I asked my friend Anastasiya Alekseyeva from Russia who now lives in Germany. She’s worked quite a few different countries and worked on board ADIA cruise ships. Photos of her incredible skills are available at http://nastya.flex-mania.net/index.html & http://www.collection.flex-mania.net/Preview/preview.php

How long have done contortion for?

5 years

How did you start contortion?

Trained at the circus academy in Kiev

How often do you train and for how long?

Trains 5 days a week for 1.5 hours a day

What is your favourite contortion move/trick?

Doesn’t have a favourite trick/move but her splits and flexibility is incredible

What has been your best contortion experience?

Has performed on cruise ships, all over Germany and in Kiev.

What is your ultimate contortion goal/dream?

Doesn’t have a specific contortion goal/dream.