Dear Friends,

We are all so excited - counting down the days down to our 4^th ICC. Las Vegas is getting ‘deluged’ by fans and performers of the art of contortion. Many people have arrived already and we are already having a wonderful time together !

Here are now some changes to the convention schedule and the show schedule - plus further information on performers, workshops and other activities :

We have been able to  bring another great contortionist from Bulgaria (last minute because of visa procedures…) into the country and we are delighted that she will be performing for us :

Maggi

Many of you will have seen some photos of her and will recognize her outstanding talent. She is probably one of the most limber contortionists worldwide.

Maggis talent became obvious when she was 3 years old. She enjoyed her talent so much that she continued to develop it on her own until the age of 15. She then started to do her first appearances. In 2001 she came to us (Ska) to Cologne/Germany to be professionally coached and to start performing on an international basis. Since then she has made herself a name as a performer of the art of contortion and I am certain you all will be captivated by her extremely elegant and amazing performance.

Ivan & Misha - a father and son Hand balancing Duo

Misha (father) was trained by the famous Moscow State College of the Circus Arts. He was chosen from 150 applicants at an audition. This was a great honor in those days and the ‘ticket’ to international success.

2 years later he was able to join a world famous hand balancing duo which toured Russia, Europe, Canada and the US. Here in Vegas he finally met Slawek, the leader of the world famous acrobat troupe “Human Design”. This was the chance for him to settle and work in Vegas - a town he has always been so fond about. For the last year he has been working with his extremely talented son Ivan, who he trained into handbalancing since his childhood. We are delighted to welcome this wonderful duo and to see them performing at one of our shows.

I'll be there : Maggi

We'll be there: Ivan & Misha

I'll be there: Jamie

Jamie

Most of you will remember Jamie from our last Convention in 2003. He is indeed an amazing talent with an incredible amount of natural flexibility. His sweet and caring nature, his ambition and outstanding talent won all our hearts. He has been working hard to show you a performance this time - which will prove his great skill progress and all the nice words I used for him above.