Professional Contortionist

Dani Winks (aka Danielle Enos, previously Winkler - that’s where the “Winks” came from!) is a contortionist specializing in extreme back flexibility based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From a young age Dani could be found hiding in lockers or roll-on suitcases, but has since graduated into contorting into a much more exciting array of spaces! She discovered circus via Groupon (yes, seriously), and has been hooked and performing ever since. Also trained in Latin dance, Dani loves to bring a sensual aesthetic to her performances.

Dani has performed professionally in numerous events in the New England, the Midwest, and Canada.

Flexibility & Contortion Instructor

Dani has been training and practicing various circus arts since 2014 and has a wide background in various ground-based circus arts, including partner acrobatics, handbalancing, and contortion. She trained at Esh Circus Arts and Eastern Acrobatics, and continues to study functional anatomy and take classes from other instructors to further her knowledge.

Dani’s classes focus on proper stretching technique, active flexibility, and skill work to achieve “the fun poses.” Each class will build on a theme (ex. “cobra pose” or “bridge variations” or “whole-lotta-hamstring-work”), including warmup, conditioning, and stretching to lead to our bendiest expression of the skill of the day at the end of class.

Currently Dani teaches adult flexibility and contortion classes online through Dani Winks Flexibility

In the past, Dani has also taught in-person with Dragon’s Lair Performing Arts, Fly Freak Studio and Dollhouse Pole Dance Minneapolis (all fabulous studios!).

If you’d like to learn more about hosting Dani for an in-person (or online!) contortion workshop or intensive through your studio, contact me.