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Meet Roxy, the amazing 12 year old contortionist

I talk to Roxy - the most incredible 12-year-old contortionist.

With nearly 100 thousand Instagram followers, Roxy is a brand ambassador for dancewear labels, frequently models for photographers and performs around the country...  displaying her amazing, jaw-dropping flexibility.

Roxy talks to me about:

  • The history of contortion as a circus act and more.
  • What her teachers think of her doing contortion at school!
  • The hardest contortion move she's ever attempted.
  • How to become a contortionist and her top tips for amazing bendy moves!
  • Where she met her performance partner @pixieleknot
  • Training to be a contortionist - and why its different to dance.
  • Working with the world-famous photographer @jordanmatter
  • What she learnt meeting the DanceMums.
  • How she'd love to do acro.
  • Her contortionist heroes.

ROXY'S CHALLENGE!

Watch the challenge video on her Instagram page <HERE> and post a video of yourself doing it. Tag her @flexible_roxy and @dragonflybrand and me @gbswimstars_gbdancestars with #roxyslockdownchallenge

The winner will get a WINDSTORM photoshoot with Roxy (with lots of wind machines!) and a matching set from @dragonflybrand

Winner will be announced on 21st June, 2020
Roxy's decision is final.
Please do not hurt yourself attempting Roxy's challenge - you do it at your own risk!
Photoshoot will be in Sheffield, date TBC.
Prize includes 8 photos.
Winner pays their own travel and other expenses.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE - AND THANK YOU ROXY!