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Seacompression 8!

edie — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:29:03 GMT

Spinergy performs at Seacompression for the seventh year in a row! We have a little something different up our sleeves this time! ;)
Saturday, November 8th at Magnusen Park, Sand Point.

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Tiger Lounge in Georgetown Thursdays thru the end of October!

edie — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:26:23 GMT

412 S. Orcas Street 9 p.m. to 11:30...only three more left! Don't miss the season finale "Detroit Zombie" themed Halloween show!

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Alien Jon POI Workshops in Seattle THIS weekend...

geminitrix — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:38:28 GMT

Alien Jon Workshops HERE in Seattle!!! Please help spread the word about this fantastic workshop that Luxotica is helping to host…

This will be his first time visiting Seattle and don’t miss it! We will be offering 3 workshops over the weekend. Attend 1, 2 or all 3…we guarantee you will learn something new in every session.
 
RSVP’s are required as there is limited space. Please email: erin@luxotica.com.
 
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1st Workshop: "Learning to spin from your Body" 
There is a tendency amongst both beginners and advanced spinners, playing at the edge of their technical ability, to plant their feet, lock up their body, and put all of their focus on what their hands are doing with the poi. This workshop gives you the foundational elements, forms, and understanding you need to increase your freedom of movement. You'll develop the tools you need to easily take that move you're learning and move your body freely with it. 
1st phase of class: Miming poi 
• Footwork basics
• Footwork Drills (expect to be a little silly)
• The Hallway and keeping your bearings
• Timing and direction with your arms: the 4 modes
• Move your feet and your arms at the same time!
• Focus points and transition points for the 4 modes wile turning!! 
2nd phase: getting poi involved 
• 4 modes with poi
• Footwork drills with poi!
• pinpoint your problem areas and polish them
• Where can we push it: Pirouettes and other silliness!
 
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2nd Workshop: "Spinning Geometry with 1 and 2 poi: Time Sculpture" 
In this workshop we'll take a look at the fundamental geometric attributes of poi when spinning , as they relate to you and the space around you. We'll explore how to move circles around your body, touching on basic building blocks that even advanced spinners have missed. Then we will explore the relationship and symmetries of 2 circles. Finally we will move beyond the circle into expansive and contractive orbits, and the patterns you can make with them.
 
1st phase will be: The Geometry of a circle from 2D to 2.5D 
• Anatomy of a circle 
• Figure-eights and Cross-Points 
• Pushing and pulling the circle 
• Move through zones around your body 
2nd phase: how the poi dance together 
• Symmetry and Harmonic Proportion
• Stalls
• Loops and Arcs
• Linear moves
• Continuous Assembly Patterns (CAPs)
 
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3rd Workshop: Tech poi and group requests
In this workshop, we will delve deeper into the space surrounding your body, the frames and negative space your limbs and body can create, and how your poi interact with it. This is an an elegant and more easily understood take on some rather technical poi spinning. Then we will open up the class to participant directed questions and request for technical and advanced moves and patterns.
 
1st Phase: Advanced use of Body Space
• Framing your poi
• Insides
• Inswings
• Introversions
• Inversions
2nd Phase: Group questions and exploration
The group can explore more advanced moves they want to learn!
 
 
Jonathan Everett AKA Alien Jon, has been spinning things since childhood, starting with himself, and expanding to socks with tennis balls in them and sticks found in the woods of Maine. Starting with his first pair of devilstix in 1995, he officially entered the world of object manipulation. In 1999, from a foundation built on devilstix and drawing inspiration from T'ai Ji and Aikido, he began spinning glowing objects on strings or in socks at "all night dance parties". After meeting other spinners he learned that objects had been spun in a similar manner for millennia by ancient cultures from around the world. This gave rise to the discovery of fire spinning, and his dedication to the art of contemporary poi began.
 
From devilstix and poi other object manipulation quickly followed: Sphereplay, staff, meteor, diabolo, and astrojax to name a few. These talents have been melded with a love of music and dance, including liquid, illusional, and funk styles. Jon loves to play and lives for the spark of innovation and creativity, while further honing his skill through diligent practice.
 Jon has performed at the Fringe Benefit for the 1st Annual Boulder Fringe Festival, the 1st Annual Boulder Juggling Festival, Ratuva Circus performance and workshops, COSM Fire, the 2007 Burning Man Conclave, and with the ExtraTerrestrial Circus Experiment. He has taught classes around the country in poi, sphereplay, and devilstix at the Double Rainbow Ranch, Boulder Circus Center, 1st Annual Boulder Juggling Festival, Shepherd Valley Waldorf School, SphereCamp East and West, Domba/Mystic Jewell dance Studio, Wildfire (CT), Florida State University, and at Renaissance Festivals country-wide. He also teaches private lessons.
 
 
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When: 
• Friday March 27th 7-9PM - Intermediate 
• Saturday March 28th 7-9PM – Intermediate 
• Sunday March 29th 7-9PM – Advanced 
 
Price: 
• 1 workshop - $30 
• 2 workshops - $50 
• 3 workshops - $70 
 
Where: Velocity Dance Studio (Seattle) 
915 East Pine Street, Suite 200 Studio #3 
http://www.velocitydancecenter.org/index.htm

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Fire dance lessons?

BellaBeatFiend — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:13:58 GMT

Me and some members of my roller derby league are looking for an instructor to teach us the basics of fire poi, fan, staff, etc. I know the basics of poi and staff but would like to expand my overall knowledge of fire dance. I am new to Seattle and do not know of anyone offering fire dance lessons.

If you do, please message me directly. Please note that as a league we do not have indispensable amounts of cash but will happily compensate you if your rates are within our means.

Thank you.

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new to town

ryan — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:14:18 GMT

would love to meet some fellow spinners holla 425-441-8394 ryan

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Winter Solstice 2008 Fire??

Monika — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:44:05 GMT

Anyone know what's going on with the fire show at this years winter solstice?? I just realized I'll actually be in town this year and would love to get involved!

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You hear about the Winter Solstice?!

Bohemian Descent — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:00:02 GMT

For the last three years, various Fire Artists from around Seattle have created a performance in the International Fountain at Seattle Center for their Winter Solstice Celebration (December 22nd and 23rd this year). Happy with the results over the last three years, the folks at Seattle Center have decided they would like to turn this performance into a festival and we need your help.

The plan this year is to fill the grounds around Fisher Plaza and The International Fountain with fire sculpture, fire performance, pyro and more. There is opportunity for daytime activities as well as evening time programming and events.

We have some amazing sculptors and performers lined up but we still need performers for the collaborative performance that takes place inside the Fountain. We are also looking for help with fire safety for the event.

If you are interested in participating, please contact me ASAP – we have already begun rehearsing but we are about 6 people short of what we need to properly fill the fountain with fire.

Requirements: poi skills – plus one other tool – fire hoop would be awesome (we have 2 hoopers now) – staff or double staff/batons also really great

The choreography is somewhat basic – the impact comes from the volume, placement and pattern of the fire

Rehearsals are Thursday evenings on Capitol Hill – the shows are on Dec 22 & 23 and there will be a tech/burn rehearsal the weekend before.

You’ll use your own tools for the most part – fuel is covered – costuming is your own but is pretty basic/cheep & easy to get.

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Tushara & Bridget Perform at Pyramid Lounge Tonight

missfire — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:27:50 GMT

Show your support for Tushara and Bridget of Spinergy as they perform at Raqs Serpentine's monthly bellydance showcase, Pyramid Lounge!

Raqs Serpentine presents:
The Pyramid Lounge
-Seattle's monthly bellydance gathering celebrating music & dance-
Monday Dec 3rd
Featuring
Katia Sahar

The dark days of December call us inside to warm ourselves with the light of inspiration. Come feel the illuminated physical intelligence of: Angela, Bridget and Tushara of Spinergy Arts, Medea, Wesley Gomes and Malia in the last Pyramid Lounge of 2007

Featured dancer Katia Sahar, began her study of Middle Eastern Dance in Salt Lake City, and has now made her way to the stages of Seattle. She interprets Middle Eastern Dance with the grace and poise of a practiced dancer, combined with the allure of a true entertainer. Lively and engaging, her performance will add a touch of joy to your evening.

More info about Katia Sahar: www.katiasahar.com
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High Dive
513 N 36th
Seattle, WA 98103
206.632.0212
Doors open at 7:30pm
Live Music @ 8:00 - Erik and Stephen www.houseoftarab.com
Dance Show @ 8:30pm
No cover 21+ w/ID

Come early if you want a seat!
The High Dive opens at 5pm and has happy hour specials.

More info: www.RaqsSerpentine. com // www.PyramidLounge.com

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camp in Tuva

Alexander — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:26:05 GMT

Dear Friends

Thank you for your interest to our music.

Last summer we held a throat singing camp in Tuva.

We had 14 students from around the world - 8 of them were from the US, 2 from Australia
2 from Denmark, 1 from France, 1 from England.
After arriving in Tuva, the students spent 1 week in Kyzyl, the capital city.
They were able to see many tourist attractions, see a Tuvan shaman,
and attend the Naadym - National Harvest Celebration.

The students then went on to spend 1 week in the deep taiga, with members of the Tuvan throat singing group Chirgilchin,
learning various styles of throat singing, traditional Tuvan instruments, as well as the Tuvan language.

This summer, we are trying to get 2 groups to go to Tuva again, in either June or July.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Please check our photos made by Russell Roesner - our student.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bertdanger/sets/72157602427847575/

Thank you
Alexander

www.purenaturemusic.com
www.chirgilchin.com

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Spinergy Arts November 2007 Performances!

labalianne — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:33:22 GMT

Saturday, November 3, 2007
Lymphoma / Leukemia Society Winter Pineapple Classic
Sand Point / Magnuson Hangar 30
7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle
Spinergy Arts puts forth for a good cause! Spinergy Arts performs three ten minute sets at 9:45 am, 10:40 am and 12:10 pm. *** note this is in the morning ***

The Winter Pineapple Classic is a 5k run with obstacles followed by an indoor luau. Hangar 30 will be turned into beachfront property complete with tasty Hawaiian food, dancers, a volleyball net and sand! Other performers include Tahitian dance troupe Te Fare O Tamatoa and hula troupes Kiele Dance Company and Halau Hula O'Lono.

To learn more about the Winter Pineapple Classic visit http://www.winterpineappleclassic.com

Saturday, November 10, 2007
Seacompression 2k7
Sand Point / Magnuson Hangar 30
7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

If you see us at the Winter Pineapple Classic you know where to go for Seacompression! Seacompression is Seattle's Burning Man decompression party. Come enjoy DJs, performances, live bands and camraderie! Spinergy Arts members will perform with glow and fire tools throughout the night. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/21057

See you there!

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Poi / Staff Classes with Spinergy Arts starting October 22nd!

labalianne — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:42:05 GMT

Back by popular demand, Spinergy Arts is teaching classes once again!

The Art of Fire
Age: Teen/Adult
Instructor: Bridget Knight, Spinergy Arts
Mondays: 6-7pm
Optional free Drop In: 7-8pm
October 22nd - December 17th
$77/10 sessions/1hr

This class is designed to teach its' students to, "play with fire," without getting burned. The course focuses on basic staff/poi movements and fire safety. Additional topics include fire arts history, incorporating movement/ dance and an overview of miscellaneous fire tools including fingers, fans , palms, hoops and wands. Students will be provided with non-flammable practice equipment as part of the course cost. Fire is not used during this class for safety and liability reasons.

Classes are held at Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, located at 104 17th Ave S in Seattle's Central District. To sign up for the series, contact Langston Hughes at classesatlangston@yahoo.com, call 206-684-4757 or visit the center in person.

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Fire-play at our home Thursday evening...

christopheraries — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:34:28 GMT

Ang and Ian will be attending a PURE Cirkus performance till around 11 but I will be on hand form 8:30 onward for anyone interested in general drinking and screwing around with fire.

I have some new fire-breathing to show off, and would like to learn some new double-staff technique if anyone has some. We have a few fire-toys to play with - poi, fire-nunchuks and double staff.

As usual, I'm willing to safely teach anyone willing to learn how to play with them.

I might even give a lesson on fire-breathing...

<aries clear>

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Spinergy Arts at the High Dive July 13th!

labalianne — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:39:28 GMT

This Friday, Spinergy Arts will be performing alongside talented vocalist and fellow troupe mate Emilia Sosa. Emilia is releasing her CD titled "Rhythm of Life."

Also performing is Toubab Krewe. Blending Malian, American and "Dirty South" influences into a sound all its own, Toubab Krewe "has set a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music," says Afropop Worldwide.

Tickets available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/17058
21+, sorry kiddos!
High Dive (Fremont)
516 N 36th
9 pm, $8

http://www.highdiveseattle.com
http://www.emiliamusic.com
http://www.spinergyarts.com

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4rth of July spin

atacan — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 19:24:41 GMT

Hey I am heading to volunteer park at 2 pm. Anyone willing to join? It is a good day to spin some :).

P.S: I am expecting to stay there till 4pm.

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Fire-play at our house Thursday evening 6-21-07 with special guests!

christopheraries — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:58:46 GMT

So because our weekends are filling up fast we'd like to change the weekly fireplay at our house to Thursday (in true F.U. fashion), plus it's hard to get up on Monday to go to work, when whatever happens Thursday night I only have one last day at work before the weekend instead of just starting the week out.

So.... this Thursday in south Seattle about 9pm or darkish. Bring what you need and come have some fun with fire!
message me if you need directions.
~peace~

PS - This Thursday we will be having special guests Guitar Doug from the Seattle Sinner, Rob from RJB Photo (doing a fire photoshoot for next month's Sinner magazine cover!!) and last but not least...... PANTERA POLES Seattles top rated exotic dancer!

Message me for directions if you haven't made it over yet.

~Aries

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Spin Jam Sunday Socials -- Starting THIS SUNDAY & Every Sunday Thereafter

missfire — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:16:17 GMT

Hi All,

I'm takin' the reigns-- here's yer spin jam. Fire Spinners and Hoopers are all welcome here!

Sunday, 4/22, Earth Day!
2pm til 5pm (later if y'all want to stay)
Gasworks Park
map: tinyurl.com/3xdgyb

Rain or Shine!
I chose gasworks park this week because there is a 60% chance of rain this Sunday and Gasworks has a covered area that we can spin in!

If anyone is coming from the Central Area or Capitol Hill, I have room for one + equipment in my truck.
Buses suck to Gasworks Park-- if you are bus bound, let me know and I will organize the spin jams in a more accessible park when the sun starts to shine more.

Much Love,

Ms.Fire

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check out our new flier

labalianne — Thu, 10 May 2007 23:52:30 GMT

In our tribe's photo gallery made by the awesome ass Sarah.
It be radder than all rad yo!

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Who wants to learn rare Gypsy dances?

Sarah — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:23:31 GMT

Hey my name is Sarah and I am a member of the Bay Area dance force Ultra Gypsy. We're invading the Pacific Northwest on April 13-22nd so watch out! Just want to make sure the peeps up north take advantage of the crazy knowledge our members have. Privates are available with bellydance legend Jill Parker, Ultra Gypsy's Co-Director Rose Harden, Sarah White (me) and Debra Rubin (for yoga).

My thesis was on the art and culture of the Romany people, so I have a wealth of first-hand in-the-field experience living with Gypsies being the first ever to document certain dance styles from India, Egypt, and Turkey. Want to learn? We're excited to meet you, so contact us at ultragypsyrose@hotmail.com to schedule your privates. Check out www.ultragypsy.com (tour page)

Sarah White is a San Francisco native with a degree in Performing Arts & Social Justice from Friends World Program. She has completed detailed ethnographic research documenting the arts of Romany people spending a year with the Kalbeliya "Gypsies" in Rajasthan, studying with a Roman ("Gypsy") family in Istanbul, and the women of the Zar (a trance dance) in Cairo. Sarah has an extensive performance background with training in 25 different dance forms, martial arts, gymnastics, and the flying trapeze. Growing up Sarah was in the Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company, a diverse group who addressed pressing social issues through dance, theater, and spoken word. She was the star dancer in Neil Young's internationally touring movie and rock-opera 'Greendale' and has been a member of Project Bandaloop Youth Group (an aerial dance company) and Ultra Gypsy Dance Theatre Company since she was 16.

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Knock-knock! It's cold out here and yous guys gots all the fiya!

christopheraries — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:49:20 GMT

Hi! I just relocated to Seattle and would like to get in touch with other fire-breathers, but will settle for anyone who wields fire. Any suggestions as to a weekly practice or something I can get involved with?

I moderate a couple of tribes that pertain to fire (fire-breathing and Fire University), but would rather join someone elses troupe than start a new one in a city full of fire-dancers.

Message me if your interested in sharing your fire with me...

<aries clear>

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shoutout to the new peeps

labalianne — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:18:29 GMT

I never did introduce our new (and new-ish) homies!
Welcome and much love to Shoshanna, Vivian, Cameron, Emilia and Akahsia! Woot!

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Fire / spin jams in Olympia, Friday nights

redRaeven — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:52:20 GMT

Hiya folks,

Just so you know....

Looking for fire action in the South Sound? I've recently started hosting spin jams at my house in Olympia. It's weather permitting, in a spacious and welcoming back yard. 8 p.m. til whenever. Steady or pouring rain cancels, but a drizzle won't.

1009 Puget St. NE, Olympia 98506. Send me a message if you want to hear more!

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We're Performing at SEAF This Weekend

missfire — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:06:41 GMT

Come see us on Friday and Saturday Night this weekend at the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival ( www.seattleerotic.org )

All of our performances are after 7 pm, but come early for the art and many other talented performers.

Seattle Erotic Art Festival
Presented by The Foundation for Sex Positive Culture

Celebrate Our Fifth Year
March 16 - 18, 2007

at The Fenix Performance Arts Theater
1700 First Avenue South (SODO)
www.seattleerotic.org

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I missed the winter classes...

Pandora — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:29:59 GMT

but would certainly love to take them this spring. Will you be offering them? Perhaps private lessons?? I couldn't find any contact info on the spinergy website...

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it's quiet...

labalianne — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:20:32 GMT

Soooo quiet on this tribe....I think we've been neglecting it.
Nevertheless, we're not quiet! We've been busy busy busy!

Stop on by and see us at these shows in November!

November 4th
7p-2a
Seacompression Five
Hangar 30, Sandpoint / Magnuson Park, Seattle
http://www.burningmanseattle.com/seacompression/
Tickets $15 in advance, available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/8224
$20 at the door
21+

November 11th
7p-3a (Spinergy Arts goes on at 9:45p)
Boogie Universal Presents Flight
The Majestic, 1027 North Forest Street, Bellingham
Tickets $12 in advance, available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/7096
$15 at the door
All ages

You so know you want to go.

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You know you wanna...

labalianne — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:22:18 GMT

...come take classes from Spinergy's fine ass folks!

We're teaching classes for twelve weeks from 7-8 pm every Tuesday beginning this week! Info:
FIND YOUR INNER FLOW
Age: Teen-Adult
Instructor: Members of Spinergy Arts (www.spinergyarts.com)
Tuesdays: 7:00–8:00 PM
September 19–December 5
$105 •12 sessions•1 HR
Location: Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 104 17th Avenue South
17th and Yesler, in the Central District / Squire Park Neighborhood
Seattle, WA 98122

Have you been looking for an art form that is expressive, aerobic and entertaining at the same time? Spinergy Arts will teach you all the necessary components to create a performance art unique to you! Learn a variety of dance styles including samba, ballet and belly dancing. Learn how to spin poi and staff , the ancient Maori art form of fire spinning along with tricks while hula hooping! In the end you will learn to combine dance with tools to create your own unique form of performance! Come play with us and learn how to express yourself! All skill levels welcome.

To sign up for classes, see Langston Hughes' class catalog at http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/Langston/Fall06.pdf or call 206-684-4757.

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I found a new Pyrotechnician for our troupe!!!

missfire — Mon, 08 May 2006 07:22:42 GMT

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3112700362274523151f

Check him out. He comes very highly recommended from my friend in Kentucky.

:) sarah

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Pillow Fight - May 20th

kayobi — Fri, 05 May 2006 13:49:55 GMT

**repost**
Date: Saturday, May 20th, 2006 (Rain or Shine)
Time: 1:43pm
Place: Seattle Center - on the lawn to the north of the fountain. (If you are facing the Key Arena entrance the fountain is on your right, the lawn is to the right of the fountain.)

Remember- Listen for the whistle. I'll blow it at exactly 1:43pm. It's another 5 minute free-for-all (We can do it!) I'll blow the whistle to signal the end of the fight, please STOP FIGHTING AND LEAVE THE AREA right away.

*Important* - Please conceal your pillows, and tell your friends to conceal their pillows. We don't want people hanging around before the fight with pillows in their hands. A shopping bag or backpack work well. Mike belted his to his stomach (under his coat) pretty successfully.

AFTERMATH GATHERING AT LIBERTY - immediately following the fight. Come have a drink and maybe some sushi with your pillow fight family! Please, oh, please, I want to meet you all!

MOST IMPORTANT (!!!) - Pass this along to absolutely EVERYONE. Fill your cars with pillow fighting friends :-)

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Sarah

kayobi — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:07:19 GMT

I'd like to congratulate Sarah on her new job!

YAY SARAH!!!

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Open Spin Jam

missfire — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:32:26 GMT

Hey everyone, the spin jam is this Saturday-- open to all poi/staff/hoop/nunchaku/acro/crazy lovely people. Details follow. Please donate $$ to the space rental fund (but don't stress if you can't)

FROM CB:
REMINDER-

Velocity, this Saturday 4-6pm.
Remember to protect your sharp bits. I invited the Velocity administrative assistant (the girl that I rent the space from) to join us for some playtime, so make me look good eh? We're back in the HUGE space ("MainSpace" on the 2nd floor).

Bring something to play with. Bring mats to roll around or to crash on. Leave stilts at home unless you are absolutely sure they won't scratch the floors.....uuuhhh...what am I forgetting?

See you there!

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Dance Off! -- Humor in a dance competition.

missfire — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 08:03:26 GMT

Ever think about adding some humor to your theatrics?

Funny Video.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1774068366447943184&q=seattle

How did I miss this when it was happening?

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Dance Video-- thousand hands Kwan-yin

missfire — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:18:42 GMT

http://media.putfile.com/part14085

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Looking at Lakota Fire sites tomorrow...

Renard — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 05:18:28 GMT

Greetings to my friends of the flame,

I am going up to the Pine Ridge reservation tomorrow - Monday - to further plan out our May tree planting event. While there, I will be looking at possible fire sites and talking to people about their ideas about a fire workshop and/or demonstration.

Hopefully I will also be throwing some torches with some Lakota friends while I am there and I will likely pull out my fire staff. The poi I am still pretty novice on... and it might not give the optimum first impression of poi... so I may hold off on that and let those better trained bring them that particular magic.

We have had preliminary discussions with our Lakota partners regarding different possible activities and events in May. We should get firm plans made this trip including some clear definiton regarding a possible mini-powwow on late Saturday afternoon... after the tree planting is done.

The Lakota have been dancing for thousands of years... so this will give me the chance to meet Lakota drummers, singers, dancers and those that organize these folks into local powwows on a regular basis.

I hope to find a few among them that might be interested in some fire work.

There are about 8 or so of my fire friends that are now starting to plan for a fire dancing workshop and/or demonstration performance on May 19 & May 20 on the Pine Ridge reservation. If YOU are interested in doing this with us... send me an email and include a direct email address (i.e. NOT via Tribe.com)... and we can bring you up to date on preliminary thoughts and developments.

Also please let us know if you would specifically be interested in doing a May fire workshop at Pine Ridge?...or just a demonstration/performance? or both?

What would you see YOUR role being in any demonstration, performance or workshop?

If May is not feasible... anybody available to possibly do some earlier preliminary work up there in South Dakota in April?

More soon...I travel with the morning tide to another land far away...:>)

Richard Fox
rwzorro@earthlink.net

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Saturnalia pics

labalianne — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 04:53:45 GMT

There are some pics already up on Flickr from Saturnalia last night. Check em out!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36495550@N00/sets/72057594052464070/

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Spin Jam-- Open to the Fire Community -- 1/14/06

missfire — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 11:50:07 GMT

Reposted from Cb on Slinging in the Rain, in case you didn't catch it:
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Next open practice: Saturday January 14th.

What: open practice - no fire
When: 3:30-5:30pm
Where: Velocity - Studio 3 (3rd floor) 915 E. Pine in the big building across from the park
How much: $1-$5 donation goes toward space rental

Notes: This will be in a different room than last time. If any of you ever came to the KAOS practices a couple of years ago, it's in the same room. This one is smaller than the theater we had last time, but still huge. There are mirrored walls, stereo access and marley floors. Marley floors are non-slip rubber/vinyl floors intended for dancers and although it appears to be a protective cover, I don't want to risk scratching it. So please remember to protect your sharp bits (fire staff ends, nuts/bolts, studded belts, etc....). There will be no shoes allowed on the marley floor. Bring whatever you feel you need to practice on. Fire practice tools and hoops are most common but don't let that stop you from bringing more. Stilts are ok, but if you are not experienced with them please bring a spotter and stay far away from the big windows.

Be there on time as we'll need to start cleaning up for the next renter at 5:20.

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duchess ready to learn staff!

duchessOfKkkkandy — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 03:18:16 GMT

Folks-

I got me a staff over the summer, and Edie was kind enough to get me into the palm torches. I am still not really deft/gracefull w/. the staff, and I'd like to get good. Who gives lessons? Where can I practice? How much do I need to practice to get good?

I love the fire, would like to be able to play more.

kisses!
the duchess

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Seacompression-- Thanks!

missfire — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 18:07:18 GMT

I just wanted to say thanks to all the performers and safeties, THANK YOU for doing an awesome job!

And to our friends who came out to support us and have a rawkin good time-- thanks! We love to see your smilin' faces.

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Spinergy @ Contour this Thursday (12/22/05)

missfire — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 22:05:28 GMT

You know you have Friday off for the coming holiday, so why not go out and get schnockered on Thursday???? Watch us spin shiny flamey things and shake your boo-tay to some DnB and Break Beats!

Coming up THIS THURSDAY, December 22nd,

Live & Direct from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, will be the one and only,

DOC SCHMIKYL,
rockin' fierce Drum & Bass with the many fire-flamed talents of,

SPINERGY ARTS!

And the amazing balloon wonders of BENY THE BALLOON GUY!

ALSO on deck will be Mr. Bad Ass, himself, SHAPESHIFTER, tantalizing the dance floor with the hip to the hopped out breaks in support of Seattle's illest Thursday club night,

Breaks & Freaks and IMPULSE featuring OSIRIS INDRIYA of INFINITE CONNECTIONS!

For all the info you need, go here
nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php
AND PEEP WHAT"S HAPPENING ON NEW YEAR'S!
nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php

www.infiniteconnections.org

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dance to watch in Seattle

duchessOfKkkkandy — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 06:04:11 GMT

Folks-

I'm interested in going to see different kinds of dance - like Balinese, for example - in order to get good ideas for performance moves. Anyone know any good shows or cultural arts festivals coming up? I'm going to look a little online and ask around, and if I find anything, I'll post here.

I also just saw the most amazing, sensual, sexy fire eating performance over the weekend. I must gossip about it in person - gorgeous, the whole crowd just about grinding on their neighbors while watching. HOT stuff.

xxoo
the duchess

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Naming a Fire Troupe

missfire — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:09:10 GMT

In light of our recent name change from Ignis Devoco to Spinergy Arts, I thought this bcwa post was HI-larious...

[quote]
Once I saw this matrix of how to pick
a fire performance name. In one column you chose a "sexy" name and in the other you chose your
"fire" name, put them together you get a fire performance name like Sinewy Ember or Boobies
EnFuego. I think its the same thing with Hippy Ravers, only the two columns are Techno and Hippy
so you get names like PsyberTribe here. Other possible names are Robo Wizard, Level 12 Roaming
Warrior.
[/quote]

boobies en fuego! ROFLMAO! I'm glad we don't fall into that category!

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Oolong!

edie — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 19:15:09 GMT

Too bad bunny's not around to do a "head performance" duet with Tushara!

http://www.syberpunk.com/cgi-bin/index.pl?page=oolong

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I think we should add yoyos to our bag of tricks-- (video)

missfire — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:18:07 GMT

Wow, what a combination-- poi moves with yoyo moves. Now I have to figure out all these moves AND figure out how to set this on fire...

video.google.com/videoplay

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December Shows

missfire — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 22:19:30 GMT

12/10-- Seacompression, the Seattle Burning Man Decompression Party. I'm looking forward to sharing the stage with many other fabulous Seattle fire folks! Held at consolidated works. www.conworks.org

12/17 & 12/18-- Winterfest at Seattle Center. Also a collaborative performance with members of Cirque du Flambe! Starts just before sunset on both days. (anyone know the time???)

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Heyo!

Hiddendragon — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 01:21:40 GMT

Lovely name... deviations of synergy have been becoming an odd theme of my life of late. Hope to see some of you at the decompression party, and if anyone knows of a group forming for this year's BM with room for one more (got a driver's license and will have money to pitch in), please let me know! Thanks Ms. Fire.

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Hey

fire-pixie — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:28:58 GMT

Thought I would introduce myself to anyone who hasnt met me, I live far far away, in Ohio... ick!!! but I met a few of you. I am Jenny's friend from high school Stephie. I went to BM with her this year. I tag along to a few conclave practices. I've also known Sarah for a bit!!! Well, I've been spinning for about a year and starting my own group.... harder than I thought it would be... Well I love the new name it rocks!!!

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upload some photos

missfire — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 20:58:05 GMT

Upload some photos because I am on my work 'puter and I can't do it from here.

:)

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