Q: "A female contortionist practices her solo performance on stage." Does this mean that "a female practicing on stage"?
A: yes

Q: "A man and little girl are playing in an above ground swimming pool." Does this mean that "A father and daughter swim in a pool."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A dog stands on his hind legs while another dog looks on." Does this mean that "the dog is jumping"?
A: no

Q: "Next to two men in orange uniforms, a man in a gray sweatshirt places his arms over a wall and looks down." Does this mean that "the men are asleep in the motel"?
A:
no