GlitterGirl: On Fire One Minute Videos (Summer 2017)

Here's a few clips from GlitterGirl from the spring and summer of 2017 from her Instagram channel. First is  a casual burn as a demonstration for one of the Beginner Fire classes this spring where GlitterGirl is getting down to an upbeat remix of "Keep On Dancing" while breaking in virgin wicks. Followed by a...

2015 nExtpo Call for Artists

This is an invitation to perform (unpaid) at the 2015 nExpo, a showcase of dance performance using an array of LED and light free (non fire) tools. We're currently seeking volunteers interested in participating in the show. The show will happen in Justin Herman Plaza on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in the early part of National...

2013 Fire Dancing Expo Videos on line

We got the footage for the 2013 Fire Dancing Expo and finally got those videos on line for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! Act 1 Fire Afoot Rope dart duet Act 2 Nerola Flow Hoop Act 3: John Goodwin Devil Sticks Act 4: The Pyroneer Poop (poi hoop) Act 5: Difinity Hoop Act 6: Vestafire Poi Act...

Father’s Day Profile: Celsius Maximus

After this year's Expo, as will happen, I got thank you notes from some of the artists in the show. It's not that I don't get thank you note's all the time. It's just that I can't quite say that any one in particular stood out before from an act that wasn't a student performance....

Photos & Video from the Expo

The 9th Annual Union Square Fire Dancing Expo was a grand success and we're busy collecting videos and photos from the show 2 weeks ago. We'll be putting together a compilation of the photos and videos from the show and posting them on the web site, though we thought we'd tease you with a few...

2014 Expo Limited Edition T-Shirt Pre-Order!

  Now that the 2014 Fire Dancing Expo is over, we're getting ready to create the t-shirts to fulfill our Kickstarter rewards. Nova created this beautiful design to commemorate the 9th annual show and we finally have it digitized (with assistance from Joanna Zobjeck). We're pleased to announce the design and pre-sales of the 2014 Union Square Fire...

2014 Fire Dancing Expo Show Order

Bay Area Dance Week starts in two days and it's packed full of fabulous fun Free events! Temple of Poi will be facilitating 4 different events, including the much anticipated 9th Union Square Fire Dancing Expo, set for Saturday night, funded through the 2014 Kickstarter campaign. You can check the biographies of the artists in the...

Free Class, Jam, Show & Photo Shoot

For the 10th year in a row, Temple of Poi is pleased to participate in Bay Area Dance Week, an annual 10-day week of free public dance events in the Bay Area designed to showcase the dynamic diversity and critically acclaimed quality of Bay Area dance. This year, Temple of Poi will be presenting 4...

2014 Fire Dancing Expo Lineup

What: 9th Annual Union Square Fire Dancing Expo Where: Union Square, stage on Post side of the street between Powell & Stockton, San Francisco, CA, USA When: April 26, 8 PM Who: Read below Cost: Free Bring a blanket, chair, ear muffs, hot drink and join artists from around the world for this fire dancing...

Save the Date! 2014 Union Square Fire Dancing Expo!

Join us April 26, 2014 at 8 PM in Union Square for the 9th Annual Union Square Fire Dancing Expo, the Western Hemisphere's largest, free, legal public fire-dancing showcase. This 80 minute program will feature the following: Heather Denham (hoop) Tori Johnson (poi) Knick-Knack (poi) Mochitoki (dragon staff) Thrift Shop Girlz (fan) GlitterGirl, Nova & The...

Fire Love: Fund the Expo

Fire Love! At Temple of Poi headquarters, we're working on production for the 2014 Union Square Fire Dancing Expo. This year's show will feature some fun acts and we thought it might be fun to whet your appetite! Aside from the usual sort of acts you might see -- poi, staff, hoop and fan duets and...

Call for Artists: 2014 Union Square Fire Dancing Expo

Jump Links: Overview Purpose Compensation Travel Stipends How to Apply What email Address to use What to Submit Video Audition Application Categories Stage Time Call Time Tosses Spin Off Fuel Prohibited Tools/Acts Costume Requirements Props Fire on the Stage Deadlines Rules Exceptions Extinguishment Mindset Backstage Cauldrons Selection Criteria Housing Performer only Photo shoot Getting Videos...