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another Spinagogue update

jordan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:28:33 GMT

hey Spinagoguers,
we have made a few changes based on which classes got the most signups.

1) We are canceling the 1:30 class on saturday (Double Staff II with
Noel) and replacing it with another section of Poi II which was
scheduled for the same time so there is still room for more signups.
2) We are also changing the 4:30 class on Sunday (Partner Poi II) to
another Partner Poi I with Greg and Margaret.
3) The Poi Dance class with Ian on Sunday at 2:30 is FULL as is the
Partner Poi I with Noel and Jordan at noon on Sunday.
4) There are still spots in all of the other workshops so you can
still sign up for more!

ALSO:
On Saturday night there will be a night of performance, music, and
spinning at the Prop Box Studio.

Performances come from groups and individuals that use the Prop Box to
refine their art:
Vulcan Crew(http://vulcancrew.com) performing their latest creation.
Laura Stokes of ricochet circus on aerials(http://www.ricochet.name/).
Bliss Butterfly(http://blissbutterfly.com)
Performances by Prop Box residents Ian
Smith(http://ianmichaelsmith.com), Brian
Thompson(http://www.circusconspiracy.com/), and Bri Crabtree.

This is the Saturday night of Spinagogue, a weekend spinning intensive
held at the Vulcan, so there will be a ton of people people here
already, if you aren't attending the Spinagogue be sure to come to
this event to join the fun.

This is a free event and a fundraiser, donations accepted at the door
and a raffle will be held.

more info at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=162212469875&ref=ts

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November Spinagogue Intensive

jordan — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:12:37 GMT

Hi there,
We are thinking about holding a Staff and Poi Spinagogue November 13-15th and we just wanted to see how many people are interested.
If you would be interested in joining us for another Spinagogue Intensive please respond to this post and let us know.
We hope to see you there!
Spinagogue

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Frenchy in SF

mistur — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:57:28 GMT

Hi all,

I just arrived in SF on monday for business and vacation, Mandalights crew talk me about Vulcan Crew and it might be good to join you for a fire session, I'm not a fire juggler (practicing only contact juggling), but I do photography like see http://www.yoannmoulin.fr

or more recently (6x6 film) :

http://img.mistur.org/mamiya/das.2.jpg
http://img.mistur.org/mamiya/NuitBlanche/das-1.jpg

leaving on saturday 31st of october

see ya soon

Yoann aka mistur

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Photos from Burn Night and the Raygun Gothic Spaceship are up!

Playarazzi — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:34:57 GMT

I have photos posted from Vulcan Crew Conclave and the Raygun Rocketship now!

See them at www.flickr.com/playarazzi

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Flux 53 Oso concert with outside area to spin!!

Liz — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:27:28 GMT

Hey guys! I'm helping my friend put together a concert at Flux 53! It's an awesome venue is that hooping friendly and the bands are amazing! The venue has a back yard area away from the stage that is good for spinning and chilling! Come hang and see one of my favorite bands OSO! I can't wait to see you all there! I've just moved to SF from Boston so it will be really cool to meet other spinners!

September 25th,
Flux 53 Theater
5300 Foothill,
Oakland, CA 94601

Doors at 7:00

Tickets are $10
and can be purchased at: www.inticketing.com/events/51540

To learn more about the event and the bands go to:
www.yelp.com/events/oakl...t-at-flux-53

-liz

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short film

jordan — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:56:09 GMT

a group called "it donned on me" made a short film featuring several members of the vulcan crew and friends. check it out.

http://idom.us/pages/Intrinsic-Self--IDOM-090807-SJ48hr-768x--CoastsideVideo.html

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Thanks for letting me spin at your spin jam

Erin =) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:56:48 GMT

I had a great time hanging out with the vulcan crew before burning man. I met so many amazing people and then saw some of you again at burning man. =) I will be back for fire drums and may move out there someday. =) Your bridges kind of scare the shit out of me. I hope none you are ever on one when an earthquake decides to eat one. I did end up walking on the golden gate bridge but only a little bit. I will post the pics of me soon. I know you will love the one of me at Alcatraz wearing a clown nose! Thank you Jordan for that clown nose. =) Also, thank you Alex for the list of touristy shit to do.

I moved my Amsterdam trip to Spring break since I really can't afford any more time off. Anyone want to join me? I will be there March 27 through April 5th.

ok enough randomness for one post.
I love you Vulcan crew

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Pix of Compression are up!

Playarazzi — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:14:15 GMT

I went to the all day Compression in Reno last Saturday, here are photos of acrobats, dancers, zombie hoopers and fire performers and fire toys for your enjoyment... Including Vulcan Crew!

www.playarazzi.com or www.flickr.com/playarazzi

Hope to see some of you at the fire spectacular in Sacramento, August 8th?

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CONGRATULATIONS Vulcan Crew, from Crimson Rose:)

lilybuhfly — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:57:54 GMT

This morning, after a typical Burning Man Monday Morning Meeting with extra action marching band giving us a surprise performance in the office, Crimson Rose came up to me and said "You know, Vulcan Crew is just a great great group. I've never seen a group so in sync with each other."

So good job guys!!!

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New in town, where do I spin?

himynameisthor — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:14:30 GMT

I'm moving down this week and was looking for a place to burn. Someone said you guys do a jam every Wednesday, if so what are the details?

--
Thor

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4th of July

Mia — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:25:34 GMT

Bolinas would love to have you and so would I! Inviting you to spin fire at night after the daytime festivities where you are allowed to play without fire or just play (theres lots to do). I've got a fairly large space to crash out slumber party style...but if there are a lot of you, Im sure the community will open there doors to performers (they usually do). Be spontaneous and spend your 4th in this Secret town. Message me for directions (most maps are misleading and there is no sign for the one turn into the town...the locals keep taking it down) No money involved but I'll provide fuel and a place to stay. Peace :)

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Looking for DVD

Gene — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:42:53 GMT

I know you created an instructional / inspirational DVD but I couldn't find the link to it on your site. Could you let me know how to buy it?

Best regards,
- Gene

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Davis Fire University photos posted!

Playarazzi — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:20:59 GMT

From 6/11/09

See the full set at www.playarazzi.com

See the partial set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/playarazzi/sets/72157619674707414/

Andy "Playarazzi" Pischalnikoff

p.s. hope to see you at my BM show in Folsom, 7/11/09

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flights to U-rope

mcp — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:42:42 GMT

http://consumerist.com/5256409/use-codeshares-to-find-cheap-summer-flights-abroad

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Vulcan Crew and others at Whole Earth at Davis

Playarazzi — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:23:00 GMT

Here are photos of the Vulcan crew and 9 other fire performance groups at the Whole Earth Festival last weekend.

www.playarazzi.com

Love the goddess dance & the flaming gladiator!

Andy aka Playarazzi

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Spin Jam Tomorrow Sunday (4/18) 1-3pm In Dolores Park

neoawareness — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:13:32 GMT

Hey Guys!

It's suppose to be 83 degrees tomorrow!!! So me and Sharka are going to throw a spin jam in Dolores Park from 1-3.

We'll bring the music, you bring your lovely self and your tools!

See you there!

Neo

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Does anyone have Ulysses' contact information? (Lost & Found)

Senora_Obscura — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:49:02 GMT

A few weeks at the Grove, after everyone dissipated, a friend of mine found a jacket left behind. It had juggling balls and poi in the pockets, and I recognized the rainbow-ey poi to be Ulysses'. I'd like to get them back to him (the poi are probably pretty beloved, well-worn with water balloons in them, nice and squishY!) However, I don't have his contact information -- does anyone know how I can get ahold of him?

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gig opportunity for heavy metal music video

lilybuhfly — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:06:22 GMT

Reply to: gigs-ven9m-1110793244@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-04-06, 11:00PM

I am doing a heavy metal music video end of June/early July. I have a full crew to do this and I need some people who like to play with fire.
You must be experienced at doing this, and do it safely around the crew.
You must be good at keeping in contact with us.... NO FLAKES PLEASE
This shoot will take two days, on the weekend.
Sorry, no pay...Any cost that there is for things such as kerosene,gun powder, ect.... I will cover that cost as long as it's not an arm and a leg-- you get to be in the video, and get credit. Food will be provided.
Thanks! Anyone that can direct me to these kinds of people would be great.

* Location: East Bay
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: no pay

Original URL:http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cwg/1110793244.html

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Does anyone have crash space for the Alien?

Alien_Jon — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:31:30 GMT

I'll be showing up in the bay area at least a few days before Isa's expo. Does anyone have room for me to crash until Fire Drums? For that matter, does anyone have room in their car?

+Alien Jon

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My new video

krissyhumphreys — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:03:23 GMT

This is just a couple long clips of me spinning double staff and hoop, It's a bit grainly but you can see my doubles if you look closely.
Thanks Bri for editing this!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2xnFCYLcqk

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So y'all are coming to So Cal in a month or two?

inspeyere — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:12:25 GMT

If you need a place to crash, let me know.

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Playa Fashion Show - MAY

Kim — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:17:27 GMT

I'm the head of a new theme camp for BM this year, and for a fundraiser we are planning on a fashion show, we need models and everything that comes with them, but specifically are interested in giving any designers some free publicity having their pieces in the show, which will be sometime in May in SF, details are vague at the moment... but if you would like to lend clothing, modeling, stylists, makeup artists, DJs etc, we are totally interested so please reply!! We can't offer any cash, but can offer publicity and are hoping for 200+ for the event... Thanks so much!!!!

Kim

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Vulcan Conclave 2009

krissyhumphreys — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:07:10 GMT

I am currently organizing a Vulcan conclave for this year.
If you are interested in signing up please send me your name, the props you use, descriptions of any partner or group routines that you are in, and any additional information that you would like to share. Please send these to my e-mail fyrefly84@gmail.com
Thanks!

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hawaii fire conclave, burningman 2009

miah — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:21:15 GMT

aloha fire friends !!!! i have submited hawaii into burningman for 2009 burningman conclave !!!!!! kris from big island will be replacing mariea ( fire fly ) as our co shin and robin will once again be our helsmen . calling all preformers drummers and fire saftey . i need to submit our list of names soon to crimson rose , if you are interested plz contact me as soon as you can . plz only serious inquires i need people that are deticated to our show and to burningman . no flakes !!! if you are on the list you need to make it to the show and if you are a drummer you need to bring a drum . we did have some problems last year so i would like to tighten up the ship a bit . plz send me your info. full name, email address , what island and what tool ( drum ) ( fire saftey ) ( poi , staff, ect ) i am very excited and you should be to i hope to hear from you soon and plz pass the word around to the fire comunity . thank you jeremiah ( miah ) oahu

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Humboldt Juggling Festival 2009!

Jeremiah — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:29:00 GMT

Join us for HJF 2009! It will take place March 19-22 at Humboldt State University's East Gym, Arcata, California 95521.

As always, this event is FREE and will include a large open gym for free play, object manipulation workshops of all kinds, games/competitions, a Renegade show on Friday night and much more! The public show will have a cover charge around $10.

Special guests for HJF 09 include Michael Karas, Matt Hall, Kevin Axtel, Vulcan Crew, Poetic Motion Machine, a Clubmotion debut and more!

All are welcome and encouraged to come!

Email humboldtjugglingsociety@yahoo.com if you have questions or would like to help regarding housing, workshops, shows, etc.
(our website is currently receiving an overhaul, stay posted)

See our video from last year!
www.youtube.com/watch

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Bulkin Tex Blog # 4.3

dale — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:41:17 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUVb9IyazNU

For the lovers, not the haters. :D

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Vulcan Arm-Dance!

Senora_Obscura — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:20:22 GMT

Hello all,

Just wanted to let you know that at this next Vulcan Spin Jam (Wednesday the 7th), we are having our second Arm-Dance Off! The last one was a big success, with Poki and Brian battling me and Bri. Unfortunately, both teams were disqualified due to a use of props. The ONLY rule is that you cannot use props! It will probably occur within the hours of 10-11. All are welcome, and if you want to join in, well, you better do some fast choreography (:

Current lineup:

Poki & Bliss
Bri & Brian
T.Z. & Tankboy

Hope to see you there!

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around your way!

Julie — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:56:56 GMT

hey Vulcan crew! i have heard some awesome stuff about you guys from my friends in baltimore Dale and Sage im also close with some kids up in Philly with PEX and down in Virginia with the PLF. Im going to be headed out your way for a couple days in the middle- end of january and was wondering if you guys had anything going on. I hoop, and will be bringing mine with me, hopefully to meet up and spin a bit with some awesome people!

c you soon!
Peace and Love

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new years

randy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:09:44 GMT

hey, i'm wondering what y'all are up to on and around new years. Me and Morgan are coming down to california tomorrowish and staying till around the third. We'd love come to the bay and get our spin on at some point, and are also wondering what type of festivities are happening on new years.
Hope everyone is well and hope to see some of you soon.

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Vulcan Tech Blog #4

gregmaldonado — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:37:38 GMT

more tech

more vulcan

more crew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EweaZ6GDyPU

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Wired.com Photo Contest: Topic is "Heat"

LovelyLara — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:56:52 GMT

For the fire photographers out there (or anyone with a great fire photo), Wired magazine is hosting a photo contest now through mid-December and the theme is "Heat."

Information and guidelines are at: http://www.wired.com/culture/art/news/2008/11/submissions_heat

You just upload to wired.com. You can vote there too.

***You can add a link to your flickr site or a website.***

Wired magazine and Wired.com currently reach more than 12 million US readers per month, so it's a really nice opportunity for some FREE self-promotion to a wide audience.

Oh yeah. You could win a camera too.

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Vulcan Tech Blog #3

gregmaldonado — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:28:38 GMT

New Tech from Vulcan Video with MCP and Arashi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0POTaOhX2s

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Spinagogue Staff Intensive

bliss-butterfly — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:47:38 GMT

Absolutely incredible weekend...

Feel so filled with spin flow, grateful to take it all in and experience it. Thanks to the crew.

Bliss

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Fuego Family Feast IV--Thanksgiving Day in Oaktown

Pi — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:51:50 GMT

FFF-IV will be at the Vulcan again this year. Same rules and participation as always. If you're interested, get your butt over to Fuego Family Events tribe. It is a moderated tribe and if you're not a member please ping me with a membership request.

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In town this week, anyone up for Karaoke Tuesday?

inspeyere — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:00:30 GMT

I'll be driving up North Sunday Morning, got some business meetings in Berkeley Monday and Tuesday, but nights I'll be chilling. I was thinking of Amnesia Tuesday night, and if anyone wants to Jam one of these nights I'm down...

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so i made a spinny video...

lilybuhfly — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:35:50 GMT

more video than spinning...but its my first attempt at editing, so here you go:)

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

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YouTube Vid of Lily and Alex at Fire Idol

LovelyLara — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:07:16 GMT

Lily and Alex doing their respective thangs on the Shiva Vista stage during Fire Idol at Burning Man.

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

Yay!

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Orphan Jam tonight

Pi — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:42:27 GMT

Not going to the playa? Feel like all your friends ditched you? Wondering what you're going to do tonight? Getting warnings from the IT department for wasting your day watching the Center Camp Live Cam?

Howzbout an Orphan Fire Jam at the grove tonight? Since Tribe is going through its PMS phase right now, ping me on my gmail at pyrotation@gmail.com and let's pull it together.

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Vulcan Tech Blog #2: Firedrums

noel-ski — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:47:22 GMT

finally done, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u6NLs3l5s0

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Burning Man

poje — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:38:30 GMT

Hey guys! I was thinking that some of you are prolly leaving in not too long to get to the playa. Where is your camp going to be?

Also, try and stop by C.I.N. at 2:00 and Corvair for some drinks fire and music!!

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we need a new roommate!!

krissyhumphreys — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:54:54 GMT

..to move into our great big unit in the Vulcan warehouse September 1st! The rent is $381 month, plus a $700 move in deposit...utilities include gas and phone/internet, usually about $60 per month...There are already two females and one male..we are spinning and juggling enthusiasts, and we're looking for someone extremely responsible. Oh, and we have two of the cooolest kittycats in the world...so hopefully you aren't allergic!

Please message me for more details if this sounds like a situation you would like, and we can set up an interview!

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Halloween 2006 Video

lena — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:24:04 GMT

Dark Klownz @ Skinny Kitty Halloween 2006
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXzLOB9V4qU
(WARNING: Video is work-safe; audio is not.)

Featuring pre-Vulcans Krissy, Noel and Aileen,
along with Sam, David Fuego and myself.
Filmed by Pi.

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Zip poi info??

Scottie — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:50:11 GMT

I'm not opposed to making it myself, or buying it from someone else, but I need either construction tips or a good source. Anyone?

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The ship burns...

Tankboy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:45:32 GMT

So, this is what they missed.....

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=29878340983&ref=nf

video of the secret garden burn.

looks vaguely familiar....hmmmmm......

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Vulcan Crew denyed entry into the UK

krissyhumphreys — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:23:30 GMT

Wow.
They wouldn't let me, Noel, Jordan, Jaine, or Alex into the UK because we apparently didn't have the right paperwork to perform (even though it was an unpaid gig). they told us to get out or take the next flight back to the US. We decided to go to Amsterdam.
So after about 20 hrs in transit we arrived in Amsterdam :)
We are off to the EJC on Aug 1st. We'll keep you updated.

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On Playa Burning Man Staff/Media Party looking for roving performers

lilybuhfly — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:30:28 GMT

I am posting this for my friend/coworker/campmate who is putting together a shindig at media mecca this year at Burning Man for Media staff, volunteers, and Press that will be at the event. It's a cool opportunity to get in a bit with the Burning Man office folk, maybe get in the news some, and help out an awesome girl that plans MANY Burning Man events. Plus its free food & drinks:)

~~~~~~
http://people.tribe.net/meghanrutigliano/blog?topicid=97fc3444-2447-4ab3-b151-2e46c49fb2ea

Hello lovely makers of Merriment!

I am helping to plan a Press Party at Media Mecca on Thursday during the burn (August 28th) from 4-6pm. I'm doing my darndest to make this a fun affair and who better to add sparkle to a party than my playafide uber-talented friends???

What we are looking for: Roving performers (juggling, magic trickery, accordion playing, etc) to dazzle Press and volunteers at a fun, low-key Happy Hour party on THURSDAY (4-6pm) . We want the mood to be festive but we want people to be mingling so we are not seeking any "stop and watch" or staged acts. Performers will be primarily creating ambiance.

Please contact me on tribe or at meghan@burningman.com and let me know what you do and the best way to contact you before the playa.

There will be food and Rocket Sauce (the infamous MM happy hour beverage) as well as lots of wide-eyed folks with (tagged and approved) press cameras. Limelight, here you come...

holler at yo girl....

SmOOches,
Megs
~~~~~~~~~~

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Alien coming to Bay Area pre BM

Alien_Jon — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:31:45 GMT

So it looks like I'm going to BM 08 after all! Hurray Pyronauts! It also looks like the cheapest plane tickets from Tampa FL are to SFO, so is there anyone in the Bay area who wants to house an Alien, who will be arriving sometime around the 19-22nd of August?

Also does anyone in the Bay Area have a seat in their BM destined car for said Alien and his meager personal effects?

-Alien Jon

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Anyone have room for the return trip from BRC?

Grimm — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:12:42 GMT

Hey all!
This is the scoop. My girl and I are into BM early, on the L3K crew. We would like to fly into Oakland, and possibly come by the Vulcan (miss you guys already!). We have found a ride in on Sunday, but this ride leaves early too, like before the burn. So, is anyone needing some company for the return trip? There will be the two of us, and minimal gear as we will probably send most of our stuff with our theme camp (KOI Pond).
So that's what's up, anyone know of a ride out and/or possibly be able to put us up for a day or two? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys, much love!

Grimm

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[OT x-post] anyone in the bay area NOT going to Burning Man?

lilybuhfly — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:57:01 GMT

Because I am...for 2 weeks and a bit, and i have no dog care as of yet. I leave august 15th, and have yet to find anyone not going that would be able to take care of lola, my fluffy lovable puppy... until about september 2nd or 3rd.

I'm offering up my house for free for the time I'm gone, if anyone wants to live in a quiet place in the oakland hills with a deck and a lil forresty back yard...I'm happy to fill up the fridge/pantry with anything you want, I'll take care of any living expenses you may incur...I'd just like someone to be staying there to watch lola... She can be left alone, if you have work or want to go out, there is a doggy door to the yard so she can let herself out if youre not there... she just needs to be walked and fed and loved and such...

any takers? or know anyone that needs somewhere to stay for a little bit? ...anything?

also, same deal applies if anyone is available from september 11th-21st, when I will be in Japan, if youd like to take me up on it then.

Thanks!

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wanna come see my new place?

lilybuhfly — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:00:25 GMT

i wanted to invite y'all to come by n things before you left for far off and distant lands and im left to watch the cats...thursday was the first day proposed...hows thursday? at like 8ish? busy working/practicing/etc.ing, im sure, but let me know what day would work then...

:)

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YO VULCAN CRUE!!!

Pi — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:54:27 GMT

I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for this weekend's Spinagogue. Your generosity and skill sets are noted and much appreciated. Noel's classes are always amazing. Greg, thanks for getting me through the 'inner plane' paradigm shift and on path for a whole new frikkin' set of planes to work. Krissy...you're just the shnizz. Give Ma Humphries a hug for me as I neglected to say 'buh-bye' to her. Aileen: What are you? Catholic? How many sisters do you have? Ian, you are just one of the good ones...you always are fun to hang with.

Hoodie, Jay, Lilly, Dave, et al...you guys are the coolest. Much love to y'alls.

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HAPPY GRADUATION KRISSY

leenbean — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:08:49 GMT

Lots of love to Krissy who graduates from NHI tonight!! She's now a certified massage therapist....Congratulations chica!

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Promo Video!

gregmaldonado — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:46:16 GMT

here it is... our first promotional video. its basically structured like one of our sets... with some glowy transitions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy-GzhvSrkQ

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OT: does anyone have a button maker?

lilybuhfly — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:59:27 GMT

I figured I'd post this here since most...or at least a good number...of people in this tribe are from the bay area, and im not expecting anyone to ship me a button maker...

so does anyone have one? My camp for Burning man is planning massive buttonage...yet we have no buttoner... If you have one and could lend it, It would be greatly appreciated!

Thankie:)

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4th of July

Pi — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:58:21 GMT

Check out the FF Events tribe if you're a member and let me know what you think.

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Art at the Vulcan

inspeyere — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:19:39 GMT

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's marveled at the incredible display of creativity at the Vulcan, not just in the dance studios and mirrored lofts but in the hallways and gardens. I took some pictures today with my friend Jim, hope you enjoy them:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/inspeyere/sets/72157605854513402/

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Yooohoooo?

inspeyere — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:02:54 GMT

Anybody wanna spin?

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New Vulacn Video

noel-ski — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:15:53 GMT

Hey, is 6:30 am....what the heck?!!?!

March Spinagogue Video!
Come by the Vulcan in July for the 1 Year Anniversary!

March 11, 12 & 13th-- Multiple Prop Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKHnrBmXBeE

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vulcan crew website

krissyhumphreys — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:15:59 GMT

www.vulcancrew.com :)

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Wildfire?

Liz — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:07:41 GMT

So who all am I going to see at wildfire, and do any of you still need rides?

I live in northwest connecticut, so if you are going to be coming into hartford, or are looking for a way out of new york, i could pick one-two people up at the Waterbury metro-north station (much cheaper than amtrak). Metro- North is the commuter rail into CT, and Waterbury is it's northernmost stop. So if anyone still needs a ride or anything, drop me a line :)

Can't wait to see you all in five days, I miss the Vulcan like mad.

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jumpsuits

klafka — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:02:54 GMT

hey everyone seemed to have jumpsuits at OMCC this past year I was just wondering where anyone got theirs as I need to get some to make some outfits.

thanks :D

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Surprize! July Spinagogue Weekend!

jordan — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:41:40 GMT

July 11-13th Spinagogue Weekend!

In celebration of the 1 year anniversary of Spinagogue we will be hosting another weekend poi intensive. If you liked poi back then, you probably like poi even more now! Just like the first Spinagogue this one will be totally dedicated to poi.

What is Spinagogue? Check out our past events:
The first Poi Spinagogue: http://youtube.com/watch?v=fYZP_K575rI
The Spinagogue staff weekend: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7s32VKyXfXo

Spinagogue is a weekend intensive designed to radically improve your skills while immersing you in the Bay Area fire scene: 21 workshops, three days of food, and it’s all happening during the Crucible Fire Arts Festival (featuring the Vulcan Crew).

This time around we are trying something new. We have designed the schedule to fit the needs of spinners at all levels. There are 3 tracks you can sign up for: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, each designed to improve many aspects of your spinning including dance and movement, tricks and techniques appropriate to that level, and even working on choreography with groups and partner moves.

The Vulcan is a hotbed of fire arts located in the hear of “lovely” industrial East Oakland. In addition to hosting the east bay’s beast and brightest spin jam, the Vulcan is home to over 100 local performers and artisans of all types. Three workshop spaces and living are inside the Vulcan will host our festivities. Free lodging (sorry, couches only) will be available Friday though Sunday for participants from outside the Bay Area. Additionally, hotels are available locally starting at about $50 a night.

A typical day at the Vulcan:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=HpjnvqKeoHs

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 11: Meet, greet, and eat

We begin the weekend with a welcome dinner at the Vulcan. Dinner will begin promptly at 7. Feel free to stay after and spin with us. The Spinagogue instructors will be on hand to asses your spinning progress and help you set goals for the weekend.

Saturday, July 12: Workshop, workshop, workshop, Fire Arts Festival!!

3 workshops, an hour and a half long, begin at 10AM and run until 4:30PM. Breakfast and stretching start at 9AM. Lunch is at 11:30 and dinner at 5. After dinner, many Spinagogue instructors are performing in the Crucible Fire Arts Festival (www.thecrucible.org/fireartsfestival). You are all encouraged to come and enjoy the festivities.

Sunday, July 12: Workshops, dinner, collapse!

4 workshops begin at 11AM and run until 8PM including a viewing of some of the best object manipulation videos the internet has to offer. Breakfast and stretching start at 10. Lunch is at 12:30. Stay for dinner at 7 and relax. You’ve had a long, hard weekend.

Class Schedule

Beginner Track:

10-11:30 Timing and Direction w/ Greg
1-2:30 Poi Basics w/ Noel
3-4:30 Dance Dance Information w/ KT

11-12:30 Antispin and Isolation w/ Noel
2-3:30 Poi Fundamentals w/ Krissy
4- 6:30 Beginning Strange Planes w/ Ian
7-9 Video

Intermediate Track

10-11:30 Intermediate antispin and isolation w/ Noel
1-2:30 Intermediate timing and direction w/ Greg
3-4:30 Intermediate partner poi w/ Silence

11-12:30 Intermediate Dance Dance Information w/ KT
2-3:30 Intermediate Strange Planes w/ Ian
4- 6:30 Intermediate tricks and transitions w/ Krissy
7-9 Video

Advanced Track

10-11:30 Poi dance technique and improvisation w/ Ian
1-2:30 Advanced strange planes w/ Ian
3-4:30 Advanced timing and direction w/ Greg

11-12:30 Advanced partner poi w/ Silence
2-3:30 Advanced antispin and isolation w/ Noel
4- 6:30 Insides Polyrhythm and Atomics w/ Greg
7-9 Video

Class Descriptions

Poi Dance Technique and Improvisation w/ Ian
This class will explore how the body and poi can interact and learn some drills to help improvisation skills.

Strange Planes (beg/int) w/ Ian
This class will present some basic plane bends along with an introduction to atomics and the answer the question, why does a butterfly work?

Strange Planes (adv) w/ Ian
This workshop will be an examination of the limitations 2-D thinking and then a more advanced introduction of 3-D/atomic/plane bending theory.

Dance Dance information (beg) w/ KT
KT will take you through a series of exercises exploring different elements of dance and choreographic tools to help close the gap between movement and spinning. This class is mostly guided improvisation with some dance/spin tricks to learn.

Dance Dance Information (int) w/ KT
Using choreographic dance tools like space, speed, quality, and time explore and expand your artistic process. Through guided problem solving assignments you will develop your own movement phrases and get to discuss and readdress your solutions.

Poi fundamentals w/ Krissy
In this beginning class we will learn all the basic fundamental poi tricks including 3beat weave, butterfly, and chase the sun. We will cover moves in all 4 timings and directions.

Intermediate tricks and transitions w/ Krissy
In this class we will learn flowers, anti-spin flowers, stalls, and many more exciting moves. We will also learn how tricks are connected and how to create flow and connection in your spinning.

Poi Basics w/ Noel
Get down with the basic moves in all timings and directions. This poi class will cover the fundamentals of weaves, extensions, turning, buzzsaws, butterflies, lock-outs and separations.

Beg Antispin and Isolation w/ Noel
This class will cover the fundamentals of isolation and antispin. By using the horizontal plane as a starting point for drills, we will uncover how to integrate antispin and isolation into all of your preexisting and future technique.

Int Antispin and Isolation w/ Noel
Take your understanding of isolation and antispin to the next level. Learn the basics and beyond of antispin flowers, isolated buzzsaws, antispin/isolated weaves and more!

Adv Antispin and Isolation w/ Noel
In this class you will learn basic unit circle theory and its relation to antispin and isolation. All the while learning impressive tricks such as linear isolations, extensions and cateyes.

Beginning T&D: The Essentials /w Greg
Timing and Direction are the two most important elements in the modern system of poi instruction. Learn the two basic timings and combine them with the two directions to create the four combinations of timing and direction that are used to understand almost all contemporary spinning technique. Then get started on transitioning fluidly from one to the next.

Intermediate T&D: Stalls and Transitions /w Greg
Strengthening your fundamentals is the easiest way to improve your spinning. This class is designed to find the "holes" in your technique by comprehensively reviewing the essentials of timing and direction, then exploring the nearly infinite number of connections between them. Learn a variety of stalls

Advanced T&D: Atomics, Insides and Super Stalling /w Greg
Take your understanding of spinning fundamentals to the next level in this class designed to broaden your understanding of spinning. We will explore the relationships between combinations of timing and direction with a variety of stalls and stall combinations. Next we challenge our mastery of T&D by taking it to the inside planes. Last, we explore the frontier where T&D breaks down as we leave behind the two dimensional conception of spinning.

Insides Polyrhythm and Atomics /w Greg
Explore three topics in advanced poi. Insides open up a world of tricks that mirrors the one you know
but exists inside the space that you create. Polyrhythm gives a whole new look to old technique by switching up the speed of your circles. Atomics opens up the world of clashing planes and breaks down the system of timing and direction that informs most modern spinning.

Intermediate and Advanced Partner Poi w/ Silence
This class covers technique and choreography in relation to poi duets. Technical emphasis will be on two-person interactive moves, rather than simultaneous moves. How to choreograph a routine from scratch will also be discussed. Bring a partner or find one in class.

Dance Dance Information w/ KT
A set of poi can make a great dance partner. Explore poi manipulation from a dance based perspective with an emphasis on integrating body and prop.

Video
We’ll show you all the best object manipulation videos the internet has to offer.

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Anyone going to BM early?

Grimm — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:02:26 GMT

Hey kids!
Are any of you lovely folks going to BRC early? We (Melissa and I) are on the L3K crew, and it requires being in on Sat. (not burn night silly). It would be much cheaper and easier to take off work if we fly into Oakland and ride in, whilst we send our gear with friends.

If you guys hear anything let me know asap, and I'll talk to you soon!

Grimm

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Who's going to the Spin Jam tonight?

inspeyere — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:21:29 GMT

I sure am! I'd love to meet up with Bay Area fire people...

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21 days of BRC...rideshare?

lilybuhfly — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:46:57 GMT

when are people going? can i possibly get a ride with someone?

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Miss you guys

mcp — Fri, 23 May 2008 23:45:08 GMT

been gone like 6 hours, 4 of which were sleep.

Miss you guys already.

Did feel like a part of the vulcan for a while there...

So long, and thanks for all the practising, chatting, food, trips in cars to places and company. Love you guys.

Not in a hippy way. ;)

Meg

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21 Days of BRC

Pi — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:38:25 GMT

June 1st at the Marin Cheese Factory (about two miles past Stafford Lake).

21 DAYS OF BLACK ROCK CITY: TIME LAPSE AND LARGE PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT EXHIBITION
The centerpiece of this exhibit is a 180-degree panoramic-view time-
lapse of the rise, week-long event, and dissipation of Black Rock
City, presented on three 50" high-resolution plasma displays. Also
featured in the exhibition is a selection of 130+ large-format
photographic prints taken by nine photographers.
Opening reception Sunday, June 1st, 1pm-5:30pm, with free wine and
cheese. The exhibition is free to the public.

I emailed the event planner and he would love to have some of us out there spinning. It is a day gig with cheese and wine, so unless somebody is up for spinning fire during the daytime, we're prolly gonna play with soft tools. Who's down?

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Thank you!!!

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:26:05 GMT

As I'm sitting down here in LA I can't help but think about how awesome staying at the Vulcan was. You guys did an amazing job of picking people up, showing us the city, and just being cool with having loads of spinny folk crash all over your homes. For those of you I didn' t get a chance to say good-bye to here's so long and I hope to see you all again soon. Take care!

-Chris

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Missing: 3.5" clear UV acrylic sphere

Alien_Jon — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:21:17 GMT

So I just kinda let it slide, on account of all the amazingness going on over the last month... but my 3.5" clear UV acrylic sphere (with scratches) when missing somewhere in the Vulcan (I think). Most likely it is in 14, 56, or 48. I think I mentioned this to a few of you guys when I was looking for it, but I figure I might as well give a general call to keep your eyes open. Please let em know if it turns up!!

-Alien Jon

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Trip staff concept!!!!

RH — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:02:18 GMT

Hey Vulcan Crew, you need this, pretty damn cool.

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/05/itp_show_flux.html

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Thank You So Much!

Liz — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:52:19 GMT

Well, Jessica and I are about to head out and I wanted to post really quick before I left a thank you. Thank you all so much for being awesome and welcoming and opening p your homes for us, showing us around, and being family, west coast style.

I had such a great time here, i may someday come back for an extended stay. Not in anybody else's house though :)

Well, its time to go :)

Byebye!

See you at Wildfire :)
Liz and Jessica

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meg needs a lift.

mcp — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:16:32 GMT

I'm at sean and prisna's and I have no money on my phone. Any chance of getting a lift back to the vulcan from somebody that's near berkeley anyway?

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New Spinagogue Flickr account!!

krissyhumphreys — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:15:17 GMT

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spinagogue/

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Space opening up @ the Vulcan

leenbean — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:34:15 GMT

There's a 1400 sq ft. unit opening up at the Vulcan. High ceilings, a dollar a sq. ft. Call Charlie for more info! 510.715.1803.

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Blast from the past

Tankboy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:11:47 GMT

hey guys!

check out this video of noel beating up a girl ;)

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

do i smell an open challenge?

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That was fun

poje — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:25:44 GMT

Glad I got to see you all again, can;t wait til next year!

Oh, there is a bag of sketti sauce that was left in team 48's unit....it's in the f ridge, bottom right drawer. Enjoy it. :)

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Party tonight?

poje — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:56:34 GMT

Any one down? Can;t wait to see everyone again!

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PDX Fire Jam, featuring members of the Vulcan Crew! - x-post

suibom — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:48:53 GMT

Hey all. We were lucky enough to get Noel, Ian, Jordan, and Greg of the Vulcan Crew in Oregon to teach some workshops earlier this month. After the workshops, we all hit the Portland fire jam for fire fun and here's the result :

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

Hope you like it.

poi, staff, meteor and whips!

Peace,
- Sui

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Dolores Park

luna — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:50:45 GMT

Come out and play at Dolores Park today. It's beautiful outside. Enjoy the sun!

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Vulcan Tech Lounge #1

noel-ski — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:43:12 GMT

Hey everyone....its finished, thanks to Ken for the last minute save.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLZVS32TrqM

btw- tank and lily, why aren't we hanging out more....your guys spots in the vid are sweet..

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Where is everybody?

Alien_Jon — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:33:30 GMT

Ok, so I'm hunkered down at Tank and Lilly's. I'm almost over this heinous conjunctivitis, too! =)... So where is everybody at and what are you all up to? Now that It's less likely that I infect a large portion of the global spinning community with the "Rage Virus", does anybody wanna play?

-Alien Jon

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OT: Job opening at BM

lilybuhfly — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:48:13 GMT

I know most of you won't be around for this, but Ive been asked about it a few times, and I thought I'd just post it up here if I ever hear about a job opening at Burning Man. Right now, we're hiring a DPW production assistant, in case anyone is interested:)

DPW Production Assistant

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

Burning Man is looking for a Production Assistant to assist the Nevada Ops Team. The main functions of this position will be to: coordinate and organize materials from May to October 2008; work with clients and vendors concerning project needs; help develop and implement production schedules and project calendars; manage communication between Nevada Ops Team, other Burning Man departments, Project Foremen, staff, and volunteers.

If this sounds like you and you are dedicated to Burning Man values, please read on!

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU?
Prior production (film, event, technical) experience • Experience tracking workloads for laborers and volunteers • Some experience overseeing people and processes • Able to manage concurrent projects spanning multiple departments • Able to work with managers, coworkers, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner • Outstanding customer service skills • Proven leadership and team skills • Able to work effectively (multitask, problem-solve, manage time, and remain calm) under tight deadlines • Able to keep sensitive information confidential • Willing to relocate to Gerlach, NV for the event season • Prior knowledge of Burning Man and organizational hierarchy • Experience with Microsoft Office, Mac OS, and other basic computer skills.

CAN YOU DO THIS?

· Assist with the logistics process for Burning Man’s Department of Public Works, generating and maintaining schedules and individual project calendars for all projects.

· Support production process directly related to responsibilities of the Nevada Ops Team including the DPW Project Manager, the DPW City Superintendent, the Nevada Properties Ranch Manager, the DPW Crewmaster, and the DPW Business Services Manager

· Interface with other Burning Man departments and vendors regarding projects.

· Interface with Burning Man department heads for smooth implementation of the Event Logistics.

· Maintain correspondence on all appropriate Email lists.

· Maintain presence on two-way radio and retain memory of calls & needs.

· Maintain overview of Burning Man departments and be ready to problem solve for DPW with those departments.

· Be familiar with the crew names, housing assignments and arrival/departure schedules.

· Communicate on a regular basis with the members of the DPW Nevada Ops Team.

· Help to meet and greet DPW Volunteers and other Burning Man Staff as they arrive in Gerlach.

· Help to produce Dailies for crew assignment and labor tracking.

· Assist with checking out volunteers as they leave the jobsite for the year.

· Attend meetings, create reports and provide feedback as necessary.

· Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

· Help ensure DPW staff are receiving all necessary resources.

This is a full time, temporary (May-October 2008), exempt employee opportunity. If you are qualified, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume to productionassistant@burningman.com no later than April 25, 2008 and include “Production Assistant Position” in the subject line.

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Need a ride to the jams...

perpetual_Dawn — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:24:07 GMT

Hi guys,

I am a Canadian who has a ride home from Fire Drums but not TO fire drums. I need to leave here on Tuesday or Wednesday April 29/30 to get down to Santa Cruz respectively. I really really want to go, and I am considering a few options. The first option I am looking into is to take the bus to Seattle/Portland and see if anyone is actually leaving those cities for the festival on Thursday or Friday morning.

As a Canadian who hasn't gone deeper in your country than Portland, I was hoping to go to the festival straight from there, so I don't get lost along the way!

I am waiting to buy my ticket to ensure that I can go! Please let me know if you can help,
Thanks
Dawn

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Spinagogue is online!!

krissyhumphreys — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:51:21 GMT

Check out our new website!
http://www.spinagogue.net/

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NEW Vulcan Video

gregmaldonado — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:48:51 GMT

Starring Jordan Campbell

and about half of the other people that are in this tribe...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_r6KTUAwCU

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BM

JV — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:10:41 GMT

Who is the Vulcan crew spinning with at BM.

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New Spinagogue LA video!

krissyhumphreys — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:14:02 GMT

Check out the Spinagogue's newest video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsqQF19yUZ8

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thanks vulcan & friends

matt — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:02:02 GMT

spinagogue rocked my socks
the end.

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Spinagogue Beginning Poi Class in April

jordan — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:40:38 GMT

Learn the Art of Poi with Spinagogue

What:
Poi is a newly emerging art form that helps develop your coordination, spatial awareness, and rhythm while dancing with the primal element of fire. These classes will teach all the basics of poi spinning and prepare you for advanced technique.

When:
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 April 1 - April 22
Sunday 1:00 - 2:30 April 6 - April 27

Where:
Sophia Healing Center
776 Haight St.
San Francisco , Ca

How Much:
Four 1 1/2 hour sessions for $100

For More Info and to Register Contact: Spinagogue@gmail.com

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St Patricks Day at Unit 14

lilybuhfly — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:08:13 GMT

x-posted from fuego family events:

Hello everyone:)
Dave, Adrienne and I decided that it was about time we had a little celebration:) And being that it's st patrick's day, why not tonight?

Super short notice, and super informal, we just wanted to invite all our friends for a chance to enjoy the holiday together and have some fun:) There will be large amount of traditional irish music playing (dropkick murphys, flogging molly, the cranberries, U2, that song breakfast at tiffanys...anything else we can get our hands on) and irish beverages, as well...green guiness, whiskey, baileys, etc. Feel free to being something to share, snacks or drink:)

There may be like, 3 people, there may be more...but it's St Patricks day, and while i dont live in Boston anymore, I'm still gonna have fun!! You should come too!

So...everyone's invited to our place around 9, bring your friends, bring your props (much spinning will be had, i'm sure), and just come hang out:)

And maybe youll get a chance to meet our new roomate if she's free, youre gonna love her, she's super kick ass:)

GET YOUR GREEN ON

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Come out and play!

krissyhumphreys — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:03:11 GMT

V-crew hits the grove tonight!

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If anyone needs a night at the beach...

lilybuhfly — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:48:44 GMT

got this in an email today, thought id pass it along if anyone's interested:)
~~~~~~~~

hi everyone --

i know this is a long-shot (and last-minute), but i thought
i'd throw it out there anyway.

my daughter goes to the French-American school in SF,
and this week they (the 8th-graders) are involved in an exchange-program
with a school in Paris.

these visitors are seeing chinatown, city hall, pier 39, ghirardellli,
sfmoma, the de young, sausalito, etc., etc. blah, blah, blah

tonight I'm organized a BEACH FIRE for all these visitors,
to give them a taste of real-California

first of all, if anyone cares to join us, please do!

second of all --
if anyone feels like getting a little fire-spinning-practice in --
in front of an impromptu audience of wide-eyed 13-year-old girls and
boys from Paris . . .
I think that would give them something they would remember
for a long long time! : )

again, i know it's a long-shot, and last-minute, but it
never hurts to put the word out.

either way, feel free to join us around the fire.
the weather has been great this week.

we'll be gathering early tonight (it's a school-night) --

we'll probably be there from about 6:30 to 8:30pm or so.

TONIGHT

THURSDAY

6.MARCH

OCEAN BEACH

****************

WHERE EXACTLY:
Ocean Beach, at the end of Golden Gate Park --
between Fulton and Lincoln, across from the Beach Chalet,
down by the cool fire-rings.
Map to the Beach Chalet: http://tinyurl.com/ypqlbj

****************

cheers!

mike/gomonk+

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come play tonight

gregmaldonado — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:44:21 GMT

come spin... come juggle... and if you are lucky, meet the new vulcanite.

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Va-Booms Valentine Punk Cabaret(Oakland, Saturday)

Mike — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:24:50 GMT

Date & Time: Saturday, February 16, 2008 more on this date
7:00 PM
Start: 02/16/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 02/17/2008 - 2:00am
Oakland Pyrate Punkx Presentz:

Va-Boom's Valentine Punk Rock Cabaret
Aerials
Unicycles
Clowns
Chickens!
@ Your House... 5th and Harrison, Downtown Oakland

Don't miss this fabulous show Featuring:

The Hobo Gobblins, Sekret Circus, Circus Pandemonium, Can-Canibals, Tit 4 Tat, Keep Sweet, Mykee Ramen Solo, La Fuego Familia

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Need a little advice re; FireDrums

sky — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:08:45 GMT

http://firedrums.tribe.net/thread/1dda919e-446c-49cd-96f2-9d7884befeda#c81bdab6-fffd-4589-848f-09d9ed30d828
Hey fire friends, got a question for those of you who have been to FireDrums. Please check out this thread on the FireDrums tribe and chime in.

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Live/Work in Oakland Under Threat

lena — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:48:29 GMT

Don't know how directly this applies to you guys...

http://nimbyspace.tribe.net/thread/0b3a8df2-ab8a-4a6a-bc70-9b35850d8389

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Santa Cruz Spinagogue February 17th @ Vets Hall

noel-ski — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:25:21 GMT

Fire University Santa Cruz is offering a six part fire dancing workshop led by the Spinagogue.

Sunday, February 17 at the Veterans Memorial Building (http://www.vetshall.org/).

Classes being offered include single staff, double staff, contact staff, and poi.

Each workshop is $25 or $60 for a set of three.

* 11:30 - 1:00 ~ Poi (Beginning) or Poi (Intermediate/Advanced)
* 1:00 - 2:30 ~ Single Staff (Beginning) or Double Staff
* 2:30 - 4:00 ~ Single Staff (Advanced) or Contact Staff

Space is limited, to pre-register please contact Dyami Kaplan at dyamitk@gmail.com or Ayala Kalisher at danceswithfires@gmail.com . You can also call Dyami at 831.227.5396 or Ayala at 530.220.4047.

Workshop Descriptions:

1. Beginning/Intermediate Poi - Greg Maldonado
Learn to spin poi the easy way: by understanding how poi works. This class is built around a series of simple exercises designed to teach you more than just tricks. By exploring how a few simple tricks relate to one another, an understanding of poi emerges that will make future learning easier.

2. Intermediate/Advanced Poi Spinning- Jordan Campbell

The goal of this class is to teach you how to develop all the skills necessary to transition from an intermediate to an advanced poi spinner and how to recognize what gaps remain in your spinning repertoire. We will explore concepts including concepts like spin and antispin flowers, isolations, linear isolations, 1.5 beat weaves, hyerloops, polyrhythms pendulums, inversions, insides, introversions and hybrids. After the class you will likely not be able to do all the moves we went over but you should know what you need to learn and how to go about learning them.

3. Beginning Staff – Krissy
Explore various types of staff movement, develop technique to control the staff and learn to move your body in graceful unison with the staff. After this class you will be able to spin confidently in a variety of ways and will have a clear understanding of how a staff moves and how you must move with the staff.

4. Beginning/Intermediate Double Staff - Krissy Humphreys
This class is designed for beginners and will cover basic double staff technique while introducing planes, beats, timing and direction. No previous double staff experience is required.

5. Intermediate/Advanced Staff Spinning– Jordan Campbell
In this class is designed to fill out technique: 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 learning to use your body as a lever to move the staff and how to use the momentum of the staff to initiate body movement.

6. Beginning/ Intermediate Contact Staff - Noel Yee
This class is an introduction to contact staff manipulation with an emphasis on drills, planes and delivery. This class will take you through the basics of wrapping, rolling and spiraling with a staff. We will cover some of the following beginner tricks: hand, elbow, shoulder and neck wraps, halos and backside spirals. No experience required!

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Spinagogue Intensive March 21-23 @ The Vulcan

IanSmith — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:49:19 GMT

The first Spinagogue taught us to master the art of poi, during the second Spinagogue we were shown the way of staff. Now it’s time to broaden our horizons. Join us at The Vulcan Spinagogue for a weekend of intense object manipulation of ALL KINDS including poi, staff, double staffs, hoop, whips, juggling, contact, and more.

What is Spinagogue? Check out our past events:
July 2007 Poi intensive: http://youtube.com/watch?v=fYZP_K575rI
Nov 2007 Staff intensive: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7s32VKyXfXo

Spinagogue is a weekend intensive designed to radically improve your skills while immersing you in Bay Area fire scenery: 28 workshops, three days of food, dinners are prepared by our master vegan chef Joshua the Traveling Chef (http://joshuaploeg.blogspot.com/), a fire jam and a special sneak preview performance by the Vulcan Crew.

The Vulcan is a hotbed of fire arts located in the heart of "lovely" industrial East Oakland. In addition to hosting the east bay's best and brightest spin jam, the Vulcan is home to over 100 local performers and artisans of all types. Five workshop spaces and living areas inside the Vulcan will host our festivities. Free lodging (sorry, just couches) will be available Friday through Sunday for participants from outside the bay area. Additionally, hotels are available locally starting at about $45 a night.

A typical day at the Vulcan? http://youtube.com/watch?v=HpjnvqKeoHs

There are two choices for participation:
1.) Immerse yourself for the full weekend intensive and choose from ANY of the available classes.
The full weekend cost $180 including food, 7 workshops of your choice and that warm, cuddly feeling in your tummy. An $80 non-refundable deposit will be required to register.

2.) Drop in for a few classes of your choice from our list of prescheduled classes.
The drop-in classes will be $30 for a single class, however if you take more than one all classes are $25 each. Meals not provided. Payment must be received before your spot is secured.

Please Note: In order to limit class size, registration will be capped at 25 full weekend participants and about 10 drop in students per class, first come first serve so register EARLY!

To register for the full weekend, send an email to Spinagogue@gmail.com with a list of your top 11 class preferences and well as your name, phone number, and whether or not you require accommodation.

To register for a drop in class, send an email to Spinagogue@gmail.com with your class choice(s), your name, phone number.
spinagogue@gmail.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

**Friday March 21st Meet, Greet and Eat.

We begin the weekend with a welcome dinner at the Vulcan. There will be three amazing vegan meals prepared for us by TheTravelingChef over the weekend which are all included in the full weekend ticket price. Dinner will begin promptly at 7pm.

Afterwards, stay and spin. Spinagogue instructors will be on hand to assess your spinning progress, help you set goals for the weekend and finalize class selection.

**Saturday the 10th: Workshops, workshops, workshops, PARTY!

Workshops begin at 11am and run till 7pm. Breakfast and stretching at 10am, lunch at 2:30pm, dinner at 7:30pm. Saturday night the Vulcan Crew – composed of several of the Spinagogue Instructors – will preview their works in progress that they will perform at events including the European Juggling Convention in Germany, the Play Festival in England and the Burning Man Conclave while we get fed and then get funky with a full flock of fiery friends. Other events that night to be announced.

**Sunday the 11th: Workshops, dinner, fire.

Workshops begin at 11am and run till 5pm. Breakfast and stretching at 10am, lunch at 2:30pm, dinner at 7:00pm and…
8:30pm-11pm FIRE JAM. After dinner we'll be headed out to NIMBY for a goodbye spin at one of the bay area's premier fire arts warehouses.
www.nimbyspace.org/

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULE

The following scheduled workshops are available for drop-in students, $30 for a single class, if you take more than one all the classes are $25. Class sizes are limited so register as soon as possible.

Full weekend students can select from any of the classes whether they are currently scheduled or not. As people register the schedule will be created according to the early registrants’ preferences… SO REGISTER EARLY!!!

**Sat March 22
11am – 12:30 Beginning Whips –Elias
1pm – 2:30 Beginning/Intermediate Staff - Krissy
3:30 – 5pm Beginning/Intermediate Poi - Greg
5:30 – 7pm Beginning/Intermediate Doubles - Krissy

**Sunday March 23:
11am – 12:30 Intermediate/Advanced staff - Ian
1pm – 2:30 Intermediate/Advanced poi I - Noel
3:30 – 5pm Intermediate/Advanced doubles - Greg
Fire jam at NIMBY

Poi

Beginning/Intermediate Poi - Greg Maldonado
Learn to spin poi the easy way: by understanding how poi works. This class is built around a series of simple exercises designed to teach you more than just tricks. By exploring how a few simple tricks relate to one another, an understanding of poi emerges that will make future learning easier.

Intermediate/Advanced Poi I - Noel Yee
Want to learn how do isolations and antispins? Know how to do them but not sure where to go next? This class will focus on practicing the basic isolations and antispins and then utilizing them to execute new and exciting techniques. These techniques include but are limited to: linear isolations, linear extensions, cat eyes and antispin triangles.

Beginning Poi – Jordan Campbell
This class will cover several of the fundamental types of motion used in poi spinning. After taking it you will have a deeper understanding of timing and direction as well as an arsenal of tricks that you can combine and modify to transform you from a novice spinner to a poi master.

Beginning Partner Poi - Silence and Ayala, of FLUX
An introductory level class covering technical moves and choreography in relation to poi duets. Technical emphasis will be on two-person interactive moves, rather than simultaneous moves. How to choreograph a routine from scratch will also be discussed. Bring a partner or find one in class.

Intermediate/Advanced Poi II - Ian Smith
This class will concentrate on the simpler things in poi: 2 beat weaves, stalls, pendulums, spinning in together time, same direction. You will learn that because of their simplicity they have the most variation possibilities and some of the variations can be quite difficult. We will also touch on the relationship between the poi and your body.

Staff

Beginning/Intermediate staff – Krissy Humphreys
Come learn staff fundamentals in this introductory class. We will cover beats, planes, basic passing and transfers while learning exciting moves including the fountain and chopper. No previous staff experience is required.

Intermediate/Advanced Staff Spinning– Ian Smith
In this class is designed to fill out technique: 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 learning to use your body as a lever to move the staff and how to use the momentum of the staff to initiate body movement.

Beginning Staff – Jordan Campbell
Explore various types of staff movement, develop technique to control the staff and learn to move your body in graceful unison with the staff. After this class you will be able to spin confidently in a variety of ways and will have a clear understanding of how a staff moves and how you must move with the staff.

Dance Dance Information - Katherine Tesch
A staff can make a great dance partner. Explore staff manipulation from a dance based perspective with an emphasis on integrating body and prop.

Beginning Contact Staff – Krissy Humphreys
An introduction to contact staff manipulation with an emphasis on further learning. This class will take you through the basics of wrapping, rolling and spiraling with a staff. Hand, elbow, shoulder and neck wraps; halos and backside spirals.

Adv Contact Staff - Advanced Explorations in Contact Staff – Noel Yee
Come learn the latest advances in contact staff! Take the contact staff technique you already know and apply them in resourceful new ways. This class will focus on the use of spirals, wraps and rolls to move the staff to the less explored parts of the body, even the legs.

Doubles Staffs

Beginning/Intermediate Double Staff - Krissy Humphreys
This class is designed for beginners and will cover basic double staff technique while introducing planes, beats, timing and direction. No previous double staff experience is required.

Intermediate/Advanced Double Staff - Greg Maldonado
Learn how to create a variety of patterns and effects with two staffs by combining many different types of motion into your tricks. Beginning with an understanding of how we can move one staff, we quickly progress to two staff exercises designed to open the doors to what is called "hybrid" technique.

Beginning Double Staves – Jordan Campbell
Learn double staff from the ground up in this class designed for the beginner. After a thorough examination of the myriad ways to manipulate a staff we begin combining techniques to seamlessly integrate a second staff.

Advanced Double Staff - Krissy Humphreys
Explore further into the world of double staff manipulation. This class will focus on isolations, anti-spins, hybrids, and how to add finger spinning into our flow. Previous double staff experience is required.

Hoop

Beginner Hoop – Khan Wong
This class introduces students to the fundamentals of hooping, from the first moves every hooper should learn to the principles of establishing a solid hoop practice. We'll start with the basics: hooping on the waist, walking and turning with the hoop and lifting the hoop off the body and getting it back on. From there, passes around the body, vertical hooping and basic hand-hooping technique will be introduced. The class will move on to shoulder hooping and duck-outs depending on participant ability and interest.

Hoop Technique & Flow – Khan Wong
The focus of this workshop is to expand each hooper's range of motion and control. As such, it will not teach moves (though some will be covered) but will instead cover theory and concepts of movement applied to hoop technique. Special attention will be given to hand and body rolling techniques, isolations, antispin applications and direction changes. Participants should be able to transition easily between at least three different moves (it doesn't matter which ones) to get the most out of the class.

Juggling

Beginning Juggling - Jordan Campbell or Bree Crabtree
In this class you will learn the 3 ball cascade – the fundamental building block of juggling patterns – as well as several variations. Everyone can learn how to juggle and the class will be taught in a very simple, sequential manner to ensure that you come out of the class having learned to juggle, guaranteed.

Beginning Contact Juggling - Noel Yee
The ball moves. The ball doesn't move. Come join us in this introductory class that will teach how you to move the ball through space gracefully and then keep it still in visually engaging ways. Close attention will be paid to beginning balancing, isolations and body rolls. No experience required.

Beginning Contact Juggling - Greg Maldonado
Learn how to use the fewest number of the simplest type of prop: one ball. Combining balancing, rolling and spinning to fluidly move a ball across your body, contact juggling will broaden your idea of what juggling can be while deepening your understanding of your relationship with objects.

“Other” Props

Rope Manipulation - Ian Smith
Rope Manipulation… what’s that supposed to mean? It’s everything can do with a jump rope other than jump over it! Poi experience is helpful in this class but not required.

Club Swinging - Poki
Break free from the chains that bind you!
Club swinging bridges the gap between poi and staff -- and will increase you skill in both! You will learn: basic club handling, common poi moves with clubs, odd poi moves with clubs, and some strange looking new club moves.
See you at spinagogue! ~Poki

Beginning Rope Dart – Sam Reese
Learn how to manipulate this most mysterious of props. Half dance half martial arts, rope dart combines beautiful motions with sudden eye catching surprises. Take the first step to mastering this ancient prop.

Beginning Whip Cracking - Mushashi or Elias
Learn to use the loudest, and the most dangerous prop of them all. Safety glasses are required, please try to bring your own, we will have a limited number to loan out. This workshop will teach you the basic cracks and the importance of finesse.

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Stich n Bitch @ pooh's new den

pooh — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:08:22 GMT

I'm planning to host a S&B sometime in February. What works best for you - weekends or weeknights?

weeknight would be 6ish through 11pm - sorry guys, I gotta work early in the AM

or

weekends are much more flexible - morning/afternoon/evening... whenever

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New Spinagogue Video

gregmaldonado — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:29:35 GMT

check it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s32VKyXfXo

don't that look like fun?

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