Teaching is a great way to volunteer at WildFire!
Do you have a 1h 10m class or discussion you'd like to teach or lead?
Please fill out the Fall WildFire 2023 Workshop Submission form!
Do you have a 1h 10m class or discussion you'd like to teach or lead?
Please fill out the Fall WildFire 2023 Workshop Submission form!
Fall WildFire 2023 Schedule
Below is the schedule as posted for the Fall WildFire 2023 event. Check back when class submissions open for 2024!
Below is the schedule as posted for the Fall WildFire 2023 event. Check back when class submissions open for 2024!
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Class descriptions are below the schedule.
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rev. 9-14 4:08 PM ET
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Traditional, Contact, Double, and Dragon Staff
Traditional Staff
Intro Traditional Staff - Spark - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
Traditional staff spinning involves holding the staff in a hand while spinning, as opposed to contact staff. This class will cover basic moves such as two and three beat weaves, windmills, horizontal spinning, and turning while spinning. Come as an absolute beginner and get a good introduction, or come with some experience and clean up your fundamentals.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Fire Pit A
Difficulty: Beginner
Flying Staves - Spark - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
This class will cover several staff tosses. We will learn several traditional staff tosses and contact staff tosses, both horizontal and vertical. The class will also cover tossing staves between partners.
Pre-Requisites: Should be able to do a two beat weave in both directions with both hands and be able to pass the staff between hands. Should be able to do a contact staff wrist wrap.
Location: Fire Pit A
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spinning Charcoal Embers - KFire - (Kenneth Leap) - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Unlock the mesmerizing art of preparing and spinning charcoal embers in our immersive course. In "Charcoal Embers Mastery," you'll dive into the ancient practice of fire manipulation, mastering the delicate balance between control and creativity. This hands-on experience guides you through the art of preparing and spinning charcoal embers, enabling you to craft mesmerizing fire dances and performances that captivate the senses. Learn fire safety, ember preparation, and the rhythmic techniques that infuse life into your fiery displays. Whether you're an aspiring fire performer, an enthusiast seeking a unique skill, or simply drawn to the allure of fire artistry, this course promises to ignite your passion and leave you with a profound understanding of this captivating discipline. Join us on a journey where embers become your canvas, and fire becomes your artistry
Pre-Requisites: Participants should know basic staff or poi techniques.
Location: Near side of Dragon Pit
Difficulty: Beginner
Mastering Planes - Julian McCown-Berndt - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
Learn theory and drills to clean up spinning in wheel, wall, and horizontal planes and transition smoothly between them.
Pre-Requisites: Some library of skills with any prop other than dragon staff.
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Contact Staff
Contact Staff 101 - Alice Witchfire - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Students will learn introductory contact staff, going over first moves and foundations such as figure eights, wrist rolls, and halos.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Beginner
Where In the World is Steve? (Contact Staff) - Alice Witchfire - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
The Steve is one of the most iconic contact staff moves. In this class, we will focus on steves and steve variations as class time and student skill level permits.
Pre-Requisites: Familiarity with contact staves; or be named Steve.
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Conveyor Belts - Gesa Lehnert - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
Horizontal conveyor belts for beginners. The class with focus on getting the basic movements. Only at the end will the class go into some cool variations and conveyor belt tosses.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Beginner
Intro Fishtails - Libby Brownell - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Come learn how to do a fishtail! We'll do some drills, work on the move, and depending on how things go, go through some variations and transitions.
Pre-Requisites: You should be pretty comfortable manipulating a staff (traditional or contact), and be able to do continuous wrist wraps comfortably.
Location: Tent A
Difficulty: Intermediate
Enter the Matrix and Half Matrix (SNeS) ...Wow this box is really really really long and I can just keep typing can't I. This isn't even part of the class title anymore. I didn't expect this much room to name the class. I've used a lot of contractions but it's still a lot of writing for a title. I wonder how much of this will be put as the official title of the class. - Brad Skilled Kern - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
This class will focus on learning the fundamentals to iconic contact moves such as the SNeS and the Matrix. Most suitable for beginner-intermediate staff Dragon Staff spinners. Armpit entry sounds kinda weird but the move looks really cool.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Intermediate
Contact Staff Building Blocks - Libby Brownell - Sunday 9/17 4:20 PM
In this class we'll examine some of the building blocks and concepts behind contact staff moves and how you can use this knowledge to create variations, chain tricks or make your own move completely. We'll break down some of the classic moves (Steve, Angel, Fishtail, Halo Rolls, Conveyor) into components and explore fun variations and additions to each, and work on developing transitions and flow.
Pre-Requisites: You should be generally comfortable manipulating a contact staff. Familiarity with any of: Steves, Angels, Fishtails, Halos, Conveyors will be a plus, but not required.
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
The In-Between: Transitions, Non-Moves, and Contact Flow - Libby Brownell - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
This class will not teach you any moves. We will play with different control points on your staff and body to explore all the things you can do between and around your “moves”. We will also discuss complementary body movement and footwork. We will use this understanding to workshop through transitions, learn how to anticipate and react to your prop’s movement, and how to play fluidly in that in-between space.
Pre-Requisites: There are no specific prerequisites, but ideally you should generally be very comfortable with the way a contact staff moves, and have a repertoire of moves you can spin without thinking about too much (i.e. while holding a conversation). The more you bring, the more you will get, but we should be able to work with all levels.
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Double Staff
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Dragon Staff
Partner up with me for Partner Dragonstaff - Gesa Lehnert - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
We will have a lots of fun and laughs partnering up with two people and one dragonstaff. We will go over sone basic principals like: What makes a dragonstaff roll and move. We will then proceeded to move the dragon staff over the body parts of two humans simultaneous or not. Disclaimer: This might involve fun and lots of bending down to pick up the dragon staff.
Pre-Requisites: None - good if you can bring a dragon staff.
Location: Burn Field B
Difficulty: Beginner
Dragonstaff Chi Roll - Eli Wu - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Never held a dragon staff before? This workshop will teach you how to do a chi roll.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
Intro to Dragon Staff - Steven Harrick - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Learn Chi Rolls, Superman, and neck wraps and some other Beginner moves.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Burn Field A
Difficulty: Beginner
Vertical Plane Dragonstaff - Eli Wu - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Learn some fun vertical plane dragonstaff moves!
Pre-Requisites: Helps if you already know cheating death and chi rolls. If you don't know cheating death we can cover it!
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Intermediate
Intro Traditional Staff - Spark - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
Traditional staff spinning involves holding the staff in a hand while spinning, as opposed to contact staff. This class will cover basic moves such as two and three beat weaves, windmills, horizontal spinning, and turning while spinning. Come as an absolute beginner and get a good introduction, or come with some experience and clean up your fundamentals.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Fire Pit A
Difficulty: Beginner
Flying Staves - Spark - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
This class will cover several staff tosses. We will learn several traditional staff tosses and contact staff tosses, both horizontal and vertical. The class will also cover tossing staves between partners.
Pre-Requisites: Should be able to do a two beat weave in both directions with both hands and be able to pass the staff between hands. Should be able to do a contact staff wrist wrap.
Location: Fire Pit A
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spinning Charcoal Embers - KFire - (Kenneth Leap) - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Unlock the mesmerizing art of preparing and spinning charcoal embers in our immersive course. In "Charcoal Embers Mastery," you'll dive into the ancient practice of fire manipulation, mastering the delicate balance between control and creativity. This hands-on experience guides you through the art of preparing and spinning charcoal embers, enabling you to craft mesmerizing fire dances and performances that captivate the senses. Learn fire safety, ember preparation, and the rhythmic techniques that infuse life into your fiery displays. Whether you're an aspiring fire performer, an enthusiast seeking a unique skill, or simply drawn to the allure of fire artistry, this course promises to ignite your passion and leave you with a profound understanding of this captivating discipline. Join us on a journey where embers become your canvas, and fire becomes your artistry
Pre-Requisites: Participants should know basic staff or poi techniques.
Location: Near side of Dragon Pit
Difficulty: Beginner
Mastering Planes - Julian McCown-Berndt - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
Learn theory and drills to clean up spinning in wheel, wall, and horizontal planes and transition smoothly between them.
Pre-Requisites: Some library of skills with any prop other than dragon staff.
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Contact Staff
Contact Staff 101 - Alice Witchfire - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Students will learn introductory contact staff, going over first moves and foundations such as figure eights, wrist rolls, and halos.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Beginner
Where In the World is Steve? (Contact Staff) - Alice Witchfire - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
The Steve is one of the most iconic contact staff moves. In this class, we will focus on steves and steve variations as class time and student skill level permits.
Pre-Requisites: Familiarity with contact staves; or be named Steve.
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Conveyor Belts - Gesa Lehnert - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
Horizontal conveyor belts for beginners. The class with focus on getting the basic movements. Only at the end will the class go into some cool variations and conveyor belt tosses.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Beginner
Intro Fishtails - Libby Brownell - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Come learn how to do a fishtail! We'll do some drills, work on the move, and depending on how things go, go through some variations and transitions.
Pre-Requisites: You should be pretty comfortable manipulating a staff (traditional or contact), and be able to do continuous wrist wraps comfortably.
Location: Tent A
Difficulty: Intermediate
Enter the Matrix and Half Matrix (SNeS) ...Wow this box is really really really long and I can just keep typing can't I. This isn't even part of the class title anymore. I didn't expect this much room to name the class. I've used a lot of contractions but it's still a lot of writing for a title. I wonder how much of this will be put as the official title of the class. - Brad Skilled Kern - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
This class will focus on learning the fundamentals to iconic contact moves such as the SNeS and the Matrix. Most suitable for beginner-intermediate staff Dragon Staff spinners. Armpit entry sounds kinda weird but the move looks really cool.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Intermediate
Contact Staff Building Blocks - Libby Brownell - Sunday 9/17 4:20 PM
In this class we'll examine some of the building blocks and concepts behind contact staff moves and how you can use this knowledge to create variations, chain tricks or make your own move completely. We'll break down some of the classic moves (Steve, Angel, Fishtail, Halo Rolls, Conveyor) into components and explore fun variations and additions to each, and work on developing transitions and flow.
Pre-Requisites: You should be generally comfortable manipulating a contact staff. Familiarity with any of: Steves, Angels, Fishtails, Halos, Conveyors will be a plus, but not required.
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
The In-Between: Transitions, Non-Moves, and Contact Flow - Libby Brownell - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
This class will not teach you any moves. We will play with different control points on your staff and body to explore all the things you can do between and around your “moves”. We will also discuss complementary body movement and footwork. We will use this understanding to workshop through transitions, learn how to anticipate and react to your prop’s movement, and how to play fluidly in that in-between space.
Pre-Requisites: There are no specific prerequisites, but ideally you should generally be very comfortable with the way a contact staff moves, and have a repertoire of moves you can spin without thinking about too much (i.e. while holding a conversation). The more you bring, the more you will get, but we should be able to work with all levels.
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Double Staff
Submit a class to teach!
Dragon Staff
Partner up with me for Partner Dragonstaff - Gesa Lehnert - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
We will have a lots of fun and laughs partnering up with two people and one dragonstaff. We will go over sone basic principals like: What makes a dragonstaff roll and move. We will then proceeded to move the dragon staff over the body parts of two humans simultaneous or not. Disclaimer: This might involve fun and lots of bending down to pick up the dragon staff.
Pre-Requisites: None - good if you can bring a dragon staff.
Location: Burn Field B
Difficulty: Beginner
Dragonstaff Chi Roll - Eli Wu - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Never held a dragon staff before? This workshop will teach you how to do a chi roll.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
Intro to Dragon Staff - Steven Harrick - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Learn Chi Rolls, Superman, and neck wraps and some other Beginner moves.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Burn Field A
Difficulty: Beginner
Vertical Plane Dragonstaff - Eli Wu - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Learn some fun vertical plane dragonstaff moves!
Pre-Requisites: Helps if you already know cheating death and chi rolls. If you don't know cheating death we can cover it!
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Intermediate
Martial Flow
Introduction to Stage Sword - Kenneth Leap - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Discover the exhilarating world of stage combat in our "Introduction to Stage Sword" course. This immersive experience invites participants of all backgrounds to explore the art of choreographed combat, learning the fundamental techniques that bring swordplay to life on stage. Under the guidance of the instructor, you'll embark on a journey of storytelling through precise movements, understanding safety protocols, and mastering the art of conveying emotions through your swordplay. Whether you're an aspiring actor, a theater enthusiast, or simply curious about the theatrical side of swordsmanship, this course offers a thrilling entry point into the dramatic world of stage swordplay, where safety, skill, and storytelling converge to create unforgettable performances. All techniques covered can be applied to fire sword performance.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Burn Field B
Difficulty: Beginner
Discover the exhilarating world of stage combat in our "Introduction to Stage Sword" course. This immersive experience invites participants of all backgrounds to explore the art of choreographed combat, learning the fundamental techniques that bring swordplay to life on stage. Under the guidance of the instructor, you'll embark on a journey of storytelling through precise movements, understanding safety protocols, and mastering the art of conveying emotions through your swordplay. Whether you're an aspiring actor, a theater enthusiast, or simply curious about the theatrical side of swordsmanship, this course offers a thrilling entry point into the dramatic world of stage swordplay, where safety, skill, and storytelling converge to create unforgettable performances. All techniques covered can be applied to fire sword performance.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Burn Field B
Difficulty: Beginner
Juggling / Object Manipulation
Intro 3-Ball Juggling - Kai Kwa - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
3-ball cascade and maybe your first juggling trick. If you don’t know how to juggle 3 balls this is the workshop for you. Expect to learn the practice drills and exercises to help you master 3 balls, and how to build up your skills to get there. And the common mistakes to avoid while practicing
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Beginner
Introduction to Contact Juggling - Juggling Ewok - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Contact juggling, Sphereplay, dynamic manipulation, hell even the evil fushigi name it is all the same. Its playing with balls in ways that make you question gravity and wonder if your drink was spiked. This class will focus on the fundamentals needed to start you down the path of playing with this simple and wondrous art. Primarily focusing on one ball work but would be happy to share my love of multisphere as well.
I will have some practice toys but the more the merrier, it’s always nice to try out different sizes, weights, and materials to find the right ones for you.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Beginner
Multisphere - Everything & Anything - Juggling Ewok - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
Learn how to spin 1 to 4 balls in the palm of your hand. If you played with Chinese medicine balls or seen Labyrinth you know how much fun this can be. We will cover the basics from size selection, movement theory, single & double hands, all the way up to the 4 ball pyramid and beyond.
I should have some extra spheres sets but if you have several of the same size that would be helpful. 4 is ideal but 3 or even 2 can work. This is an ALL LEVELS class, we will find something that you find interesting regardless of experience level.
Learn to do anything in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_cWydPidTA
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Mixed
Hook Sticks: Flowing With Canes - Dennis J. Carmen - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Try something different, a flow style involving canes that plays with dynamic momentum and explores the slide. Canes will be provided.
Pre-Requisites: Canes will be provided.
Location: Burn Field A
Difficulty: Beginner
May the Forks Be With You - Trevor Pearson - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
We will explore how to use a “fork” grip to manipulate 3 balls through various forms of near-equidistant alignment. See @diagobal on Instagram for examples of this style. Mixed level. Non-jugglers and beginners welcome. More advanced applications of the material will be taught along the way for those with more technical experience.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Mixed
Ball Smacking and Bumping - Trevor Pearson - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
We will explore some bumpy, bouncy, splashy looking techniques for ball juggling. Mixed level. Beginners welcome. More advanced applications of the material will be taught along the way for those with more technical experience.
Pre-Requisites: No hard prerequisites. Knowing 3 ball cascade already would be helpful. Some experience with multiplex and cross arm juggling would be ideal.
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Mixed
Butterfly Knife/Balisong - Spark & John - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
The Balisong or "butterfly knife" has a huge amount of interesting tech associated with it, but it is largely overlooked in our community. We will start with safety procedures and terminology. Introduce the basics-ricochets and windmills. We will introduce rollovers and chapmans. We will discuss tosses if the class seems ready. We will have loaner practice (dull) knives for those who don't have their own.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Deck
Difficulty: Beginner
Intro to Volleyclub - Matthew Culen - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
This class will get you started playing volleyclub. We will go over the basic ways to catch and return a club tossed over the net, building up to team plays.
Pre-Requisites: 3 club cascade and passing
Location: Volleyball Court
Difficulty: Intermediate
3-ball cascade and maybe your first juggling trick. If you don’t know how to juggle 3 balls this is the workshop for you. Expect to learn the practice drills and exercises to help you master 3 balls, and how to build up your skills to get there. And the common mistakes to avoid while practicing
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Beginner
Introduction to Contact Juggling - Juggling Ewok - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Contact juggling, Sphereplay, dynamic manipulation, hell even the evil fushigi name it is all the same. Its playing with balls in ways that make you question gravity and wonder if your drink was spiked. This class will focus on the fundamentals needed to start you down the path of playing with this simple and wondrous art. Primarily focusing on one ball work but would be happy to share my love of multisphere as well.
I will have some practice toys but the more the merrier, it’s always nice to try out different sizes, weights, and materials to find the right ones for you.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Beginner
Multisphere - Everything & Anything - Juggling Ewok - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
Learn how to spin 1 to 4 balls in the palm of your hand. If you played with Chinese medicine balls or seen Labyrinth you know how much fun this can be. We will cover the basics from size selection, movement theory, single & double hands, all the way up to the 4 ball pyramid and beyond.
I should have some extra spheres sets but if you have several of the same size that would be helpful. 4 is ideal but 3 or even 2 can work. This is an ALL LEVELS class, we will find something that you find interesting regardless of experience level.
Learn to do anything in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_cWydPidTA
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Mixed
Hook Sticks: Flowing With Canes - Dennis J. Carmen - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Try something different, a flow style involving canes that plays with dynamic momentum and explores the slide. Canes will be provided.
Pre-Requisites: Canes will be provided.
Location: Burn Field A
Difficulty: Beginner
May the Forks Be With You - Trevor Pearson - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
We will explore how to use a “fork” grip to manipulate 3 balls through various forms of near-equidistant alignment. See @diagobal on Instagram for examples of this style. Mixed level. Non-jugglers and beginners welcome. More advanced applications of the material will be taught along the way for those with more technical experience.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Mixed
Ball Smacking and Bumping - Trevor Pearson - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
We will explore some bumpy, bouncy, splashy looking techniques for ball juggling. Mixed level. Beginners welcome. More advanced applications of the material will be taught along the way for those with more technical experience.
Pre-Requisites: No hard prerequisites. Knowing 3 ball cascade already would be helpful. Some experience with multiplex and cross arm juggling would be ideal.
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Mixed
Butterfly Knife/Balisong - Spark & John - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
The Balisong or "butterfly knife" has a huge amount of interesting tech associated with it, but it is largely overlooked in our community. We will start with safety procedures and terminology. Introduce the basics-ricochets and windmills. We will introduce rollovers and chapmans. We will discuss tosses if the class seems ready. We will have loaner practice (dull) knives for those who don't have their own.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Deck
Difficulty: Beginner
Intro to Volleyclub - Matthew Culen - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
This class will get you started playing volleyclub. We will go over the basic ways to catch and return a club tossed over the net, building up to team plays.
Pre-Requisites: 3 club cascade and passing
Location: Volleyball Court
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rope Dart, Bullwhip, Oxbow Hammer
Rope Dart
Rope Dart 101 - Gregor McConnell - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
This class will focus on the fundamental aspects of Rope Dart Spins and crack open the Golden Thread that connects all Rope Dart techniques! Learn the beginner secrets that will assist in understanding the Rope Dart at its very core! Students will be introduced to terminology, basic spins and basic footwork. Training methods and best practice philosophy will also be covered.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Beginner
Leg it All Hang Out - Brad Skilled Kern - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This class explores rope dart moves that use your legs and lower body to manipulate the prop. Wraps, shots and empty knots all done with the lower body.
Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of which end of the rope dart to hold is helpful but not required. Bring a ropedart if you have access to one. The instructor will have a limited number of loaner ropedarts.
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Mixed
Bullwhip
Whippin' Around - Lee - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
Come with your whips, let's make some noise, learn some flow, ask some questions and learn something! This class will be a little less formal and organized than my usual, more of a free-form affinity group- I'll be answering questions, giving pointers, teaching a few new cracks, working on whip flow and how to string cracks together... might even talk about fire whip! All are welcome, come share knowledge and level up together!
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Mixed
Oxbow Hammer
Floorplane Meteor - Matthew Culen - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
We will go over ways to spin off-body in ways inspired by Chinese circus meteor style.
Pre-Requisites: Basic meteor familiarity
Location: Burn Field B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rope Dart 101 - Gregor McConnell - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
This class will focus on the fundamental aspects of Rope Dart Spins and crack open the Golden Thread that connects all Rope Dart techniques! Learn the beginner secrets that will assist in understanding the Rope Dart at its very core! Students will be introduced to terminology, basic spins and basic footwork. Training methods and best practice philosophy will also be covered.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Beginner
Leg it All Hang Out - Brad Skilled Kern - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This class explores rope dart moves that use your legs and lower body to manipulate the prop. Wraps, shots and empty knots all done with the lower body.
Pre-Requisites: Knowledge of which end of the rope dart to hold is helpful but not required. Bring a ropedart if you have access to one. The instructor will have a limited number of loaner ropedarts.
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Mixed
Bullwhip
Whippin' Around - Lee - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
Come with your whips, let's make some noise, learn some flow, ask some questions and learn something! This class will be a little less formal and organized than my usual, more of a free-form affinity group- I'll be answering questions, giving pointers, teaching a few new cracks, working on whip flow and how to string cracks together... might even talk about fire whip! All are welcome, come share knowledge and level up together!
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Mixed
Oxbow Hammer
Floorplane Meteor - Matthew Culen - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
We will go over ways to spin off-body in ways inspired by Chinese circus meteor style.
Pre-Requisites: Basic meteor familiarity
Location: Burn Field B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Fan(s), Leviwand, Hoop(s)
Fan(s)
Silk Fan Intro - Jillian Danskin (Fairy Moon Deva) - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
Learning how to choreograph moves with silk fans instead of doing the same move for the length of a song. Plus how to use self expression and work creativity into your flow while using silk fans.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
Silk and Sass: A Class on Fans - Albert Smith (Cabbit) - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Fans are a wonderfully expressive prop used throughout the ages for communication and entertainment. In this class we will learn basics of fan control, play with silk fan flow theory, and learn how to make your entrances and exits wonderfully dramatic. This is a great beginner class but folks of all levels may get something from this session.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Outdoor Cooking Area
Difficulty: Beginner
The Magic "S" - Katie Morrissey - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Let's focus on the most interesting letter, S. We’ll talk about using S in barrel rolls, body folds, stacking, isolations and much more.
Pre-Requisites: Basic beginner knowledge like how to hold fans, folds, spins and isolations.
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Enter the I Relation - Katie Morrissey - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Want to use your fans like a double staffer? Welcome to the grid. In this class, we will be working on I relation moves that focus on anti spins, isolations, slides, zan diamonds, 3D and much more
Pre-Requisites: Basic beginner knowledge like how to hold fans, folds, spins and isolations.
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Leviwand
Partner Leviwand - Ben Ziemann and Eli Wu - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Learn some partner leviwand tricks for show choreography, designed to be performed with fire. These tricks involve wrapping the string around a partner to create an illusion, and playing with ground movement to achieve certain effects. The class will also cover switching grips, string management, and keeping in sync.
Pre-Requisites: Enthusiasm! And a tolerance for physical contact with other humans. Owning a leviwand is not necessary, we have some extra leviwands for people who need to borrow them.
Location: Burn Field A
Difficulty: Beginner
Contact Leviwand 101 - Jenny Suh - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
Learn how to incorporate contact wanding into your flow. The class will go over the foundational beginner contact wand moves like: perches, teetor-tootters, body rolls(Angel,Halo), conveyor belt and its variations.
Pre-Requisites: All are welcome. If you already know how to work with leviwand that is always a plus.
Location: Burn Field A
Difficulty: Beginner
Contact Staff Moves for Leviwand - Courtney Kottman - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
Continue on your journey of Contact Leviwand!
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Tree Next to the Deck
Difficulty: Intermediate
Leviwand Tosses - Courtney Kottman - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Flowing with your leviwand is fun, throwing it up in the air and catching it is even better.
Pre-Requisites: How to spin a leviwand in both directions
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
Hoop(s)
Hoop 101 - Jillian Danskin (Fairy Moon Deva) - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
Building your tricks up with hoops so you know how to connect different tricks while dancing. Plus learn how to do a Smear and other interesting hoop moves.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind Greeter
Difficulty: Beginner
Double Hoop Tech - Sam (is from space) Staples - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Working with tic tac toe grid to create shapes and techy movements with 2 hula hoops
Pre-Requisites: Basic hoop movements and grips
Location: Outdoor Cooking Area
Difficulty: Mixed
Intro to Double Hoops - Maddye Hayes - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This workshop is for absolute beginners or people who have just picked up double hoops! In this workshop we will cover basic skills, pathways, transitions, hand/grip positions and at the end we will learn a fun combo combining several skills learned in class to help really integrate the skills as well as starting to learn to connect them immediately! A few skills covered will be: F/B 2 and 3 beat weaves plus turning 180* to connect them. Windmills, Fountains, Ocho grip swaps, basic diamond patterns, thread the needle F/B, tick tock weaves, hip reels, etc! I have 20 different skills picked out and variations of each so if someone knows a skill I have a little flourish to add onto it!
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Tree Next to the Deck
Difficulty: Beginner
Goddess Machine Variations - Maddye Hayes - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
In this workshop we will cover different variations of the infamous goddess machine! There are so many different twists/spins/combos you can put on this skill, we will attempt to cover 10 different variations + transitions in and out of each variation and how to connect them!
Pre-Requisites: Just knowing how to do a basic goddess machine but if not I can teach that too!
Location: The Tree Next to the Deck
Difficulty: Intermediate
Isolated But Not Alone - Tara Callagy - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This is an intro class to hoop isolations, first we will cover the basic concept of a hoop isolation. we will work in pairs and groups to mirror each other and create tunnels of hoop patterns. I will have a few hoops to borrow but not many. I recommend a smaller hoop for this class as your arms will get very tired with a larger on body sized hoop.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Mixed
Groundwork Hooping (aka "Contact Floor") - Tara Callagy - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
This class involves rolling around on the floor a lot. Its a great option for anyone looking to learn or get better at foot hooping we will go over the basic of hooping on your foot and then we will talk about pathways of foot hooping, such as basic forward rolls, rotating from your stomach to back, passing from foot to foot and foot to hand, and getting into a head stand.
Pre-Requisites: If you have a yoga mat or blanket it would be a great idea to bring it to this class, I recommend using a light polypro hoop. Because the hoops will be falling towards your face a lot. I prefer 36" diameter but any on body size will be fine.
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Intermediate
Silk Fan Intro - Jillian Danskin (Fairy Moon Deva) - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
Learning how to choreograph moves with silk fans instead of doing the same move for the length of a song. Plus how to use self expression and work creativity into your flow while using silk fans.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
Silk and Sass: A Class on Fans - Albert Smith (Cabbit) - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Fans are a wonderfully expressive prop used throughout the ages for communication and entertainment. In this class we will learn basics of fan control, play with silk fan flow theory, and learn how to make your entrances and exits wonderfully dramatic. This is a great beginner class but folks of all levels may get something from this session.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Outdoor Cooking Area
Difficulty: Beginner
The Magic "S" - Katie Morrissey - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Let's focus on the most interesting letter, S. We’ll talk about using S in barrel rolls, body folds, stacking, isolations and much more.
Pre-Requisites: Basic beginner knowledge like how to hold fans, folds, spins and isolations.
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Enter the I Relation - Katie Morrissey - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Want to use your fans like a double staffer? Welcome to the grid. In this class, we will be working on I relation moves that focus on anti spins, isolations, slides, zan diamonds, 3D and much more
Pre-Requisites: Basic beginner knowledge like how to hold fans, folds, spins and isolations.
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Leviwand
Partner Leviwand - Ben Ziemann and Eli Wu - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Learn some partner leviwand tricks for show choreography, designed to be performed with fire. These tricks involve wrapping the string around a partner to create an illusion, and playing with ground movement to achieve certain effects. The class will also cover switching grips, string management, and keeping in sync.
Pre-Requisites: Enthusiasm! And a tolerance for physical contact with other humans. Owning a leviwand is not necessary, we have some extra leviwands for people who need to borrow them.
Location: Burn Field A
Difficulty: Beginner
Contact Leviwand 101 - Jenny Suh - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
Learn how to incorporate contact wanding into your flow. The class will go over the foundational beginner contact wand moves like: perches, teetor-tootters, body rolls(Angel,Halo), conveyor belt and its variations.
Pre-Requisites: All are welcome. If you already know how to work with leviwand that is always a plus.
Location: Burn Field A
Difficulty: Beginner
Contact Staff Moves for Leviwand - Courtney Kottman - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
Continue on your journey of Contact Leviwand!
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Tree Next to the Deck
Difficulty: Intermediate
Leviwand Tosses - Courtney Kottman - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Flowing with your leviwand is fun, throwing it up in the air and catching it is even better.
Pre-Requisites: How to spin a leviwand in both directions
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
Hoop(s)
Hoop 101 - Jillian Danskin (Fairy Moon Deva) - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
Building your tricks up with hoops so you know how to connect different tricks while dancing. Plus learn how to do a Smear and other interesting hoop moves.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind Greeter
Difficulty: Beginner
Double Hoop Tech - Sam (is from space) Staples - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Working with tic tac toe grid to create shapes and techy movements with 2 hula hoops
Pre-Requisites: Basic hoop movements and grips
Location: Outdoor Cooking Area
Difficulty: Mixed
Intro to Double Hoops - Maddye Hayes - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This workshop is for absolute beginners or people who have just picked up double hoops! In this workshop we will cover basic skills, pathways, transitions, hand/grip positions and at the end we will learn a fun combo combining several skills learned in class to help really integrate the skills as well as starting to learn to connect them immediately! A few skills covered will be: F/B 2 and 3 beat weaves plus turning 180* to connect them. Windmills, Fountains, Ocho grip swaps, basic diamond patterns, thread the needle F/B, tick tock weaves, hip reels, etc! I have 20 different skills picked out and variations of each so if someone knows a skill I have a little flourish to add onto it!
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Tree Next to the Deck
Difficulty: Beginner
Goddess Machine Variations - Maddye Hayes - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
In this workshop we will cover different variations of the infamous goddess machine! There are so many different twists/spins/combos you can put on this skill, we will attempt to cover 10 different variations + transitions in and out of each variation and how to connect them!
Pre-Requisites: Just knowing how to do a basic goddess machine but if not I can teach that too!
Location: The Tree Next to the Deck
Difficulty: Intermediate
Isolated But Not Alone - Tara Callagy - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This is an intro class to hoop isolations, first we will cover the basic concept of a hoop isolation. we will work in pairs and groups to mirror each other and create tunnels of hoop patterns. I will have a few hoops to borrow but not many. I recommend a smaller hoop for this class as your arms will get very tired with a larger on body sized hoop.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Mixed
Groundwork Hooping (aka "Contact Floor") - Tara Callagy - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
This class involves rolling around on the floor a lot. Its a great option for anyone looking to learn or get better at foot hooping we will go over the basic of hooping on your foot and then we will talk about pathways of foot hooping, such as basic forward rolls, rotating from your stomach to back, passing from foot to foot and foot to hand, and getting into a head stand.
Pre-Requisites: If you have a yoga mat or blanket it would be a great idea to bring it to this class, I recommend using a light polypro hoop. Because the hoops will be falling towards your face a lot. I prefer 36" diameter but any on body size will be fine.
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Intermediate
Poi, Club Swinging, Buugeng
Poi
Wraps 101 - Anton Repnikov - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
A class on poi wraps for beginners! We'll start with the basics of what wraps are and why they are good to know, follow it up with the fundamentals of wrap technique, and then lead into spiral wraps, arm wraps, and wrist wraps. Then, to end we'll learn a combo for chaining together and practicing all the wraps while working on wrap timing!
Pre-Requisites: None, but knowing at least 2 beat would be helpful
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Beginner
Intro to Poi Flowers - Julian McCown-Berndt - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Learn theory and execution of various in-spin and anti-spin flowers with poi.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
1.5s and Lazy Weaves - Tara Callagy - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
This class we got over the concept of a 1.5 and where to use it. I will teach basic 1.5s and a few variations. The last 1/3 of the class will be opening the class up to share their favorite 1.5 variation. We we also take some time as a calls to come up with our own combos using 1.5s and share with the class.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Poi 102 - Lets Dance Again - Ava Jaross - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
Class combines Vogue like movement and poi spinning. Very basic vougish moves will be taught.
Pre-Requisites: General poi spinning, good spatial awareness, good knees. We will be jumping, crawling, sexy floor work, “diving?”, lots of acrobatic like movement. Dance background would be great. This might be an intense class for folks who don't move much in default world.
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Archer Weaves, the Gateway to Tracers - Julian McCown-Berndt - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Learn the archer weave and, if we have time, tracer fountains.
Pre-Requisites: 3-Beat Weave
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Intro to 2 Poi 1 Hand (aka "Superhero Poi") - Tara Callagy - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
Introduction to how to use 2 poi in one hand. We cover different types of grips depending on the type of handles you use. Go over some meteor tech and the basic "super hero" moves developed by Jonathan Alvarez.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
2 Poi 1 Hand Drills - Luka - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
We will be going over drills that involve 2 poi in one hand. These drills will also be relevant to 3 or 4 poi spinning.
Pre-Requisites: There are no required pre-requisites, but good plane control and familiarity with basic poi will make this class much easier.
Location: Fire Pit A
Difficulty: Advanced
Club Swinging
Hearts - Jay Moran - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Students will learn to swing heart-shaped swings. Outward, Inward, Forward, Backward, and Parallel heart-shaped swings will be covered. Participants will also be taught techniques to emotionally connect them to each swinging pattern. Giving students much more depth and meaning to your practice.
Pre-Requisites: A good attitude and maybe a smiling face!
Location: Trees next to WildRock Theater
Difficulty: Mixed
Buugeng
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Wraps 101 - Anton Repnikov - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
A class on poi wraps for beginners! We'll start with the basics of what wraps are and why they are good to know, follow it up with the fundamentals of wrap technique, and then lead into spiral wraps, arm wraps, and wrist wraps. Then, to end we'll learn a combo for chaining together and practicing all the wraps while working on wrap timing!
Pre-Requisites: None, but knowing at least 2 beat would be helpful
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Beginner
Intro to Poi Flowers - Julian McCown-Berndt - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
Learn theory and execution of various in-spin and anti-spin flowers with poi.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Behind the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
1.5s and Lazy Weaves - Tara Callagy - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
This class we got over the concept of a 1.5 and where to use it. I will teach basic 1.5s and a few variations. The last 1/3 of the class will be opening the class up to share their favorite 1.5 variation. We we also take some time as a calls to come up with our own combos using 1.5s and share with the class.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
Poi 102 - Lets Dance Again - Ava Jaross - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
Class combines Vogue like movement and poi spinning. Very basic vougish moves will be taught.
Pre-Requisites: General poi spinning, good spatial awareness, good knees. We will be jumping, crawling, sexy floor work, “diving?”, lots of acrobatic like movement. Dance background would be great. This might be an intense class for folks who don't move much in default world.
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Archer Weaves, the Gateway to Tracers - Julian McCown-Berndt - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Learn the archer weave and, if we have time, tracer fountains.
Pre-Requisites: 3-Beat Weave
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Intermediate
Intro to 2 Poi 1 Hand (aka "Superhero Poi") - Tara Callagy - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
Introduction to how to use 2 poi in one hand. We cover different types of grips depending on the type of handles you use. Go over some meteor tech and the basic "super hero" moves developed by Jonathan Alvarez.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Tent C
Difficulty: Intermediate
2 Poi 1 Hand Drills - Luka - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
We will be going over drills that involve 2 poi in one hand. These drills will also be relevant to 3 or 4 poi spinning.
Pre-Requisites: There are no required pre-requisites, but good plane control and familiarity with basic poi will make this class much easier.
Location: Fire Pit A
Difficulty: Advanced
Club Swinging
Hearts - Jay Moran - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Students will learn to swing heart-shaped swings. Outward, Inward, Forward, Backward, and Parallel heart-shaped swings will be covered. Participants will also be taught techniques to emotionally connect them to each swinging pattern. Giving students much more depth and meaning to your practice.
Pre-Requisites: A good attitude and maybe a smiling face!
Location: Trees next to WildRock Theater
Difficulty: Mixed
Buugeng
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Movement, Dance, and Aerial
Movement
Nature Flow - Jillian Danskin (Fairy Moon Deva) - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
A walk in nature while spinning flow props.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Beginner
Partner Acro Flow - John Thorpe and Gianna Razza - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
What if your prop had a central nervous system just like you? Welcome to partner acrobatics - we will be spinning each other in the air, counter balancing, and having a blast! Be prepared to learn how to safely execute flashy skills in an accessible way. We will cover best practices for spotting and offer progressions to meet students at whatever level they're at.
Pre-Requisites: 30s plank, 10 squats, asking consent during class!
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Mixed
Partner Acro FUNdamental Poses - John Thorpe and Gianna Razza - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
We will cover foundational poses in partner acrobatics which offer opportunity to incorporate props, so feel free to bring your favorite one! This class will be great for beginners and anyone looking to come PLAY.
Pre-Requisites: Accurate self assessment, looking to have fun, willingness to base or fly another human.
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Beginner
Spinning in Tight Spaces - Anthony Sanicola - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
A movement workshop with real party applications. Learn to move with your prop in an out of the greatest obstacle of all, Other people. Small theory introduction followed by gauntlet style round robin of spinning.
Pre-Requisites: Two feet and a prop to spin.
Location: The Tree Next to the Deck
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dance
Drop it to the Floor - Ariana Nardella - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
Let’s take it to the floor! Drop a prop in a performance? Let’s make picking it back up sexy =] Want to introduce some visual levels to a routine? Add some floor work to spice it up! Really tired from all the cardio from your dancing? Roll around a bit and catch your breath.
This workshop will take you through some fundamental sexy flo work moves that you can introduce into your dancing and prop flow routines. Bonus, you’ll get a great ab workout. Please note, the focus of this workshop is “sexy”, so be prepared to hear talk about body parts in that context. You can absolutely adjust the movements learned in this class to fit your own style!
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Inside the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
Choreography - I've got the moves, now what? - Elanna Etemad - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
You know how to do the things, but how do we build that into a piece? We will go over different methods to generate movement ideas and choreographic structures.
Pre-Requisites: None, but a notebook is recommended!
Location: Outdoor Cooking Area
Difficulty: Mixed
Modern Dance - Elanna Etemad - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
A mix of different modern techniques. We will warm up and do some technique exercises, then do a combo at the end. We WILL be doing stuff on the floor, so if your knees have seen better days I would suggest knee pads.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Inside the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Mixed
Aerial
Down to Hang? - Ariana Nardella - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
Lets take it to the air! Ever been curious about aerials? Or have experience and are just craving being upside down? Sign up for a timeslot to get yourself inverted! Each session is tailored to the attendees experience and can include: upright and inverted stretches, beginner/intermediate poses and transitions, and/or jam time for experienced aerialists! Crash mats, spotting, and safety (3rd) always available.
Pre-Requisites: No specific pre-reqs, but participants should use good self assessment to decide if aerial activity is accessible to them. Instructor maintains the right to refuse access to the equipment when safety is a concern.
Location: Aerials Rig
Difficulty: Beginner
Gettin' Splitty! - Maddye Hayes - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
In this workshop we will cover as many different split variations on Lyra as we can! I have about 40 so I will pick and choose according to the skill levels within the class
Pre-Requisites: Can hold your bodyweight for a few seconds to get on the hoop, previously at least trying aerial is a bonus but if no aerial experience that's okay too!
Location: Aerials Rig
Difficulty: Mixed
Nature Flow - Jillian Danskin (Fairy Moon Deva) - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
A walk in nature while spinning flow props.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Beginner
Partner Acro Flow - John Thorpe and Gianna Razza - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
What if your prop had a central nervous system just like you? Welcome to partner acrobatics - we will be spinning each other in the air, counter balancing, and having a blast! Be prepared to learn how to safely execute flashy skills in an accessible way. We will cover best practices for spotting and offer progressions to meet students at whatever level they're at.
Pre-Requisites: 30s plank, 10 squats, asking consent during class!
Location: Tent B
Difficulty: Mixed
Partner Acro FUNdamental Poses - John Thorpe and Gianna Razza - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
We will cover foundational poses in partner acrobatics which offer opportunity to incorporate props, so feel free to bring your favorite one! This class will be great for beginners and anyone looking to come PLAY.
Pre-Requisites: Accurate self assessment, looking to have fun, willingness to base or fly another human.
Location: The Benches Between the Trees
Difficulty: Beginner
Spinning in Tight Spaces - Anthony Sanicola - Sunday 9/17 10:50 AM
A movement workshop with real party applications. Learn to move with your prop in an out of the greatest obstacle of all, Other people. Small theory introduction followed by gauntlet style round robin of spinning.
Pre-Requisites: Two feet and a prop to spin.
Location: The Tree Next to the Deck
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dance
Drop it to the Floor - Ariana Nardella - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
Let’s take it to the floor! Drop a prop in a performance? Let’s make picking it back up sexy =] Want to introduce some visual levels to a routine? Add some floor work to spice it up! Really tired from all the cardio from your dancing? Roll around a bit and catch your breath.
This workshop will take you through some fundamental sexy flo work moves that you can introduce into your dancing and prop flow routines. Bonus, you’ll get a great ab workout. Please note, the focus of this workshop is “sexy”, so be prepared to hear talk about body parts in that context. You can absolutely adjust the movements learned in this class to fit your own style!
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Inside the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Beginner
Choreography - I've got the moves, now what? - Elanna Etemad - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
You know how to do the things, but how do we build that into a piece? We will go over different methods to generate movement ideas and choreographic structures.
Pre-Requisites: None, but a notebook is recommended!
Location: Outdoor Cooking Area
Difficulty: Mixed
Modern Dance - Elanna Etemad - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
A mix of different modern techniques. We will warm up and do some technique exercises, then do a combo at the end. We WILL be doing stuff on the floor, so if your knees have seen better days I would suggest knee pads.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Inside the Dining Hall
Difficulty: Mixed
Aerial
Down to Hang? - Ariana Nardella - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
Lets take it to the air! Ever been curious about aerials? Or have experience and are just craving being upside down? Sign up for a timeslot to get yourself inverted! Each session is tailored to the attendees experience and can include: upright and inverted stretches, beginner/intermediate poses and transitions, and/or jam time for experienced aerialists! Crash mats, spotting, and safety (3rd) always available.
Pre-Requisites: No specific pre-reqs, but participants should use good self assessment to decide if aerial activity is accessible to them. Instructor maintains the right to refuse access to the equipment when safety is a concern.
Location: Aerials Rig
Difficulty: Beginner
Gettin' Splitty! - Maddye Hayes - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
In this workshop we will cover as many different split variations on Lyra as we can! I have about 40 so I will pick and choose according to the skill levels within the class
Pre-Requisites: Can hold your bodyweight for a few seconds to get on the hoop, previously at least trying aerial is a bonus but if no aerial experience that's okay too!
Location: Aerials Rig
Difficulty: Mixed
The Human Body
Body Maintenance For Flow Artists - Jay Moran - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
In the Body Maintenance For Flow Artists workshop, Jay calls on over 15 years of experience as a Massage Therapist to provide students with knowledge and techniques needed to assist in injury prevention and recovery. The Self Myofasial Release techniques taught in this workshop will assist flow artists to maintain healthy body tissue, allowing them to continue to practice what they love for years to come.
Pre-Requisites: A positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
Location: Tent A
Difficulty: Mixed
In the Body Maintenance For Flow Artists workshop, Jay calls on over 15 years of experience as a Massage Therapist to provide students with knowledge and techniques needed to assist in injury prevention and recovery. The Self Myofasial Release techniques taught in this workshop will assist flow artists to maintain healthy body tissue, allowing them to continue to practice what they love for years to come.
Pre-Requisites: A positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
Location: Tent A
Difficulty: Mixed
Fire Breathing, Fire Eating, and Fleshing
Fire Breathing
How to Train Dragons - Part I - Lee - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
So you think you want to be a firebreather, eh? Anybody can spew fuel and make a fireball, it takes a lot more than that to be a safe and competent dragon. This class will cover the hazards of fire breathing, breathing exercises, safetying a firebreather, and basic technique. After theory and some warm-up, we will practice atomizing with water. Please bring your own ample supply of water (at LEAST 32oz., heck bring a gallon, not kidding!) and a non-frayed cotton cloth for a wipe-rag. There will be fuel to share. Goggles are recommended but not required. Dress fire-safe if you plan on attending Part 2. Mouthwash and wet wipes/alcohol wipes for cleaning fuel off of skin can also be beneficial.
Pre-Requisites: None! Other prior fire art experience is beneficial. You MUST attend FB1 and FB2 at THIS WILDFIRE if you want to breathe fire. Absolutely no exceptions.
Location: WildRock Theater
Difficulty: Beginner
How to Train Dragons - Part II - Lee - Saturday 9/16/2023 10:50 AM
Those who have graduated from water atomizing with confidence and clean technique will move on to practicing with lamp oil, unlit, to get used to the feeling of fuel in your mouth. Then, weather permitting, you will get to take your first fire breath! Please anticipate by wearing fire-safe clothing. Refrain from using any hair spray, perfumes/body spray with alcohol, glitter, lip balm, etc. If you wear lotion or sunscreen, go for an oil-free variety. Specifically, avoid petrolatum. Once again, bring AMPLE water (min. 32oz) and a non-frayed cotton cloth for a wipe rag. There will be fuel to share. Goggles are recommended but not required. Mouthwash and wet wipes/alcohol wipes for cleaning fuel off of skin can also be beneficial.
Pre-Requisites: Part 1 is a firm requirement, you MUST attend BOTH classes at THIS WILDFIRE if you want to breathe fire. I will not sneak you in!
Location: Near side of Dragon Pit
Difficulty: Beginner
Fire Eating
Intro to Fire Eating - Luka - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This class will teach the basics of fire eating, covering everything from fuel choices to safety risks/hazards to extinguishing a flame. If you have your own torches, please bring them. As cool as this is, it is equally dangerous.
The class will be broken into two sections, the first part will be a discussion/lecture format centered around the theory of fire eating, while the second portion will give you an opportunity to try it in a supervised setting.
Pre-Requisites: Fire safety class, negative COVID rapid test recommended prior to attending.
Location: The Dome
Difficulty: Beginner
Intermediate Fire Eating - Alice Witchfire - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
In this class, students will learn more intermediate fire eating tricks, such as more advanced candling, shoot the moons, and jellyfish variants. This class does not cover hollow torches due to the additional safety considerations required.
Pre-Requisites: Comfortable touching & eating fire.
Location: The Dome
Difficulty: Intermediate
Fleshing
Intro to Fleshing - Alice Glass - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
Learn all about why you should NOT set yourself on fire, then practice doing so anyway! Safely! This is a good place to start if you have never spun a lit prop and would like the opportunity to get some up-close-and-personal experience with fire first.
Pre-Requisites: The ability to gently suppress your survival instincts.
Location: The Dome
Difficulty: Beginner
How to Train Dragons - Part I - Lee - Saturday 9/16 9:30 AM
So you think you want to be a firebreather, eh? Anybody can spew fuel and make a fireball, it takes a lot more than that to be a safe and competent dragon. This class will cover the hazards of fire breathing, breathing exercises, safetying a firebreather, and basic technique. After theory and some warm-up, we will practice atomizing with water. Please bring your own ample supply of water (at LEAST 32oz., heck bring a gallon, not kidding!) and a non-frayed cotton cloth for a wipe-rag. There will be fuel to share. Goggles are recommended but not required. Dress fire-safe if you plan on attending Part 2. Mouthwash and wet wipes/alcohol wipes for cleaning fuel off of skin can also be beneficial.
Pre-Requisites: None! Other prior fire art experience is beneficial. You MUST attend FB1 and FB2 at THIS WILDFIRE if you want to breathe fire. Absolutely no exceptions.
Location: WildRock Theater
Difficulty: Beginner
How to Train Dragons - Part II - Lee - Saturday 9/16/2023 10:50 AM
Those who have graduated from water atomizing with confidence and clean technique will move on to practicing with lamp oil, unlit, to get used to the feeling of fuel in your mouth. Then, weather permitting, you will get to take your first fire breath! Please anticipate by wearing fire-safe clothing. Refrain from using any hair spray, perfumes/body spray with alcohol, glitter, lip balm, etc. If you wear lotion or sunscreen, go for an oil-free variety. Specifically, avoid petrolatum. Once again, bring AMPLE water (min. 32oz) and a non-frayed cotton cloth for a wipe rag. There will be fuel to share. Goggles are recommended but not required. Mouthwash and wet wipes/alcohol wipes for cleaning fuel off of skin can also be beneficial.
Pre-Requisites: Part 1 is a firm requirement, you MUST attend BOTH classes at THIS WILDFIRE if you want to breathe fire. I will not sneak you in!
Location: Near side of Dragon Pit
Difficulty: Beginner
Fire Eating
Intro to Fire Eating - Luka - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This class will teach the basics of fire eating, covering everything from fuel choices to safety risks/hazards to extinguishing a flame. If you have your own torches, please bring them. As cool as this is, it is equally dangerous.
The class will be broken into two sections, the first part will be a discussion/lecture format centered around the theory of fire eating, while the second portion will give you an opportunity to try it in a supervised setting.
Pre-Requisites: Fire safety class, negative COVID rapid test recommended prior to attending.
Location: The Dome
Difficulty: Beginner
Intermediate Fire Eating - Alice Witchfire - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
In this class, students will learn more intermediate fire eating tricks, such as more advanced candling, shoot the moons, and jellyfish variants. This class does not cover hollow torches due to the additional safety considerations required.
Pre-Requisites: Comfortable touching & eating fire.
Location: The Dome
Difficulty: Intermediate
Fleshing
Intro to Fleshing - Alice Glass - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
Learn all about why you should NOT set yourself on fire, then practice doing so anyway! Safely! This is a good place to start if you have never spun a lit prop and would like the opportunity to get some up-close-and-personal experience with fire first.
Pre-Requisites: The ability to gently suppress your survival instincts.
Location: The Dome
Difficulty: Beginner
Discussions
Flaming Cymbals Build & Tutorial - Tracey Baum-Wicks - Saturday 9/16 12:10 PM
Guided tutorial to building your own set of Flaming Cymbals, as used by French fire troupe Le Salamandre, followed by an intro demo. A limited number of kits will be available at cost (approx. $40), while all attendees will receive a list of resources and detailed instructions. Demo for use in solo and large group performances, covering safe handling, fueling, tricks and an optional guided group burn in the evening. (Extra sets available for use during group burn). Feel the thrill of participating in a simple, yet dramatic, group performance!
Pre-Requisites: Basic Fire Safety Talk
Location: Picnic Tables Behind Dining Hall
Difficulty: Mixed
How To (Literally) Put Out Fires - Alice Witchfire - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This class is an optional extension to the required fire safety class. In this class, I will go over a variety of prop extinguishes and discuss fuel tech. If possible, I'll have one or two people try each extinguish and leave time at the end for Q&A.
Pre-Requisites: Bring your duvetyne!
Location: WildRock Theater
Difficulty: Beginner
Push Hands Affinity Group - Spark - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Variants of push hands are used to train in many martial arts. It is a drill in which you flow with another person’s movement, responding to and redirecting their motion, in an attempt to slip through their guard or encourage them to lose their balance. Come learn, share your own variants, and play! All levels welcome.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Fire Pit A
Difficulty: Mixed
Lighting 101 - Elanna - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
Have a piece choreographed but have no clue what to do for lighting or how to communicate what you want to the lighting designer? Come join us for a lecture/Q&A on the basics of stage lighting so you can put together a plan and/or speak with confidence to your tech crew!
Pre-Requisites: Bring something you can use to take notes.
Location: Arts and Crafts Pavilion
Difficulty: Mixed
Tie Dyeing 101 - Cole Pyland - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
Learn the fundamentals of textile dyeing. Please bring a cotton garment to be dyed DURING this class.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Deck
Difficulty: Beginner
Pyro Tech - Brad Skilled Kern - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
This workshop will give an overview of many different non standard pyrotechnics that professionals can use to enhance their fire performance without needing additional permits or certificates. Much of the class will be lecture and open discussion of what these tools are and how to safely use them.
Pre-Requisites: Participants must have attended a safety meeting.
Location: WildRock Theater
Difficulty: Mixed
Juggling Numbers/Excel Affinity - Anthony Sanicola - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
This is a demo/class Q&A for all things Excel. I will walk through any scenario and can even build a template for your specific situation.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Deck
Difficulty: Mixed
Guided tutorial to building your own set of Flaming Cymbals, as used by French fire troupe Le Salamandre, followed by an intro demo. A limited number of kits will be available at cost (approx. $40), while all attendees will receive a list of resources and detailed instructions. Demo for use in solo and large group performances, covering safe handling, fueling, tricks and an optional guided group burn in the evening. (Extra sets available for use during group burn). Feel the thrill of participating in a simple, yet dramatic, group performance!
Pre-Requisites: Basic Fire Safety Talk
Location: Picnic Tables Behind Dining Hall
Difficulty: Mixed
How To (Literally) Put Out Fires - Alice Witchfire - Saturday 9/16 3:00 PM
This class is an optional extension to the required fire safety class. In this class, I will go over a variety of prop extinguishes and discuss fuel tech. If possible, I'll have one or two people try each extinguish and leave time at the end for Q&A.
Pre-Requisites: Bring your duvetyne!
Location: WildRock Theater
Difficulty: Beginner
Push Hands Affinity Group - Spark - Saturday 9/16 4:20 PM
Variants of push hands are used to train in many martial arts. It is a drill in which you flow with another person’s movement, responding to and redirecting their motion, in an attempt to slip through their guard or encourage them to lose their balance. Come learn, share your own variants, and play! All levels welcome.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: Fire Pit A
Difficulty: Mixed
Lighting 101 - Elanna - Sunday 9/17 9:30 AM
Have a piece choreographed but have no clue what to do for lighting or how to communicate what you want to the lighting designer? Come join us for a lecture/Q&A on the basics of stage lighting so you can put together a plan and/or speak with confidence to your tech crew!
Pre-Requisites: Bring something you can use to take notes.
Location: Arts and Crafts Pavilion
Difficulty: Mixed
Tie Dyeing 101 - Cole Pyland - Saturday 9/16 10:50 AM
Learn the fundamentals of textile dyeing. Please bring a cotton garment to be dyed DURING this class.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Deck
Difficulty: Beginner
Pyro Tech - Brad Skilled Kern - Sunday 9/17 12:10 PM
This workshop will give an overview of many different non standard pyrotechnics that professionals can use to enhance their fire performance without needing additional permits or certificates. Much of the class will be lecture and open discussion of what these tools are and how to safely use them.
Pre-Requisites: Participants must have attended a safety meeting.
Location: WildRock Theater
Difficulty: Mixed
Juggling Numbers/Excel Affinity - Anthony Sanicola - Sunday 9/17 3:00 PM
This is a demo/class Q&A for all things Excel. I will walk through any scenario and can even build a template for your specific situation.
Pre-Requisites: None
Location: The Deck
Difficulty: Mixed