Retro Phénominal & Confo Strauss

Introduction & Duo Origins

Hailing from Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo), Confo Strauss and Retro Phénoménal represent the vanguard of street arts and live performance in Central Africa. Inseparable since the very beginning of their artistic journey, they built their career side-by-side through discipline, physical mastery, and stage innovation. From day one, the two performers chose to combine their talents rather than pursue solo paths. From this powerful synergy emerged their iconic duo name, « Duo d'Enfer », alongside their collective, Fantastik Crew—a creative powerhouse blending acrobatics, extreme contortion, and urban dance.

Artistic Identity & Style

The signature style of Confo and Retro stands out as a unique fusion of traditional circus discipline and contemporary urban movement: Extreme Contortion & Dislocation: Flawless command of controlled dislocation, bone disarticulation (shoulders, hips, elbows), and Bone Breaking (Flexing). Visual Signatures: Iconic trademark moves including the "Invisible 360", the "Inverted Spider Walk", and synchronized dislocation jumps. Urban Fusion: A high-energy mix of Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Popping, and extreme contortion set to fast Afro-beat rhythms. Stage Presence: Expressive storytelling infused with humor, vibrant energy, and seamless theatrical chemistry.

Key Performances & Milestones

Over the years, Duo d'Enfer has established a commanding presence across major cultural stages in Congo and beyond:

Maloba International Festival — Brazzaville, Congo

Acclaimed opening showcase dedicated to circus arts, acrobatics, and contortion.

La Nuit de Brazza — Joséphine Pavilion, Brazzaville

Headlining performance before cultural leaders and international dignitaries.

Their viral performances have accumulated thousands of global views, helping put Congolese urban contortion on the international map.

Vision & Global Ambitions

As trailblazers of the Contortion & Flexing movement in the Republic of the Congo, Confo Strauss and Retro Phénoménal continue to push boundaries and inspire the next generation. Their shared ambition is to bring Fantastik Crew to major global festival stages, international circus showcases, and worldwide television broadcasts, proudly representing Congolese urban performance arts on the global stage.