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Fire and Bellydance Playshops in Ohio

2009-05-12T03:57:47Z

Greetings Fire Tribe,

My name is Bliss, in late June Ian Smith and I will be traveling through Ohio teaching classes in fire art and bellydance. We are from Oakland CA and we are looking forward to sharing skills as we travel to and from Wildfire. We are planning to be in Ohio late June and
would love to know what classes would be of most benefit to your community based on local interest. Feel free to share these descriptions online or send to the fire dance community in emails to see what classes people are interested in signing up for. Looking forward to connecting with you all and sharing some flow on dance and fire.

Blessings,
Bliss
bliss@blissbutterfly.com

Bliss Butterfly~

Bliss is a professional fire bellydance instructor & performer and an avid
student of the movement arts. She began her practice of yoga at fourteen
and incorporates the balance of acroyoga in dance prayerformances. She has
offered a variety of workshops at events and festivals which include
yoga, bellydance, hoop bellydance, fire bellydance, and double staff
dance. Her philosophy on the art of fire began and continues to stem from
a dance backround and gives emphasis to proper body mechanics, technique,
movement and interaction with fellow dancers. All workshops with Bliss
begin with warming up muscles with specific stretches for the areas of
repeated use in class. Bliss is a fiery bellydancer and enjoys sharing the
inspiration that is this community! www.blissbutterfly.com

PLAYSHOPS OFFERED BY BLISS BUTTERFLY

Beginning Bellydance: Study the ancient art of bellydance infused with
fresh breaths of modern style with Bliss! Learn to isolate body movements,
improve posture, increase body awareness, and dance with strength and
grace. A variety of music styles from traditional, electronica and hip hop
keep this class popping out of the box and locking it up.

Intermediate Bellydance: For dancers that have already studied bellydance
and are ready to refine skill and to discover ways to layer movements and
timing. Our warm up will begin with yoga and core strength training
exercises to advance our balance and poise. In this playshop we will pay
attention to detail of belly rolls and work on layering movements with
them. From there we will explore a wide range of shoulder possibilities
from slow and slinky to fast and tricky. Make your mind spin as we layer
movements and timing. Then we throw everything together and play with
combining slow movements with fast movements, levels and lots of laughter.
A short hafla and cool down will set the playshop to a close.

Fire Fan Bellydance: (All levels) In this playshop we will combine
bellydance with fire art dancing with fans. We will briefly discuss the
different types of fire fans, fuels and prop safety. Techniques for
spinning the fans as well as intricate formations combined with dance will
be explored as we refine ideas of presentation of the fire art in relation
to planes of the flames to the audience. Plan a workshop for your
bellydancing or fire art troupe and expand performance possibilities.

Fire Bellydance- (Intermediate) Learn to combine the movements of
bellydance with fire art. The possibilities of prop combination include
(but are not limited to) fans, palms, sword, poi, staff, double staff,
hoop or contact juggling. This class will begin with yoga to stretch and
condition the entire body, and to center into our movement and breath. We
will then drill several techniques of bellydance and learn a sequence of
dance to add our props to. Each prop is unique and will require a slight
difference of movement vocabulary, come prepared with the tools that you
feel most comfortable with so the focus can be on adding dance with your
favorite prop! We will end with a short cool down. Prior experience with
the prop of your choice is recommended for this playshop.

Double Staff Dance- (All levels) We will begin with a basic warm up
incorporating yoga postures, and an emphasis on wrist, elbow and shoulder
care. Then we will cover the concepts of beats, direction and timing to
gain orientation of our bodys' movements and the staffs' movements. We
will cover antispins, isolations, translations, newtons and some playful
dance to get you out of your head and into interacting with the audience
and your fellow flow artists. Let's dance! Some practice double staves
will be available, if you have them bring your own.

Ian Michael Smith~

I have been fire dancing for about eight years. Poi is my favorite and I
also spin staff, double staff, double whips, contact juggling, and ball
juggling. I currently perform with Vulcan Crew, Copper Lantern Fire
Theater, LumenAscent, Think13 and have recently started to work with Bliss
Butterfly. I am also a modern dancer. I have trained extensively in the
Axis Syllabus, and currently perform with Capacitor and Corpi Liquidi. I
was involved in founding the Spinagogue, and am currently involved in
creating Kindle, the first fire arts culture magazine.
ianmichaelsmith.com

PLAYSHOPS OFFERED BY IAN SMITH

Spin from the Hip (Int.)-This class is all about the pretty under-curve
that the wrist does when transitioning at the hip. We will examine
underutilized versions of moves you probably already know, like the 2-beat
weave, as well as some unusual turning techniques. Using the hip
transition can make the same pattern look completely different, and the
audience will notice the difference between the 3-beat and 5-beat weave.

Intermediate/Advanced Staff Spinning- This class will introduce off-center
grips and how they can be useful. The we will take a quick tour through
different ways to pass the staff from hand to hand, work on some pendulums
and non-linear planes and then learn technique that uses the body like a
lever to move the staff and how to use the momentum of the staff to
initiate body movement.

Intermediate Staff Dance- This Class will focus on interactions between
the staff and your body. We will do a quick overview of off-center
spinning then work with using the momentum of the staff to move your body
and visa versa. We will then work with aspects like quality and levels
and end with ways to utilize the hand that does not have the staff in it.

Poi Dance Techniques (All levels)- This class will focus on techniques and
drills I have found useful when learning to dance with poi. We will cover
pendulums, stalls, polyrhythum, turning, and hip transitions.

Beginning Contact Staff- This exiting class will introduce the building
blocks of contact staff allowing the staff to move around the body without
using the hands to grip. No experience is necessary, however basic staff
skills are recommended prior to taking this class. We will explore contact
points around the body, rolls vs. wraps, halos, movements necessary for
steves, and other useful contact moves that can be built upon for
intermediate and advanced contact staff.

PLAYSHOP OFFERED BY IAN AND BLISS

Partner Poi (Intermediate to Advanced)- The art of partner poi will add a
beautiful dynamic to performance while advancing skill level and
understanding of poi. This class will cover the basics of pendulums,
turns, timing and cues to discover ways of dancing around your partner
adding the necessary trust to advance in more difficult movements. Then
we will progress to intermediate partner poi moves of butterfly and tread
the needle gaining a greater understanding of planes. Finally explore more
advanced weave patterns and ways to interlock and transition between
different beat weaves and body orientation of you and your partner. All
participants should be able to do all these basic movements on their own
before attending this class. Please bring practice poi if you have them,
we will have some extra pairs to provide.

Here are some videos so you may see what kind of art we create. Hope you enjoy.

www.youtube.com/watch
vulcan xmas

www.youtube.com/watch
buugeng duet

www.youtube.com/watch
ian plane bending

www.youtube.com/user/VulcanVideo
ladies

www.youtube.com/watch
plane bending

www.youtube.com/watch
zion fire

www.youtube.com/watch
double staff @ fd bliss

www.youtube.com/watch
tur vul can

Blessings and bright fire,
Bliss Butterfly
bliss@blissbutterfly.com

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Hey all you Ohio Spinners!

2009-05-07T16:33:41Z

WickerMan 2009 updates on Our Burn

WickerMan 2009

The second annual WickerMan is almost upon us! WickerMan is the mid-Atlantic's burn with an Earth Spirited twist. Personal exploration, inspiration without sanction, possibility without constraint. It is on the Land that we become a community of participants, taking action through Art, Fire and Self Expression. WickerMan is an Altar to the Possible on the Land that Sustains us all.

Within this ethos are the gifts of our participants- Theme Camps, Art, Performance and Volunteering. We have a wild and diverse host of registered Theme Camps and Art this year. Experience everything from Flaming Tetherball (yes, that is verbatim) to Spanish flaming liquor rituals and everything in between. You could find yourself leading an impromptu yoga class or rocking your body in Sound Town, an all night aural cornucopia of DJs from across the East Coast, matched by our largest Art Grant ever for deco lighting and decorations.

We started with $6,000 in the Art Grant budget for Artists to fund a variety of initiatives, from Altars to Performance to Installations. And we still have a bit left to give out for late proposals, so do ask! Our Artists are guaranteeing us a visual feast of beautiful little installations, big in-your-face performances and tokens like free noodles or a new 'do. Join Ohio Burn Unit to perform during the Fire Conclave, really its beautiful.

If Volunteering is your cup of tea, there are many fields where your hands are needed. Consider Ranging to keep WckerMan the litter free event it was last year, or Greeting your fellow burners as they arrive. If swinging a hammer is your thing, then there is a place for you to help build the Man. Set-up Weekend is May 15-17, and that's a head-on collision with what lies behind the curtain. We've ordered the lumber and are preparing our designs for building the WickerMan. Come join the crew to create the biggest effigy east of the Mississippi! Just the normal $10 a night grounds fees apply, day trips are free.

May 21st-25th is the Burn, he flames on Saturday night, early-in and late-out is fine by us. Joe Average registration closes May 9th at $55, Better late than never closes May 19th at $65. And then there is THE GATE.

Visit www.wickermanburn.org for more information and online registrations. Or call the office at 814.784.3080.

Burn the Man!

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May 1st

2009-04-21T19:14:55Z

I need fire performers for May 1st at Wright State any time between 11 am and 4 pm. Possible SMALL payment. If I don't get any other performers we may loose the opportunity.

Email me ASAP if you are interested.

Shannon

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WickerMan Burn 09!

2009-03-20T13:40:34Z

Open Event Registration for WickerMan 2009
Set-up May 15-17, The Burn May 21-25

WickerMan is an event that brings together Burn Culture, the Art of Giving, Ecological Responsibility, culminating in an event that depends of the Radical Self-Expression of each individual. Based on the tenets of Burning Man of the Black Rock Desert, we actively incorporate their founding principles- Communal Participation, Decommodification, Radical Inclusion and Radical Self-Reliance. In essence, at WickerMan, Radical Self-Expression Meets Radical Earth Spirit.

We convene to celebrate what we as individuals offer to the community, through Art, Gifting and Self-Reliant Participation. Together we commune within the land to build and burn the biggest Man east of the Mississippi River. Individual participation is what makes this event happen, we depend on each other for content and execution. Every contribution, from Volunteering to Art Creation is essential to facilitate this WickerMan. What can you bring to the table?

Art, in its many mysterious ways, is at the core of this event. WickerMan offers over $6000 to fund a variety of Art initiatives, everything from Theme Camps to beautiful Installations, Altars and Performance. Through Action and Creation we transcend the expected and stretch the paradigm of the possible.

WickerMan will again take place at Four Quarters of Artemas, PA, a beautiful ecologically diverse campground. Four Quarters has natural swimming holes in Sideling Creek, rolling meadows and pine forest. Four Quarters also has a great Ride-Share database to help you carpool to the event. Bring yourself and your inspiration to be a part of a community separate from the 'default world'. Check out www.wickermanburn.org for more information and event registration.

BURN THE MAN!!

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Spin Jams happening again

2008-11-25T17:48:32Z

Hi all,

I know its been a while, but I have been having informal spin jams again. Next one is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Dec 1st.

If you are interested, please get back to me with your email (not tribe) address, and I will add you to the email list.

Hope to see some of you around!

Natasha

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Is Pyrokinetika still meeting?

2008-07-18T20:14:31Z

I sent an e-mail using the address on pyrokinetika.com, and never got a response. I am part of Intense Ignition (intenseignition.com) a fire troupe out of Lima, OH and we are interested in attending a monthly meeting...

-Ken

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Wildfire - Need a ride?

2008-06-04T03:00:25Z

I'm driving right through Dayton on my way to Connecticut for Wildfire this June. Is anyone going and want to carpool?

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"The Fire" Festival

2008-05-29T18:50:00Z

So it's _really_ short notice, but this weekend there's a gathering of fire artists in southern indiana! For event and location details, visit thefirefestival.com

It'd be great to see some of you lovely folks there!

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Passing Through

2008-04-17T16:48:23Z

Going to be passing through Dayton and Hamilton this weekend if anyone wants to get together and spin. Let me know whether I should bring gear or leave it back home.
Much Love,
~Lucky

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Wickerman Burning -South Central Pa

2008-03-21T00:47:32Z

Hi!
I wanted to let everyone know about a new burn, and I am part of the planning team for it, so my opinion is biased!

The burn is "Wicker Man," to be held Thursday through Monday, Memorial Day weekend; and we have a setup weekend, the weekend before. We are trying to lay the groundwork that will grow into a full-on burn, with an amazing site, roads for art cars, a $4,000 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 edgy and progressive non-profit camps on the east coast. They have given us their full support for Wicker Man. Four Quarters has a piped water system, hot showers, flush toilets and of course port-a-potties. Buried power lines for their bio-fueled camp generator, a covered stage and three swimming holes. Lots of camping under tall trees and out in the sun too. And 2 miles of gravelled roads. Four Quarters 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 of the future of burns that is sustainable, ecologically responsible and leaves behind a small foot print. Thus "Wicker Man;" the old celebration of the Green Man and Green energy. We already have over 20 theme camps and art projects registered, and we are just beginning our announcements. We plan to have three "Theme Towns." "Sound Town," where we can run sound all night long, like the Gaian MInd psytrance festival held at Four Quarters. "Sin City" down along the river, a cure for what ever ails you. 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 and they are BIG!)

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 to 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, will move as he burns. This is a huge project and we are looking to get as many people involved in his construction as possible. Ground breaking for the Man is Friday, May 9th, and then the next two weekends until he burns.

I could go on and on, but our web site is up, with the first design drawings for the Man, pictures of art grant projects and theme camps. We have a list serve / forum too. So visit the web site at wickermanburning.org for much more info.

"Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust,
Wicker Man Burning, In Fire We Trust."

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Scorched Nuts tix go onsale Feb 1

2008-02-22T15:14:53Z

Scorched Nuts TIckets go on sale Midnight Febraury 1st, 2008.

www.scorchednuts.com

Scorched Nuts, Ohio's Regional Burn will be held June 19-22, 2008

Tickets priced as follows
Tier 1: $30 (150 available)
Tier 2: $40 (150 available)
Tier 3 $50 (150 available)
Gate: $60 (limited availability)
Scholarship: $20 (limited availability)

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Fire Saftey workshops

2008-01-21T20:23:42Z

Natasha are you going to be having any fire saftey workshops in the near future? Poosie Kat and I would love to attend a level 2 class sometime soon...

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$400 hoop gig needs filled QUICK! Cincy

2008-01-07T21:03:04Z

Hi all,

I had a hooping gig I was commited to do, but I did not get the days I requested off work (I am a new employee, so can't really fight it). This is a gig with Jamming Talent in Cincinnati (the aerial silks people). I am looking for a hooper to replace me. If you or anyone you know might be interested please contact me ASAP!

The pay is $400, but you need to be at all the rehearsals. You only have to perform (hooping) to one song. Here is the schedule:

Rehearsals (total 12 hrs)

Sat Jan 12: 12-2p
Tues 15th: 6-8p
Thurs 17th: 6-8
Sat 19th: 12-2p
Tues 22: 6-8p
Thurs 24: 6-8p

SHOW: Sat 26th: 2-3p

Please let me know ASAP if you or a friend can fill my position. You can tribe me or email me ( sayyida@woh.rr.com )

Thanks,

Natasha

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Leaving Tribe - cross posted

2007-12-31T21:13:05Z

For personal reasons, I'm leaving Tribe.net. While here, I connected with many wonderful people I've come to call friends, both close and just acquaintence. Thank you for your support and compassion since we met, most especially over the last year. I believe the bellydance phase of my performance life is over and I now look forward to a life in academia and whatever is beyond the horizon. Please keep my email on hand - amadearose32 @ aol.com. If you would like to friend me on other social applications, look for athenawindsong on both myspace and LiveJournal.

One favor: please don't waste time and energy asking me about the personal reasons or requesting that I stay on Tribe. This decision has been a long time in coming and I hope to see you, my friends, around the 'net.

Best wishes to everyone on Tribe, friend or not.

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KC and Elana at Kiras Oasis

2007-12-02T20:15:11Z

Hi everyone,

KC and Elana, two great hoopers from Chicago, are coming to Kira's Oasis (in Centerville, OH) for the December hafla ( Dec 14) and a class that Saturday (Dec 15), as long as there are enough people that reply to Kira quickly. They are great! (This is them, if you dont already know them, the hooping is in the second half: www.youtube.com/watch ) Please spread the word among any hoopers you know, and let Kira now ASAP if you can come. She especially needs pre-regs. The price is going to be probably $40 for a couple of hours. Kira's email is:

WHO: KC and Elana
WHAT: Hooping show and class
WHERE: Kira's Oasis in Centerville ( www.kirasoasis.com )
WHEN: Dec 14th hafla and show, Dec 15th class
COST: $40
CONTACT: Kira- kira@kirasoasis.com
This will only happen if enough people pre-reg!

Later!

Natasha :-D

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Gathering Friday Oct 19

2007-10-10T04:39:27Z

Hi all,

Long time no see. I have some students who need a safe space to light up, so will be opening the doors back up for Kin Gatherings.

Starting at 6pm, Fridays, weekly, starting with the 19th of Oct, and continuing as long as there is attendance.

LMK if you are coming.

Laters,

natasha

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Get your scorched Nuts tickets today!!!

2007-05-31T16:14:57Z

Hey dont miss the New Ohio regional Burn!!!!!! Get your tickets today!!! Presale tix end at midnight!!!!

www.scorchednuts.com

Oh and register your art, theme camp, etc by midnight tooooo!

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May 12

2007-05-12T13:53:18Z

Hey guys,

Long time, no see. How is Saturday, May 12th sound for a big gathering? Maybe invite some neighbor friends too. Let me know if this date works!

Til then!

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Scorched Nuts Ohio's Regional Burn Announcements

2007-04-15T23:52:48Z

Hello.... We have some exciting announcements!!!!! www.scorchednuts.com

1. Reminder Tier 2 ($35) tickets end midnight April 15th! Tier 3 =$ 45 through May 31st, Tier 4: $55 at the gate
2. We are now offering Scholarship ($15) tickets!!!
2. We are now offering Bed Rentals in the bunk houses for additional $30! Most Bunkhouses have 10--25 beds and have a private bathroom(s) with shower(s)!!!!
3. We are now allowing RV's limited to 8 and there is a $15 fee (Campground charges extra for RV's)

So whats going on at Scorched Nuts 2007....
http://www.scorchednuts.com/Participate/events.htm
http://www.scorchednuts.com/Participate/themecamps.htm

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Aerial Arts Weekend Workshop

2007-04-15T06:35:29Z

Hi everyone!

I have great news! I have an aerial arts instructor from Arizona who is willing to travel here to teach a workshop on aerial arts. For those of you who do not know what aerial arts are, think circus stuff like trapeze, bungee dancing, aerial hoop, or (my dream) aerial silks. An aerial art is anything done up in the air.

We are still in the planning stages, but it will probably be sometime in September or October, and I am estimating it will be in the $150 range. Expensive, I know, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it is still cheaper than going to Chicago to take a workshop at the Aloft Loft (which I still plan on doing someday! lol)

Before I go too far in planning this, I need to know it will be supported. So if you are SURE you want to do this (i.e. you will definitely be there as long as the date does not conflict with a previously arranged engagement), please email me. I will then put you on an informational email list, and will send you a list of exercises to do on a pull-up bar, so that when the workshop comes, you have some strength developed to do the tricks. The instructor recommends putting the pullup bar in a doorway you pass by often, and everytime you go by it to do a pull up or two.

The instructor does not yet have a website for her Arizona classes, but here is her myspace page:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=30600071

Hope to hear from you!

Natasha :-D

www.pyrokinetika.com
sayyida@woh.rr.com

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Gathering THIS SATURDAY!

2007-03-18T02:42:44Z

Sorry for the late notice, but there is a short notice Kin Gathering this SATURDAY, because some folks have been asking for the Intro to Fire Course. Here are the details:

Saturday, March 17
12 noon; Feel free to start arriving
1pm-3pm; Intro to Fire Workshop, $20. Free to retake as a refresher course.
3pm-whenever; Kin Gathering, Potluck Optional

My house: 6295 Henshire Ct, Centerville, OH
Home Phone: 937 - 428 - 7783

Next session of classes at Kira's start the following week. I have decided to do away with the Beginner/Intermediate classification. Instead, the schedule will be:

5-6pm: Hooping, All Levels
6:15 - 7:15: Poi, All Levels

FYI, This July I am going to a HoopGirl Teacher Training Seminar in California, taught by the amazing Christabel Zamor! I can not wait to improve my teaching skills! Yay!

Hope to see you there!

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It's not too late to get your 1/4th off tickets for Carmine with Bellyqueen! TOMORROW!!

2007-03-09T17:06:46Z

And you can save by doing just that!

Just go to: www.snakesrising.com and scroll to the paypal button. The cost will be 1/4 off the "at the door" price of $20.

This will be an incredible line-up, including BellyQueen, Kaeshi Chai, Amar Gamal, Laylia, Anaya Gypsy, Zahara, Raymere, Laura, Natasha, Bondaura and LOTS of open dancing.

Drummers who take Carmine's 1 PM workshop will be invited to play with us for the open dance set. And we'll have LOTS of open dancing for everyone!!! So get your shimmy wear on before you head out!

Amma

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Kin Gathering this Sunday!

2007-02-11T18:58:37Z

Hi all,

This month, we are having an old-school gathering. This means there is no class beforehand. Although, as long as I get it made in time, I will have some henna for people to play with. Also, it is potluck optional. Details are:

My place (PM me if you need the addy)
Sunday, Feb 11
3pm - whenever

Let me know if you plan on coming!

Natasha

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Luna's New Phone Number

2007-02-04T14:43:51Z

Hey all,
I have a new phone number to those of you who have the old one. Message me to get it if you want/need the new one.

Fyre Blessings to all,
Luna

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High Jinks Columbus Jam - Jan 22

2007-01-14T19:30:17Z

Hi all!

I went last month to this event and had a blast! It is a DJ'd jam preceeded by stilts, hooping, poi classes. Note that it is only $5 if you only want to go to the open Jam session! Also note that ID is required, and I believe it is 21+. I believe this is because the jam area is in the back of a bar. (its not raucous or anything)

I will be going to the whole thing, so if anyone wants to carpool, let me know!

DATE: Jan 22nd

The following is copied from a post for last month's info, but I called Kristina and she said everything is the same!
STILT CLASSES

Little Brother’s
1100 N. High St

8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 (gets you into the stilt class AND everything else )
Pre-Registration requested – email Kristina at isabellestilts@yahoo.com

We will supply the stilts but you must bring your own tennis shoes, knee
pads (if you have them) and a roll of duct tape.

Also

SPIN JAM DANCE PARTY

Poi / Staff / Hula Hoop
Bring your own or borrow ours or just use your dancing feet

Little Brother’s
1100 N. High St.

Instruction 9:30 pm -10:30 pm
Open Jam 10:30 pm -12:30 am

Instructors: Meghan O’Brien, Kristina Isabelle and Eoin O’Brien

Cost: $8.00 before 10:30 and $5.00 after

Guest DJ’s Wavy D, Daddy Whorebucks and more
Amazing Performances by HighJinks / Grimaldi and guests

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poi classes at kiras

2007-01-11T16:30:49Z

Hi All,

Well, the hooping classes were a success, so I am going to continue teaching at Kira's Oasis! The next four week session will be on poi spinning.

More info on Kiras Class Page: http://www.kirasoasis.com/classes.asp
And on my class flyer: http://www.kirasoasis.com/pdf/EricaPoiPDFflyer.pdf

Yay!

Erica :-D

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Ohio Regional Burn!

2007-01-11T16:27:04Z

Thank Stephanie for putting this all together. This year Ohio will be holding a regional burn (similar to Transformus) nearby in Hueston Woods.

www.scorchednuts.com

Is anyone else interested in going? If enough people I know are going I would like to set up a Safe Fire and Juggling camp of some sort.

Let me know what you think!

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Kin gathering with Snakes Rising!

2006-12-12T02:39:01Z

Hi all!

Its that time again! I am really excited for December's gathering, because a bunch of Snakes Rising members are going to be coming! Here are the details:

Date: Friday, December 15

Class: Intro to Middle Eastern Drumming, taught by Dave Hergert of Snakes Rising
Class Time: 6pm-8pm
Class Cost: $20

Then, a Kin Gathering with guest Snakes!
Gathering Time: 8pm-late
Gathering Cost: FREE!

Hope to see some of you guys at the class and/or gathering! Let me know if you are coming!

Natasha :-D

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Fire Poi Artist Needed New Years

2006-12-12T02:13:01Z

Need a Fire Poi Artist Sunday Dec. 31st, New Years Eve for Pearl Night Club. Please call ASAP for pay and performance details. Kiki 937-361-9177.

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Sad face

2006-12-07T10:57:34Z

So close and yet so far! I miss you all!

The good news is that I was able to meet some poi-sters here in Japan. They're all pretty green, but that's because they're really an AMAZING juggling troupe that dabbles in poi. We got to light up and spit fire (QUITE illegally, I might add, as the fire laws in Japan are OMFGSTRICT) and I thought of you guys. They all have Pyrokinetika's website now and they've seen the videos. They are DULY impressed. I think I've improved a little bit here, but I cannot wait to be back with y'all and get some really creative juices flowing.

By the way, I am beginning training in Gymnastics with the goal of one day performing with Cirque de Soleil. This is 100% serious and I am really looking forward to getting back together with you guys so we can work out some CRAZY ass shit with fire spinning as well. If I do not hit the moon, I will land among the stars, but I have every intention of attending either theater school or even circus college with this goal in mind. Wish me Luck!

--Skip

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Sorry for not keeping in touch!

2006-12-02T18:19:05Z

But here is the Skip! I am sorry to say I may be returning from Japan a horribly broken down mess of a person, but it was worth it in some sense or another. Right now holiday planning is completely FUBAR, so I will have to wait until January to see yous guys again, but PLAN on it! I missed you guys alot as there aren't a whole lot of serious spinners out here.

See you all soon!

--Skip

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Sayiida kicks ass with green fire at Kira's

2006-11-06T06:06:22Z

Killer show Sayiida. The music and theatrics were awesome. Everyone loved you as always.... ;-)

Drogo

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upcoming gatherings!

2006-11-03T10:41:26Z

hi all, so gatherings are starting back up after our little 3 month hiatus.

here is the new format:

a two-hour pre-announced class: depending on the day, this will either go from 6-8pm or from 7:30-9:30. cost is $20. people are welcome to come (for free of course) during this time and just hang out. But during this time the class has first priority, so, for example, no lighting up if there is a class going on outside, etc.

post-class gathering: same as a regular kin gathering.

next gatherings:

friday, october 20: Intro to Fire from 7:30 - 9:30. There will be a lot of my students here, but not too many kin, since the date conflicts with a pagan gathering.

friday, november 3: Fire Poi Virgin Burn class from 6:00 - 8:00.

we may have another Intro to Fire class and gathering on nov 17th or 24th

friday, dec 8: class undecided. 6:00 - 8:00 likely Intro to Doumbek, OR Fire Hoop and Other Toys

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professional ops

2006-11-03T04:39:42Z

hi all,

as most of you already know, I am working on making all "this stuff" my full-time job/ main source of income. right now, i am mainly doing that by teaching, but i would like to expand the amount of gigs i get. if you are interested in joining me in this endeavor, and are willing to put MANY hours into this on a regular basis, PM me.

natasha

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friday nov 3

2006-10-30T19:08:14Z

hi all!

just a reminder that the next gathering is THIS FRIDAY.

the class is intro to fire poi from 6-8pm. some of my more advanced students will get to light up poi for the first time at the end of this class. $20

gathering (starts after 8pm) is FREE. (as always! ) feel free to come a little early and cheer on the virgin burners, if you like.

let me know if you plan on coming! thanks!

natasha

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Pictures

2006-10-21T11:22:28Z

Does anyone have pictures of our rock climbing trip? That they would mind sharing with us. If so would you email them to me.

Love and Blessing
Christina

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Tiffany's Military Graduation

2006-10-14T22:11:36Z

Just got a letter from Tiffany saying that her Graduation is Tentatively Dec 14, 2006. Yeah she just finished her Basic Training and is working on her AIT training full time now. I am very excited to finally have a date for her graduation.

Blessings
Christina

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Friday the thirteenth

2006-10-14T19:22:13Z

I just wanted to let everyone know that Erica performed at Kira's last night and did an amazing job. The green poi was most spectacular. My friend said he enjoyed watching the dancing but it was the fire that impressed him the most.

Thank you for asking me to help hun, I had a great time. Anytime you need me just ask.

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Fun at Fall Fires

2006-10-09T20:12:36Z

Just returned from Fall fires at the Riggs house. What a wonderful area of Ohio so beautiful in the early Autumn. What gracious hosts they were. I really enjoyed their home. The hiking in hocking hills was absoutly gorgeous. I would really like to thank Ken for bringing the rock climbing gear. The children had a blast climbing. I know that was a highlight of the the weekend for Dave and Laura they talked about it all the way home. The food was so humble and delicous. I felt as if we had made a small community in their home everyone helping with the cooking and watching of the children. The fire spinning was awesome in the evening. Everyone seems to be improving on their skills. It just keeps getting better and better every time I see all of you. Can't wait till we can do it again. Maybe everyone will come to our house and do the same in the summer and camp out in the back yard. If you can't tell I really enjoyed myself.

Love and Brightest Blessings
Lady Hawk

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Where IS everyone???

2006-10-06T02:24:55Z

Hi everybody. How the hell are you all? Miss you!!

Namaste,
Shelly

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Fall Fires Oct 6-8th

2006-09-08T17:48:52Z

Dearest all

Fall Fires will be held October 6th, 7th, and 8th in Logan Ohio due to the generosity of Shelly and Dan Riggs.

Show up will be late Friday afternoon/evening. A caravan will be leaving Dayton Ohio if you wish to join us at 4 pm. There are no plans for this evening/night but sometimes the best things happen unplanned.

Saturday there will be a kind of show-n-tell. If you have a skill, item, or topic you wish to share with the rest of the group please contact me so I can either put together a schedule if there are many topics, and ensure that they are appropriate for the company and pass House Rules.

There will be a potluck Saturday night so please bring either something to fix or contribute monetarily to the main dish yet to be determined. Please inform me if you are vegetarian, meat eater, or if you have a special allergy/diet.

Saturday night will be burn night. Please bring your toys and either fuel or money to contribute to fuel if you can. The rules that apply to Pyrokinetika functions and presented by Clan of Pyros will be in effect (I call these House Rules). If you have any questions about these please contact me. There may be a couple of people celebrating birthdays coming this weekend so be prepared to sing Happy Birthday!!!

Sunday there might be some rock climbing but do not feel obligated to participate. This is also day of departure (bring kleenx!!)

FYI - The property is fairly rual. There are 2 dogs on the premise and there will be children around. Please plan accordingly. I would suggest comfortable clothing that can be layered as it can get cool/cold at night. There will be some indoor space available as the Riggs have an ample basement. I suggest bringing an airmattress and warm bedding as the nights can get chilly. There is plenty of room for tenting as well. I have a running joke of asking for people to donate toilet paper....lol. There will be a bonfire and a labrynth on a hill as well. (can we tell I love it at the Riggs's place?? LOL). We would love to have drumming as well so if you have musical instruments that would be ok.

I will need RSVPs no later than October 3rd so that I can plan accordingly. Please email me privately to havensward@gmail.com with Fall Fires in the subject line.

I look foward to seeing everyone there.

Blessings
Always
FireMama

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Midwinter Maqsuum: the White Tour, in Dayton!

2006-09-08T00:46:50Z

"Midwinter Maqsuum: The White Tour"
http://snakesrising.com/_wsn/page3.html
will open at Kira's Oasis on January 13th at 8 PM.

The event features the gothic bellydance of ...

Taletha:
www.taletha.com

and Zahara:
www.zaharastangledweb.com

Special musical guests, Il Troubadore:
www.troubadore.com
will join Snakes Rising to get the tour underway.

Special guest performer WyldFyre:
www.stinkeebeetletribe.com
has offered to do some "spooky, slow burns."

Admission is $10 at the door. Advanc ereservations are available at:
http://snakesrising.com/_wsn/page3.html

We are seeking dancers in the genre of "Raks Gothique" to join Snakes, Il Troubadore, Taletha and Zahara for this event!

Please contact me if you are interested in performing!

Amma

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Fall Fires

2006-09-01T19:59:26Z

Fall Fires is an informal fire gathering generously hosted by the Riggs family (we love you Shel and Dan!!). It is a way to mix fire with family and friends and food and fun, showing off, sharing, with just a bit of spirituality thrown in. From personal experience, you CAN NOT go to the Riggs's home and not feel the Spirit in the land and all around you. Just not possible.

So I would like to know how many would be interested in going. It would be in Logan OH for a full weekend. Food contributions would be required (and maybe a roll of tp...lol). There will be some space to crash with the help of air mattresses but there is also space for tents. Or you can do a la Benji and just sleep out on the grass in a sleeping bag...lol.

If you are interested please contact me with which weekend in September/October would be best for you. Majority rule will get the vote as long as it is convenient for our hosts.

At Fall Fires, we light according to the training given to Clan of Pyros and Pyrokinetika. If you have conflict with lighting up without the use of alcohol or other altering drugs (prescription or illegal) I will ask that you do NOT consider coming to this gathering. A review of our safety requirements will be given on day one. HOUSE RULES APPLY. Period.

If you have any questions about this please contact me privately.

Blessings
FireMama

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August gathering?

2006-08-20T14:35:01Z

Hi there folks =)

Is there a movement afoot to have a kin gathering this month, or maybe a Labor Day shindig?

What think you all?
ken

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Tiffany's Military Address

2006-08-14T14:37:00Z

I just recieved Tiffany's Military Address she is doing great. She has some restrictions on what she can recieve so here they are. No packages larger than a shoe box, NO FOOD OR DRINKS, no magazines or pictures. Please don't send disposable camera's either.

now for her address has to be exactly as follows

PVT Carey, Tiffany
G. Co. 787 MP BN, 2 PLT
BLDG 910, Unit 77
Ft. Leonard wood, MO 65473

on the back of the enevelope you need to put PLT2

I know she can't wait to start recieving mail. If you have any questions feel free to email me at my lady_hawk270@yahoo.com address.

Love and Brightest Blessings
Christina

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safety needed for raquy performance

2006-08-04T18:08:00Z

hi all,

i was contacted by a member of the stinkee beetle tribe. one of them will be performing at kiras on aug 12, but her safety cant make it. if any of you are going to the raquy show, would you be willing to safety?

let me know,

thanks!

erica

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Dawn Casey's Raquy at Starwood Review

2006-08-04T16:19:19Z

That said, here is my review for Raquy and the Cavemen at the Starwood Festival:

Oh. My. God. I have never, in the 4 years of attendance, seen a band that ROCKED the main pavillion so hard!!!! There were 4 percussion players altogether, 2 of which doubled on guitar, Raquy herself switching to an Iranian violin on occasion. Even the tambourine player rocked out on that instrument as if it were a regular doumbek! They brought down the house so righteously that people stayed an BEGGED for an encore - indeed, they weren't about to leave until Raquy graced them with her presence one last time.

But the sweetest, most remarkable thing for me personally was seeing this beautiful waif of a woman show those bombastic, arrogant djembe cowboys how to REALLY hit a drum with true artistry, more authentically and professionally than they can ever hope to attempt in their wildest dreams.

If you have even the slightest interest in learning hand drumming, I would encourage you NOT to miss Raquy on August 12th and 13th. See for yourself why an entire audience of well-educated musicians did the Wayne's World bow of "I'm not worthy" to her on their knees at one of the largest festivals in the U.S.

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FireDrums IV Sept 28 - Oct 1

2006-07-30T23:46:58Z

http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/9b3ffac0-4268-43ff-ab20-62784aa1490e
Please check out this thread and join us for the 4th FireDrums gathering in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains September 28th thru October 1st.

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Hooper opportunities...BoMA Gallery

2006-07-17T21:31:07Z

hey, Hoopers....i write to you on behalf of BoMA Gallery, Columbus, OH, an extraordinary exhibition space located in a former Baptist church. BoMA will regularly feature the span of Fine Arts media, including: conventional visual art, progressive conceptual art, installation, film and video arts, dance, fashion, music and various types of live performances. you name it, and we'll likely feature it at some point. our website, BoMA Gallery, just recently went live and is still under construction, but it should offer a nice intro to the project.

anyway, i’m in the process of researching and recruiting talented performers, including hoopers. for those interested in performing, please reply to the email below and we'll go from there. i thank you for your time and look forward to your reply.

best,

Chad Tooker
Gallery Director/Exhibitions Curator
BoMA Gallery
614.783.3763 (m)
Tooker@BarofModernArt.com
www.BarofModernArt.com

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New place to play if a fix is needed

2006-07-17T20:52:26Z

Place: Jinenkan Gi Yu Dayton Dojo
Day: last Saturday of the month
Time: around 8:30- it may get earlier when it gets darker earlier
Cost: $10.00- same as when we had the shop (I'm not sure what this monies goes to but I will find out)

This is in conjunction with the same people that ran Pathways shop across from the Fairgrounds. Let me know if you are interested.

Blessings
Shannon

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Thanks Chrissy and Dave!!

2006-07-17T00:55:07Z

Just wanted to give a shout out to Chrissy and Dave -- thanks so much for the lovely time last night. The Riggs family got home at about 2:15 am -- ERGH! It's a heck of a drive, but it was well worth it. All our best to Tiffany as she heads out into the next phase of her life, too!

It was so wonderful to see everyone, and to meet a few new people as well. {{{HUGS}}} to all!

So, when are you all making the trek to MY house???? <grin>

Namaste,
Shelly
(who should be doing her homework, but is procrastinating right now!)

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july gathering

2006-07-15T21:16:16Z

july gathering is scheduled for saturday the 15th. since we are only doing once a month now, i think we will start at 5pm rather than 6:30. let me know if youre coming! laters,

erica

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July 4th holiday fire?

2006-06-28T19:28:29Z

Is anyone spinning fire anywhere for the holiday? On the 3rd or 4th?

I'd like to circumvent the traditional fireworks and see some real fire-work.

Amma

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Sayyida & Majmun at Comfest

2006-06-28T00:43:07Z

They were inspired! Take a look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5BPCrEk7sQ

Amma

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new hoop ohio tribe

2006-06-25T04:41:30Z

hi all,

for those of you that are hoopers, i just started a new tribe for (duh!) ohio hoopers. if anyone wants to take over as mod, let me know. later,

erica

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June 10th

2006-06-12T00:33:18Z

Hey all,

Next gathering is June 10th. Same time and place as usual. Let me know if you're coming! Later,

Erica

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Hey, Shelly n' Luna Dragonfyre....

2006-05-23T07:52:38Z

Hey, you two....I noticed on the PSG web site that your poi workshop had been accepted, YAY!!! ::wide smile:: (it's on the main PSG site, scroll down to "Register for PSG" section, then click on "workshops," THEN click on the big red circle labeled "to view accepted workshops.....", not easy to find this year!) i just KNOW you guys will be a great help to a lot of folks who want to take up our sacred flame!

Also, Luna.....I was checking out the new pics on your profile and....awww, you gave me credit on your profile for adding your new last name, you're so sweet! :-)
::huggles::
Pan

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May schedule

2006-05-19T18:57:25Z

HI all!

Spring is here, and that means beautiful weather for spinning. It also means I'll be out of town a bunch this month, though! lol

Here is the May schedule for kin:

May 6 (This weekend)- we can either have a gathering on Saturday from 4-8pm, after which i am going swing dancing, and yall are welcome to join me. Or we can gather on Sunday. Respond which you would prefer.

May 13- NO GATHERING. I will be at an awesome sca event called baron wars. Let me know if you would like to come with us!

May 20- Gathering at same time and place as normal. Will prolly be the only gathering of the month, since i bet most people will want to rest this weekend, after the hooping fun. :-)

May 27- NO GATHERING. I will be at sca Crown Tournament. Again, let me know if you're interested.

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Hafla photos up!!

2006-05-09T01:15:48Z

Hola kin folk! Ditto, ditto, ditto to all the posted thanks to Erica, KC and Elana for giving so much of themselves during the Hafla and hooping workshop. I learned SO much more hooping than I EVER expected, especially considering I couldn't even keep the hoop up for three seconds before all of Erica, Shelly, Margarita and Lara's advice during Erica's hoop making workshop!

Anyway....I posted 13 pics of the Hafla and hooping workshop in my profile....enjoy!!! FYI, these photos have all been downsized in resolution a LOT for posting here, plus cropped and enhanced a place or two (including making KC's sunglasses' flame stand out more). If anyone wants a copy of the high resolution origional (uncropped, unless you need me to do that for ya) for printing you can get a copy from either Luna (I mailed a cd to her) or from me.

Flame on!
Pan

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Hoopers: Where are YOUR bruises?

2006-05-08T02:06:24Z

Left shoulder, kindof on top on the boney part.

OWIE! Shoulder hooping HURTS right now!

~Shels

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Hi Pyrokinetika

2006-05-02T19:14:28Z

Denise Denise here,
Founder of Philadelphia Fire Arts, former leader of the Playa Del Fuego Fire Conclave for BM 04 & 05, 6 year spinner and dear dear old friend of Skip Walker's.
I've had talks with a couple of you some time ago about a little meet and greet, hello neighbor kinda fire shindig. Many of my weekends are filling up for this summer already with various activities. I'm sure the same is happening for you all as well so the reality of us actually compiling enough people together to do something of that sort is quickly dwindling.

Sooooooo,

Lets meet at Wildfire shall we? http://www.freedomthrufire.com/wildfire/
I'll be there with my poi partner Mike (ICoN) and we'll be in full swing by that time so it looks like it should turn out to be a weekend to remember. But wouldn't it be all that much more memorable if you were all there too?

So wadda ya say people of Pyrokinetika? Shall we dance???

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KC, Elana, Erica -- THANK YOU!

2006-05-01T23:43:30Z

Just a big shout out to KC, Elana, and Erica for a great weekend. KC and Elana, thank you so much for sharing your hoop love with us. I think I may be bruised...hmmm, no surprises there! *smiles* Erica, thank you for your hospitality.

It was nice to meet so many new people. Thank you for the wonderful conversations!

Namaste,
Shelly

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I'm done

2006-05-01T02:50:15Z

I have finished school at long last. I will be having a party on April 29th at 1 pm at Taylorsville Metropark. If any of you would like to come to this potluck picnic, please let me know and I will get you the information.

Love ya
FireMama

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Hoop Workshop Question

2006-04-29T04:27:06Z

Just checking to see what all we need to bring for this weekend. Anything special, besides what I normally travel with to your place for a Kin gathering? Is there any special attire for the Fire Hafla?

Thanks!

Shels

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Hoop Yoga!

2006-04-23T04:29:11Z

Check out this video of Hoop Yoga.....the back bend one looks intense!

http://www.mandalahoops.com/HoopYoga.html

Pan

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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

2006-04-22T11:41:44Z

hi all!

here is the thread for if you dont want to search through all the other threads, but want to know what is coming up. i dont want to offend anyone, but i would like everyone to keep this thread for announcement purposes only (no discussion) so that it can be a QUICK look for those who dont have the desire to read bunches of threads, they can just look at this one.

THIS WEEK:

our next gathering is Saturday 10/8/05 at 6pm, my place. this week we are trying out potluck for the food. my house is available for crashing. sunday morning we are going to the rennaisance festival. (departure time will prolly be decided upon on saturday night).

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You people are weird.

2006-04-18T02:50:38Z

Teehee!! Hi everyone!

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Sayyida Dances with Snakes Rising

2006-04-17T13:19:37Z

See the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3GXfwP9fBI

Amma

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Sad Fire Friends

2006-04-15T13:13:25Z

With the recent gas price increase we will not be able to come down and visit with you all as frequently. sigh..................Hopefully the gas prices will come down soon. Keep us posted.

Missing you all
Ladyhawk

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Hoop MAKING Workshop

2006-04-07T20:50:00Z

We will be making hoops in preparation for the hooping workshop.

Who will be coming?

Which dates are best: April 1st, April 8, or April 15th ?

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Miss you all

2006-04-07T20:47:15Z

I just wanted to let you all know I miss you lots. There's alot going on here at school and in life, so I've been in a bit of a bad place, especially being unable to visit you guys. It's not looking a WHOLE lot better for the rest of the year, but hopefully I'll make it down again before I head back to the midwest! And Erika, I'll be sure to send you your poi if I can't make it down. Otherwise, I'll be heading to Japan this fall. I'll send pictures of me spinning on Mount Fuji, I promise!

Oh and for those of you interest, Guys and Dolls opens next weekend and runs the 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th, if you're interested in coming to see the show. Its $12 for adults $6 for students.

Check out www.earlham.edu for more details!

--Love you all!

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UD juggling club

2006-04-03T17:31:50Z

hey all,

im likely to go check out the UD juggling club ( http://www.udayton.edu/~wmdjc/ ) this friday, if anyone is interested in coming with me.

ill let yall know how it goes!

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new website css

2006-03-29T00:51:25Z

ive got the new website css pretty much done.

i havent applied it to the old pages, but yall can see it on the new pages (hoop workshop, gatherings, and classes)

also, by tomorrow i should have a vid up of jess with fans

let me know what yall think!

erica

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New Website!

2006-03-29T00:49:44Z

Hey folks, as I mentioned in the toy-making workshop I've been working with a couple web designers to get a website up and running and it's finally become a reality. I'd love if you take a little time to visit my new website at www.spinningdragon.com

It has a forum where you can sign up and post topics where hopefully eventually lots of different fire folks will interact from all over. I also have an online store so that my transactions don't have to be done through email and phonecalls so much anymore. I'm going professional folks, hehehe. Check it out and let me know what you think!
-Benji

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sca events

2006-03-26T17:01:55Z

ive heard from some of you an interest in going to an sca event or two. so here are the events i will be going to this spring and summer

april 22- Grand Tourney of the Unicorn in Oxford, OH . http://www.users.muohio.edu/sullivkl/index.html

may 12-14 Baron Wars in Toledo, OH (yeah, its a bit of a drive, but its worth it! the BEST event in the state). http://www.baronwars.com/

may 27-28 Kingdom A&S and Spring Crown Tourney in Troy, OH . this will be a HUGE local event. http://www.springcrown.org/

june 2-4 Rose Tourney in Lebanon, IN. A fighting display and court based event.

july 7-9 Push for Pennsic in Troy, OH

july 28-30 Simple Day in Franklin, IN. i lit up at the drum circle at this event last year with no problems. http://www.midrealm.org/sternfeld/simple_day_06.htm

august 4-20 (most people, including myself, only go the second week) PENNSIC. www.pennsicwar.org

if youre interested in coming to an sca event this summer, let me know.

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random fun videos

2006-03-25T03:18:33Z

post a random fun vid to share

here is an awesome juggling video (chris bliss):

video.google.com/videoplay

give props to luna, cause she showed it to me! lol

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Possible Performance Op?

2006-03-21T23:39:37Z

Hey folks,

I have a possible performance opportunity for us, if anyone is willing and/or able. It won't pay very much, but would be a great way to get to perform together, get performance/choreography experience, etc.

It's still in the beginning stages, but I thought I'd throw it out there in case anyone is interested....

The school my husband teaches at would like spinners and breathers for entertainment at their prom. The theme is medieval, and it's on Saturday night, May 6th, 7-9 for the performers. Dan's students approached him about the fire arts. Their budget is small, unfortunately, but they *will* pay *something,* and include dinner in the bargain (their dinners are always really good there!). The advisor is crunching numbers to see what they can come up with in the way of money. Of course, the other hurdle is getting permission to have fire at all, which they will have to run past their superintendent. I do know that Logan (my school) has fire batons at the last few football games (ya'll remember THOSE posts, don't you?), and it seems that in this area it's not such a big brouhaha as it is in the city. Having insurance would probably be a good idea -- dunno who is able to/would want to get it, but that's one of the thoughts that crosses my mind. I've been considering getting it in April, even if I never perform, to cover my tush in case of an accident at a bonfire or wherever.

AND, we could all come back to the Riggs house afterwards for more play and frolic and fun (and cordials <evil grin>)! Ya'll could make a weekend of it. We've got lots of room, and love to have company.

Neither Dan nor I breathe fire, but we both eat a little. Of course I could spin staff, and by that time maybe poi, but I don't know that I can put together a performance by my little lonesome. :-( It would be cool to have some of you amazing spinners there! :-D

So, what do you think? Shannon, that's right around Beltane, which is when you talked about doing a Spring Fires here. *innocent blink* TeeHee!

I'll miss ya'll this weekend. My truck has not been fixed yet, AND Dan has an all day conference in Columbus tomorrow, AND if we get a ton of snow down this way, travel would be difficult. Be safe, have fun.

In fire and friendship,
Shelly

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new moves!

2006-03-17T07:11:40Z

here is a thread where we can all post our new moves when we learn them!

my new moves that i just got are

double ttn
this giant b-fly isolation thingy (ill show yall when i see you)

also, i tried transferring some fuel to my toungue for a dragons breath and it worked pretty well. we can play around with the idea next gathering if yall like. i got the idea from this dude: http://www.shwood.com/

if any of yall can figure out how to buy his book, let me know, because it requires a password on mine... ???

everyone should submit their newest move! yay! it SUCH fun! you know you want to too, so you can be cool. cuz the cool people submit their moves!

lol

posted in pyrokinetika - 34 replies

hooping workshop w/ kc and elana

2006-03-16T02:09:48Z

i would like a head count of who is interested in a hooping weekend workshop with kc and elana, the beautiful fire hoopers who performed at the brice workshop. it would be somewhere between $50 and $100 for the weekend. i would need a certain amount of people willing to pre-pay, to insure that we have enough participants.

let me know, ASAP!

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Soul Fire Tribe invitation

2006-03-15T01:53:20Z

Hola, Kin!

Soul Fire Tribe (In case you're like, "who?" you met two of us, Lara n' me, Pan, at Benji's wand workshop) have a two day gig on March 17th and 18th. It's at a farm three or four miles north of Yellow Sprngs called, "Brother Bear." It's owned by Pat n' Mindi and they roast Brother Bear's coffee, which they sell all over. So, they have this huge metal barn that they roast the coffee in that also has this HUGE dance floor, a band set up and maybe a hundred black lights; they have dance parties there all the time and bon fires in the warmer months. Here's a recent letter that Lara sent to me:

Pan,
here's the info i have so far about brother bears st paddy's day
extravaganza: it is going to be a two night event with bands in two barns -
they're going to get the back barn fixed up to have two music areas. they
want us to spin as entertainers (ie do not have to buy the $10 - $15 tix).
I asked if we could invite pyrokinetica too and she said YES! we are going
to use the big concrete area between the barns which we can set up according
to our safety requirements. since it's a local public event and they're
selling tix we have to use all safety precautions. the bands include but
not limited to: captain jammers, the maji, boombox, skeleton crew - mostly
jam band type stuff and then there's boombox (both nights)! it's not an
overnight though, people have to go home. let's extend the invite to
erica's group and see if we can get a head count of fire performers and what
night or both they can make it. hopefully erica won't schedule her workshop
that weekend!

yeah! we'll have to have a meeting with boombox and the production mngr,
crazylegs to go over what we need for safety and set up sometime soon.

whaddyou think?
Lara

More from Pan:
Boombox is definately the main musical act, they're not local, we often spin to their music during our performances, check 'em out on the net, they're pretty cool.
So, anyway, if you would like to come play with us on either that Friday or Saturday, we'd love to host you!!! While I personally can only come Friday (our coven's Ostara is that Saturday), you're most welcome either or both nights!
Just drop me an email n' I'll send you directions, 'k?

"Fire good!"
Pan
Home.earthlink.net/~SoulFireTribe

posted in pyrokinetika - 8 replies

Hoop Workshop Information

2006-03-08T16:04:23Z

Hey everyone!

im putting together a roster and preparing some pre-shop information that i need from you all..so i need your emails in order to send all of that out and keep in touch with you properly.

please send me an email with your full name and email address for me, even if you think i have it already. please and thanks!!!
kc

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NO GATHERING

2006-03-02T14:43:58Z

There is NO GATHERING this week!

Sorry all, I forgot that I was helping with feast for the upcoming SCA event, Ceilidh. So I may not be able to leave there until late.

If anyone is interested, you are welcome to come to Ceilidh with us. Scott and I can hook you up with garb, etc. Website is here: http://www.udayton.edu/~medieval/ceilidh.html .

Also, afterwards (if we get home at a decent hour) I will probably head up to Kiras for the Swing Nite. Yall are welcome to join me for that too.

Til Next Week!

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PyroChix.com women's apparel - Because Girls Play With Fire Too

2006-03-01T17:26:24Z

Hey everyone!
I want to introduce you to my site www.pyrochix.com. I've got clothing for fire afficionados, pyrotechnicians, and fire performers. It's predominantly female oriented, but there are a few gender neutral and male items as well. If you're into fire culture, check it out. I'm also trying to create a separate, non-tribe.net, community of women pyros so add yourself to the forums as well.

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March

2006-03-01T05:05:01Z

Any workshops in March....making fire fans? other props???

I'd like to know so I can plan to come out. I'm allowed out to play with fire once a month lol

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kin gathering- swing?

2006-02-28T00:15:02Z

hi all!

there is a swing dance at kiras this saturday. it will be a small one, because a lot of the local swing people are going to oberlin for a workshop (dan, jess- you going?) just wanted to see if any kin were interested in going after the gathering. it is $5 a person.

let me know, yes or no!

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performance op- interested?

2006-02-27T20:34:30Z

is anyone interested in performing on june 24 at an art fair in southpark (dayton). it is a charity gig- all proceeds go to fixing up the park. also, it sounds interesting, because they are focusing on not-your-everyday-type arts, such as belly dancers, fire, etc.

if i can get at least 2-3 other people to come, i will contact the director, so let me know!

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Makin' hoops?

2006-02-26T09:47:58Z

Hey, in preparation for the hooping workshop, whaddaya'll think about making hoops so we can play a little and try to learn the basics? I managed to get my little self to the Tractor Supply Co. and buy the tubing, cutters, and connectors that hooping.org talks about to make your own hoop. I'm making one today -- I'll let you know how it goes. It wasn't too expensive, AND it looks easy. I'll just have to buy some tape to make it look groovy...

It was just too danged cold for me this weekend -- I'm lookin' for a little spring to be out and having some fun with the toys.

Hope to see ya'll soon. Have a great week.

Namaste,
Shels

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new members stand up!

2006-02-26T01:15:17Z

wow, there are FORTY EIGHT people on this tribe! and i know i dont know everyone! lol

so, if youre (relatively) new, or if youve never met us before, etc. heres your chance to introduce yourself!

tell us why you are here, where ya from, what ya do with firey stuff, etc.

hopefully someday, i can meet you all in person! lol

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i can't believe this tribe exists

2006-02-24T04:28:44Z

So I'm a fire performer out in New York City, er. I do poi, staff, hooping, y'know. So I grew up in Dayton and am there every few months or so. I was in town last week and brought home a collapsable hoop. My mom really took to it, and I would love to open her to this art. So in looking for any hooping classes for her(because I think she needs people to hoop with and learn from or she'll get discouraged), I found this site. Amazing! I can't wait to come home next and get together with some of you fire folk in D-town.

So...1) hello everyone, and 2) anyone know where I can set my mom up with some group classes and such?

posted in pyrokinetika - 2 replies

kin website idea

2006-02-22T21:43:52Z

i just posted another idea for the website. (there will be buttons down the side, whoops!) let me know what you think.

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website input

2006-02-14T06:42:25Z

im starting to work on the new pyrokinetika website layout, and i posted a possible banner in the photo section of this tribe. just wanted to see what every one thought about it now, while its not too much work to change.

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fire in Dayton Saturday!

2006-02-05T16:35:15Z

Kira's oasis is hosting a show this Saturday, Feb. 15th. Rachel Brice is performing!!!!!! For anyone living under a rock, or not living and breathing belly dance she's THE ultimate alternative style belly dancer in the galaxy right now. Anywho, KC and Elana from Chicago are going to be peforming fire hoops!!!!!!!! Awesome! The show is $15.00, and starts at 8:00pm, but the doors will open at 7:30, and if you want to get in you'd better get there early!!!
For directions see Kira's web page, www.KirasOasis.com and the lovely KC has a web page, if you haven't been on it, www.KCRubyHoop.com

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Boasting

2006-02-03T16:29:10Z

I'm so proud of myself! I made my first pair of cloth flag poi! They're pretty fun and have a good flow to them. They're not made for doing complicated tricks, though, so you really gotta dance with them!

*radiates accomplished glee*

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looking for a teacher

2006-02-03T16:28:33Z

there are several people in michigan i know that are interested in learning poi and some or the other fire arts but we seem to be ahving a bit of a drag finding a teacher in the area. does anyone know of someone in the detroit area? or is there anyone who might be willing to come up to mi to teach a workshop? i think there are about 8-9 people i know personally that would be interested in having some lessons (all baby beginners).

thanks a million,
roxanne

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colored flames

2006-02-02T15:29:11Z

KIN INPUT WANTED

for xmas i got some boric acid, potassium chloride and potassium nitrate (green, lilac and purple) to make colored flames with. i also got a pair of hybrid wicks from bearclaw, which are good to use for colored flames due to the cotton core soaking up enough of the methylated alcohol to make a decent sized flame.

is anyone interested in playing with these at a kin gathering?? maybe we can mix the fuel up at one gathering (ive got a lot of empty coleman fuel cans that should work) and light them up at the next gathering. any opinions?

its recommended to have a different set of wicks for each color (best are the hybrid wicks from bearclaw). would anyone be interested in buying their own set? they are $39 here: http://www.bearclawmfg.com/b_poi.html . also is anyone interested in other colors? (info here http://www.homeofpoi.com/articles/colouredflames.php )

erica

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Thank you, all of you!!

2006-01-31T06:27:06Z

All of you were so welcoming and kind to Lara and me last night and we both had so much fun, thank you all so much! From every one of you, I felt......your spirits, have such appreciation....craving really, for intensity, passon and beauty, yet balanced with compassion and responsibility....such a rare combination! Also, you all support each other so powerfully, it's all quite beautiful to experience!

Shelly beat me, but special thank you to Benji for his long journey and shaing his knowledge. We so way look forward to visiting you again and hope to host you as well, I know Astrea, Ari, Robyn and our others will just love you too!

Our ancient Scots Gaelic ancestors, when someone saved someone's life (such as buy them a mead on a particularlly hot day ::smirkles::), their gratitude would be expressed with a hearty, "slainte mhath!" (pronounced: 'Slanzh va'), which while it literally means, "good health,' because the feminine form of "math" (good) is used, it can also be translated as, "the goddess bless you with good health always." ::shrugs with a smile:: So, even though we didn't have mead (yet!), "Slainte mhath, pyro kin!!!"

::huggles::
Pan

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Thank you, Benji!

2006-01-31T05:56:23Z

Thanks so much for teaching us how to make wands. It was great fun, and it was awesome to see everyone! I hate living so far away (how many times have you hear me say *that,* eh?). I had a great time spinning and eating and making wands and everything.

Have a great week, ya'll.

Hugs,
Shels

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kin ideas/ input wanted

2006-01-31T01:46:48Z

one thing i would really like to know is what kin would like to do more of/ less of at gatherings? what is everyone interested in learning? for example, personally, i am interested in exploring colored flames and fires this year, and also meeting and playing with fire artists from other groups.

also i would like everyones inputs on the following changes that i am considering.

first, it seems like the general consensus for the "when" of kin gatherings is that a little earlier would be better. so i am considering moving kin gathering start time to 5 pm (as opposed to 6pm). how does everyone feel about this? good or no?

also, it seems to me that pyrokinetika "academy of the fire arts" has evolved as our members (myself included) have all grown as fire performers and gotten much better. this is a GOOD thing! however, since kin gatherings are now based less on traditional teaching, and more on individual growth, i feel that it is harder for "new" people to join in. in other words, since we are not doing much in the way of "lessons" at the gatherings anymore, because the "old" members have evolved past that, the "new" people dont have a good opportunity to learn the basic building blocks of fire arts. for this reason, i am considering starting actual "lessons" the hour before the kin gathering starts. the lessons will be somewhere about $30 for a set of four, or $10 for a drop-in. (as always, bartering of services is also accepted) KIN GATHERINGS WILL REMAIN FREE. what does everyone think? is anyone interested in the lessons? is the price too high?

also, as always, i love suggestions for improvement. so let me know if you have any ideas!

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Benji's Roll call

2006-01-28T03:24:14Z

I'm just reposting this because he all put it in a really long thread.

<i> Ok everybody!
Looks like Saturday the 28th at 6pm... I will be bringing supplies for building wands, cost is $10 per person and you leave with a pair of wands. These typicall sell for $15, so at a $5 discount you're getting your own pair plus the knowledge of how to re-wick them yourself. I had also mentioned teaching how to build other props, staff, poi, whatever for an additional cost... Say $40 for poi or staff and you leave with a set you've built.
What I'm looking for now is a roll call... It would be very beneficial to me to know how many people are attending this workshop as I will be burning at least $30 in gas just to travel there and back and that's not factoring the time I've taken off of my job with Red Bull and my cost for raw materials. I would like to know that at least enough people are coming for me to break even on this. Please respond to this post to let me know you'll be there, and if anyone is interested in paying to learn to make the bigger props let me know about that too.
Thank you all very much and I can't wait to see you in about 10 days!
-Benji</i>

Thanks guys, lets see if we can all get here for it. Ben's a good teacher.

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fire in ohio!

2006-01-26T17:06:21Z

two chicago burners and fire goddess - myself and elana - will be trekking it down to dayton to do a fire show with ms rachel brice the weekend of february 10th-12th. we will be doing a bellydance/fire hoop piece in a show on saturday night at kiras oasis which is the utmost AMAZING opportunity. its going to be an awesome show.

we'd rather not pay for a hotel so we're looking for burners or fire kids to keep us for a weekend.
whats the worddddd??? would there be anyone willing??

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