Abs On Steel

Durham, NC

$650 and up.

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

I offer a magnetizing and fascinating experience for audiences of all ages through themed ambient and staged contortion acts. Costume, music, and choreography can be customized for your unique needs, whether it's a wedding, dinner, cocktail hour, or corporate event. Let me impress and amaze your guests - they're sure to never forget it!


Reviews

1 review

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Dakota F.

September 20, 2023

Stunning performer!

I hired Abby as an additional performer at an event. She always arrives on time, delivers dazzling performances, and is a joy to work with. Her versatility in performance skills makes it easy to book a reliable performer with the variety of events I book. Will continue to use Abby and highly recommend her services!

Hired as: Circus Entertainment, Contortionist

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Booking information

Price range: $650 and up.

Languages: English

Gig length: 10 - 90 minutes

Insurance: $10,000 - Specialty Insurance Agency's Performer's Insurance

What to expect

I perform polished, pre-choreographed acts or acts tailored to your needs. Performances can include a single act or 10 minute set every half an hour (for 1-2 hours) or a combination of the two. I can perform on the floor, a stage, or bring in my contortion table which I am able to set up and take down myself.

About

I am a circus artist specializing in contortion and trapeze with secondary skills in silks, lyra/aerial hoop, ballet, and tap. I have been performing and training professionally for six years and although I am based in Durham, NC, I travel to both perform and train.

Additional booking notes

Lighting and sound depends on the client's needs.

Set list

I can perform to your choice of music or select music myself. Examples of songs I have performed to (both requested and self-selected) include but are not limited to:
- Love Never Felt So Good by Michael Jackson
- Sing, Sing, Sing by Louis Prima
- The Swan by Camille Saint-Saens
- ELLE by Sophie
- Suite From Hush - Christophe Beck
- Fever by Brenda Lee
- Somewhere Along The Way by Doris Troy
- Cold War by Janelle Monae
- Light Me Up by Ingrid Michaelson
- Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky

Influences and inspiration

Dancers: Danny Kaye, Vera Ellen, Gene Kelly, Petra Conti, Isabella Boyleston
Circus Artists: Enya White, Lea Hinz, Shelby Rae, Ulia O'Hara, Alissa Eckersley, Megan Gendell, Melissa Coffey, Stephanie Millinger, Georgia Bryan
Visual Artists: Psyca

Setup requirements

I can bring my own contortion table or perform on the floor/stage.

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