hasn't winced at the thought of trying to replicate the impossible flexibility on display? Emilie Mackie '07, a neuroscience major, wondered ...

Contortionist and Miami resident Ricardo Sosa, 52, will perform Friday through Feb. 18 at Cirque Italia in North Miami. BERT HINDMAN Photo provided by Cirque Italia At 52, there’s no stopping ...