as in gymnast
a performer who twists his or her body into unusual positions
The circus included a contortionist who could put both feet behind her head.
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Water Circus Gold See master jugglers, contortionists, trampoline performers and more at this animal-free circus.
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The daytime portion promises family-friendly entertainment, boasting over 40 local vendors, jiu-jitsu demonstrations, contortionists, magicians and a drag story hour.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
From musicians to magicians, comedians to contortionists, dance troops, sword swallowers, dog acts and guys dressing up in weird costumes, there’s a surprise around every corners.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 27 May 2025
With a programmable rain curtain that can create patterns and images using water droplets, as well as a pool on stage, water is a central theme and a key part of the family-friendly extravaganza featuring Cyr Wheel artists, an aerialist, a contortionist, a juggler and football (soccer) freestylers.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The daytime portion promises family-friendly entertainment, boasting over 40 local vendors, jiu-jitsu demonstrations, contortionists, magicians and a drag story hour.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
From musicians to magicians, comedians to contortionists, dance troops, sword swallowers, dog acts and guys dressing up in weird costumes, there’s a surprise around every corners.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 27 May 2025
With a programmable rain curtain that can create patterns and images using water droplets, as well as a pool on stage, water is a central theme and a key part of the family-friendly extravaganza featuring Cyr Wheel artists, an aerialist, a contortionist, a juggler and football (soccer) freestylers.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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gymnast
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The Olympic gymnast, 33, and former NFL player, 34, are the hosts of Hatch's new audio series, Date Night.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The system even introduces natural-looking mistakes, like gymnasts stumbling, making scenes feel closer to real life.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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