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Practice anyone?

2009-11-02T20:38:29Z

This week is supposed to be sunny and warm-ish, and thought I'd see if anyone wanted to meet up and practice. I just want to learn some new moves and brush up on some others (without lighting up), nothing serious, just playing around. Anytime this week would be fine. If you're interested email me at jkirby33333 @ yahoo.com. Cheers!

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A question for any spinners in Asheville

2009-10-21T16:00:59Z

If a few days after Thanksgiving a pair of fire dancing dreadies named Chris Rovo Bailey and Miss Corey White leave upstate NY for Columbus Ohio to visit friends for a day or two and make circles, then drive to Cincinnati to visit more friends and make even more circles with the intent of eventually heading to Asheville to move into a house located somewheres inside the city limits of said city of Asheville, when do I ask of you will we all be getting together to spin?

We're excited to meet and make some new fire friends and family in what will soon be our new home. See you all come December time! : )

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looking for led poi to buy!

2009-09-18T00:59:17Z

leaving for Alchemy in a couple weeks and am in need of some new led poi. Mine met their honorable death at Burning Man... Can't order any as I don't know when I will be leaving town, so thought I would check if anyone has an old pair they'd like to sell. I know it's not necessarily a fire-related post, but thought this was the group to ask! Or, if anyone knows where to buy them locally let me know. Post here or message me. Thanks!

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Free Poi Workshop!!

2009-09-11T03:46:58Z

Cat and I are putting on a introductory poi workshop in Montford on July 12th at 7pm. Word.

It'll be sweet. You'll learn stuff.

Check the flyer

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jwtmnOh5UIA/SkWfhhkpFII/AAAAAAAAAJ0/8PypZDzKtvA/s1600/FIRE%2BFLYER.jpg

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coming to asheville tonight

2009-08-01T12:19:21Z

any body want to poi & play in asheville this evening or night. give me a ring 828 489 8960

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fire? 8-10th of july

2009-07-06T22:46:25Z

is there anything going on during july 8-10?
would like to do a spin jam or join a drum circle and spin some fire poi
i will be in the area and just looking for some fun!
cheers
blazenaples.com

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room for rent downtown-ish asheville

2009-06-22T23:14:19Z

Hey y'all! I have a room that will be available August 1st. It's a two bedroom apartment in a 4-plex historic home in Montford. Walk downtown, to UNCA, and Merrimon Ave. Rent is $325 a month plus 1/2 the utilities, one year lease with security deposit. No pets, smoking, or partying (sorry, y'all). I'm super clean and I get up around 7:00 am, which means it's generally a quite place in the evenings. This space is great for a student or someone that is on a day schedule. Please put the word out to the community! Drop me an e-mail! Thanks, Rae

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Is this tribe dead? Questions and Lectures

2009-05-17T18:05:39Z

It seems the chatter here has died down to nothing and I realize that due to all the problems tribe.net was experiencing, most people went over to facebook. What if we let this one die and started one there? If you still check this site let me hear from you and your opinion. It seems like we have a lot of folks on here that don't even live anywhere near asheville as well. Maybe I will screen the next one better, You guys want to have another spin jam at the pirate cove? Let me know about that too. I'll give it a couple of weeks to hear from you.

Other News-Jesse and I will be teaching another workshop at ABSfest this year. You can register online at barakamundi.com/absfest under workshops. This will cover...History of Fire Performance, Safety, Permits, Tool Construction and instruction in the art of staff and Poi with a time to try them out.. Register today.

I am also willing to teach fire eating for anyone who want to learn for a fee of $25 for an hour and a half of training. You will be eating fire before you go. If you can get more than 5 at once the fee would go down to a mere $15 bucks a person. I'll teach tongue transers, torch holds, and a few other tricks as well. The same is offered for classes on intermediate and beginer staff/double staff. Need some money for tooth repair.

One last thing-I realize that new performers just love performing but if someone performs for free, it hurts all of us. Please demand compensation for you skillz. I know that recently we were cut out of a $400 gig because someone else told them they would do it for free. If we ever have a hope of making a living off our art and being even minimally compensated for all the work and money and potential danger...We have got to quit selling ourselves short.

Please do not perform in public without obtaining a permit from the Fire Marshall. This could destroy fire performance once and for all in this town. I have recently heard of fire performers in this town spinning on porches of old houses, nearly setting a passing girls hair on fire and losing thier poi in a very dry field. All the while they had no safety equipment and no safety. If you have an accident, we all suffer. Remember Great White in Boston. If you have tried to get an indoor permit since that time you know how this can hurt us all. Please do not perform without a safety, a fire extinguisher, and wet towels. Guard you fuel station well and have it so that you cannot hit it with a lost tool. Never involve an audience member and have a designee to work crowd control and For god sakes...Please do not perform while under the influence of mind altering substances. Give them to me instead. Okay enough lecturing. It is important though.

Love,
Your Moderator

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Coming to Asheville 5/16-ish

2009-05-16T22:16:51Z

Hi-ya fire folks, object manipulators, and other related persons of a circular nature, my partner in crime Corey and I are going to be in Asheville for a few days around the weekend of the 16th and would love to make some new spinny friends. We are both fresh off of a kick ass time at Fire Drums and are stoked to be back on the road with a chance of meeting other spinners so soon after that wonderful gathering. So yeah, if you are interested in making, breaking, and recreating circles with us message me on tribe or at barefootbailey42@yahoo.com and we will find time to play. Have a wonderful day!!!

Peace, Love, Circles

-Chris "Rovo" Bailey

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Kevlar wicking

2009-05-06T23:54:17Z

So, I was gifted with some 1 1/2 inch kevlar fire hose,, do I need to get the rubber backing off??
Honestly I googled for instructions,,but didn't get anything that made sense to me.
Little advice is nice,, ty
D

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New Member

2009-04-24T20:10:22Z

Hi, my name is David. I live in Leicester. I am married, no children.
I was a volunteer firefighter in Charlotte, NC for 5 yrs, 4 of them also as an E.M.T.
I have a respect and love of fire.
I am currently making my own Poi and equipment, flammable and non-flammable.
Any advice,questions or information about gatherings is welcome.
I'm not exactly sure of where Terpsicorp is.
I believe I could manage a few dollars a week to be able to practice with others.
K,
Peace

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Professional Makeup Workshops and Photoshoots in AVL May 29-31!

2009-04-21T02:39:07Z

**These ladies are amazing! Highly recommended for any local performers!**

Professional Makeup and Photography Workshops and Sessions at Studio Zahiya
With Azhia – professional makeup artist (http://christinemillan.com/ http://azhiadance.com/) and Audra Evans Photographer of Raleigh, NC

Friday May 29- Beauty in Asheville

6-9pm
Stage makeup workshop + Head shot/portraits
$75/attendee
Includes...
1 1/2 hour stage makeup lesson w/ hands on application, covering all aspects of stage makeup:
*Skin preparation
*Foundation selection & application
*Essential eyes
*Lips & cheeks
*Hi-res portrait shots on disk
Contact audraeevans@hotmail.com to register.

Photo & Makeup Packages
Asheville, NC~Hosted by Lisa Zahiya
Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31, 2009

THE PACKAGES:
$200 Package
Includes...
Full makeup, 1 look (hair styling add $25)
Photo shoot 1 hour, approximately 100-150 images
All hi-res images on disk

$300 Package
Includes:
Full makeup, 2 looks (hair styling add $25)
Photo shoot 2 hour, approximately 300 images
All hi-res images on disk

Contact audraeevans@hotmail.com to register. $50 deposit to hold your 1 or 2 hour shoot, payment accepted by paypal, check or cash. Please specify Saturday or Sunday and approximate time that you would like your shoot, time slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Deposit is non-refundable after April 23 (though it is transferable to another dancer for that weekend)

PayPal fees apply for payment through paypal. Deposits made by paypal are a total of $51.75.

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UNMATA in Asheville April 18 & 19

2009-04-10T13:07:30Z

One week left til UNMATA rocks Asheville with 2 days of workshops and a kick ass show.

The show "110%" will be at Scandals (below Club 11) 11 Grove St. Asheville NC. Doors open at 7:00pm ...Show starts at 7:30
Featured performers include: UNMATA, The Libravado Sisters Aerial Dance Ensemble, MelMac Pink, Lisa Zahiya and many other talented regional performers.

Tickets are $12 in advance/ $15 at the door

Get your tickets now at www.samiterocks.com/unmata.html

AFTER PARTY!!!!!!

Upstairs in Club 11. Daniel from the Full Moon Community will be droppin lucious beats til the am.

BE THERE.............or be somewhere else.

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got community?

2009-04-07T21:29:24Z

hey y'all. my beloved partner(ish) mark will be returning to asheville after a six month journey in central america. he has asked that i put the word out to the community that he will be looking for a place to live when he returns in may. he has expressed an interest in a space offering an slightly activist-ish/alternative-ish vibe, with a focus on gardening and sustainability...any thoughts? please send me an e-mail if you know of anything. slugs and kisses, rae

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Seduction Sideshow burlesque

2009-04-02T13:53:06Z

Sunday, April 12th (Easter Sunday). Seduction Sideshow presents Sacrelicious, a burlesque, theater, dance and sideshow performance celebrating that wacky thing we call religion! Club Nashwa. Doors open at 8:00. Opening acts include the Libravado Sisters, Kristi Renee, Sneaky McFly and Delacey Santini. $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Miss this show and be damned to spend eternity in boredom! (or at least Sunday night)

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new regional tribe for GSP

2009-03-25T03:43:12Z

trying to get things going in my neck of the woods. come down and join us and let your greenville spartanburg friends know they now have there own tribe. cheers...
http://tribes.tribe.net/gspfire

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please play with me...

2009-03-22T01:21:48Z

.... i mean poi with me. i live in spartanburg but don't mind driving up the mountain to P&P(pio&play). this is a new addiction which has me driving 3 hours to find some one to work with me. i also belly dance and know some staff from taking aikido.

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Slackers. cheeseheads and flaky flakesters

2009-03-22T01:20:05Z

Alright you flaky flakesters. I rented Studio Tersicorp thinking it would be a lot of fun to get with all of you for some indoor mirrored practice and there were several who said they were down. Not so down as Taz and I are the only ones who come and it is costing me way too much. Found a cheaper deal at the landing, though not as much space. If I don't hear from anyone with some solid commitments and $$$$$ I am going to cancel the Tersicorp place. Sniff, sob.

Meanwhile, Hot tub church will open its doors tonight (sun) and fire spinning is welcome. If ya need directions feel free to call. 828-335-3567

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Workshops with Chris Bailey April 4rd & 5th

2009-03-04T18:24:50Z

Workshops with Chris Bailey April 4rd & 5th

*Please help spread this event by inviting anyone that you feel would be interested.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn some new skills from Chris.

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What:
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Workshops with Chris Bailey!
http://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisRovo

Intermediate and Advanced Poi, Doublestaff, Meteor

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When
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Saturday, April 3rd

2:00 pm to 3:15pm Beyond the Basics (Poi)
4:00 pm to 5:15pm Double Staff

Sunday, April 4th

2:00 pm to 3:15pm Modern Meteor
4:00 pm to 5:15pm Advanced Poi

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What
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Beyond the Basics - a class for the beginner and intermediate poi spinner. Reels, crossers, higher beat weaves, tangles, and flowers are some of the concepts that will be taught in this workshop

Double Staff - this class will focus on some of the patterns that can be made with double staff. Isolation, antispin, and hybrid moves will make up the bulk of this workshop with some discussion of basic weaves, one beats, and more.

Modern Meteor - A modern twist on a traditional prop. In this class we will explore some of the less common ways to manipulate a meteor.

Advanced Poi - like the name indicates this class is about the harder stuff. Polyrhythm, ellipses, cateyes, linear isolations, 3D Flowers, atomics, insides and some other fun things to do with your poi make up the content of this session.

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Cost
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The cost per workshop is $20.

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Where
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Little 5 Points Community Center
1083 Austin Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

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Castle Carnivale

2009-02-27T01:54:05Z

It is time for Unifire Theatre to head out to Jamestown NC for the annual castle carnivale www.castlemcculloch.com In what may very well be my last show with Unifire, at least for a while, I will debut my amazing new creation entitled...THE AMAZING DECAGON OF DEATH!!!! stay tuned-video to come. Anyone want to go? I have an extra seat and free tickets and a little crash space on the hotel floor. Seems a shame to let these comp tickets go to waste so send me an email.. We will leave sat. morning and be back sun afternoon.

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Really? No outdoor fires allowed in Buncombe county after 6pm?

2009-02-24T22:43:41Z

So I told my landlord I was putting in a fire pit out back and she said there were no outdoor fires allowed after 6pm, which she was told by the fire department. And the guy that lives next door said he and his buddies got ticketed for it. Is this true? Can I really not have self-contained fires in my backyard if it's fully contained and watched with a hose nearby?? What about spinning fire- are there regulations for that? I'm kinda shocked (and feel a little like Kevin Bacon in Footloose) right now. Any thoughts/clarifications?

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Winter Practice Space

2009-02-10T16:19:14Z

Okay I have it. Tersicorps dance studio above the Wedge has everything we need. Here is the email back and here is the calender.Hi Daniel,

I've seen you guys a couple of times and you're amazing. The no-fire rule is pretty much non-negotiable so we appreciate your reassurances. We charge $10/hr for Monday-Friday before 5pm and $20/hr for evenings and weekends. The best way to see what's available is to check the online calendar. http://www.terpsicorps.org/studio/studio.html You can see what is open and what will work for you and let me know so I can get you on the calendar. If you'll be the contact person, I'll also need an address and phone number.

I've attached a contract, waiver form and studio rules so you can look them over. We do ask that all dancers sign a waiver form as our insurance will not cover injuries etc. for renters.

A lot of groups use the space and we ask everyone to be respectful of time and leave the space so it is clean, inviting and safe for the next group. The state of the floor is particularly important as many of our groups are barefoot or rolling around the floor and we don't want anyone hurt. If you come in and the space is a mess, please let me know. It happens rarely, but every once in a while a group needs a reminder.

We hope we can work something out for you. We have some really great things happening in the studio and it's great to have a space that hosts so many creative things.

Thanks,
Karen

Um, I don't think she attached the calender.. . It is double the cost after five. I could meet at 4 and if I get 3 others to commit that would be only 10 bucks a piece for a place to practice for an hour a week with mirrors. Who's in? Anyone? If other's wanted to come we could make them pay Five bucks a visit and then use the money to toward next months rent? I need three. How about Thursdays at 4 pm? I can check back and see if this is available. Come on fire tribe. This is a small price to pay for warmth, mirrors and high ceilings. Afterwards we can all go soak in the hot tub each week.

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Practice Space Dilema Solved

2009-01-30T21:59:57Z

Beginning Feb. 7th, the asheville fire tribe will be renting the Terpsicorp Dance Studio every Sat. from 12pm-1 pm. This is an excellent practice space and can accomodate many people. Our cost is $20 per hour. Walk-ins are welcome and what we charge depends on how many people show up. So if it is 4 it would be $5 apiece. I will probably rent the space until May or so. I am filling out and signing the contract this week and I also need someone who will could be there and be in charge of unlocking and locking the place when I am out of town as I tend to be on the weekends. (taz?) This is open to anyone who may need a warm practice space with mirrors and high ceilings. Remember this begins not this Sat. but the next one. It doesn't matter what skill level you are or even if you spin fire. I know some of the burlesque folks are coming to work on dance. If it gets so that the place is too crowded we will start a membership or something but right now it is available to all! Hurray!

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Hot tub church tonight (sun)

2009-01-11T23:17:56Z

Not much notice but the hot tub is working wonders so come on out. Last week featured naked fire spinning from a Greco Roman God.

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New Years

2008-12-30T04:39:30Z

Seduction Sideshow has put together an amazing show to ring in the New Year with humor, dance and fantastic entertainment! Just to tease you a little- imagine-
sultry singing with a live band, decadent chocolate, 70s rock epics, magic, gender play, acrobatics, champagne at midnight...

And merchandise! Opportunities to buy burlesque clothing and support local artists-

And the always charming Olde Horsey Slideshow Review!

Hookah Joe's- $20 presale or $25 that night- it will sell out! Buy early and play with us!! Doors open at 9
Show starts promptly at 10-late arrivals may risk a little beating...

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hot tub church tobught at 9 pm

2008-12-26T00:14:07Z

nice night, we can spin a little fire as well.

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Weekly Spins in Asheville

2008-12-24T03:05:08Z

At least now there will be one regular weekly spin in Asheville!!

I'm just going to start doing it. If anybody else has that time available, and you want to spin, or learn how to do cool things with fire props... specifically poi, snakes, staff, double staff, and eventually triple (two doubles with one contact - ideally) and quad staff once I get the props made... then you should come out!

Mondays at 1pm in the gravel lot by the river district bridge, between the train tracks and the Wedge brewery. The lot is behind Terpsicorps studios if you know where that is. I know it's an odd time, but it works for me, and I want to practice regularly anyway...so I'll be there.

I'll be next to a green honda accord with a roof rack...with some type of techno blasting :)

peace

--oh! And, I would love to learn from anybody how to do quad poi routines/moves. I can conceptualize it in my head, but i've never seen it before. If you know...we can do a skillz trade!

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Need Help Attaching Wicks

2008-12-22T16:48:22Z

I was wondering if anyone here in town would be willing to help me attach new wicks to my fire hoop spines b/c I've never done it before. I'm pretty sure I'm going to do cathedral style wicks and I'm not even sure what other hardware I need. I would be willing to make some kind of trade for your help...thanks fire peeps

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another New Years option- pre-Kri?

2008-12-16T19:07:00Z

Seduction Sideshow Burlesque is performing at Hookah Joe's on New Years! Prepare to be tickled and tantalized by these beautiful creatures! Opening entertainment by the captivating Old Horsey, and midnight live dance music. Merchandise table, midnight celebration. Show starts at 10, doors open at 9. Tickets can be purchased presale at Hookah Joe's for $20, or $25 at the door on New Years. Presale is highly recommended, as this show is likely to sell out.Please join us!!!

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New Years Eve Asheville, NC

2008-12-05T15:33:56Z

New Years Eve
http://www.touchsamadhi.com/events/2008/12/31/new-years-eve

Touch Samadhi
The Wedge New Years Eve
9pm until
115-B Roberts St • Asheville, NC
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=115+Roberts+St,+Asheville,+Buncombe,+North+Carolina+28801&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

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fire community in belize?

2008-11-20T03:10:59Z

hey all! my travels will be taking me to belize december 8th-26th. i'm interested in connecting with some circus/fire folk while traveling and i was wondering if anyone could reccomend places to visit and/or lodge? i will be traveling with my partner, we are both pretty knowledgable in the realm of permaculture and sustainable building. willing to do work-trade. we're also just looking for some sweet places to check out on the beach. thanks! rae.

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News From Transformus - Planning Committee Application and The Board Needs A Clerk!

2008-11-17T22:05:24Z

Just wanted to update everyone with some recent postings to the Transformus website

Want to be on the Transformus Planning Committee? Here is your chance.
http://www.transformus.com/latest/want-to-be-on-the-transformus-planning-committee-here-is-your-chance.html

Transformus needs a board clerk, can you handle it?
http://www.transformus.com/latest/tranaformus-needs-a-board-clerk-can-you-handle-it.html

Don't forget to sign up as a user on the new website, all invites and ticket distribution will be done within the new site in 2009

Jace

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Sunday

2008-11-14T18:32:56Z

Hot tub church will be held Sunday if anyone wants to come. You can spin fire too. Cool,

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Gala Dance Show 11/8 :: Aerials by SamiTe, Bellydance, Hoop Dance and more

2008-10-31T02:21:03Z

come celebrate my 30th birthday with me...

Buy Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/event/130973746

On November 8th Lisa Zahiya presents a spectacular night of world and contemporary dance. The show will be headlined by International Bellydance Sensation Ava Fleming (www.avafleming.com), who will be in Asheville teaching workshops. As an in demand instructor and performer, Ava travels around the world sharing her unique view on this ancient dance form.

The show will feature three women who have won titles at the Bellydancer of The Universe Competition. Ava won the Grand Champion title in 2004, Lisa Zahiya won Tribal Fusion Bellydancer of the Universe in 2008 and SamiTe, also of Asheville, won second place in the Tribal Fusion category in 2008.

The show will feature a dazzling array of dance, including aerial bellydance by Samite, Ladies’ Salsa by Maria-guajira & Dulcinea, Hoop Dancing by Jewels of Chapel Hill and bellydance from stars from Atlanta, Baltimore and more.

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Bassnectar tickets ?

2008-10-30T23:55:13Z

Hi everybody ! Logan and I are looking for 2 tix for Bassnectar. We finally have a babysitter lined up....Halloween will be our first night out since the baby arrived 4 months ago. ;) Fingers crossed !

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Sunday Spins?

2008-10-13T22:20:08Z

Hey there,
Im a staff spinner who's just moved to asheville. I'm wondering if theres any kind of regular get together for spinners to spin and share tricks and stuff. If not, would anyone be interested in starting something like that?

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Anyone interested in spinning fire for my film this evening, Friday, October 3?

2008-10-03T13:26:38Z

This Friday evening we are filming part of an independent film with a scene with fire performers. I'm looking to add a few fire performers to fill out the scene, and was wondering if there's any here who might be interested.

The synopsis for our feature-length TRUMPET MY RETURN is: Newlyweds Travis and Molly, workers at a Catholic residential school for teen girls in Savannah, discover that Travis' former girlfriend Shula has been abducted halfway around the world. Gradually, their lives unravel as Travis becomes overwhelmed by his persistent memories and concerns. They both seek support and guidance from their old friend Isaac, a magician who hosts a late-night new age radio show. As Travis and Molly struggle with their relationship, student Hawthorne, a Wiccan, attempts a tenuous friendship with bipolar Ernie. Far away, Shula enters into a cautious dialogue with her captor, Ismail. Ultimately, all come to realize that there is no such thing as a casual relationship.

PLAN FOR THE FIRE PERFORMANCE SCENE IN TRUMPET MY RETURN

For Friday evening, October 3, the specifics are that we'll be at the Mothership filming fire performance, beginning at 8:15pm and going until about 10:30pm. Any fire performers who would like to join us to help with this scene will be most appreciated. The scene being filmed involves Travis and Shula having a conversation while a fire performance happens near or around them, before they move on to a drum circle. The fire will essentially light the scene and set the mood.

Mothership
594 Emma Rd in Asheville, NC
Map:
http://tinyurl.com/4h3l2a

For a glimpse of the film, here's Video from the 1st three weekends of shooting (unedited):
www.vimeo.com/1816880
More Info about the film: www.TrumpetMyReturn.com

if you are interested, let me know, best by calling 912-655-5617 or by email mythago@lavondyss.com or here and I'll give you specifics.

Life is beautiful,

Jody Schiesser, Producer
TRUMPET MY RETURN
www.TrumpetMyReturn.com
flicker@perpombellar.com
Perpombellar Productions
118 Blueleaf Court
Savannah, GA 31410
912-655-5617

www.perpombellar.com
Creators of the award-winning film THE STREET CLEANER

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Unifire at Leaf 2008

2008-09-23T04:18:36Z

Finally got around to finishing up the video featuring highlights of the Unifire Theatre show at LEAF last spring. The music is circus contaption and the Squirrel nut zippers. Let me know what you think. If you notice an over representation of Daniel it is because my date that weekend did the video taping and tended to focus on me. Sorry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxL0jcycI5E

Oh yeah, speaking of videos I would highly reccomend the new MCP tutorial video called Staff Manipulation. It breaks down all those impossible to figure out contact moves and antispins. Now all i have to do is practice. By the way, for those who are keeping count, Jesse kicked my ass at the LAAFF show in the final round of the double staff showdown. Damn you Jesse.

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POI WORKSHOP

2008-09-23T04:07:03Z

"Poi" is the Maori word for "ball" on a cord. Poi is a form of juggling where the balls are swung around the body. The word "Poi" is both plural and singular. (I have one Poi, he has two Poi).

From it's beginnings Poi had the purpose of enhancing dance and rhythm. It was soon realized that Poi swinging had several other benefits from wrist strength, flexibility and improving coordination to name a few. Mastering simple Poi moves can quickly improve self-esteem and gain respect from others. Hence the reason it quickly becomes addictive. And like all performance arts you are only limited by your imagination.

Get started today!

Please join our **POI WORKSHOP**

LUCAS an amazing POI and staff spinner is coming all the way from Richmond to give us this Poi workshop. This workshop will focus more on Intermediate to Advance spinners, but beginners are also welcome..
This POI workshop will be held in DURHAM

WHEN: Sunday 28 September, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Afterwards we can stay and spin some fire, and show off our new moves!!! :)
COST : Only $30 for the 3 hours, very good deal!!!
WHERE : DURHAM > Please e-mail me if you are interested gummyluv@gmail.com I will then send you the directions and address. Or if you need any more additional information.

This is a great OPPORTUNITY to reach the next level with your POI..
Please JOIN us (",) ♥

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party at Morgana's

2008-08-24T22:36:21Z

Please join us on Saturday, August 30 after 8 pm, for our next party-

Uplift- Bubbles, Balloons and Bliss
Enter a vortex of bubbles, balloons and bliss. Crawl into The Balloon Experiment, swim in the 12 foot hot tub, dance to beats that thrill and watch mind blowing visuals.

BYOJ (bring your own joy)
Pool donations welcome- but not at all required!!!

Go out Patton to West Asheville. Pass Leicester. Go
up hill- BP is on right (Across from Haywood). Go
right there onto Johnston School Road. Cross RR
tracks, go straight thru 4 way stop. You will see
elementary school on left, then 2 churches. Right
after that go softly left onto Cedar Hill, the left
at stop sign to stay on Cedar Hill. We are about 2/10
of a mile up on the right- #59- white house with
fence, across from stone house. circular drive- pull
behind house.

Megan Davis
Morgana
Sahira

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anyone going to burning man?

2008-08-14T05:37:41Z

who's going? looking for ride companions

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need water/ safety on the 8th, this friday

2008-08-08T21:34:49Z

hey all,
are there any fire peeps who won't be going to trinumeral on aug 8th, that's next friday?

nur and i have a fire photo shoot scheduled, and we are looking for someone with experience to help with water. the shoot will be from 8-9:30 ish, and if you are a performer you are welcome to get some pics of you taken too, in exchange for helping out with water safety.

please contact me off list if you are interested.

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Hot Tub Spin Jam and Weekend Show

2008-07-24T23:42:20Z

Okay, we are defintely having the decompression, spin jam and hot tub fun on Sunday. If you are interested in teaching or learning new moves or are a first time spinner, I'll open up the Pirate Cove around seven which should give us a few hours of daylight. Caitlin and Taz, so sorry but I already sent out the message via phone before I came here so it is happening with or without you. Cancel whatever it is though cuz I love to see Taz spin some fire. Talk about someone who has gotten really good in a short period of time...You young whippersnappers are making me practice harder to even begin to keep up. Oh yeah, spin jam-this Sunday at the cove, bring yer tools, fuel and yer poison of choice. As the Pirate Cove is still under probabtion for excessive noise ordinance violations...Don't bring hundreds of your loud friends or Djembes. This is a chill thing, relax, spin some fire, reconnect. Cool.

As for Shows. Seduction sideshow will be performing this Saturday at Hooka Joes. This is my Burlesque Troupe and NOT my fire troupe. The next scheduled show for Unifire Theatre is at Deerfields for Trinumeral Fest. The seduction Sideshow will not have any fire spinning at the show but will have all the usual plus three openers including Old Horsey Sideshow, Bootstraps Burlesque and the Forbidden Belly Dance Troupe. Tickets are $15 bucks and doors open at 9.

If you need directions to the Pirate Cove give me a ring at 828-335-3567 or mapquest 271 Cowan Cove Rd.

Hope to see all yall out this weekend. Many of you know how bad I am with faces and how even worse I am with names so If I don't act like I recognize you it doesn't mean I don't love you, It only means I have special needs. Just remind me.

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Asheville Fire Representin'

2008-07-23T18:54:30Z

Saw lots of you Asheville burners at the conclave. I think we represented well. One thing I kept hearing was that it was time for another spin Jam. What you guys think? How about this Sunday? I have shows Sat. and next weekend and the weekend after so that is about the only weekend night I got. Who is into getting together? Hot tub is working and in prime condition.

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sparklers

2008-07-23T15:46:45Z

Anyone have a couple with paper outsides (not metal) that I can use this weekend? 337-5923. Can't find any!!

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Transformus Tickets: 2 for $100

2008-07-15T14:50:34Z

I have two tickets for sale. $100 for the pair. We'll set 'em up in your name and you and your fellow fire spinners will soon be enjoying a weekend of revelry in the cool mountain air!

~istina~

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Unifire Theatre workshop on Fire performance and safety Today

2008-07-12T04:45:24Z

As part of ABSFEST Jesse and I will be conducting a workshop on fire performance and safety. We will also be teaching beg. and intermediate staff and poi. Jesse could also give you some advanced poi skills if you are past this. The cost is $20 and the class starts at 4:30 at the french braod food coop upstairs. Come join us.

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Trinumeral

2008-07-07T21:10:14Z

Hey I know Unifire will be there...are you going to have any sort of workshops or classes during the day? I've really been wanting to learn how to handle a staff and/or poi. If not there, do you have classes or workshops in Asheville. Unfortunately where I live there is a ccomplete lack of these activities! See you at the festival...

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Transformus Chill Spin Zone and Skillz Exchange

2008-07-07T16:28:30Z

I am happy to announce that the Chill Spin Skillz Exchange will be returning to Transformus 08!

The Chill Spin Zone is a low-key, safe place for spinners and dancers of any skill level. It is both a learning and a teaching environment as well as a non-competitive play space. There will be music, workshops, classes and freeform fun throughout the weekend. Look for us in the Elyssium Fields.

The Chill Spin Zone and Skillz Exchange is brought to you by Philosopher's Stone, Bubble Camp, Ripe and Juicy and many wonderful and giving teachers from all over Mysteria. It is a unique opportunity to teach, learn, connect and share in a cooperative and safe space from a variety of amazing teachers and performers. It is also a great opportunity to make friends and build community. And the first step to organizing it is a Call For Teachers!!!

Everyone has something to teach. Everyone has something to learn.

What do you have to share? Mysteria needs you!

Please let us know what you'd be interested in sharing. If there is a time or day that's better for you, let us know that too. Once we get everyone's feedback, we will make a schedule of workshops that will be posted online as well as in the Chill Spin Zone. TITS will also be announcing upcoming workshops throughout Mysteria.

Here is a list of the workshops that were offered last year. Let's use this as a framework to build upon. Feel free to share something new and different or sign on to teach one of these amazing skills:
- Staff
- Double Staff
- Fire Fans
- Hooping
- Tribal Dance
- Poi
- Fire Eating

Please indicate what skill level you are interested in teaching (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and sign up even if someone else has already volunteered. More is better! If there is something unique about the workshop you want to teach, give us a little information about that also.

So what do you have to share?

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Loved...and lost...dog...please help.

2008-06-28T19:39:09Z

my friend, paul, is searching for his dog.
i know you peeps are good peeps, i'm from there, and know many of you...
please help in any ways that you can.
contact me directly in a PM, please, as i only joined this tribe to post this topic and am leaving now.
Blessed Be Beloveds!

here is his post:

my dog gandolph,

http://www. myspace. com/298055506

is still missing in action in asheville, north carolina. if you are in asheville, or know or have any "friends" in or around that area -NC, SC, TN, GA please forward this info to them. he was last seen on 6-17 wearing his collar. he is a 75 lb. great dane/greyhound/shephard mix with a scar on his leg from a recent surgery. he is tan with brindle markings. big, beautiful, and graceful; friendly, but quite possibly skittish. it is quite likley at this point that somebody has taken him in. keep your ears and eyes peeled. sooner or later he might turn up. he is the love of my life, and I am dying inside.

thank you for everyone who has already offered suggestions and help.

I am eternally grateful.

love always...paul

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Busk on Friday???

2008-06-28T16:24:37Z

Before the show at the Fine Arts Theatre?????

Daniel??
Jessee??

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Don't do it!

2008-06-14T18:22:34Z

Please, please, please do not do fire performance without first obtaining a fire permit from the Fire Marshall of buncombe county. It has to be an open flame permit. Because of some miscommunication regarding permits the Fire Marshall has stated that one more instance of a rogue fire performance without permit and they will shut down all open flame performance in the city. The fire marshall has always worked well with us and we want to keep this going well. I am gathering all the information regarding permits and when to get them, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions for the fire marshall and I will try to get them answered here. Jesse, send me that email, thanks man.

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Unifire has new members!

2008-06-14T18:16:29Z

After a long and harrowing audition process, Unifire has taken on two new members. We have been at 8 members for some time now and this has worked well, but we also felt that we could use some new blood and there is so much fire talent in this town. The new members are...Drumrollllllll.....the beautiful SamiTe' and Cody. SamiTe' you will probably recognize as an icon on the Asheville bellydance scene as well as various other endevors. You may have seen her spinning that fire whip with Unifire or at Transformus in the past. She brings a new level of choreography that might be tough but good for the troupe as a whole. I am very excited to have her a member. She is an incredibly talented artist with amazing strange presence and as we saw in the auditions, she can think on the fly and is great at improvising. Welcome SamiTe'!

I first met the second member a couple of years ago at one of Unifire's workshops. She has worked as water safety off and on for a couple of years for us as well. In a mere two years, her level of performance has stepped up many notches so that today she is one of the best I have ever seen at fire fans and is pulling moves that Casey and Jesse don't do with poi, which is saying a lot. She is also highly skilled with costumes and makeup. Hurray for Cody and congratulations girl, you have earned it.

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Seduction Sideshow auditioning

2008-06-05T15:36:39Z

Seduction Sideshow, a new burlesque, vaudeville, erotic theater, cabaret will be holding auditions on Monday for those who are interested. If you would like more details you can send me an email or give me a ring at 828-335-3567.

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Looking for a housemate

2008-06-02T12:29:59Z

Hey there- I am looking for another creative individual to share a 4 bedroom house in West Asheville.

About the house:

The upstairs has two bedrooms, one and a half bath, BIG living room, a dining area, large kitchen and deck. The downstairs has two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen and a large yoga/dance studio. The house sits on an acre of beautiful land with garden space and is walking distance to Haywood Rd.

I will be taking the downstairs for me and Ari, Christopher and Megan Kitty are taking another room, and we still need one more person for the other bedroom. The room available has a private half bath attached and is $400 per month plus utilities. We will be taking over the lease July 15th 2008.

Please contact SamiTe' for more information 828-273-9528 or samite@fusionbellydance.com

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GAIAN MIND SUMMER FESTIVAL at Four Quarters Farm, PA - June 18th - June 22nd

2008-05-30T14:59:25Z

::GAIAN MIND SUMMER FESTIVAL 2008:::FULL DETAILS::

Presenting the 7th Annual
GAIAN MIND SUMMER FESTIVAL
Summer Solstice / Full Moon
Wednesday, June 18th to Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Four Quarters, Central Pennsylvania, USA
*Extended dates - gates open Wednesday!

~ Stone Circle Stage: Psytrance & Progressive Trance ~

RASTALIENS (Phar Psyde Records – Switzerland) Live!
BRAINCELL (Glowing Flame Records – Switzerland) Live!
E.V.P (Wildthings Records – UK) Live!
REALITYGRID (Wildthings Records – UK) Live!
DIGITALIST (Dropout Productions / Zaikadelic Records – Switzerland) Live & DJ!
TREAVOR MOONTRIBE (Iboga Records / Desert Dwellers – Los Angeles)
ONNOMON (Gaian Mind / Soular Records - Philadelphia) Live!
EKOPLEX (Ektoplazm Records – Toronto) Live!
LAURYN (Peak Records / 28th Day – Philadelphia)
KAISER SOZE (Chilluminati / TOUCH Samadhi - Milwaukee, WI)
DRAGON (Dharma Harmony Records / TOUCH Samadhi – Jackson, MS)
CORAL (TOUCH Samadhi – Seattle)
FREEDOM (Esoteric Gen – Fayetteville, AK)
PSYOPS (Free Radical Records / Bom Shanka Music - Philadelphia)
TONY UNORTHODOX (28th Day – NYC)
FRACTAL PHONO (Gaian Mind / Goa Home – Philadelphia)
DEET (Gaian Mind – Philadelphia)

~ North Crook Stage: Downtempo & Ambient ~

Presenting an exclusive Ultimae Records showcase with:

AES DANA (Ultimae – France) Live!
SOLAR FIELDS (Ultimae – Sweden) Live! Trance and Chillout sets!
H.U.V.A. NETWORK (Ultimae – France / Sweden) Live! First North American performance!
MAHIANE (Ultimae – France)
LAUGE (Divine Balance Records – Denmark) Live!
KILOWATTS (Native State Records – Philadelphia) Live!
GRAINS OF SOUND (AlterCulture Records – Baltimore) Live!
GIFT CULTURE (Psymbolic Sounds – Dalles/Ft. Worth, TX) Live!
PSYLAB (Sonic Beating / Circle Collective / Abstract Trax – Boston) Live!
ALIGNING MINDS (88 / Native State Records / Aleph Zero – DC) Live!
SILIC8 (Star Active Records / Space Dub – Crestone, CO) Live!
AMOEBA FUNK (Metameme / Seedsound – Denver) Live!
NYXYSS (Church – NYC) Live!
SUPER GALACTIC EXPANSIVE (Supersensible Science – Philadelphia) Live!
PEDRO (COSM – Brazil)
GAVIN (Spectra – NYC)
HAJ (Sub Swara / Freek Factory / COSM – NYC)
MANNY (Green Sector – Los Angeles)
NOD (TOUCH Samadhi / Those People – Asheville)
ALIEN AMBASSADOR (COSM – NYC)
EG~BOT (Gaian Maoz – Philadelphia)
KARMAKANIK (Gaian Mind / PSI – Philadelphia)
SOLOMOON (Metameme / Esoteric Gen / OneTribe – Denver)
S.O.T (TOUCH Samadhi – Chicago)
DEDOS (Gaian Mind / GoaBabies – Worldwide)
DAN COVAN (ELF’s – NYC)
TRITTON (Gaian Mind – Philadelphia)
ORBICLES (Gaian Mind – Philadelphia)
KT (TOUCH Samadhi – Chicago)
ANGULAR BLISS (EDM Spectrum / Bliss Studios – Frederick, MD)
SUNDRAGON (Denver)
DAMON (Chilluminati / Divine Balance Records – Poland)
BOTTOM DWELLERS (Four Quarters – Baltimore)

Visual Artists:

GUI”AUM”ETRIX (NYC)
SPOT (Electric Sheep / Spotworks – NYC)
PETER PARKER (Parkerism / Gaian Mind – Philadelphia)
VJ BLIZZART (Omnitribe – NYC / SF)
VOSTEK (Overmind Works – Tucson)
VJ EXERIS (DMT / Trancemotion / Alladin Project – NYC / Baltimore)

Deco Artists:

JULIEN SEYER (Pixie Dust – Montreal)
SONIC BEATING DECO (Boston)
STEVE-O (GoaBabies / Spectra / Gaian Mind) – Rincon, PR)
DEVOTEE (TOUCH Samadhi – Winston-Salem, NC)
GAIAN MIND

(Artists subject to change. Please check our website for additional information & updates.)

www.Gaian-Mind.com / www.GMSF.us / www.4QF.org

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Asheville area Full Moon fire invite (Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday: May 18-20th)...

2008-05-19T03:36:45Z

Hello Asheville fire folks,

As most of you know, we will be gathering for the full moon in beautiful Pisgah Forest on Sunday, Monday, and wrapping up on Tues. Information is available on the top of the http://tribes.tribe.net/ashevillefullmooon page.

i would like to personally invite the Unifire, Warren Wilson, and other responsible Asheville area fire troupes to join us. We have traditionally not had much fire representation, but i think we can pull it off with the right people involved.

Importantly, as many of you are experts on, safety first. This is public land. Fire extinguishers and kind land practices (fuel care) are appreciated and expected. No fire away from the main field, no fire when ranger present, no fire if asked to discontinue fire.

This could become a beautiful relationship that has tried to birth itself in the past, but some direction from troupe members and the AFMG crew could make this a match made in heaven.

Feel free to message me any questions...
Hope to see out there...

dmf...

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Jesse Vs. Daniel

2008-05-17T22:44:35Z

Battle to the Death, two men enter and one man leaves. Subtitled-Jesse is itchin for a switchin, achin' for a breaking, cruisin' for a bruisin', headin' for a be....uh, okay, I got carried away again. New Unifire Movie from just getting started Productions...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Be1WxnU67s

posted in Asheville Fire - 3 replies

Anyone driving up 81 anytime soon??

2008-05-12T15:21:44Z

I need a ride to Radford, VA. from Weaverville. Radford is about 3 hours north off 81.
I don't smoke, don't care if you do, and can help with gas/driving. If anyone happens to be going that way and has space for another, or if you know someone that is, please let me know!
Thanks!

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Warren Wilson Circus

2008-05-11T22:29:26Z

The annual Warren Wilson College Circus approaches...

May 2nd - Bryson Gym
(8pm - ish)

Including
-Fire Performances from the Warren Wilson Fire Tribe
-The Hoop of Flaming Death-ness
-Stilting Madness
-Aerial Silks
-Clowns
-Dances from Micronesia
-Acrobatics
-Sideshow Wonders
and much much more!

Don't be square.

(pm for directions)

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Fairy fun on a Friday

2008-05-11T17:26:16Z

Please join us for the first outdoor pool party of the season! Friday, May 23rd. Massage tents, groovy djs, delectible treats and delicious people to cuddle.

Go out Patton to West Asheville. Pass Leicester. Go
up hill- BP is on right (Across from Haywood). Go
right there onto Johnston School Road. Cross RR
tracks, go straight thru 4 way stop. You will see
elementary school on left, then 2 churches. Right
after that go softly left onto Ceedar Hill, the left
at stop sign to stay on Cedar Hill. We are about 1/3
of a mile up on the right- #59- white house with
fence, across from stone house. circular drive- pull
behind house.

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Hot Tub Spin Jam

2008-05-10T04:20:06Z

So the hot tub is working and if there is enough interest, I'm thinking we should have a hot tub spin jam at the house on Sunday Night. Whose in? Don't forget the workshop at the mothership on Sat. for beg. and intermediates taught by Jesse and Myself and costing 15 buckeroos, but you will leave will a wealth of info. In other news...Unifire Theatre will be back at LEAF this year after nearly two years of not being there. We will also be at AMJam, the French Broad River Fest, and more...Check the website for performances...www.unifiredance.com. The show in the civic center went very well despite the facist paperwork involved in getting there. Ha, I blew a big fireball in the Civic Center!

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MAYHEM~full moon camping event May 16-18 Wilmington,NC

2008-05-06T21:02:34Z

****************************
MAYHEM: May 16-18~ 10 days & Ticket extension online!

The full moon burnish event ( not affiliated with Burningman or transformus, disclaimer...)
Is happening on the Cape Fear River, thrown and hostedby Cape Sphere.
Domes, buring big stuff, dj areas, full moon camping, debauchery extraordinaire, live psychadelic music, blackmail photo booth, and
a downright burn feeling happening soon.
We now have a willcall setup online, so you can still buy a ticket online after all!
and have your name at the gate, without having to sweat over a physical ticket arriving on time in the mail.

Here is the link for tickets:
May16-18, 2008

BUY TICKETS NOW:
1) www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31346
2) call (800) 838-3006 RE: Event 31346
3) Physical tickets: Wilmington, NC: Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223
Charleston, SC ( only 10 available) Call DTR. (336) 324-8573 and ask for your Mayhem Ticket

Rain or shine.
Tickets are $15.00

More info: www.capesphere.com. click on the mayhem link.
This is a LNT event.

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New Summer Bellydance Classes!

2008-05-05T18:54:38Z

Classes are located in downtown Asheville at 41 Carolina Lane.
Parking is available on Lexington Avenue in the large lot or meters (meters are not checked after 6pm)
Walk up Woodfin Street (past the skateboard shop) and turn into the second alley on the right. The studio is the second door on the right (peach and cream exterior)
Street and look for the “Studio Zahiya” sign.

More information at www.lisazahiya.com or 828.242.7595

Tuesdays:

6-7
Beginner Bellydance
This class focuses on posture, body alignment, and the basics of hipwork. Arm and torso movements are introduced.
$12 drop-in $40 for 4 weeks

7-8
Bellydance Skills & Drills
Be prepared to sweat as class will start with the 10 minute shimmy drill!! For all levels - an intense workout focusing on improving your bellydance skills
$12 drop-in; $40 for 4 weeks

8:00-9:15
Intermediate/Advanced Middle Eastern Dance
*by permission only - please email me to inquire
In the next session we will be learning a fun Egyptian Pop Coreography to Shik Shak Shok.
$15 drop in
$80 for 8 Week Session

Thursday

6-7
Tribal Basics
$12 drop-in; $40 for 4 weeks
Explore the spontaneity of tribal improv by learning basic tribal technique and movements.

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BQesk CLASSES CONTINUE THRU MAY!

2008-05-01T20:38:36Z

BQesk CLASSES CONTINUE THRU MAY!

THESE HAVE BEEN SUCH A HIT,
WE HAD TO MAKE TWO CLASSES - and now the fun continues.
In West A at Mi Casa Studio.

Burlesque-esque for ShowGoylz and Guyz
Get in touch with your vaudeville attitude,
with bad*ss strengthening drills, work on dance combos, theatre excersizes, genre history and more!

...A great primer for your rigorous schedule of ABSfest workshops and festivity!
$40 for 4 weeks, $12 drop-ins.
5pm and 6pm, call for info and directions. #828 232 2980.

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LEAF

2008-04-29T19:43:15Z

do you need a water person. I will be out there anywho performing with the Aerial Company so i thought i would offer.

LOVE

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Thanks Unifire

2008-04-21T15:58:24Z

For such an awesome time last night. It was fun playing with you! Looking forward to more.....

LOVE
SamiTe'

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REVOLUTION festival this 4-20 weekend @ Deerfields

2008-04-10T01:49:27Z

Hope to see some of you fire freaks bustin out to some sick ass beats!
YAY! A festival that's not ALL trance! wooo! Time to BOOGIE!!!

www.therevolutionfest.com
http://www.myspace.com/splendiferousproductions

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fire workshop 4-26-8 @ the mothership

2008-04-03T16:24:13Z

there will be another fire spinning workshop 4-26-8, 3pm
@ the Mothership 594 emma rd asheville NC

again we'll cover basic safety, history, performance skills
as well as an extensive poi and staff training session
the cost will be $15

any questions???
call us (toll free)@ 1.866.979.FIRE or 828.450.5513

thanks for your interest

Jesse
Unifire Theatre
www.unifiredance.com

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MAYHEM~full moon camping event May 16-18 in Wilmington,NC

2008-03-30T23:09:42Z

Mayhem tickets on sale online April Fools Day.

WHAT IS MAYHEM?
MAYHEM is A full-moon, weekend camping, music & fire event in Eastern NC

WHEN IS MAYHEM?
The weekend of May 16-18. 2008

WHERE IS MAYHEM
Castle Hayne, NC, just outside of Wilmington, NC, along the Cape Fear River.

WHY IS MAYHEM?
Because cape Sphere want to throw a cool event, the way we know how!
The MAYHEM event, presented by Cape Sphere, is a burn- inspired 'Leave No Trace' event, happening the weekend of May 16-18 in Castle Hayne, just outside Wilmington,NC.
A camping, music-filled, full-moon gathering. Designed as a fundraiser for Cape Sphere, this event attracts burners, and all proceeds will be reinvested to your future good times anywhere you visit a Cape Sphere environment at several upcoming regional events & festivals.

WHATS HAPPENING?
MAYHEM Features 3 music environment soundscapes, hookah dome, gogo dance poles, bar, inflatable space dome, trampolines, hoop jams,Live music, blackmail photo booth, fire performers, bellydancers, live performances, and that's just what WE're bringing.

Oh yeah, we're burning a symbolic effigy-type structure Saturday night, too.

All the entertainment, arts & performance YOU bring will only make this event that much better! If you went to the debut of Mayhem last year, thanks! and you already know how special & unique this gathering is! It can only get better.

Specific Directions will be emailed upon ticket purchase with directions & details on this unique event. This is an intimate gathering, capped at 200 people Max.
Please do not forward direction details to non-ticket holders, as ONLY verified ticket holders will be allowed access at the gate.

TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL FOOLS DAY! (4/1/08 at midnight).
Online Sales End by MAy 1, 2008.

HERE IS THE LINK TO BUY TICKETS
BUY TIX ONLINE~ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31346
PHONE ORDERS~ 1-800-838-3006 RE: event 31346
THIS EVENT IS 18 & UP.

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Fire and the Civic Center

2008-03-30T16:52:44Z

Pending approval by the Asheville Fire Dept. which is under way, it looks like Unifire Theatre will be performing in the Civic Center for the halftime show at the roller girls bout on April 19. As far as I know it will be the first time there has been a fire performance in the civic center. We are taking over! The night before, the Seduction Sideshow will perform at the Joli ROuge and feature a couple of fire acts indoors and onstage as well as fire outside. Opening act will be Nur and SOubi's dance troupe called "the Forbidden". It is also about time for another workshop and a spin jam. I'll see what I can do.

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Wicker Man Burning

2008-03-23T23:29:47Z

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let everyone know about a new burn and I'm part of the planning team for it.

The burn is "Wicker Man" to be held Thursday - Monday, Memorial Day weekend, with setup the weekend before the burn. We are trying to lay the groundwork that will grow into a full-on burn, with an amazing site, roads for art cars, a $4000 art grant budget and plans for a stupendous effigy.

We will be using Four Quarters as our site, which has the rep as one of the most progressive non-profit sites on the east coast. They have given us their full support for Wicker Man. Four Quarters has a pipe water system, hot showers, flush toilets and the always popular port-o-toilets. There are buried power lines for their bio-fueled camp generator, a covered stage and 3 swimming holes. There is lots of camping under tall trees or out in the sun, + 2 miles of gravelled roads. FQ is located 100 miles west of DC and Baltimore, just off I-68.

We want to develop a burn that is art focused and will support big art. And one that has a vision for the future of burns that is sustainable, ecolocially responsible and leaves behind a small footprint. Thus, "Wicker Man", the old celebration the the Green Man and Green energy. We already have lots of theme camps and art projects registered. We plan to have 3 "Theme Towns". Sound Town, where we can run sound all night long, like the Gaian Mind psytrance festival held at Four Quarters, my personal favorite. There is Sin City, down by the river. And Center Circle, a place for nature and spirit, held inside the amazing stone circle at Four Quarters. Yes, there is a circle of standing stones, yes they are HUGE, and yes I've helped raise many of them.

And then there is the Man. Planned at 35 feet high, our man stands on a round Temple to the Spirit of Fire, a big enough room that you can enter and place your own art and offerings for the burn. The roof of the temple is a deck upon which stands the Man, and people can stand too. His belly is the Upper Temple, with room for just one person at a time. Each of his arms will hold a flaming fire pot, and we hope they will move has he burns. This is a huge project and we are looking for as many people as possible to get involved in his construction. Ground breaking for the Man is Friday May 9th and then the next two weekends until the Burn.

Check out our website for more info about theme camps, art projects and the Man himself at wickermanburning.org

This year is my 11th year attending festivals at Four Quarters. Every time I step on the land, I know I'm home.

See you at the Burn!

Tammie

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Unifire Theatre in Pictures

2008-03-09T01:37:02Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pp19mS74Gc

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Full Moon Fire Action!

2008-03-05T02:50:40Z

This Wednesday the 20th, at 8:30pm we're going to be having a full moon fire spin jam. It's gonna be at Warren Wilson College in the Ballfield courtyard (ask anybody on campus and they'll tell you how to get there.)

We've got a strong li'l community of burners here who rock hard, and it'd be great to get as many people out here to burn with us as possible! Somehow known as the pyro-hippies...

Bring fuel and your favorite toys. We'll have some staves, poi, meteors, a dart, a virgin burn of a new hoop design, and probably some fire breathin! Come out and bring your friends! It'll be good times! We'll spin for a while, and then most likely head on over to ghosttown.

--oh yea...of note --> if the statewide burn ban is still up this Wednesday, this spin jam is a no-go. Our fingers are crossed!

hope to see you there!

peace

-Taylor

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Come live with me

2008-03-02T01:38:01Z

Got the upstairs room at the house open for rent and it sure would be nice to have another fire person in the house. Rent is 300 a month and a fourth of utilities. I'll be showing the house tomorrow (sunday) and beyond until it is filled. Give me a ring 828-335-3567.

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New Fire Troupe in Asheville?

2008-02-16T01:52:24Z

Someone told me there was a new fire troupe in Asheville now doing shows. Of course I know about Unifire Theatre and Incedio (a fire troupe made up of Lotus and Joe, who are former members of Unifire). Could this be the Warren Wilson crew? Anyone know anything about this orseen any shows they have done?

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Joli ROuge Tommorow Night

2008-02-15T22:43:02Z

The place to be Tom. is the Joli ROuge for the Dead Meat and Flowers Variety show. Nur and Soubi (members of this tribe) will debut a new piece that includes fire entitled the Forbidden and there will be a variety show featuring some of Asheville's most renown performance artist. I am a special guest celebrity judge and will be doing a little spoken word knife juggling. Outside some of the Unifire Kids and branches thereof will be spinning the flames.

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back to town.....

2008-02-13T05:51:16Z

long time no see everyone! when is the next jam! I have moved back up here and just need to reconnect. talk to you all soon!
cory

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Bellydance Workshop and Performance with SamiTe'

2008-02-08T14:07:50Z

Poetry in Motion
a physical, visual, and spiritual journey.

Bellydance Workshops and performance with SamiTe'

Saturday March 1, 2008
Bobo Art Gallery
22 Lexington Ave.,
Asheville, NC

Special Performance with Arist SamiTe' @ 7:30pm

9:30am- check in

10:00am - 12:00 Back Care for Bellydancers
With a strong focus on core strengthening and proper allignment this class is perfect for the absolute beginer and more advanced dancers. This class will give you a solid foundation and understanding of the basic movements of Bellydance as well as tools to creating a sustainable dance practice.

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm- 3:00pm SamiTe Stylings
Combinations are the foundation of any cheography. This specialty class will completely break down two of SamiTe's original combinations. Coupled with funky music and a lot of sass, this class is sure to kick your *?

$25 for one class/ $45 for Both

Please bring a Yoga mat, towel, water, comfortable clothing -NO JEANS, and an open mind.

Pre-registration is Strongly recommended.

For more information contact SamiTe'
FusionBellydance.com

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Dont forget about the Mardi Gras Parade!

2008-02-05T02:46:27Z

I just realized that after attending some form of Mardi Gras events for the the last many years and a few in New Orleans, I have been spelling Mardi Gras, Maudi Gras for the last week. Good God. Well don't go to Maudi Gras, go to Mardi Gras in Asheville. Want to be in the parade? Meet at Joli Rouge around 5pm. Parade begins at 5:30 and Unifire Theatre will go on after that and include a new double staff piece with Jesse and me, that I am a little nervous about. There will be an after party at the Grey Eagle with more FireCracker Jazz band and we will hopefully be celbrating the fact that Daniel didn't screw up the piece or at least didn't burn Jesse.

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ojai ca to ashville

2008-01-31T16:35:31Z

I am relocating from Southern CA to Ashville next month
Looking for fire friends in ashville.
Connie

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Hoop Convergence April 208 Schedule/Prices

2008-01-30T01:10:02Z

Hoop Convergence April 11 - 16, Carrboro, NC

SCHEDULE (subject to change:-)

Times, arrangements and final teacher details are still being negotiated.
Some classes/activities will be for everyone. There will also be break-out sessions where we divide to meet in smaller groups.

FRIDAY: ARRIVAL

To welcome you to Chapel Hill, NC, we will offer an evening for arrival and orientation. This evening will allow time for a deep breath, casual hooping, nourishing potluck, camp or bunk set-up, meeting other hoopers and orienting for the days ahead.

SATURDAY: THE HOOPING BODY

Saturday will focus on the hoop, our bodies and the relationship and possibilities created between the two.

Circle Up: Saturday we will begin the introduction to the circle with a forum on hoop craft. As the basis of the practice, the hoop, in its varying dimensions, weight, aesthetics, grip and balance affects the experience of hooping. Hoops of differing sizes and weights open new doors for movement possibilities and thus physical, mental and spiritual benefits. There will be time for sharing thoughts on the craft and perhaps make a new hoop.

Movement Workshops: 11 am – 4 pm

Classes on Saturday will focus on foundations, injury prevention (Ariana), flexibility & strength training for hooping (TBA), Handwork (Caroleeena) and compiling a movement inventory (full group activity.)

JAM: Integration time at Town Commons with live music 5 – 9 pm (All ages.)

SUNDAY: COMMUNITY / SHARING & PRESENTING THE DANCE

Sunday’s themes will focus on taking the hoop into the community. We will focus on ways to facilitate hooping in your community, event planning, stylizing the hoop dance and dressing for the occasion.

Circle Up: Annie O, creator of World Hoop Day, will host a morning forum with the assistance of Jewels, creator of Hoops for Haiti and Caroleeena who started the Henrietta Jensen Outreach and Education Project in Jamaica. This will be a great time to envision a community event or social service project for your hometown or a sister community.

Circle Up: In the interest of community, on both local and global levels, Alicat, will host a forum on Sustainability and Hooping. You may be able to educate your community with some of these ideas when you return home for Earth Day.

Weaver St Market Jazz Bruch: 11 am – 1 pm

This is a special spot for us Carrboro hoopers, as Spiral & Jewels began a ritual of getting dressed up and taking bundles of colorful hoops to this space to complement their weekly music events. We believe that this has been a key component to promoting the joy of hooping in Carrboro, NC. This event is free to the public, offers great brunch and beverage options and hosts live music. Great for all ages.

Movement Workshops: 1 – 5 pm

Save some energy because we will be going straight from brunch to workshops for the afternoon. Workshops will feature advanced moves (Stefan of Groovehoops), Street Hooping aka Busking (Revolva), Spinning (Jewels & Spiral) and HoopYoga (TBA.)

Craft: late afternoon/early evening

Sunday evening will feature a crafting, trading and costuming event. Annie Weinhart, of Annieland, will offer a no-sew costume techniques workshop in the late afternoon. This will kick off the costuming and crafting portion of the Convergence. This evening will be an opportunity to create, envision or trade pieces of hoopable clothing or patterns. After much consideration, we don’t believe it will be quite workable to have 30 sewing machines in one room, but we will have a few for easy sew patterns in addition to other fun possibilities. We will let you know how much fabric you need to bring for the workshop. Please begin to collect the fun clothing or chunks of fabric that no longer suit you, but may be passed on or traded.

MONDAY: PERFORMANCE

Monday’s workshops will highlight performance aspects of hoopdance. While not all of us are professional performers, each demonstration for a class, group or community event involve some elements of performance and presentation. Let’s face it, whenever we go out to dance with a hoop, we are on display and are communicating with spectators. Hooping is a form of communication, thus considering these elements of the dance is like honing your conversational skills.

Circle Up: Performance Theories, Tips and Personal Stories

Movement Workshops: 10 – 2

Workshops will feature Choreography (Stefan), Engaging an Audience (TBA), Partner Techniques (Ammon & Marria)

Make-Up Techniques: 4 pm

Christine & Patika will lead us through a workshop on make-up application to highlight our natural beauty prior to a super sweet jam. Professional performers and make-up artists, they will surely host an informative and fun pre-ball party.
Full spectrum of needs to be announced.

JAM: Hoop hop set 7 – Midnight (Final details to come.)

With its bumping bass kicks and lyrical flowetry, Hip Hop has had tremendous influence on some of us Carrboro hoopers. This evening will feature live instrumental hip hop jams for your spinning pleasure. This may also be a time to offer a performance to the circle of hoopdancers. Part of the evening will also be DJ’d with a variety of styles of grooviness.

TUESDAY: FIRE

Circle Up: Alicat will facilitate a forum to Compare/Contrast Fire Hoop Designs Safety. Several fire hoop designers will be present to show their fire hoops and tell stories of their creation. Ali will introduce other designs (for some not present) and discuss the differences, advantages, disadvantages, etc. You will also leave the Convergence with an extensive safety packet compiled by Caroleeena.

Craft: After viewing a variety of fire hoop designs and meeting some crafters, we will offer this time for a hands’ on experience of fire hoop craft. This will be a collaborative project as creating a fire hoop is a labor intensive endeavor. We hope to introduce materials, tools, techniques for wick wrapping and complete one hoop to christen during the evening burn!

Movement Workshops: Afternoon

Workshops will feature Fire Hoop practice, Twin Hooping (Jewels & Spiral), HoopYoga (TBA), More (TBA)

Fire: After Dark

Fire Dancing and Drumming~ Gathering around a fire is a sacred, traditional ritual. As humans, we have lost some of our connection with fire in modern times and thus lost respect for its tremendous power of sustaining, transformation and healing. Fire is a powerful element with powers of creation and destruction. We will offer time to initiate, perform and share fire dancing experiences to burn away that which we no longer need and send prayers, hopes and wishes for the future through this dance. We hope this evening will be fiery, fun and ritualistic as we channel our Shiva energies. Incredible rhythms provided.

WEDNESDAY: HEALING HOOP DANCE

Wednesdays themes will focus on Cultivating Creativity, Nurturing Spirit, Healing Potentials of Hoopdance, Working with Special Populations and Social Outreach.

Circle Up: Hooping as Healing Art and Social Service

Writing Your Hoopdance (Revolva), Hooping as Sacred Movement (Jewels), Hooping with Special Populations (Ariana & Laura), Hooping & The Chakras (Tracey), More TBA

Closing ceremonies TBA

We are also including some business and teaching information. Some info will be included in the orientation packet for you. Circle Ups on these topics TBA. More details are being finalized everyday. Stay tuned for teacher bios and more details on events.

REGISTRATION
Full event, five days = $350 (This includes all workshops, jams, forums)
Three days = $250
Day passes = $95
Class or event passes will be released as times are confirmed and may vary depending upon the event. Some events will be free and open to the public.

Join hoop convergence tribe for more info. http://tribes.tribe.net/hoopconvergence

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Unifire and You at the Maudi Gras Parade-Revisited

2008-01-25T01:12:42Z

Here is what I was tring to say...
Unifire and You at the Maudi Gras Parade

Ahhh, fat Tuesday. Such fond and debaucherous memories flood me around this time of the year. I recall making my way through the throngs on Bourbon street, sidestepping the vomit and avoiding a fight with a frat boy shouting "show yer tits" to anyone that would half turn his way. "Throw me the beads Mister!" young girls screamed and stumbled past, offering kisses or a view of their bare chest for a 25 cent string of beads. Because my eye was on a goal that lay far ahead and because I had seen enough breast to last a lifetime (okay, because I had already given out all the beads I owned) I barely gave them a glance. I would stop only for the refill of Hurricane, that blood like poison that was slowly begin to radiate in my bones and make me feel all numb and happy. I pass under the large banner that reads "got latex?" and the frat boys quickly thin out and I can breathe once again. My eyes take in the sights, and oh what sights there are to see. Man sex in the streets with cameras whirring away, a piano bar with a pianist who grabs his tips with a gator head whose mouth moves via a long pole structurally wired to bite down on a crumpled dollar when squeezed, a midget doing a shot of tequilla out of a goth girls behind, and best of all...a group of fire performers spinning things and breathing flames from their mouths. Before I even realize it it is 4:30 am, I have hit a wall, I have no idea where my friends are, let alone my underwear . But I am stumbly happy, still have half a cup of hurricane and have made friends with the fire freaks who are now telling me about this thing called kevlar.

The next day, nursing that ill gotten hangover, and trying to remember how I woke up in that particular bed, I sit on the curb down on Royal street and listen to washboard Lisa as she plays away my blues and wonder if I couldn't breathe fire too.

Well, my wild times in New Orleans may have long since passed but we can all re-live the glory that is Maudi Gras sans the frat boys, the public man sex, and the blackouts without ever leaving the comfort of our cozy mountains. Thanks to the folks at Mystic Mountain Crewe (a few of asheville's finest "Nawleans" transplants,) there will be a parade that you are welcome to attend or participate in. If you have a group of five or more or do something special like stiltwalk, let me know and I will get you in touch with the powers that be (namely Sarah Widenhouse) to reserve you a most premium spot in the parade. The parade will leave from Joli ROuge around 5 pm and meander the streets of downtown before stopping at Prichard Park for the annual and free Unifire Theatre show featuring nearly all of the members of Unifire with a new choreographed set and spinning the flames to the sweet tunage of the Firecracker Jazz Band. Sho hopin' to see ya'll dere!

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...:::///SAPCE•Feb•2nd•Asheville•NC\\\:::...

2008-01-16T16:25:38Z

Space
Feb 2nd 2008

Wichdokta (Geomagnetic - Ukiah, CA)
The Wichdokta's sets are something of a spectacle to witness, his amazing energy and sinister music go hand in hand to give you the ride of your life on the dance floor. Hailed as one of the top DJ's in San Fran-psycho, he has played with the best in industry; Neuromotor, Rastaliens, Alien Project, Mr. Peculiar, Miraculix, Lemurians, Deviant Species, Scorb, CPU, Sirius Isness, Earthling, Xenomorph, Highko and many, many more.

Plus:

Michael Curran - ATL Psy

Alex - Touch Samadhi

The Fuzz - Touch Samadhi

@ Ghosttown Studios
120 alexander plz
swannanoa, nc 28778
10pm-?am
$5

1st Saturday of every month, Feb-April
Plus: leap year all weekend party! more info soon.

"By aligning your thoughts and actions outside the illusions held in place, heal the separation of the illusory realm and divine intent."

info: Space.NC@gmail.com

For directions, visit: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=120+alexander+pl,+swannanoa,+nc&sll=36.051063,-79.883216&sspn=0.008622,0.019956&ie=UTF8&ll=35.599706,-82.396903&spn=0.008671,0.019956&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

Flyer:
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SNOWBALL party~Richmond Sat jan 19

2008-01-11T01:21:53Z

Snowball Party: Sat Jan 19. Be there.
you all probably know about it, but I'm on posting spree. suffer!

Alrighty folks, it's been a long time since their last major party,
Timeless, but now they're back in full effect.
IT's PLF's SNOWBALL!!!!
Please join us as PLF throws its first fundraiser event of the new year.

FEATURING!!!!,
but def.not limited to:

*12 ( coutn em) 12! kickass deejays
bringin the bump (as well as the chill...)

*blacklight and glow performanceS from:
Cari and Ignytor of Arati Fire & more special performers!

*Sweet Tease Burlesque, Tantalizing!

* & Emcee host Bash!
entertaining in-between sets, making sure your groove is set on "open".

NOTE:

SNOWBALL is a costume party!!!!
~so make sure you wear your funkiest.
Think snow for your inspiration... failing that, feel free to wear
your favorite playa wear or whatever crazy outfit tickles your fancy.

ALthough technically an invitation only event,
if you show up in a kickass costume,
no one is going to give you heat.
If you have friends who want to join us, by all means, give them an invite or
bring them as your guest.
Email clumpkin@gmail.com for your invite
or find out more by joining this tribe:
http://tribes.tribe.net/plf

Can we kick it?

(paraphrased from original invite of ~RRRRRabbit!)

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Lookin for some breaks/glitch

2007-12-27T00:37:25Z

Hey ya'll,
new to the scene here in asheville and lookin for any breaks/glitch/dubstep musical journeys that might be happenin. I just moved from San Francisco and would love to hear about whats up with all the funky fire spinners of asheville
cheers
*Julie*

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Fire workshop 1-12-8 in AVL

2007-12-22T02:38:34Z

last one was a hit so he we go again.....

Fire workshop covering single staff / poi and fire safety
presented by Unififre Theatre
Saturday 1-12-7 @ 3pm
@ the Mothership
594 Emma rd. Asheville
$15

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Seduction Sideshow-Asheville's newest Burlesque troupe

2007-12-13T17:02:09Z

Seduction Sideshow, Asheville's newest Burlesque troupe will make their debut this Sat. the 15th at the Mothership on Emma Rd. in West Asheville. Their new show entitled Varietease features an all star cast performing original vaudeville, circus sideshow and Burlesque acts to tantalize the senses and postulate the posterior. Look for Asheville celebrities cleverly disguised as Ophelia Often, Miss Treatment, Lufu and Private Parts to name a few. See daring Ariel art, naughty hooping, fire artist with members of Unifire Theatre and the luckiest Man alive...Sneaky McFly. A free afterparty with Dj's, dancing and meet the cast continues until 4 am. All for 5 skins! Probably the last time you will pay so little to see so much. Doors open at 9 pm with DJ Mayah and the show begins promptly at Ten. A BYOB event.

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HOOPING WORKSHOP!!!

2007-11-28T01:33:55Z

Calling all HOOPERS!

This Friday, 11/30/2007 at Mbody Studio, I am leading a Girls Night Out Event! This is chance to all get together for fun and fitness! Using Hoops as our medium it is sure to be blast! Whether this is your first time hooping, or you are a seasoned pro, come join the fun! There will be hoops for use and some to buy! Hoops make great gifts, either for yourself or for a friend! So call your friends and join the hoop vibe this Friday night!

The evening will include instruction, games, a hoop jam, wine nibbles and a performance!

Plan to arrive at 6:45, we will start promptly at 7 pm.

35$ covers studio (amazing and beautiful!), hoop usage, wine, snacks and professional instruction! What a deal!
pre-pay by 11/28 for a 5$ discount!
$5 off for Mbody studio members!

Mbody Studio
1200 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC
828.277.7500

or contact me direct
melanie macneil
melmacpink@hotmail.com
828-215-7358

HOOP to see you there!!

space is limited! call to pre-register!

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Talent Show 2007-The time is nigh.

2007-11-16T14:07:51Z

It is time. The 2007 talent show extravaganza is upon us. From what I have heard, the acts are going to be sensational this year. There are some which can be performed at no other venue. Remember you can enter the talent show that night at any point. Just see this years stage manager, Jon Corbin. The talent show will not be at my house for the first time in history , but will be held at The Mothership. Directions at the bottom of this mail. 21 and over please.

Doors open at 9 pm on Saturday and musicians can take the stage in a pickup jam. Around 11, Unifire and friends will put on a fire show outside to delight the senses and the talent show itself will begin shortly thereafter. Special thanks to this years co-host. the beautiful Leslie. Bring some poison, $5 to contribute to the mothership, something weird to put in the prize box, and of course, your talented self. Prepare to be entertained, shocked, and awed. The end of the show will feature knives and blood as Leslie and I unveil our newest magic trick...The incredible box of Death!

Daniel

Directions to mothership. 537 Emma Rd. in Asheville, NC. From downtown take 240 to 19/23 patton Ave. headed to West Asheville. Take a right on Louisianna Rd. At the second stop light take a left on Emma. Go about a block and look for a little warehouse on the left. Easy to miss, it is downhill just a little ways. You may have to park along emma or elsewhere.

Up-coming event-December 15-The mothership will host Asheville's newest and most sensational Burlesque and erotic theater troupe, THE SEDUCTION SIDESHOW> Featuring the talents, dressed and undressed, of some of Asheville's most renowned performers. Song and Dance, Stiltwalking, puppets, aerial ballet, and yours truly as the the only male in the troupe. Yup, life is good.

Love to you all and can't wait to see you Saturday night.

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AbsFest This Weekend

2007-11-16T14:00:05Z

Hi everyone, been out of town for the last three weeks but I am coming home tommorow just in time for the absfest show. Casey and I will be on the panel of meet the artist which is friday night and everyone be sure to catch Saturday at the orange peel which features Unifire, Baraka Mundi, Rebelles, Temple Valor and much much more! Many of you have asked me repeatedly when Unifire is doing another workshop. It will be Sunday and is a part of ABSfest. It is a one and half hour workshop and we will be discussing safety and poi and staff moves. You can register f at the absfest site. I pretty sure you can just drop in too. Onca, correct me if I am wrong on that.

Scored a ticket to Transformus and hope see to all of you there. Should be lots of fun. There is a series of fire workshops there hosted by PyroCelt. Check the transformus site for details.

New fire tools I have been working on include...The hoop baton and the amazing buckets of death. Also recently pulled a sunrise to 540 spin on one fire breath. Yes, been working on that one a while.

Hope everyone is well and sending out fiery love to you all!

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Scorpio Party for Draven 11/3

2007-11-15T04:35:59Z

Hello glorious folks of the fire community - Pass this on to those who need to know!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hi Family and Friends of my illustrious husband, Draven -

his birthday is THIS SATURDAY, November 3,
and we are having a big PARTY at last, at our house in West A!

This Saturday, starts at 10:30pm -
The theme is Indulgence.
Please come prepared to cultivate decadence -
expect to drink, fight, revel in the moonlight, make and hear music, and generally celebrate the powers of Scorpio. BYO whatever -
fire toys, chocolate, instruments, liquor, and sense of possibility.

Call us at 285 9553, or email draven@ncangola.com, as needed.
~Onca

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fire spinning workshop in Asheville

2007-11-13T16:37:19Z

Saturday 11-10-7 3pm
@ the Mothership
594 Emma rd Asheville NC

members of unifire theatre wil be teaching a workshop covering poi, staff and fire safety.
all skill levels welcome.
$15
additional info...? PM me or email
Jesse ::: liquidmovement@gmail.com

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Hey - this weekend Arts@People/ABSfest art party

2007-10-29T15:49:07Z

THIS WEEKEND - COME TO Parade Art Party
Hi friends!
Please join us for this 'float-raising', and forward this to your many artsy folks with an interest in LAAFF, the annual Burlesque Festival, or any of the other great community endeavors of these two orgainzations. Thanks! ~~ Torva, Onca and the Arts 2 People board folks too

Invite details:
Future of Tradition Productions and Arts2People have joined forces for the Asheville Holiday Parade! To foster community support for the arts, we are constructing a float with the theme of a Magic Carpet Ride, and entering it in the float contest. We are excited for the opportunity to bring people together for a day of fun, food & art to make this dream a reality. The parade theme this year is 'creating community thru celebration' - let's start with a party!

We will have the first Art Party on Oct 28 - 12 - 7 PM, at Kitty's. We will be making banners, assembling & painting the magic carpet and making the giant tassels. No artistic talent required, just enthusiasm. Please bring something to eat or drink and your creativity! Kid and new mom-friendly. If you would like directions, call Kitty at (828) 216 8815 or contact Torva at Torvawench@gmail.com.
Thanks!

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Room for Rent in West Asheville

2007-10-24T15:46:08Z

Room for rent in 2800 square foot farmhouse. 15 miles of trails, decks, artistic environment, your own in/out door, fireplace, sunroom, quiet, 10 minutes from westville pub. Live with a VJ, a fire artist, and jeweler. Laid back environment. No one home a lot. 1/4 of utilities average $65 a month includes high speed wireless internet. Winter months more for heating oil but just installed brand new energy effecient heater. Respond via email or call me at 828-335-3567. Room available the first week of Nov.
Daniel

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Performance Dates

2007-10-24T15:22:16Z

Lots of performance dates to see some fire and performance art coming up...Here goes. This friday Unifire will perform at Prichard Park around dark for "pumpkins in the Park". Free. Later that night we will be at "the garage-new venue by the French Broad Brewery performing with Menage, Jenny Greer, DJ Bowie, Avec La Force, etc. for the Danse Macabre Party. $10. Sat. most of Unifire will be at the Scorpio Party at the mothership on Emma Road. I'll be performing with Ambra at CarnEvil in Charlotte. Halloween, Unifire performs at the Wedge Gallery for a Halloween benefit. At 12:30 Jessie and Melanie will perform a show at a venue next to Scandals. Nov. 2-3 Unifire at the Hemlock Festival in SC.

Also prepare your talent now as my Annual Talent Show party will be on Nov. 17. An annual party of gargantuan proportions where you and many Asheville celebrities perform for the coveted Talent Show Extravaganza Grand Prize. The acts sound incredible and I will be joined by the infamous Leslie acting as co-host. Don't miss it. Fire, burlesque, music, human oddities, etc. etc. It will be held at the Mothership on Emma Road due to excessive noise ordinance violations at my house.

Lastly, do not forget the workshop for fire performers to be held at the other ship (see a previous post) $15 will get you in the door and you will leave with a wealth of knowledge on fire safety and staff and poi spinning.

Cool, any questions?

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somewhere to spin...

2007-10-10T02:41:58Z

Hey everyone, im visiting next week from Chapel Hill to look for work in Asheville and since I am up, I was wondering if anyone was going to be spinning or playing next wednesday (10/17) or thursday (10/18)? if not, thats cool, but I would love to jam with you all (again)!
take care, and have fun!
Cory (FirElf)

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Moon Gatherings

2007-10-09T07:23:25Z

Hey all, I just moved from LA where we held fantastic parties out in nature filled with fire fun, dj's, and dancing. I want to start the motion here in the south. If your interested then please join the Luna tribe!

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Need a DJ!!

2007-10-04T21:03:42Z

There is going to be a party/dance/festival-esque event next friday night - October 12th. It's going to be a 2-story party, with a field/courtyard just outside with tiki torches for fire spinnin and just chillin. The bottom floor is going to be a lounge sort of place with fine foods, teas and delacacies of all types. The top floor is going to be completely cleared out & decked out to be a dance floor with dj space, with an island at the front of the room for the dj's tables and eq.

We are looking for a DJ or two --with-- their own equipment to spin from about 10-1am (1am because of noise ordinances). We are lookin for music that ranges from house to hip-hop to dub-step to stuff like Daft Punk and Depeche Mode.

This is going to be at Warren Wilson College, in the EcoDorm residence hall. If any of you are familiar with the space...you know its a sweet place for something like this.

If you want to DJ, or know anybody that would want to DJ, you can call me at 336-263-6996, send me a message, or email me at tjohnson@warren-wilson.edu.

Wilson parties are nuts, and we want this one to be most excellent.

peace and thanks to you!

-Taylor

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Spin Jam fire videos!! -lookit!- :)

2007-10-01T23:38:55Z

Last Sunday at the spin jam at Daniels house was awesome! It's a woodslandy spot with a nice spin area full of more fire toys than you could imagine! A bunch of us went out there this past Sunday and had a blast. I thought I'd post some videos so more of us fire people might come out next time.

I've got a couple more I have yet to add, but there are four up right now for your viewing pleasure.

The people you see are Amy (fire eating) from Utsulo Terra, the Greensboro-based fire troup, Daniel (devil sticks & fire breathing) from UniFire, Todd (fire breathing) from Warren Wilson and myself (double fire staff for the first time) from Warren Wilson.

The more burners the merrier! :) I'd love to see you all out there sometime.

peace to you all

-T

Amy : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzWiMgclYZo
Daniel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsUTKCGXsxc
Todd & Daniel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9wNhN1uMjc
Myself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FFdgZwyKTc

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