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FIRE PERFORMANCE
Fire is a powerful, mythic element. Humans have always been fascinated by fire; it has played a significant role in our history and molded our very way of life. Since the dawn of civilization, cultures have used fire as a form of artistic expression and also for warfare. For artists, fire can be both subject matter and the means by which the art itself is created. Fire performers have a deep respect for the flame and know that by no means do they ever have total control over it. At The Crucible, you can learn to safely manipulate fire’s captivating power, and learn to make and use various tools like poi, fire staffs, hula-hoops and fire rope dart.
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Art of Fire Dancing (Poi)
Entry-level class
Maori warriors used the ancient art of fire dancing to increase strength and skill in preparation for battle. Poi, which means “ball” in Maori, is a form of juggling that uses balls on ropes, swung in circular patterns. In this class, you will learn a little history while becoming familiar with the basic moves and safety practices, as well as spinning poi without fire. At the last class, you will have the opportunity to spin fire. Then take your moves home and dazzle your family and friends.
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Art of Fire Dancing: Intermediate & Advanced Poi
Previous experience required
Prerequisite: Art of Fire Dancing (Poi)
Learn how to integrate movement with your poi spinning. After this class, your body and your poi will work together as one—and you’ll know many new tricks. This five-week session highlights choreography, movement, and work with music.
NOTE: You must have your own poi.
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Introduction to Fire Staff
Entry-level class
In this class, you will learn the fundamental skill set that you need to spin a single fire staff. You will go on to learn how to align the movements of your body with the movements of the staff to create a fluid, connected, captivating dance. Each student will make a practice staff to keep.
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Beginner Hula Hoop
Entry-level class
Hoopnotize your friends with your amazing hoop style! This energetic course will help you start hooping with joy! The class introduces all the hooping basics and teaches hooping on different planes of the body, hoop tricks, and hoop expression through flow and imagination. At the last class, you will hula-hoop with real fire.
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Intermediate Fire Hoop
Previous experience required
Prerequisite: Beginner Hula Hoop
This class takes you beyond the hoop dance fundamentals, and helps you add more complex hoop moves to your basic foundation. You will learn isolations, stalls, tosses and how to move the hoop on different planes on your body and at varying levels. This class will teach you how to have more fluidity in your hoop dance, help you explore new moves and how to combine them with smooth transitions. We will hoop with fire twice during the ten-week series. Bring your own hoop or work with one provided.
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Beginning Fire Rope Dart (Biannually)
Entry-level class
This ancient Chinese martial art form has been embraced by fire performers worldwide for its quickness, grace, and unpredictability. The tool is a simple thing—just a long rope with a flaming wick at one end—but using this simple tool demands complex movements that call upon the performer’s entire body. In this class, you’ll learn all the basics, including foot, neck, elbow, and shoulder movements. You’ll also learn fire safety and how to construct your own fire dart. At the last class, you will have the opportunity to work with fire.
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Fearless Fire Eating
Entry-level class
Hungry for something hot? Spice up performances and parties with your new skills as a fire-eater! You will learn to eat fire, run fire along your skin, and execute other advanced tricks with grace and confidence. You will make two torches to take home, using material provided. Fire safety will be emphasized.
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Dragon's Breath
Entry-level class
Want to be the star of the party without burning down the house? In The Crucible’s fire breathing class you will safely learn basic fire breathing techniques, environmental concerns like wind and differences in fuels. This class emphasizes fire safety, personal safety and which fuels to avoid.
You will first start learning breathing techniques with water. Then you’ll be guided safely through your first fire breathing experience using ultra pure lamp oil.
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Basic Flame Effects (Kinetics & Electronics)
Entry-level class
Create a flaming sculpture. Make your art car more noticeable. Or amaze your friends by adding fire to your art. This class covers all aspects of making safe, effective, and beautiful flame effects. The emphasis will be on propane and the burner and accumulator-type effects. Student projects are encouraged.
Electronic and Computer Control for Flame Effect and Other Fluids (Kinetics & Electronics)
Entry-level class
Have you wanted to create flame effects, or have you wanted to add sequences or interactions to your flame effects? In this hands-on plumbing and electronics class you will learn how flame effects work, how to design and build them safely, and how to use electromechanical valves, timing circuits, or microcontrollers (Arduino) to create complex sequencing, interactive behavior with sensors, and even remote interactions via the Internet.
Most labs will use compressed air or water, and at least one lab will give you hands-on experience with propane flame effects. In addition to controlling flames, these techniques can be used with other fluids such as compressed air and hydraulic fluid, often used in robotics and kinetic sculptures. There are no prerequisites for this class, although exposure to basic electronics and plumbing will be helpful. Personal projects are encouraged and welcomed.
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Winter 2010 Class Schedule (3211)
